This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey:1.

Just curious how it really  turned out if it only made 10K average investor who would have had to borrow money would have been in the hole on this flip..So if you care to share the details I bet others would be very interested.OH i see your with velkesman I know those guys they charge money to get into their program.. 

I definitely think section 8 is a safe bet.

Of course, this is just my opinion but I bet I'm not alone..If I'm an investor, I think the returns you're able to achieve in Costa Rica are higher than normal because you focus on these large properties and, as @Martin D. mentioned, prices in that country are too high and returns too low.

If I were a betting man, I'd say there is a good change that the Midwest will outperform FL next year.

During my journey to obtaining my degree in real estate financing, I have found that single family homes cause a great financial burned if the tenant decides not to pay their rent.

Stewart Title here in SA will be your best bet 

If I was a betting man I would say the answer to that question is NO and they are likely promoting the 2-3% success stories as the norm and therein lies the problem. 

I'm starting my personal real estate journey, but want to find more people that are willing to just talk about real estate or bounce ideas off of.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions specific to the Bali market.Best of luck with your investment journey!