I thinik a lot of municipalities are going to face money issues now and in the next few years where it will be too counterproductive to ban STRs (even if thats what the particular constituency wants) and give up the revenue

The issue in most instances is the inability to articulate the risks and how these structures will actually help and therein lies the issue and why most go over the top on asset protection expenditures.

It's no secret that Mexico has had an issue with drug cartel violence for as much as I can remember.

Quote from @Isabella Romano: I am looking to buy a new property and am running into issues getting qualified for conventional loaning due to high DTI.

As others stated, if the existing structure is legal but non-confirming that should not be an issue.

If using a lender this is a non issue.

Assuming you are looking local, that is the issue.

Limiting issues and liability is the goal.

I am now trying to get the original person that identified me as a scammer to retract her postings - along with my photo and full name.  

Even then though, the price could still be the issue even with the pro doing the sale.