But here is the trick, the owner wants to cash out after 6 months.

Then you really need to trick out the design so you stand out on Airbnb.If you're game to hold the property for a while, I think Bacalar is also an interesting place to invest in the area.

Makes you know all the pitfalls to avoid and tricks to make things go smoothly?

The real trick is how to bridge the equity gap. 

So, sometimes the "benefits" are from ignorance.Additional "ignorance" is the seller, especially an investor, is really a one-trick-pony, for lack of better term, and only knew how to invest in real estate rentals. 

No reason to fear an audit because of home office.And this silly self-rent trick does not work. 

Jieun,I know a great agent Oregon you should meet up with or talk to who can help offer some inside tips and tricks.

I'm just starting out do to low inventory I'm going to be do new build  rent refinance and repeat any advice?

Any other methods or tricks?

Yes, we did.Here is why: market was a falling knife, loss next month will be worse, subject property not properly insured, and pants on fire "person supposed to pay borrower" is going to cut corners and try other tricks.