Your listings are beautiful... you guys have a great design eye.

Costa Rica isn't one of those countries unfortunately.I agree with you Costa Rica is an amazingly beautiful country, although it's a question of taste.

Here is my experience, I once sent out 5,000 beautifully designed, professionally printed post cards and got zero calls.

The spacious rooms boast beautiful hardwood floors throughout.

When you go to sell, Montvale requires a certificate of occupancy so this issue has to be resolved in advance of a sale.Although I am not a lender, I assume you will not be approved for an owner-occupied mortgage on 5-units if it is a legal 4-unit without some type of mortgage fraud whether in reported rents, units, or another legal document or representation (very very large issue from a legal perspective with multiple arrests in the last year for anyone playing fast and loose).As far as the DCA, I would recommend coordinating your work with the city with the DCA.

Here’s where it becomes a thing of beauty……it looks like I’ll be working with him on more deals just like that this year.How many deals do I need to make that a 6 figure income stream?

We need a buyer's representation agreement signed before we can show. 

Rich Young, Loughlin, Crest, etc.Commercial brokers typically do not charge fees for tenant/buyer representation but find a way to take their fees out of the deal.

Outside of real estate, I am a Firefighter and have a beautiful wife and 2 kiddos.Excited to learn and connect with you all! 

Real estate investing can absolutely be a game-changer when it comes to freeing up your time and helping shape the community you care about—especially in our beautiful region.You’re on the right track by diving into BiggerPockets.