In addition, the wrong people will destroy things and there could be high theft.

Every single beach STR looks identical so just being different can make a huge difference in numbers.  

Theft is going to happen in this business, at least here and there. 

My wife and I currently own two identical condos (3 bedroom/2 bath) in the same community.

I know a nearly identical investor in KC and he has the same issues.

Here's my primary reasons:Expenses disproportionately impact lower rent collecting properties For illustration purposes compare two identically designed 1+1 duplexes in the same market.  

The individual proves their identity before receiving a code.I still do in-person showings as much as possible, but unattended showings are great for after-hours, weekends, or holidays.

This is outright theft. 

Unfortunately, the further south I buy the more issues I come across due to the surrounding homes/theft occurrences with my rentals.

@Val BerechetAs much as I think it’s disingenuous for the international media to focus on any incident in Mexico they can get their hands on while conveniently ignoring to report identical if not worse crime in their own backyard, I don’t really mind after all.Indeed, it makes people aware of the problem (in case they’re not) and, most importantly, It forces the Mexican authorities to act promptly and preventatively (which they normally always end up to do) and everybody is better off because of that.