I'm not a R/E pro, but do work in the finance world.

Assessing brokers based on their transaction history and success in the market carries more weight than simply focusing on the highest price offered.

(or, again, maybe we're missing something - let us know.)take this thread as an example.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/927/topics/1224249-my-e...that poster shelled out probably 80-85K in cash to be.... negative each month on what seems like a pretty solid property. 

Take the top 5 stocks in the S&P out of the equation and see what the P/E ratio is.  

Also, having the ability to write offers, e-sign them and put together offer packages with all the forms you need....isn't that a value?

(the amount of learning/education I complete in the next few months may influence the price and market location as I research potential deals and cash flow opportunities)E.

. #3: onshoring base-line manufacturing (a) creates more employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labor (b) creates more employment opportunities of jobs that elevate and train unskilled too skilled labor  (c) raises base-line wages and benefits via competition for unskilled labor (d) elevates the entire economic chain via more domestic circulation of $ and (e) less exporting of USD #4: stopping illegal immigration defends and protects legal immigration.

For sure PG&E requires this for gas and electric, and I think most jurisdictions require it for water and sewer as well. 

Quote from @Derrick E.: To answer one of your questions, I doubt you will ever find someone willing to give a loan in 2nd position on an investment property. 

I completely understand that the Costa del Sol carries significant weight in global tourism and international investments.