The best asset protection is hiding your assets; second best is hiding your ownership identity behind numerous entities3.

I was referred to the lender by numerous agents and and investors in the area.

Those who have read some of my numerous posts know that, while I've been a staunch defender of Mexico against all the unwarranted badmouthing, I've never shied away from telling it like it is, including the bad and the ugly.Buying a piece of land and having a house build on it shouldn't be an issue and it isn't in the US or Canada.

I've seen numerous newer investors come to us for help after they've purchased a flip property in need of a massive rehab that did not know about the "FEMA 50%" rule.

You may want to get an attorney and hope RTR doesn't sue you.There are numerous posts here on BP with warnings about buying turnkey because you pay top dollar.

Yes I have answered this numerous times on other threads, but bullet points:1 - If you are considering a PM, now would be the time to hire as you can lean on them most likely.2 - Look for designers in the area. 

Quote from @Bryant Brislin: Land in the path of development that may seem a little far out, but your gut/intution and common sense from an urban planning perspective tells you that some day, whether it's in 10 years, 20 years, etc it will be a great long-term position for your family to have and hopefully sell at a signifcant multiple return compared to what you've paid for it.

There are numerous Facebook groups specifically focused on off-market deals tailored to particular areas and conditions.

However, there's also the potential risk of encountering numerous scams.

However, with the frequent incidents and the persistent odor, even after cleaning, I’m beginning to wonder if this has become the norm for STRs in urban areas.Any advice or tips on how to prevent this would be greatly appreciated!