We have a few properties/land there in SE Conn/New London County currently under contract.

Bought a 30+ unit in Montrose, a 110+ unit by 45 and 610 loop, and a 78 unit SE inner loop.  

Yes, you can reduce your SE taxes by amounts contributed to your SEP IRA.  

Each has its pros and cons depending on your specific goals, but if anyone is interested in knowing my point of view and what I think might happen in the medium and long term I’m happy to share it in private.P.S:I am not an expert in statistical analysis, I hope this helps here are the sources of information: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/tulum-mexico-digital-nomadshttps://everythingplayadelcarmen.com/population-of-playa-del-carmen/https://www.airdna.co/https://www.lajornadamaya.mx/quintana-roo/177934/tulum-encabeza-preferencias-en-zonas-arqueologicashttps://realestatemarket.com.mx/mercado-inmobiliario/32231-vision-general-de-tulumhttp://sedetursys.qroo.gob.mx/ocupacion/ocupacion2018.phphttps://ftnnews.com/tours/42946-forwardkeys-top-travel-trends-of-2021https://www.estadisticas.inah.gob.mx/http://sedetursys.qroo.gob.mx/ocupacion/https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/estados/Quintana-Roo-registra-la-mayor-tasa-anual-de-crecimiento-poblacional-de-todo-el-pais-Censo-2020-20210127-0108.htmlhttps://londondailypost.com/top-travel-destinations-to-visit-in-2020/http://sedeturqroo.gob.mx/ARCHIVOS/COMO_VAMOS_ENERO_NOVIEMBRE_2019.pdfhttp://sedeturqroo.gob.mx/ARCHIVOS/Como-Vamos-202001-05.pdfhttps://qroo.gob.mx/sedetur/como-vamoshttps://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/cancun-airport-record-flight-numbers/https://www.forbes.com.mx/brand-voice/ad-turismo-wellness-un-viaje-al-interior/https://www.forbes.com.mx/ad-green-school-futuro-educacion-sustentable-zama-desarrollos/https://www.greenschool.org/http://www.datatur.sectur.gob.mx/SitePages/Visitantes%20por%20Nacionalidad.aspxhttps://www.reportur.com/mexico/2021/07/17/futuro-aeropuerto-tulum-podra-recibir-4-millones-pasajeros/https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/empresas/2021/09/21/tren-maya-sale-re-caro-se-dispara-47-su-costo-y-suma-5-meses-de-retraso/#:~:text=Actualmente%20su%20costo%20es%20de,de%20pesos%20con%20IVA%20incluidohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipalities_of_Quintana_Roohttps://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/i-moved-to-tulum-during-the-pandemic

I've never needed credit cards per se myself, either, but they are a way to build a credit history.

The area in the SE part of town between San Mateo and Eubank is one of the highest density areas for multi family properties, but these issues are prevalent there which makes it a particularly challenging sub market.

I don't do it near a college per se but it is a city I think has a decent amount of business.

It comes with drawbacks such as financing risks and does not offer asset protection per se, it just limits the damage to the property like a firewall.Consider an umbrella insurance instead, you should have one anyway.There is a place for LLC's in MF and also you will be required to hold property in a legal entity for commercial financing.

I don't ask for upfront payment, per se.  

Therefore only $50k is subject to tax as ordinary income, and even less SE Taxes.