I have knowledge of those states.

I'm not an attorney or expert in AP specifically, but do have a working knowledge of it for Civil engineering/survey work and have had two projects where this came up and I was able to 'ride along' and see how it unfolded.First, if you 'know' the property has been taken by AP then there's nothing for you to do with the tax assessor etc.

Finding an agent who is knowledgeable about investment properties and willing to dive into research, even beyond their local market, is rare—but it’s definitely possible.I’m genuinely happy that you found a property that works for you.

Most important thing is gaining enough knowledge to be able to purchase properties that's going to add value to the next few years of my life and my kids 

Age: I think it will but you can minimize it by being knowledgeable, professional, confident, and fair.  

To my knowledge, the problem with investing in Costa Rica is that there is no financing available. 

When I maintained my position that I wouldn't be paying 10K up front, Dmitri then insulted my section 8 investing knowledge and suggested that if I wasn't ready to move forward, then it was because I didn't understand enough about section 8 to begin with.

Originally posted by @Gregory Mcgraw:Hey Joel I appreciate the information and knowledge. 

Even if I use an attorney, I should still be armed with as much knowledge as possible.

Knowledge is power:Thorough Inspections: Minimize surprises with detailed inspections and due diligence.Strong Screening: Careful tenant selection reduces vacancy and headaches.Diversification: Spread your investments across different locations and property types to mitigate risk.Financial Planning: Maintain a buffer and choose financing options that fit your long-term goals.