Be that person who set's up some STR's there, runs em there, and really caters it to the US "bucket list" tourist. 

It does have Power dialer and when leads come in, I know it's from that person that integrates with my CRM.

So when you build your pocket neighborhood, which is an interesting concept, what's to stop an undesirable person from moving in.

Share what you are looking for and the deals you are working on with your network in person and on social media regularly.2.

Do you sell / buy real estate in Mexico personally? 

because I was paying my bird-dogs vs having them pay me and just promise how someday, maybe just maybe they will bring the grand-slam of a deal and then I will be paying them oh-so much $$$$$ Seriously, from those buying into this I gotta understand how your mind works, no insult meant, I am genuinely intrigued and baffled because if it's a good deal you can go to any number of investors and get $, not a one will charge you for the opportunity to present them deal. 

Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.  

I'm not a professional Tax person.

Some will shed most is not all of their rentals and just do lending .. personal choice.. some things to keep in mind ONLY do first loans. 

If you close with a conventional loan, it will need to be in your personal name.