This is a good thing if you want to do some rehab, but again, you must be very strategic about how much money you put into a place, knowing it won't naturally appreciate beyond what you create in improvements.4) We're having a bit of a zoning crisis.

However, that is the nature of rules of thumb.

It’s a good gesture assuming it is part of what gets regularly checked and restocked if needed. 

Really depends on what you're looking for, the nature of the project and again, location. 

I'm in a small town with nobody to really network with on a regular basis.

Regularly communicate with them to stay updated on progress and address any issues promptly.

@Mike Lambert I'm curious about the nature of your investments in Mexico, geo area, type of investment, etc?

Network with investors, analyze properties regularly and build a strong team early.Good luck!

Just FYI :-)Yeah I know Simpson makes a structural screw for hangers now, with a hex head, but I’ve been seeing a lot of regular deck screws used lately and obviously if they’re not structural they don’t have the shear strength needed to support a deck.

Good thing is they don't have rules about the interior remodeling (except the regular county permitting process).