I’ve been at this game for two decades, and I’ve found that every deal is a bit like brewing a custom cup of coffee.. you tweak the beans, the grind, and the brew time until it’s just right.

While real estate prices have been steadily increasing in Southern Spain over the last decades, they've been steadily declining in Southern Italy.I was even more shocked as I assumed that Montse would be your first name and you therefore would be Spanish (I found that out because somebody called Montse joined the owners' Facebook group of a community in which we own a condo in the Costa del Sol).

I have sat in on other 1031 Exchange presentations where a Qualified Intermediary has said you can refinance as quickly as it "takes to make a cup of coffee" after the purchase.

I taught myself Spanish, I already know the construction crews in the area, the realtors, the communities, the land, I have someone managing the property, I have a maintenance crew… I already did an incredible amount of the work involved in finding a deal and turning it around through reconstruction and proper management.

Defintely lean on those who’ve gone through it before.. it’ll help you dodge those pricy early missteps.When I looked into places like Omaha, Austin, or even San Antonio or Phoenix, I noticed a certain rhythm... and Invsetors I know actually learned a lot just by sitting down with some local landlords over a cup of coffee and hearing stories.

I will also add that many independent travelers that do room rentals enjoy having their own fridge.To keep things kosher in shared spaces, my friend who runs PadSplit says every room comes with one colors or plates cups etc to ensure that guests are accountable for their own dishes.

But on a serious note, I do think wholesaling is my cup of tea and something I will definitely be giving a go.

And, @Jonathan Hankins, most of those I know don't speak Spanish and didn't have connections until I introduced them with the right people.

I offer a traditional coffee pot for guests who drink a lot of coffee, a single cup pour over cone, a Chemex and even a Bialetti at my properties.

Yup then you get newbies coming up after they watch you buy a few and want to buy you a cup of coffee and pick your  brain..