Even if it’s "currently being rented successfully," that doesn’t make it compliant or safe from penalties if caught.We will not even get into the liability and insurance component, but this is one way to get sued and be sued personally in a way insurance would not cover you.

But they'll need to cash flow when you move out so they will all need a value add component, which means you'll likely need to do rehabs of some sort to make sure they aren't bleeding money. 

Environmental idea would be to put down layers of plastic before you lay do the dirt, it may reduce lead and metals seeping down as a way to "protect the environment" in those areas.Ask people to bring their cardboards to use as target holders and have a recycling can on site as a way to upcycle and recycle cardboard and other household items? 

Tighter Zoning & Urban Planning LawsMunicipalities in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Puerto Vallarta are tightening development codes:Stricter environmental impact rulesLimits on density, construction height, and condo permitsPressure to comply with new urban development plans (PDUs)If you’re investing in pre-construction or land, work only with developers who provide verified permits and zoning certificates.4.

Single family residential continues to be the main component of our investments within RAD Diversified REIT.  

That's a necessary component. 

This allowed me, for example, to purchase an automotive repair facility with an environmental issue thru BK court for $115,000, remediated to issue for $2,000, and sell the property for $325,000.  

Of course, if there is a lifestyle component to it, it's another story.When you invest internationally, looking for a real estate agent as a first step isn't the best thing to do IMHO.

Yes,  they measured all components of properties and split them into different depreciation categories.  

I told him any money I put down will be refundable for any issues like environmental matters, physical inspection, title, zoning, and if I can't raise funds.