Ultimately the pictures combined with the location are what sells it.You want to avoid HOAs at all costs.

I've had to use Craigslist a couple times in a pinch because I didn't know anyone local and needed pictures asap. 

No sure about that as buyers want to see the finished product and showing them before pictures will often not be well received.That's funny, my wife said the exact same thing about showing them the before pictures. 

This is because they're much more expensive than other countries in the region and, unlike in some other countries in the region Costa Rica doesn't have the mass tourism needed to get you the rental income that would justify those prices.This being said, it shouldn't be hard for you to break even though since all you'd need to do for that is cover your costs.

For example, a $550,000 two-flat in Albany Park might bring in $2,500/month from the rented unit while you live in the other—covering most of your mortgage.3.

Also a covered porch on the front.  

I'm confident a judge would see the picture evidence I have and go "damn!"

I see them often and they have pictures of their deals.  

I am a virtual broker and we use CRMLS which covers most of the state. 

It’ll save you headaches later if she tries to escalate things.Document Everything: Take pictures, write down the history of your interactions etcOffer a Transition Plan: Just like my client, I’d recomend offering her a temporary storage option nearby, or even a small rent discount, to show you’re not trying to kick her out - just keeping the property safe and up to code.