I think mainly, Tulum is famous for it's beaches but it's certainly NOT where most of the people tend to spend their days...

Similar to properties who have multiple offers tend to be over list price vs. properties who only have 1 offer tend to not be.

I have found this way more effective than mass media advertising which tended to get me either nothing, tire kickers, or unqualified candidates. 

They also tend to understand delayed gratification better than most haha.

If you look at historic data, my area tends to see relatively little correction during recessions.  

-Easier qualification: If your credit score isn't perfect or you have some debt, FHA loans tend to be more forgiving in terms of qualification criteria.

The only drawback might be that they tend to be a little smokey and are a bit noisier.

I believe it tends to give me a slightly lower return, because the sponsor is going to be more careful, and if there is a severe downturn will prevent me from taking catastrophic losses.

Probably 90% of my projects fell short of a full textbook 25% equity gain, but I also tend to over-rehab: I don't want to touch anything on a property for at least 20 years after we are done.

In my area Section 8 tenants tend to stay longer.