If you want to be a passive investor, you need capital, information and a network, but you don't need specific advantage in real estate.  

;-)@Karla MaderaI love the Dominican Republic as a country, for its people and as a real estate investment destination too.

I agree and as you said "if you want to make money" but in this case I am not trying to make money, right away but rather not loose money if anything.

Adjusting the purchase price, budget, and offers can help you reach the break-even point.Many calculators overestimate cost assumptions or rental comps, which can be both beneficial and a hindrance.

But we had four kids, a hubby who was a car guy and needed a shop or big garages, and a limited income.

A picture is worth a 1000 words and a project we helped someone on in the UP was able to gain support and approval by getting renderings done showing what the finished project would look like.

Anything smaller may not attract larger investors or offer the economies of scale needed for profitability.Design Style: BTR developments often consist of attached townhomes, usually with features like garages and a more upscale design to appeal to renters looking for something between an apartment and a single-family home.Location Factors: The success of your development depends heavily on location.

The outcome was great.. they secured a mid-century home with a rental unit that offered both a comfortable living space and a reliable income stream.On a personal note, a friend of mine made a bold move and purchased in a slightly less popular area.

And probably have stopped raising money in that particular fund and then started a new company and a new money raise for something different but nothing to do with the one your in..

And as I posted i grew up in the land business .