.: Honestly, if the insurance remains in place I have no idea how they would easily be able to do this nationally. 

You can easily calculate the price you would pay without the exemption by looking at the gross tax bill that was just run for 2024.

All you need is a 5% cash-on-cash return, which you can find in most markets. 5% of 4.6M = $230kSo it sounds like you can easily hit your goal.

You could easily buy land that is zoned for multi-family and find a lot where you could build 4-8 townhomes.

However, there's nothing to be ashamed of; this is a problem that most people encounter and easily overlook, and it can even lead to stumbling, as I got lost there for a while too.

However, we’re partnered with them, so if you use TurboTenant for property management, you can easily integrate their services with ours. 

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

I know I can easily find a qualifying tenant who will pay $1,000 per month if I don't renew a lease with the existing tenant. 

Additionally, make sure you’re familiar with local property laws and any regulations that could impact your investment.I agree with @Jason Wray that you can easily find a cash flowing deal under 200k. 

In any case, you can easily calculate that.Looking at your objective of retiring in Costa Rica, you have two options:1.