Hey @Vanessa Lule, both @Chris Seveney and @John Underwood make good points and Chris's list is right on the money.So is the $3600 a month market rate?

@Travis Smith, I like @Chris Seveney and @Jay Hinrichs musings. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: If you can borrow private money for that period of time at 10% that is a very good rate.

@Chris Kay finding a quality, cost-effective contractor is extremely difficult:(There are thousands of contractors that are great talkers, but rarely perform within budget.Standard bait & switch is to lowball a bid, then once they get started all sorts of things "pop up" that somehow their bid didn't cover.

@Chris Paulus Have you made a purchase in Costa Rica yet?

@Chris Seveney - Where do you get your data on US treasury demand - per your "very weak demand" comment? 

Quote from @Michael Bengtson: Quote from @Chris Grenzig: Quote from @Michael Bengtson: I'm an engineer currently living in the DC area, and I've been exploring real estate investment opportunities in Jacksonville.

Thanks @Chris Seveney and @Jonathan Greene !!

@Chris Seveney thanks for your feedback.  

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Mike Figueroa: I have 5 single family townhomes.