As you gain some experience, your value proposition to others increases, which will then make it easier to raise money for your own deals.

Real estate transactions, especially flips, come with specific tax implications such as the potential for dealer classification, short-term capital gains, and cost allocation for renovations, which can significantly impact your tax liability.

If you have lived in it for 2 yrs I would suggest renting it for 2 - 3 years and then selling it to avoid capital gains taxes. 

Capital gains realized by nonresidents on the sale of Portuguese property are taxed at a flat rate of 28%.

Over time, rents may increase, improving your cash flow, and you’ll gain equity and valuable experience managing tenants and property operations.

If your portfolio is large enough, 5% is better.Now, some people believe that this diversification reduces the chances for a large gain.  

Brady,When I do my screening for new tenants I would weight the rental history the most.  

My hope is I can gain their trust as a property manager and eventually be the one they turn to to sell later on or refer for business in the future.

Just a few tips to look into but it usually takes some time to gain steam on your first listing so be patient and keep analyzing the local compeition /your own listing. 

There is realized gains & profits, and UN-realized gains and profits.