Hi everyoneIdk how to feel about this.In 2021, I purchased a property that used to be a duplex.

A high property tax rate will increase the taxes more quickly as a percentage of total expenses when the property value increases.

That's why you see so much trapped equity in properties owners cannot access. 

STR Property management is common and I know a lot of folks doing this.  

If you really hustle and are smarter than the average bear, you may make enough money that you can buy an investment property.

Since part of your property is a rental, I believe a portion of your mortgage interest should be a tax deduction unlike your other debt.

These options can provide simpler and cheaper access to funds, especially if rapid property acquisitions are your main goal.Life insurance is a powerful tool when used for the right reasons—like estate planning or key-person coverage.

There are some amazing physician loans available that can allow you to purchase a owner occupied single family property with 0% down. 

I would also add that you join your local REIA chapter (Real Estate Investor Association) as it will allow you to network with other STR owners and get more location-specific information. 

There's actually a huge oversupply of properties in Tulum and none of my friends who own property there make anything close to that!