During the month of November, 4 units, pretty much all my problem tenants, picked up in the middle of their lease terms and vacated after failing to pay November rent.

Could you just stay in a hotel or AirBnB vacation spot in Tulum for yourself and then invest in the US.

Hey Chris would love to visit.  100% of my business is helping clients in all 50 states with purchasing vacation homes/STR properties. 90% of my clients use the 10% down loan because the lower down payment requirement and rates/cost similar to a primary residence.

The first thing I'd recommend is focus on a market where you either 1) currently or have previously lived, 2) have family/friends that live there, or 3) travel to/vacation there frequently.

Market AnalysisDemand: Red River Gorge has seen a significant increase in vacation rental demand. 

Not following the requirements (within Seattle city limits will likely have additional rules and regulations) opens the seller up to liability.Additionally, the seller always has the option of offering "cash for keys" arrangement but be sure that no funds change hands until after the property is vacated and locks are changed.John

It can be usable for both if you were vacating the units and there was a 12 month lease agreement.

*If* I was taking my family on vacation to a home Orlando/Kissimmee/4C is damn near the best deal going anywhere right now, because it is for sure a buyer's market. 

Usually I use trieagle and request a month to month plan and have the power on a day or two after the tenant vacates.

This will essentially vacate any right of tenancy the prior owner of the property may seek to engage.