If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Thank you for sharing this incredible story, and I wish you continued success!

Without tenants it's easier to show the property and the condition can look better than if tenants have their stuff everywhere.

I recommend self managing as it is actually not much work and automations are probably on their way to make it easier.

I only use them if I have a solid borrower, and need a high LTC/LTARV, but I find Kiavi a little bit easier to navigate. 

Now we're seeing incredible population and job growth and major companies moving and developing here like Intel and Amazon - great macroeconomics and strong rental demand.

I'd recommend finding a lender that can seamlessly do both the Hard Money lending and refinancing to make it easier for you. 

I have been looking into side hustles, but with my current full time job, it’s easier said than done.

The drivers of wealth in real estate favor scale (appreciation, depreciation, and loan paydown; cash-flow should be easier with more units as well due to economies of scale). 

The aesthetics are definitely a plus there are a couple of developers that have built incredibly beautiful properties in Tulum and are killing it with super high rates and high occupancy in locations that are not the best but they are rare.