I've filled out those little "Enter to Win" cards at the mall for a new car and had timeshare folks blow my phone up for the next 3 months.

Just asking as most folks seem to think "giving it back to the lender" is always an option.

There is a ton of risk for the seller as we know in these deals and there are bad actors in these deals as well.. ran into many of them buy sub to never pay of the mortgage rip the rents and down the road..some off those folks got criminally charged and got prison time..

I've been talking to a lot of folks in the Philippines.

I can connect you with folks who can go more in depth on the process with you. good move or bad move?...

I do wish all you folks that have posted here best of luck getting your redemptions.

This seems to be the consensus here… BiggerPockets folks need growth more than a luxury property in Costa Rica. 

After 20 years in the investing game, plus working as an investor-friendly agent, I’ve learned that hesitation can feel like a big hurdle but often ends up being the push you need once you break through it.I’m personally based in San Diego, California, and licensed here, but I’ve also looked into projects across the country with folks who sought better cash flow.

Prove the deal to each other and if you can do that, the bank will be on board (unless you are both pie in the sky folks, which you guys are not).

I’m in the process of evaluating the purchase of a laundromat and looking to engage with some folks to ask some questions.