However, that is the nature of rules of thumb.

This is a good thing if you want to do some rehab, but again, you must be very strategic about how much money you put into a place, knowing it won't naturally appreciate beyond what you create in improvements.4) We're having a bit of a zoning crisis.

Really depends on what you're looking for, the nature of the project and again, location. 

@Mike Lambert I'm curious about the nature of your investments in Mexico, geo area, type of investment, etc?

You could reach out to the folks at The Nature Conservancy and they could provide additional info if that route sounds appealing.  

Hello there community, in the recent days I have been teasing the idea of house hacking if I decide to move in the future  in SLC ( love skiing and the nature). 

I have not had that happen, but natural gas is a lot more reliable than power. 

Given your focus on equity and scaling for future development, targeting properties where you can force appreciation through value add renovations seems like a natural fit.

I have a similar perspective, as I am right on your heels with the same decision, so I'm naturally inspired. 

I would suggest you be as genuine and natural as possible.