I understand Costa Rica may have different requirements, but $600 sounds steep and having to do it every year seems excessive.Thank you to anyone who can give me some advice.

I understand the safety concern.

I’ve recently finished reading J Scott’s “The Book On Flipping Houses” and found it to be extremely helpful in understanding most aspects of a fix and flip project.

Whether you're interested in residential properties, commercial spaces, or real estate investment trusts (REITs), there are various strategies and approaches to consider.Real estate investing also involves understanding market trends, economic indicators, and demographic shifts.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

You can go on Thumbtack, TaskRabbit, etc and handymen will not go out for less than $125 a job plus supplies.What most owners who are not hands on do not understand is the value for their time.

It can be done but each situation is specific and would be underwritten to see the risk and what the exit strategy is. thats the key with shorter term loans - understanding what the borrowers exit is.

A client of mine recently invested there and raves aboutt the ease of finding solid contractors who stick to the budget.One piece of advice: before jumping into any market, spend time understanding the local economy, demand drivers (like job growth and population trends), and the landloard laws.

I've spoken with the team and they understand that it is our job to meet your expectations once we've helped you set them and I can assure you that we will.  

If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future.