Thank you in advance for anyone that can shed some light on this or point me in the direction of good materials to read!

But can anyone help shed light on all the great benefits of investing in real estate in Mexico, mainly Riviera Maya and Tulum especially. 

At that time for example Frisco was about 5000 people with one flashing red light. 

also noting most people arent' aware but the credit score run by a mortgage lender and say a general lender like a bank are actually going to be different scores (and likely slightly different ranges) - with some greater weights on mortgage debt for the mortgage lender Credit Bureau settings

Cap-ex was needed for:* Original 1960s kitchen, appliances out of order* Original 1960s Pepto Bismol colored tiles in the bathroom* Tobacco and marijuana stains/odor in every room* Stained carpet covering damaged hardwood* Broken side door from forced entry by police* Zero recessed lighting with 3 layers of blinds on every window* Lots of trash in the basement both on the floor and mounted to the joists overheadCheck out the Zillow listing at: https://www.zillow.com/homes/119-Jasper-Pl-Alexandria,-VA-22...What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

These people do not know how to replace light bulbs, unclog a toilet, or find their a$$ w/both hands.   

It includes high-efficiency HVAC systems, contemporary LED light fixtures and multiple tankless water heaters.

They built a pole barn structure, air conditioned it, strung up some lights and trendy decor and host baby showers or weddings almost every weekend. 

Ideally completing light renovations like this shouldn't take long and you should  have a low holding cost on the hard money loan (if you used debt) and make a higher profit on the sale or have more flexibility on the payoff when you refinance  Plan on long-term and hold.

the 10% you think you're getting is probably light.