For now, we recommend using the 3rd parties listed in the below post.The beginning of the year is a perfect opportunity to get even with all those contractors who worked for you during 2023: report them to the almighty IRS and make them pay taxes on the money they received from you.

Leverage  anything in the US  so you can  use the cash to buy in CR  ( US home / 401K / other assets ..etc)  ...pura vida !

Hi Alaina, welcome to the community! 

Study the market.

They offer renters a unique option that feels like home but without the long-term commitment.A developer friend of mine in San Diego recently completed a BTR project on a former industrial site.

I guess Air BnB is the newest hot topic.. nice southern gentlemen.. can't comment on his class or anything like that since I have not sat through it..

At 19, house hacking is the best option if you have the downpayment and closing costs set aside.

Margins seem low and the risk seems high.

Another idea would be to ask if they would allow you to visit the place to see what offerings other landlords have in the area.

If you decide to go the multifamily route, Real Estate lab .com is a multifamily software for deal analysis plus they have many other useful features.