This might give a one-time (non-scalable) boost to cash flow, offer multiple value-add options, and allow the house-hacker peace of mind, via the assumed mortgage, in long-term breakeven or positive cash flow in the event that the value-add plans end up not being executed, and/or the person has to move out, and rent by the room or STR become unavailable for some reason at a future date.

I am an American-born Portuguese descendent who has recently relocated to Portugal in January of this year.

However, I don’t have a US-based W2 (but work full time for an American tech company in their London office). 

We are the only lender who can offer a classic 30 year mortgage to Americans in Costa Rica. 

We have the full gambit from 1) finding and buying the right property in the right locations to 2) professional execution of the design to 3) discounted property management services.  

Operated as an executive high-end rental for 2 years and cash flowed nicely while rented.

Plus, you’d probably reach your goals faster with that plan of attack if executed properly.

Our approach enabled Carol to focus on executing the project without financial constraints.

But, I like to make relationships with software that take feedback and execute to fix quickly. 

Focus most of your energy on the actual house, the spread, the team and the execution.