In PR you MIGHT be able to get financing but that's typically the biggest issue. 

But that will not get rid of vibration which is typically worse. 

So there is an additional cost but it's typically much less than the fees charged by the OTA platform.

These markets are revolving doors with properties being resold every 2-3 years to new green investors looking for cash flow, who don't realize what it costs to maintain a property or that their budget of $50/month for maintenance, repairs and capex is not nearly enough ($300-500 is more like it, that's why rents under $1,500/door typically have no margin for error).

Having a really strong March out of the gate and self managing utilizing price labs and reading Avery Carl's book over and over!

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

If you can’t afford professional photos you shouldn’t be house hacking.Make sure your listing description includes the following items:RentIs utilities included or not?

Joining Facebook groups (posting properties on Facebook groups as well) and utilizing Furnished Finder, Zillow, Airbnb/VRBO (30+ day stays), insurance placement companies, etc will allow you to maximize profits/property potential and stay nimble. 

@Arwin NassiriI think tulum is a great market if utilized correctly.

Due to the requirements of opportunity zones, many small investors may have a hard time utilizing this tool.