Purchase price: $280,000 Cash invested: $7,000 Light rehab, rent, and 30 month balloon to refinance.

I don't see any light at the end of the tunnel for affordable housing.

I carry a very small, very light 8 shot 22 caliber revolver everywhere that's legal.

We will able to make light to medium renovations and have additional team  members available for more complex renovations

The biggest mistake new investors make is to walk a property, maybe explain in general terms what they want and then let the contractor come up with the SoW.For a bedroom this could be:- replace carpet- repair closet dooror- remove carpet- remove curtains, nails and screws- replace closet doors, entry door SKU#- replace window SKU#- refinish hardwood floors 144 sqft, clear/oil-based- prep and paint all woodwork- patch walls, texture, paint walls eggshell white clay, ceiling flat white- replace light fixture SKU#, replace lightswitch w decora/white, replace 3 outlets&covers- install blinds SKU#Obviously, the cost would be quite different.

During renovation: getting a wireless solar cellular camera with motion sensors, night vision and lighting or post Renovation a Ring and or simplisafe system while your project is on the market.

In light of the pending Hurricane, I am anticipating significant damage to at least 1 of the units - likely rendering it uninhabitable for a period of time. 

An LLC is a smart move for individuals looking to protect themselves, grow their business in a professional light, and operate as a corporation. 

But can anyone help shed light on all the great benefits of investing in real estate in Mexico, mainly Riviera Maya and Tulum especially. 

I think the easiest way to scale for you would be to start with a turnkey single-family or a light value-add BRRRR in a good market.