I suppose something more turn-key could be a good option, but haven't come across many viable options there yet.Anyways, we still have a lot more to learn and still need to familiarize ourselves with the area/market, but just wanted to pop in to say hi! 

Hello, Starting to research about STR options/opportunities in Mexico (as a Canadian living in Canada).

@Susan Tan you may also have lending options in the Houston area that offer 100% LTC financing for rehab projects.

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Assuming they're telling the truth what are my options.

Outside of raising money from others or seller financing, I am looking to see if there are private or other lending options that could cover 10-20% of a downpayment on these loans with a shorter loan term of say 5 years.

As you get to this point your gaining more confidence in the options because you know option A and B had a certain outcome that wasn't option C, and this would give you more confidence you're doing the right thing for you.From there, I would be identifying properties to acquire if you don't already have some in mind and then my next sheet is creating the plan.

Would a home equity loan be a viable option in this situation, especially in regards to eliminating some of the red tape I'm running into with a refinancing an scorp-owned property?

So before dismissing your options, you may want to consult an investor friendly Lender who is an out of the box thinker.

Don't be so quick to indebt your paid off townhome until your learn creative financing and review all your options.