We do have multiple goals for this property (personal use is very low on that list just due to work, crazy schedules, etc.) and they are panning out.

Mazatlan is located 20 minutes south, a nice tourist city on the Pacific Ocean known for its Banda music scene and Japanese inspired restaurants.I bought the land in 2022 thinking I would build a vacation home/rental within 2-3 years, but with changing financial priorities, I will not be building or developing anything in Mexico for around 6-7 years from now.

I had a brand new AC put in (May 2024), first guest after snapped the condensation pipe pulled the drain pan clear out.  

Some cities have embraced STRs, while others have stringent regulations or outright bans.San Diego, specifically neighborhoods like Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla, have been popular for STRs.

Repairs and maintenance will be significantly higher, because you are responsible for furnishings, appliances, HVAC, linens, pots, pans, etc.

This is only meant as a quick way you can filter potential deals and not waste your time on ones that have no chance to pan out. 

However, you can find the same kind of vibe on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Mexico and Central America.

I've seen first hand how during the 2020 NorCal wildfire season and the 2021 Pacific Heat Dome (when temps reached 116 degrees) how people and pets flocked to the Oregon Coast for relief that was 30-40 degrees cooler. 

We'll see how this pans out.

Faster is not always a consequence of laziness.I'd say see what you can do with the current manager before you jump from the frying pan into the fire.