Specifically, what research results told you these were two good cities to invest in?  

It’s also worth verifying if Beaumont and Port Arthur have any specific contractor registration or insurance requirements, as local compliance can sometimes impact project timelines. 

You might find someone in your network who’s ready to sell a property, or someone who has advice specific to your market.Real estate investing is a journey of learning and growth.

We're often helping each other problem solve our listings or helping with specific situations that are occurring at our properties.

I keep finding conflicting information and the IRS website doesn't specifically mention using an RV as a STR.

An investor who is buying the duplex next to mine wants to trade a duplex he owns in a neighborhood nearby so he can have 2 duplexes next to each other (long story no need for those details). 

Maybe you saw this from the Tico Times already, but it lays out mostly depressing details on getting a mortgage in Costa Rica: http://www.ticotimes.net/realestate/25-mortgage-ti...Please post back here if you find anything!

and if the client would prefer, for example, a specific plumber, that's fine as long as they meet our criteria, which 9 times out of 10 they do.  

The two things that will determine the listing when you go to list for your specific house, it is price and condition.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.Hi Nathan,Thank you for the detailed and insightful advice!