If you are able to do this at the municipal level and your numbers are correct, this would be a good investment, but there are a bunch of assumptions here.

If they improve to the level of the others, I may try them.

Personally looking back at it switching into LLC was a more of a headache for me and did not do much for adding a level of protection that insurance did already handle.  

With a strong desire to learn, I’m focused on acquiring the skills needed to make strategic investments and build generational wealth through real estate.I’m is eager to dive into the fundamentals of the industry, from property evaluation to cash flow management, and is excited to learn from the experienced mentors and peers.Welcome to the community!

My objective is to buy about an acre of land, that is already leveled, access is being done, and utilities are going to be 5 feet from the property; and then build 3-4 shell retail spots on my plot, owner occupy one of them with a business and lease out the others.I am meeting with a developer this weekend, but have some wrong numbers regarding the average cost of building a shell space. 

I'd ask around some GC's that are higher level they may have some decent project management/financial tools if they're at scale.

But that depends on the level of rehab, price point and so on. 

As a rookie I’m learning right now and saving but eventually I’d like to take action like Dave Meyer’s Start with Strategy, the three resources needed to start is Capital, Time , and Skill.

Been in IT for 20 years, looking to put my skills to work to build up my retirement.Chris Welcome to BiggerPockets!

@MikeLambert thanks for all the insight on Tulum I love the town and would like to purchase A condo For myself don’t care if it doesn’t make much money  but obviously would like a great location I am a dual citizen and want own property in MexicoI probably won’t stay there much if at all I just love to buy real estate one of my addictions 😂Searched online There are so many developments from $100k - $200k would be my comfort level if any of you guys have recommendations on location would appreciate it