Just curious how it really  turned out if it only made 10K average investor who would have had to borrow money would have been in the hole on this flip..So if you care to share the details I bet others would be very interested.OH i see your with velkesman I know those guys they charge money to get into their program.. 

I definitely think section 8 is a safe bet.

Of course, this is just my opinion but I bet I'm not alone..If I'm an investor, I think the returns you're able to achieve in Costa Rica are higher than normal because you focus on these large properties and, as @Martin D. mentioned, prices in that country are too high and returns too low.

Stewart Title here in SA will be your best bet 

If I was a betting man I would say the answer to that question is NO and they are likely promoting the 2-3% success stories as the norm and therein lies the problem. 

I'd also go in with your own agent.I'd bet the listing agent's company is keeping the deposit even though it is meant to be in trust. 

This is the real estate version of “dollar cost averaging.”So even though home prices do go up and down, they tend to go up overall.If you get in the market you are getting a piece of the pie, versus waiting and missing out.For example, you might end up selling when prices are lower, but then you are buying a new place when prices are lower too.

But if you are looking in Cleveland talk to @Tal Tamir, he can share what areas would be better for a mid term versus long term rental.

Think about it: The IRS has a greater chance of winning money if they audit someone showing $10 mil of total income on their return versus $100,000.

You want overnight money, go bet on penny stock small cap biopharma and biotech stocks.