what is the nature of them.. if there are that many issues I suspect this is C/D class stuff which can be a challenge from out of area investors.. you sure about this ?

The best suggestion I have is to spend some time comparing your units to the others in your immediate area and don't over-improve as often there is a natural price "cap" in the neighborhood and regardless of the small upgrades that really do improve the living experience, it's hard to make them into the rental rate if you are near the top of your market.

It is near US, everyone speak English, ROI are around 13-20 %,Mexico is the second home of 2 millions of Americans, and the Playa del Carmen city wins hands down Vs Cali on weather, nature, safety, things to do and nightlife.

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Efforts to learn and network now can lead to natural partnerships, so don't stress about that at first. 

Once I paid my dues, things naturally progressed to where I got equal partnership, but you have to earn it. 

I do not know the nature of your questions, but they simply not want to answer them. 

Fill us in on some details so we know a bit more about your prior experience and the nature of the proposed purchase, and I’m sure you will get some quality advice here.

By the very nature of law there are lots of "what-ifs" that the statues don't address.

Is it possible to use a HELOC or refinancing to pay for a down payment of this nature?