What's the exit strategy if any, for the investor, given that, with 50%, he has no control and the market there is illiquid, especially when the HELOCs out of North American properties are much more expensive.Properties in Costa Rica are already expensive and I've tried many times to make a potential investment there work and it's never worked with the figures.

Since you retain control of your money, how does one consistently maintain 30-50% cash on cash return? 

If she lives rent-free, you retain control of the property but lose the ability to claim rental-related deductions.For long-term planning, consult a CPA and attorney to ensure compliance with tax rules and align ownership structure with your goals, including potential conversion to a rental or estate planning considerations.

- Value add - How much does it cost to convert Non-climate controlled units to climate controlled units? 

By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process.Here are just a few things experts say you should be thinking about as you plan ahead.1.

Belize is super picky on financial transactions due to US drug traffic monetary controls.     3.   

In other words, all the other MTR hosts are dealing with the same expense.To control this expense, I always recommend an utility cap where tenants are charged for any usage over an established dollar amount.  

Also control the thermostats so the tenants don't jack up the heat in the winter giving you a massive bill.

The losses would have spiraled out of control for me had I not been able to sell my second house immediately.I don't look back on my experience with any regrets since I know the risks we take playing this game. 

And I always thell the tenants you have your own thermostat and you control how much your heat and electric bills will be.