I am also considering multiple rentals and it appears that I have found a pretty good property manager based on feedback I have. 

I’ve done multiple cash-out refi with DSCR loans.

Cost of construction keeps going up so you need to spread out the cost over multiple units.

I also run investor retreats out of them so they serve multiple purposes.I would say that it takes a specific person who wants to invest in Costa Rica.

I hadn’t thought about the risk of expanding my portfolio by having multiple properties over leveraged, although that seems to be a growth strategy that many use,  I’m not sure it’s one I’m comfortable with.  

One of the great things about having multiple residents per property per year is that you can iterate faster than with an LTR.

When investing in real estate, having multiple exit strategies is key.For a single investment property, make sure the numbers work for both scenarios: 1️) If you decide to sell the home, the deal should produce a solid return. 2️) If you need to rent it out, the rental income should cover expenses and provide a profit.Flexibility is what saves you when things don’t turn out as planned.

Local investor focused realtors will have multiple referrals for you to check out and interview.

And amplify your deployable capital by significant multiples. 

Large sponsors have multiple offerings open at a time so investors can choose a property type that fits their goals.