STRs also avoid automatic classification as passive if rented for seven days or fewer per tenant.To maximize tax benefits, maintain detailed logs of all hours worked on activities like tenant communication, cleaning, maintenance, and marketing.

For details: One example property is a SFH, south west of Little Rock (close to 430 and 30 intersection), price is 230.

DSCR loans can be helpful for the rentals you have depending on the details.

Principal balance currently at 314kProperty Details: It's essentially a "2-in-1" property, with the main unit rented out for $1,900/month and an attached ADU bringing in an additional $1,200/month.

Provide a detailed accounting of deductions, along with the invoices, to show you’re acting in good faith.

These are the critical tests you will need to achieve and support with a detailed time log.

What is the detail of the home?

I’m hoping that once I do have enough saved I can buy the second property and continue house hacking.Something like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2574-W-Fai...? 

Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.

Maybe you saw this from the Tico Times already, but it lays out mostly depressing details on getting a mortgage in Costa Rica: http://www.ticotimes.net/realestate/25-mortgage-ti...Please post back here if you find anything!