It is easier to train assistants and staff if you are only doing STR or LTR.

And all of that with training wheels, it is very hard to screw it up on a consequential scale.Because it is 2025 and RE is not cheap anymore I will encourage you to also look into building a business on the side.

I like this train of thought and think you should aim for option 3: conventional loan + lower downpayment (perhaps even lower than 10%).

I flew there and walked the house, looked pretty turnkey rental grade): $1029 GFCI outlets, downspouts and guards, drywall, paint, bathroom vent$4615 (new AC unit since unit was stolen before tenant moved in, didn't file insurance claim because didn't want my premium to go up) $600 (water line, gas line, P trap)$60 lawn mowing$112  thermostat repairMy opinion is that Class C is better for local investors who are on site and know how to do repairs and self manage.

Ken I beleive you can hire for sub to training thats why he is always saying sub to is legal if you know how..

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

@Frederic BabeuxOn citrus anywhere in the world, make sure you understand "Greening".Same thought on Coconuts, understand "Yellowing".Anyone on Belize, don't invest there unless you have made many trips there and either have an onsite Caretaker or a gated Condo community.

I agree with Miguel, build your system, then hire a virtual assistant and train them how to use it.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.