Of course the tenant doesn't want to pay, she's got a free ride.

Of course you can!

Of course, what they paid isn’t going to take into account the money they have spent on renovations or remodeling, which can be substantial.  

I know of some folks in KC and Memphis doing new builds like this, but they are doing it within a much larger and long-term project that includes upwards of 300-500 units built over the course of 5-10 years.Assuming you're looking in Columbia, do you have a "B+/C" neighborhood in mind?

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

This of course will affect productivity and delivery schedules. 

That said, my main question is, can you recommend a good mortgage brokerage company that offers all the training points you outlined in your post?

Believe in yourself and stay the course.

That has informed us for this year's trip, and we'll be staying in Langosta/Tamarindo, Potrero/Flamingo, and Hermosa (Guanacaste not Jaco).Of course, there are tons of beautiful places in CR, and the better climate (read: less hot) is found at higher elevations. 

Did you attend educational courses to enhance your real estate knowledge?