My designer just did a similar size refresh for $1500 fee and $2500 in materials. 

(I've also seen some older investors in my area do really well with a similar strategy). 

However, if you seem similar listings in your area and they're requiring tenants put utilities in their name, then you should feel more comfortable doing so.

After a lot of research, not many viable options for a Costa Rica Mortgage with terms similar to the US.

Are there other, more cost-effective alternatives to gain similar support and knowledge?

I have a similar goal and would love to see how we can help each other out!

If you’re not already using similar software, I’d highly recommend exploring these options—they can save you a lot of headaches down the road.

I’d say if you did 2 or 3 smaller MF deals on your own and they went well, I’d say you are qualified to raise capital to buy properties similar to what you have already bought yourself.2 or 3 smaller MF deals does NOT qualify you to raise capital and buy 150 unit deal.I believe in step by step progress slowly and consistently working up the ladder towards bigger deals.

I've been wanting to expand out of my market in Iowa, and see that the Winter Haven, Lakeland, Haines City areas are similar to purchase points as my market.

I own a property management company and am looking to get into the investment game too and to meet people on a similar path.