For those of you that are holding cash, you may score a really good deal in the coming months.

A quick Internet search of "Costa Rica Mortgage Loans" turned up a couple of brokers and private equity offerings.You could also try to get the seller to finance part of the purchase price.Or borrow it from your 401K, if you have one.Depending on your credit score, it might also be worth looking at rates from a local credit union, bank, or even Prosper or Lending Club for a personal loan rather than a real-estate secured loan.

If you want your credit score minimum to be 680, even though Fannie/Freddie minimum is 620, then go ahead.

I now know I need to raise my credit score a few more points and raise the 10% down payment amount for the bridge loan.

Last, urban blight all-too-frequently accompanies many of these policies.But, on the whole, the coordinated set of policies implemented in places like San Francisco and Oakland, CA seem to just be incredible tailwinds to investor returns over long periods of time.

It isn't as rough as 39204 or 39209 but properties are still incredibly cheap.

Great credit scores are a must.

I have a credit score around the mid-700s, a pool of savings of $50,000, and no debt.

., There are some obvious areas that will be touted because of their incredible growth. 

I screen applicants based on set criteria for debt-to-income ratio/credit score, apartments.com is a great tool to manage applications, background checks (the applicants pay for both through the site), i have a google number specifically for the property.