They have some things designed for higher end investors.

Following this, I consider it another pro of our situation that I have the ability to do significant property renovations myself, and between my wife and I, we make a pretty good design team.

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., how much design work does the civil engineer need to do. 

Congrats - love the design

I have a general contractors and interior design license.

He received quotes to remove the texture ceiling, paint the interior, purchase and install new kitchen cabinets and counters (including completing the design), picked out 2 floorings to get quotes which will be provided this week, and determined furnace is beyond saving (I will likely get HVAC quote for him).  

The time between when the corrections are presented and the turn time for the designer is really a drag (keep on them).5.

Supply of STR units: We have seen developers in Tulum building cookie-cutter projects with a high density and cheap design/finishes, these units are not renting that well and some owners have switched to long-term rentals, which were very expensive and scarce.

The 1031 exchange is designed to give you a loophole: You are not considered to be selling and buying, you are simply trading your property for a different one or ones.