I approached them and told them our plan to convert the space (assumptive sale style) and offered to renew their lease and lock them in for the same rate for 18 months at the same time.

People like to get going so a couple of shots in 2 minutes is awesome.It is available in stainless and black/stainless so it should fit in any decor.

I've generally gone out for those sorts of trips unless you really trust the team to have a sharp eye as a lot of the styling happens once everything arrives and you have to make it fit together. 

One STR can make much more than many LTR style investment strategies. 

As for furnishings, I like to see at least a slight difference in the decor otherwise when you put up both listings it can be confusing to travelers because they think they're looking at two separate listings for the same unit.

I'd probably go back and listen to a year's worth of podcasts and see if you like his style and info. 

I've heard of floor and decor, but haven't had the chance to check them out.

Do most investors tour Home Depot/Lowes starting off to see what style of kitchen cabinets they want to put in their rehab?

Should these taxes be at a more normal or Canadian-style level, the city of Tulum would have an even bigger infrastructure budget and you wouldn't hear about those issues in the same way.

Everyone's learning style is different.