Real estate agents are not highly regulated in Costa Rica as opposed to North America.  

Quote from @Rud Sev: Hello,I am new to the world of syndication (LP investor) and want to understand how taxes at a high level for syndication as LP before asking individual specific questions to my CPA.Notably, I want to understand how preferred returns/cash flows are taxed, if at all, until the amount invested has been returned.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

I highly recommend them! 

Keeping our overhead low and estimated revenue high.

Start with durable, high-quality basics: plush towels, soft linens, and a fully stocked kitchen with sharp knives, pans, and essentials like oil and spices.

If you are in the Tampa area and plan on purchasing there, I highly suggest you connect with @Josh Green.

Yes, they have some high fees but all and all such an easy process.

It is somewhat complex to try to explain on a forum, but at a high level, you (aka GP) and your family member (aka LP) would agree on how much the 2 of you would put in for the amount of equity needed (usually expressed as a %).