The neighbor house is for sale , just lacking the capital at the moment.

I had also been speaking with a different agent at another agency in Tulum (no affiliation) before I chose KASA, and they spoke highly of KASA when I brought them up. 

Sometimes the housing agencies help to correct behavior of a tenant who is violating a lease.Cons - The biggest con is just government bureaucracy.

During his speech I researched his background and found out that he's a professional speaker hired by agencies to give presentations, and has no ties to RE.

I WOULD NOT recommend doing something like bringing to their (Fire dept, building/ planning or any other governing agency) attention your STR rezs.

While I understand this may not be the best time for high demand, the lack of inquiries has been unusually low—something I’ve never experienced before.When I searched for similar rentals in the area, I discovered that my listing does not show up properly.

.: I'm curious how CA agents can make a living with laws like AB2992 that state:"If the out-of-pocket costs to pay their agent remain too great and the seller and buyer have not yet reached an agreement on the sales price and/or terms, the buyer may walk away from the subject property provided there is an exit clause, proceed without representation, or approach the seller's agent about possible dual agency representation." 

"Soft" Bridge loan from Midwestern Life Insurance Agency.

I know various insurance companies, gov't agencies, hospitals etc will source properties but was curious if anyone has built a list of the most prominent ones. 

The rental market in the mid to higher price range is a bit lacking so having a rental in that range should go quickly.