I bet he can help out.He also does property management.

Don't bet on rates coming down to 3.5-4% in 2 years or so.

I suspect your best bet is to keep the property and enjoy the wise decision you made in 1995.

I am betting they can help get the stuff there.But first thing, keep looking for a rural place that has better access.

Will keep posting my progress and I welcome your continued input sir.

Income, employment and DTI would be factors with an owner occupied loan, so if you think you might have issues qualifying, making it strictly an investment property may be your best bet.

I'm in Tulum now to see how things are progressing and I'm overall seeing Tulum with a different point of view where it feels like there's an  oversupply of units and not enough progress made on infrastructure.

I bet there is nothing you can do about it.It's on his property.

Your best bet is to reach out to friends and family and ask them for help, they want to see you succeed so they will help you with lead gen. 

These are just a few ways to begin making contacts and learning about the strategies available to you.Once you decide on a strategy, I'd recommend connecting with an investor-friendly lender who will give you an idea of how much you qualify to borrow for your first property.As you progress in this initial research phase, your goals and action plans will become clearer.All the best!