While that lease hasn't been signed yet, it's a very tight market, and I'm confident I could rent it quickly.

At the end of the day we can bemoan the fact that misery exists, but as you know better than most, it has been a constant traveler with humanity for thousands of years and shows no sign of taking a different path. 

Convenience in locations has become very important for me especially since I'd moved to a few different parts of the country and my wife and I love to travel.

We now are reinvested in an appreciating market much closer to home where we have a trusted friend and handyman, and can visit more often.Diligence and patience are needed when there are thousands of eyes on the property you too are looking for, which is why you must be VERY confident to pull the trigger immediately when you see something that fits your criteria in the area you know best.Enjoy your every win... you're in much better shape than many !

@Michael HopkinsAre you confident on completing the described reno for $60k?

I am a novice investor and real estate agent here in the US but my family and I travel at least once a year to Playa and would like to explore finance and seller finance options for a condo with mid term to long term investing goals. 

Questions for investors, what qualities do you look for in a partner to make you more confident in supporting the down payment of a new property?

This job has afforded me the opportunity to save a good chunk of cash (though I'll admit I have not saved as much as I could because I have enjoyed traveling so much [no regrets!].) 

That could be a disaster, and be confident in your numbers.

For context, I agree with the idea that you should not sign something until you feel confident in working with a person.