its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.   

You could rent to young professionals or to families.

Being fairly new to land lording I felt the need to gather a bit more insight from other seasoned professional with how to proceed, but you're absolutely right. 

You can use some of that Salsa dancing and spanish to help you get more info from locals and professionals lol :)

I'd rather stay out of the way and let professionals do their thing.  

What you need to learn in your 20s is how professional business works, how to manage people and projects, how to run an organization and how to sell ideas and concepts.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

.: I think you meant to type was… Thanks @Jeff S.for your free professional advice.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.