It will also not raise any red flags to the underwriters that you might end up doing a bunch of work to the subject property which can be seen as added risk for them. 3.

Quote from @Luke Carl: You get what you pay for here  Meaning too low cost would be a red flag?

That's a red flag for someone trying to use a business-purpose loan for owner occupancy, so many lenders won't allow it. 

Do I go the CRE brokerage route to learn the markets, players and underwriting or try to add value to an existing syndicator in some way? 

Even though this would also be an equally small loan, banks can't turn those down if your credit is otherwise good because that is considered red-lining which is illegal for owner-occupied loans.

Tulum has significant plans for the future, and many Mexican politicians and private sector players believe that it will surpass Playa del Carmen.Overall I believe specific locations in Mexico are great investment opportunities, as the world splits into east and west, bringing production closer to home is becoming a priority for major Western economies.

Any red flags or important clauses to include in our contract?

Look more into a long term hold strategy, if I can get an interest rate where I can break even or even go in the Red a little where the house is being paid for mostly by the tenant then I will look towards the appreciation down the road. 

Hi all,A little introduction...I am currently a professional soccer player for the Vancovuer Whitecaps of the MLS in my seventh season.I have spent the last couple of months reading and researching real estate investing.  

RED.