Open floor plan between the kitchen and dining room.

All my info is on my profile.I think more people know about short and mid term rentals so they are more comfortable renting to someone who does this.

If we could use the PM solely for sourcing tenants, payment processing, and any eviction issues, then I think we’d be comfortable acting as the primary point for maintenance. 

Stepping outside of my comfort zone but I understand the risks and I am not depending on that investment to perform.I think you should invest somewhere in your comfort zone, whatever that may be.

I really like Mennesses the people I spoke to give me comfort and they have a good reputation in playa del Carmen.

Most everyone is comfortable with holding a property for a year. 

I would ask them to check out the house physically, if you get there then make a firm offer you're comfortable with it.

I am very comfortable knowing what are the best streets and areas in the neighborhood.

If you might lose a hundred or two a month, then A) can you afford that comfortably with your current W2 and B) is the property at least in a good location that has appreciation potential over the next 15 years?

Having a pre-renovation assessment and a post-renovation assessment by a licensed structural engineer who stamps his report saying that everything is good will go a long way towards making buyers comfortable with the work that was needed/done.