So, choose your path wisely.The reality that GC1 has created needs to be dealt with.

In reality, you need some cushion, so you need 2,000 hours. 

The latter is a reality of today.

The reality is, it's not going to last.Only those hosts treating this as a business and offering the best product are going to keep both rates and occupancy high.

The property wasn't underwritten, the homeowner saw money signs instead of reality, the market and guest avatar weren't researched, and good chance the furniture and decor were 15-20+ years old.

Reality check!

@Milton Chamberlain100 votes for providing a reality-based response.

Having done my fair of research over the years, It's really great to hear "reality" in conversations concerning buying in the Riviera Maya.  

Reality is that repurposing a tin can into living space is expensive.

There not reality, go to your local RE meetup You will learn more in a few days then months and months of reading.