I bought them way cheap and my IRA had a contractor renovate them as needed.

I've heard so many success stories on the BP podcast of people who've done really well with the buy-and-hold strategy and have the freedom to travel and not have to work a 9-5 (unless they want to, of course) and can pursue other interests, so that is a huge dream of mine too.

You might ask if they offer referrals for traveling professionals or families on extended stays.

Actually I would still be interested in investing in Tarragona, I just pivoted to domestic investing for the time being, especially since covid halted any of my travel plans for the past year.

I keep hearing that umbrella insurance is cheap but I don't find that being the case. 

Courses online are relatively cheap and there's some brokerages like kw that have offered free online courses with no obligation to join afterwards.

You don't pay for those big buildings with low premiums and cheap rates.Good luck...Jay

It’s the cheap way to do it!

I chose a crazy time to travel...but I am now back.  

Think about the travel time and expenses.