So back to being a real estate investor: the only way to be one is to buy a property and create value out of it, whether through finding a below market value house and selling for a profit, or renting and creating cash flow.  

I think a bit simplistic when it comes to business; solve problems 4-profit. 

I guess I would really have to sift through those and who's really interested before I could organize this.  

While I don’t yet own investment properties, my wife and I have successfully remodeled and sold a home for a profit, and I’m eager to build on that experience.

By saying that you want to sell in Costa Rica to reinvest in the US, you are signaling that investing in the US is more profitable than in Costa Rica.

But again, your profit after selling costs (and any capex improvements) would have to be in excess of $60ok to really make sense.

And I much prefer a group where the members are also getting rich (not just the organizer).I am not paid by Brad!

The rates will be lower and will allow you to maximize profits.

small portion" of profit is not worth the possible legal issues.

They usually have a small upcharge on the work done but it's generally not a profit center for them.