It’s a great way to meet local demand while creating steady cash flow.

Having a group of friends living in an apartment complex creates a sense of community and reduces turnover.

@Joseph Beilke, @Michael Baum, @Mike Lambert, and @Ian Fortney, First off, I'd like to say that investing in the United States in general creates a better return than in Costa Rica.  

The thought is creating passive flowing income now so I can be work optional in about 6 years or so.

I do wholesale or can custom look for something that fits your wants.

I am looking to create a value ad to the property.

As the tax code is concerned all of the costs to create your rental property business (buying it and making it usable for it's intended use) and one in the same. 

We have offered to allow her to pay a reduced rent for the first few months as well but I am worried that may create some sort of limit on how much we can raise the rent on her in the future.

That move created frustration on my part and the seller and had to amend the original contract.

Both cater to businesses with high transaction volumes and often customize services for clients who need frequent wires and robust credit options.Ultimately, your choice might depend on the frequency of foreign wires versus domestic ones and how much value you place on credit card perks.