You can also search for local FB groups that specialize in longer term stays.

I found, in my search, that you can’t easily use other people’s money to purchase in Mexico.

I had a call with a loan officer yesterday and I am very intrigued, but haven't heard much in recent discussions for this product or found anything in the search bar for this bank. 

I would search for other HML

I'd recommend searching by zip and interviewing an agent or two to see who you're most comfortable with.

There are a ton of tools and resources that not a lot of people know so doing some YT watching and their training helps immensely. also, happy to answer any questions you might have on set up / operations.

My husband was able to consolidate and re-finance the debt after we executed the deal but this was only possible because we bought a VERY modest property of 70k as a learning tool to really see what buying a home in CR would be like. 

You could put it into a note, after finding a local broker in your area (search for hard money lenders in your local market if you aren't sure where to start). 

Do you use bigger pockets tool?

@Sebastian Nadal for background checks, I use stessa/rent prep that’s available to us through biggerpockets tools.