Understand the demand, seasonal trends, local regulations, and competition in the area.

Anyone and everyone who is active in the Philadelphia real estate market is invited to meet us at Off the Rail in Media.This group is a little bit different.

There are a lot of active investors out there that don't spend their time on BPs.

My advice is to double check if to invest in Fort Meyers: talk with someone who knows the local market inside-out and is not pushed by selling you something because the market there has been very tricky. 

I have verified with local management company the availability of tenants.

I think just reading books, being active on the BP forums and consistently attending your local REIA will be more effective and far cheaper. 

A quick Internet search of "Costa Rica Mortgage Loans" turned up a couple of brokers and private equity offerings.You could also try to get the seller to finance part of the purchase price.Or borrow it from your 401K, if you have one.Depending on your credit score, it might also be worth looking at rates from a local credit union, bank, or even Prosper or Lending Club for a personal loan rather than a real-estate secured loan.

Hey Fisher,Yes, you can live in your garage and rent out rooms in your house, provided that the garage is properly converted into a habitable living space according to local building codes and regulations.

The local economy is supported by several diverse sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, which sustain employment levels and underpin rental demand.

My fiancé and I are local (Indy) and we manage 60+ properties in Indy and surrounding areas.