No one has ever asked me. 3) Depends on if you want longterm or short term residents. 5) We used Redstar https://www.redstarbackgrounds.com/ they give you accept/decline recommendations.

Having a solid contractor who can give you bids helps for sureLessons Learned:I have had a couple of clients out of state not fly out and see their property in person & then be disappointed about some things after closingGeneral Tips:I'm sure you are well versed in the Dallas Fort Worth market but this is a nice little tool to have https://www.areavibes.com/ this website gives you a nice overview of streets and zip codes and a total livability score. 

I opened up a case with Pacific Legal through their website but they haven't got back with me yet.

I am not sure there would be enough margin in this to support your goal.We know people are not lining up to accept section 8 so you could build housing targeting that group in some locations. 

The websites were up and down all the time.

When I read the bank would accept 91k I understood that to mean that was the 30 day payoff amount on the mortgage.  

Most people who buy in Costa Rica do it for lifestyle and they might rent (or not) to cover the cost and maybe make a little profit.Unless mentioned otherwise, when responding on that topic I know or I have assumed that people are potentially interested in an investment property, not a lifestyle property because this is an "investment" website and people talk about STR.

Or the listing agent includes it in the property info on their website, or shares it when a showing is scheduled.

That is entirely acceptable.

Many investors on this platform are working to get over paralysis by analysis and they like to dig in and do their research before reaching out.I’ll admit, I’ve slacked a bit on BiggerPockets lately, but I have plenty of content on other platforms and websites.