Also, I'm sure after doing this a few times, I could get to a point where I did not need an agent, but I'm not comfortable with that yet.

Moreover, inexperienced investors often want a "partner" because they're (rightfully) intimidated by RE investing, and--because misery loves company--they feel more comfortable with a partner.

I am not sure if you need to speak with 5 or more specifically, its more important that you find one that you feel comfortable with.

You’re leaving your comfort zone into something completely uncharted to you.  

. - The "are you comfortable with a background check question" should be reworded.

For them, their LTV might be too high from the get go funding this way, and I always explain that to them which makes them even more comfortable lending to me.

I am meeting with him later and need to understand it so I can help him feel comfortable with the deal.

So, the only reason why a property in Costa Rica is a concession rather than freehold is precisely because the government or whoever is the legal owner wants to have the right to take the property back.I personally wouldn't take comfort in the fact that your attorney has never heard of leases being terminated.

Do you have a comfortable max you are willing to go up to? 

I need to research the area and see if I'm comfortable with the deal.