Starting from my backyard I'm looking to connect with some vets in the industry and familiar to the area/market.

It is a very competitive market and units in the tens of thousands.

Quote from @Joy Daniels: As a short-term property manager I've seen how this industry changes so often—new guest trends, tech tools, and regulations seem to pop up all the time.

I have industrial suites that range in size from 700, 1,200, 1,800, 2,500, 4,000, 8,000, 12,000, 20,000 and 25,000 sq ft. 

Who Am I:Hi, I’m Daniel Carrillo, an industrial engineer from Seattle, WA.

With all the resources available today to research and learn about the industry, I’m surprised this “easy money” mindset persists.To me, real estate is far from passive or simple.

Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?

I have been following the Real Estate Investing industry for a while and just recently decided to put my focus into it and implement a plan I had in mind for years.So I went down to Puerto Vallarta I put together a team of local realtors, brokers, contractors, property managers and a lawyer. 

They are generally competitive 

Hey @Megan OConnor, I can't comment on the area specifically but it is doable.You need to search AirBNB and VRBO to get a look at the competition (don't forget to look at VRBO)You have to work into your plans the downturn during the off season.