If it's flipping for now, then stick to your plan, unless your plan was not well thought through.

I actually just got back from my honeymoon in Jericoacoara and passed through Fortaleza on my way.

The only exit strategies I see is only STR, sell, or go through reserves until vacations would pick back up.While in a more metro area you can convert to MTR or LTR if need be.

, but anything under 5 units can be financed conventionally through Fannie/Freddie.

As with any rental, you should conduct a walk through with the tenant and document any defects. 

And if I don't find a property through agent, is there a flat fee I'm supposed to pay. 

So far, it's been her saying she will pay or saying she tried to send payment, but the bank denied the transaction because of an NSF charge on her account. but it's just been us wondering when another payment will come through with her already past the deadline. uggghh.

I fell backward into real estate investment and brokerage through my work in construction and development. 

Before my lease started the management company offered me a $0 security deposit due to my credit score but I had to go through 3rd party company who offered it and pay them like $50 to opt out which I did.

I am a newbie and have looked into RE investing for a long time.Last week, I have purchased a home through a HOA foreclosure in FL.