While there I met three other architects developing properties in and around Tulum, as well as brokers and land agents, and facility management companies.

I do think the ideal first-time rental is a four unit that you can live in and rent the other three units out, but those can be harder to find.

@Ava PetrusoWelcome to bigger pockets 👋🏽

As an owner-occupier, you can pay more than an investor would, but as I said above, you are going to be a little hamstrung in return rents unless you can get 3 other units and then that is a do you want to live with three tenants that close when you have two kids.Find some local real estate investor meetups in the area and you will meet a lot of house hackers who can tell you their stories.

I analyzed over 20 markets and picked three so there are a lots of markets to choose from.Start networking on bigger pockets as well as attend local meetups and REIs to find referrals for GC, PM, broker, TKP, lender, property inspector etc.

Please do your research before getting involved with this "Guru"Many members of bigger pockets can attest to this.Regards,

@Ryan LudwickWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

You'd be paying out of pocket to have utilities activated the lender would have nothing to do with it?  

Three years is the standard PPP, but 0-5 year options are usually available.

Quote from @Adam Jones: Hello Bigger Pockets world,I am new here but been investing in RE for a few years now.