Or what markets you want to stay in? 

Plan on staying married no matter how rocky it gets, work through it, it's worth it. 

To get those hours, maybe turn one or two into medium term rentals (you want the average stays to be over 7 days so they don't fall into STR status) which would give her more to do, particularly in the first year of furnishing them and getting everything set up.Alternatively, she maybe she could manage the properties but also get her RE license and try to sell a house or two a year - go to lots of open houses or run them for other agents?

Hey Matt, As a solo-shop, I use the following to stay on top of my client's minds and files: 1.

Stayed the whole time in Manuel Antonio are except when we went out on adventures like fishing and ATVing.

I would provide the capital and otherwise stay passive, but hopefully grab better profits than private lending?

Since the original mortgage stays in place, you only need to ensure the reinvestment equals or exceeds the proceeds.

If I wasnt going to be doing this I would just be saving more money and staying for free with my parents.

This is how they ensure the work is completed and the project is staying on budget.The questions you should be asking are what is the draw process.

Being nearby allows you to stay hands-on—you can see, touch, and fully immerse yourself in the process.There’s a lot to learn, not just about managing rentals but also about overseeing property management companies.Handling tenants and maintenance can feel overwhelming at times, but starting with a property close to home gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.