The type of the neighborhoods where his properties were located didn't fit in with my plan but he did well and the purchase costs were low.

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).

I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice on this Team,more information here....Property Location: South FloridaRent 1 unit $1500Rent 2 unit $1200ARV: $500kPurchase price $380-385k. 

. - In the extremely unlikely event that you get a property under contract, your assignment fee, in many locations, and probably on average, will be less than the commission a licensed broker would have received for selling the property. - You will be at risk of breaking the law, as many states are creating laws that effectively ban wholesaling, and while wholesaling gurus claim that this is not the case, they are either lying or deluded.

What location?

You’d like to think you get what you pay for; however on this instance you seem to be over paying for hands off passive real estate.If passive real estate is truly what you are searching for, have you considered 1031 exchanging into a DST (Delaware Statutory Trusts) or other rules of syndications?

I was just on their website looking at the permit process:CityofSac-STR PermitLooks like 90 days max until you get a conditional use permit but still reading as it seems a little unclear:A short-term vacation rental may operate from a location that is not the operator's primary residence for a total of 90 days in a calendar year.

Over-budgeting is critical to ensure that renovations don’t eat into your profits.Market Fluctuations: If property values in your area do not appreciate as expected, or if you face a market downturn, the amount you can refinance for may be lower than anticipated.Financing Challenges: Securing financing for the initial purchase and rehab, as well as refinancing after the property is rehabbed, may be challenging, particularly if the property is located in an area with fluctuating values or if the rehab work doesn’t immediately improve the property’s appraised value.Tenant Risk: Rent collection and tenant management can be unpredictable.

Perhaps because they know people will do a simple internet search and see the *****torm that's brewing?

The answers to most of your questions can be found just by searching in BP or online.