If USPS is slow, tenant is subject to late fees and even eviction.

Quote from @Zachary Kay: Hey @Sarah Larbi,I recommend checking out Second Street (can google search "Second Street Costa Rica" and you should find their site).

There are also some great YT vids on the topic, search "BiggerPockets house flipping" or something similar.

First of all, I suggest you search the forums as arbitrage has been discussed ad nauseam.

Doesn’t mean you can’t find a good deal, but from our quick search while we were there in May 2022, none of the places came close to meeting our criteria

People needing a place while they search for a home to buy, etc... 

I would search for a property that has a low interest rate Fha or VA loan.

I'd say just start your search with all 2-4 unit properties, and when you find one where the numbers make sense and it checks your other boxes (somewhere you actually want to live and house hack), then it probably makes sense. 

(d) If you strike out on landing any on-market deals, you can search for off-market deals.

But it's a risk.If the PM is that bad, I suggest you do some research and find another manager.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.