Also there is an additional tax on the returns due to the financing. 

I'm now figuring out how to maximize the return on current properties and add value, efficient ways to self manage, etc.

How will the company I am working with deliver my expected return? 

I have an idea of an initial investment and returns I would like to hit, but would love to speak with those of actual experience to see if my numbers are realistic.

In fact, it is usually an automatic no deal unless you are putting 50-60% down for an investment property, but at that point, it wouldn't be worth putting that much cash down on an investment property where you can get much better returns in markets such as Denver. 

Run your numbers based on youre required return given what youre likely to have to spend and the amount of headache, risk, and work you have to do.

In any case, I thing your investment are pretty solid and should earn you something between a decent return all the way to a spectacular return depending on the local economic situation.  

The returns will likely be greater if you source the borrower and originate on behalf of the IRA.

As sellers realize that buyers cannot pay the same price for the same income stream as before due to the higher rates dampening overall buyer returns over that 6-month market cycle, sellers will eventually transact at lower prices, making it more apparent to sellers where the current market pricing is.

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