$310 strike for 12 months, $314 18 months, $318 up to 24 months at $1850/mo. 

So an alternative strategy would be to invest in one of those destinations ahead of Fonatur and you could strike it rich.

Stick to the one strike and your out rule and let others take the on high risk tenants. 

We developed our own, in-house model where we enter in basic variables such as ARV, rehab cost, hold time, etc that then calculates our maximum "strike price" on a buy.

Foreclosures are such a popular investment vehicle that as soon as a home gets down to the strike price it gets snatched up.

Given the time of year and that the big box stores, and patio/pool shops are likely clearing out their outdoor furniture - perhaps you could strike a deal with one of them?

In this photo the miner who gave up had only one more swing of the axe before he striking gold and the other miner just kept going.

Having lived in the Atlantic City area for a number of years I can tell you the faster you can strike on a property the better.

I don't think anyone here is really opposed to paying for an education, I paid and suffered through college and grad school, RE school, professional seminars and government schools,  the issue is as you pointed out, the cost and the quality of the education.And, you're right again, regardless of what business you're in, you need to educate yourself in business areas, business law, accounting, finance, marketing and a bit of economics will take you much further than someone who just assumes they know and strikes off with guru ideas.As I've been saying, learn RE before you attempt to deal in RE

I will keep at it and follow up if we're able to strike a deal.