It's a magnet for both tourists and business travelers.Brickell: A luxurious enclave known for attracting affluent visitors and business travelers.Midtown: A vibrant, upcoming area appealing to younger travelers seeking a mix of local culture, shopping, and dining.Given your budget and the goal of purchasing two condos, investing in a combination of these areas could optimize both appreciation and rental income.

It seems hard to find any property these days that will meet the 1% cash flow rule in the US, so financing at 6-7% and not cash flowing doesn't appeal to us as a strategy - but is there something we're missing here where we should definitely lever up?

We might sell if the rental market doesn't pan out—so curb appeal is important.  

Samana appealed to me - it’s gorgeous, green, mountainous and lush (surprisingly so), small, friendly villages, amazing beaches.

And the property gets an instant curb appeal boost as well.So yeah, you'll need a new HVAC.

There is some nasty foreclosure/usury limitations being challenged in CA courts right now and the appeals are still pending.

Updated Property with more amenities, maximized beds from 2 queens to 3 beds ( 1 king + 2 queens) , and remodeled exterior with a much more appealing hangout space that includes hot tub/outdoor dining/geodesic dome. 2.

BUT.......the premise behind the Investors Edge is so appealing!

The numbers only appeal to OO, and for sure affordability is key.

The idea appealed to Meta employees, who had plenty of money to spend, along with a natural affinity for a crowdfunding website reducing the friction of real-life investments.