You can also flip properties to build cash fast and then slowly add rentals as you go along.Finding properties with problems and negotiating the lines down.Closing with cash and then reselling the off market properties for a quick gain.These properties take work to find.

Discount points are paid to everybody "wins" (I can't really explain it, but if want to chat send me a message and we can discuss as best i can how the bond market works).  6 months doesn't quite make the cut, but I'm sure its a compromise as a consumer protection, getting to the 1yr owner occupation requirement, and allowing an owner to potentially resell (lets face it, you can't effectively "disallow" somebody from selling).I think the guildines to 6 months on Title is to protect the lenders and the secondary market. 

Where I am I can resell a rehab without appliances, even at $200K+.  

-  Even if you did purchase at -- say -- $110K, if you do no rehab to it, you're likely going to have appraisal issues when you go to resell to a financed buyer.  

‘Amazingly most of this resistance, but not all, is eliminated if you actually purchase the property yourself and then resell it.  

As for making more money...Maybe reselling/flipping items in your house.

When closing will be (usually 30-45 days if you need time to resell the deal or get financing)That I’m buying the house as is.That the deal is subject to the sellers ability to transfer clear titleThe deal is subject to inspection and ongoing access of me and/or my partners (so they will show the property to any partners you might have)Who is paying what closing costs and transfer taxes and providing township CO or not.When the expiration date is (usually 1-3 days MAX)Disclosure that I am an agent and acting as a principal.

I noticed they have an option to check flip/resell.

Reselling might be difficult as many people will never buy that kind of property.If all properties in Costa Rica were leaseholds and I wanted to buy a property in Costa Rica, I'll have to buy leasehold.

I am worried about the resell ability, as well as being moved to a "high risk" area several years down the road, which would impact my insurance substantially.