We are all LUCKY.I do agree wholeheartedly that people don't really understand how to even recognize an opportunity because they don't study things like Economics or even know what's happening to the future of the Asset class.BUT, again, we have a lot of Dumb Luck just being an American (or citizen of a developed Country). 

I'm about to finally make my american dream come true. 

Ultimately - I was not able to find a hard money lender who will loan on foreign purchases and American Banks will not do American Style mortgages in Costa Rica.

As an example, American Home Shield is $60/month plus $75 per incident. 

I am using American Realty Network.  

go to local REIA groups.Go on sites like propstream and look at who is funding fix and flippersgo to scotsman guide and American Association of PRivate lendersThere you will find people who may consider funding deals.The key to getting a deal funded today is:1.

Yea, maybe they should know better but so much in society tells them the same (HGTV, YOUTUBE).

Overall, the surge in new apartment construction, introducing 440,000 units nationwide, underscored the direct inverse correlation between supply and rent growth in 2023.It is important to note that some markets such as Miami and Detroit have shown resilience posting continued rental rate growth figures indicating a fundamental strength in those markets as well as a secular shift in American demographics.Meanwhile, New York City stays consistent with an unprecedented housing crunch, reaching a 50-year low in rental availability.

Here is a an article discussing Tampa rents - Florida, Tampa Bay rent prices on the rise while other big metros slowSTR (airbnb) - We are seeing a softening in occupancy levels and ADR (average daily rate) as the American confidence in the economy continues to decrease and we are entering a weird stalemate between inventory and interest rates.

For my current remodel I'm thinking of getting an American Standard acrylic tub that is deeper, looks nice and is better for soaking in (the Kohler is too low to soak in.).