Generally a "local" lender may just have more restrictions and even though they know the area, that's really what a great realtor and PM should be able to inform you on.

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Here is a guide to buying in Costa Rica - https://wise.com/us/blog/buy-p...One thing to note is you can't buy property in Maritime zones.

Also posted in Getting Started Forum, but figured multifamily category may also generate some responses...so posting here as well. Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise!I’m currently evaluating whether to go wi...

If you are looking to start with development I would check out these resources: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-319https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/44https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-investors-should-be-f...

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

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Check out this site - https://theluxurypergola.com/blogs/louvered-roof-info/hurric...They cover wind resistant pergolas in general but I would make sure whatever you get will be able to stand up to hurricanes that happen there from time to time.

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