Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Worked with a local agent.

Challenges with finding people who want to do a smaller projects and not cost exorbitant amount of money Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

This will help you in the long run, as you'll find your agent experience will be a blessing & a curse:- Blessing due to your understanding of MLS, searches & contracts.- Curse because MUST change your agent mindset.

You talked to just one real estate agent in Tulum and you took what he/she said for granted?

My best suggestion is to hire a real estate agent.

I could be wrong..Also since your a licensed agent why don't you just start your own company and hire experience managers to work for you.. 

Just this week (week of Dec 9th) it looks like they have updated the app to go back to the way it was before so now FSBO homes can be viewed alongside Agent Listed homes.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

So when we had this property under contract for $92k ($95k purchase price with 3% buyer commission credit because I'm a licensed agent), it was an amazing deal.