@Leslie L Meneus you are trying to find a tribe of super freaks.Let me explain…Only 6% of Americans own one or more rental property.  

However, I don’t have a US-based W2 (but work full time for an American tech company in their London office). 

You can verify us through the following link: https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/wood...You can also verify us through the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) lender directory https://aaplonline.com/directo... and PrivateLenderLink.com https://privatelenderlink.com/...Our team has a culmination of over 30 years experience in the mortgage industry.

Second, we current Americans would learn to say “Eh?”

And because so many Americans refused to look at the truth, were here in this position.

(I'm non confrontational)The plot has a native American burial site, which we spoke to a tribe member and gladly let them onsite for rituals and practice. 

BiggerPockets website is good for the American market (mostly) but you will also find lots of Canadians on here and some good info on the Canadian market just by searching.There are worthwhile local West Coast resources for learning real estate investing in general and the Canadian and Vancouver markets in particular.

Do not use American Money Loan Services or Tom Vanderlaan.  

We are the only lender who can offer a classic 30 year mortgage to Americans in Costa Rica. 

Know this: the #1 reason why landlords fail - failure to manage to the lease (source:  American Apartment Owners' Assn).