If the answer to both added questions would be "yes", then you have a potential goldmine here.Combining the seller's concerns, and the reality of a big down payment being a negative to the seller (see Q: 1), you should be able to set the terms, with a lower DP, and controlled interest rate, to have this property CF and,...be able to sell the package to another REI down the road,...as long as you buy this using an LLC (a new one). 

Added solar panels and a hot tub.

I would also be concerned with land rent going up over time, and having no control over that.  

Many of them struggle to relinquish control and delegate tasks to specialists who are better suited for those specific jobs.

., constructive receipt doctrine, effective control over nominal 3rd party relationships, lack of genuine risk bearing and compliance with transactional terms, etc.).

You lose control of the property.

Quote from @Gregory Wilson: This depends on what level of control you can exercise over the W-2 employer.

You may not occupy your apartment without electric service except during brief interruptions beyond your control.

No, you'll just avoid some areas, like you would in Mexico.Clearly, if the violence would get out of control and too many accidents with tourists happen, the growth in tourism could in theory slow down but it is nobody's interest that happens, including the drug cartels.

This method gives you more control and is often a faster way to build wealth.Forcing appreciation allows you to create value rather than waiting and hoping for the market to rise.