Quote from @Raul Velazquez: Hi powerful BiggerPockets members!

Antelope Ridge off Powers and Barnes.

Though Buildium has its limitations, its financial tracking is quite robust.

With your income, you may qualify for an FHA loan with a smaller down payment, but buying now could limit your borrowing power and increase monthly payments.

Right now the only utility at the garage is power so basically I am starting with a frame and a roof. 

The government of Costa Rica has a policy to limit development and doesn't invest much in infrastructure to bring tourism.

@Matt Powers there are endless possibilities and combinations of how you could approach this opportunity.

.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

Assuming you could take out a couple 100k you would have the buying power to start a cash recycling business (brrring or flipping).

My current goal is to transform my professional Excel budgeting tools into an AI-powered app to streamline day-to-day property management, particularly for financial operations.