If the traditional model is used, hypothetically if gross commission for the whole transaction was $10,000 split evenly between listing and selling agent, each side would receive $5,000.

They have had great success with his model. 

Also it is very very common for sewer, water, storm etc to be connected in condo or townhome style projects.

Love this model of business.

But it will never be as Playa del Carmen because of the building restrictions so it won't be a viable alternative to the Playa del Carmen-style people like me either.Many people have been discovering Tulum recently but it's nothing new.

added value by building out a full functional NY style deli/bodega on one side and updating already established laundromat on other side Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You should be looking at a monthly/quarterly fee model.

If the IRS labels you a "developer", which seems like a real possibility given your investment model, then your properties switch from "capital asset" to "inventory". 

For a long list of reasons, I dont think that the current PM business model aligns landlords and managers. 

These are luxury, townhouse-style units so that's why the high dollar amounts.