Zillow has a lot of valuable information, but keep in mind that it's algorythms don't work in every market. 

@Melissa Sejour a good property manager will give you a lot of information that you care about.

You state that you have 20% - 25% equity position for safety, but you don't based on the information you gave. 

I would have thought as a mod, you'd have access to that information. ?

There are two types of return from a rental propertyCash Flow & Appreciation.I normally also aim for a minimum of 8% return between Cash-Flow and Appreciation.Appreication, nationally, is around 2% to 3% annually.Therefore, your goal is to get the cash-flow to be about 5% to 6%.The issue is interest rates being very high, you would therefore, need to buy at a pricepoint where the numbers still make sense.You can always put down more of a downpayment to cash flow, but that will impact your cash on cash return calculations.Best of luck!

After I was informed this, I pushed the wholesaler hard as their was no contingencies and I was pushed for a 10 day close.

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That has informed us for this year's trip, and we'll be staying in Langosta/Tamarindo, Potrero/Flamingo, and Hermosa (Guanacaste not Jaco).Of course, there are tons of beautiful places in CR, and the better climate (read: less hot) is found at higher elevations. 

I was trying to work with them to buy more property in different markets and get it under a Master Lease with them but they have been really picky.

Quote from @Jim Rice: Lauren, really just trying to put together a group that would what to meet up if possible and share education, information & build relationships.