I'm definitely the "play it safe" type, which is why the buy-and-hold strategy appeals to me, and because this is all new to me I want to "start off slow", but I am open to hearing thoughts on other options I could consider as well.Put simply, if you were in my shoes, what would you do with that capital and now with one property under your name (if buy-and-hold is the most appealing strategy to you)?

After that, you know the process and can actually make it worth your while to pursue collectable tenants for the money they owe you.The alternate option with the PM is to first threaten them with reporting to the Real Estate Commission and then if they don't play ball actually report them to the commission.

Engaging in a variable rate commission and not disclosing it (essentially making the playing field even so everyone knows the rules) is a violation of the NAR code of ethics, and in many states, a violation of the law. 

I mostly look at it as a long term play, but that somewhat depends upon the location in Nicaragua. 

I've gotten approval from a US bank by using my Canadian credit history- RBC Georgia NA  (a subsidiary from RBC Bank Canada).The loan terms are:-25% down-7.625% interest rate -7/6 ARM-30 year loan termI was wondering if any lenders out here on BP are willing to play game and see if they can beat this rate. 

If section 8 is your play, you should take advantage and look for higher end areas so you can get the most out of more expensive properties that have more to appreciate.

If you don't play the game, then you won't win.

I would think in deed states, normally takes way more money to play up front.All this is pretty much just a guess. 

Oh and we play cash flow the game once or twice a month. 

More over due to fact it's just appreciation/equity play's, adding an amplification to that risk, and now with threats to active income, yet another amplification to risk factor.