A guru called this gator lending but I would strongly advise against borrowing funds for a down payment.

@David Lewis:-) I advise most of our members to read "Acres of Diamonds" then let's have a discussion, if you want?

My husband and I purchased our first Costa Rica property last year and were advised by our agent that in almost 6 years of working in that market he had only ever seen 1 American Couple successfully obtain a mortgage in Costa Rica and it was from Scotia Bank. 

I am just beginning my real estate journey and would be appreciative of any advise.

Agents are also advising you to look for expensive mistakes (like checking the sewer which could cost 5-40k) and using their network and contacts to find homes off market or FSBO.  

Anyone have any advise when it comes to liability/insurance if i have a pool at my airbnb? 

I would advise finding an investor friendly realtor when you choose a market.

@Placeholder PlaceholderOne word of caution I would advise: If a community or local government is enacting restrictions and also regularly enforcing them, then its often a reflection of the local community sentiment which increases the chance of a neighborhood or nearby resident calling you in if they think you may be running an STR.

My broker advised me to "bite the bullet" and close the deal, telling me that I should be glad I wasn’t losing money on the deal.

We appreciate your support and understanding during this challenging time.A medical note attached simply says "1 year leave from school for medical reasons"Please advise on what is the best recourse in handling a situation like this?