Figure has a reputation for being a fast HELOC provider.  

Contact a reputable RE attorney in the area where the PM is located.

Make sure to check accurate ARV comps within 0.5 miles and get quotes from reputable contractors.

“Good” agents are the ones doing 90% of the deals and they’re mostly getting business by their good reputation, so their business will continue to grow and thrive even more now with less competition.

Good luck finding a reputable entity for home insurance.

So your returns will be reflected by the reputation of the community, its amenities and your pricing compared to other similar ones.Happy to chat about my experiences selling homes in some of those resorts anytime.

Take a look at BAC, Scotiabank, Prival or public banks such as BCR or Banco Nacional (they have a bad reputation of being slower than private banks with foreigners).

Having worked in and around real estate including loan side for both residential and smaller specialized commercial (medical), renovation and new construction/new build with a broker & brokerage founder (who has since retired) I know from him that in addition to reputable property managers, contractors and architects we had accountants including a forensic accountant on the loan side and a handful of real estate attorneys with one on retainer.

The area has a reputation for being "sketchy". 

Check out different lenders, compare their rates and terms, and read reviews to make sure that you’re working with a reputable company.