That's something I could pass on to the VA too.Think of it as being a chef and having someone prep all the food before hand.

People don’t sue people that qualify for food stamps.

The valley is awesome because the cost of living is so low, food is amazing, Mexico is across the street (pretty much), and it’s growing like crazy!!

Love the idea of being able to grow food there year round and escaping my current cold climate.

Equity doesn't put food on the table, cash flow does.

Just food for thought!

I would just make sure you write something up along the lines of "The leases states I am not liable and tenant should have renters insurance, but this one time I am offering X and if it happens again the tenant will have to use their renters insurance" If a tenant's fridge breaks, I compensate them for spoiled food. 

The quality of life is second to none, the amenities of Greater Portland are fantastic (food, art, recreation, entertainment, etc.) and population is growing. 

CR would not be my top choice for retirement but I am not personally fond of the beach and I adore street food culture which Costa Rica doesn't have a lot of.

Extra costs for grabbing a fast dinner of morning coffee instead of cooking because of the long commute.When you add in the extra costs, often your house hold budget will remain the same whether you buy the expensive/close house or the far out cheap house, just instead of higher housing costs you have higher auto/child care/food costs.Plus when you add in the part of your life you loose sitting on the freeway, instead of at your kid's T-Ball game, and your composure when coming home after battling traffic, stressed, etc. you are really giving up a lot of your life.I have had life with a 3 hour commute each way, and the ten minute commute.