Some people like to bet big and potentially lose big, we prefer to place medium size bets and consistently win more modest rewards.By primarily investing in properties with an all-in cost under $100,000, we often have multiple viable exit strategies in case the original one does not work out (we don’t pretend to have a guaranteed crystal ball, but we do like to have options at the end, and we find that our students do as well!)

Heck, if all that matters is cash flow, then no one would flip houses- no cash flow in that, it's only betting that you can create future equity and that the market is stable enough to provide that. 

Some are 65 miles, but 100 is pretty normal.Your best bet is a standard 20% down loan or what @Andrew Steffens said about a lower down loan from a portfolio lender. 

Your best bet is to find your local REIA chapter and join. 

Rehab loans are never going to be a sure bet because there is typically the need for an independent 3rd valuation, AKA an appraisal.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Reason is what happens if the home needs repairs, do you have $ to cover it or if prices dropThey also will typically want a personal guaranteeYour best bet would be to find someone you know as the conventional private lenders will view this as too risky

They are not strict with tenants, they buy properties in tenant-friendly states/counties, and son on.I would bet you that if one of your RE 'friends' would come on here and show us their business practices, we would see a poorly run business.Anyway, never listen to the naysayers, it sounds like you are set up well and you're on this forum, which gives you a huge advantage.

I'm going to have to ask her what she thinks about this ruling, but I bet she'll feel the same way that you do

Generally speaking, it's not that easy for everyone to qualify for a mortgage in Mexico and, given the potential additional constraints related to Tulum, your best bet is to check with all the banks.