However, you want to keep track of any big ticket items that you pay for(HVAC, Electrical) as they may come in handy if you convert it to a rental.I would keep a separate bank account for your rentals.

Mexico is a huge country and markets are very different.Huatulco is mostly a place for Canadians as we are the only country to have direct flights there, which is a problem.

Free drink if you have a drink ticket and you can message me o how to get it!

Even with that said, you're getting a packed look at airports due to less flight paths now since Covid. 

The biggest ticket item I see here is tile demo, so your cost will depend greatly on what % of that 1800 sf is tile.

That makes one loan for $600K and magically you only have one monthly payment and 5 new government loan tickets back available.As @Greg Scott said, DSCR, bank loans, and all kinds of other loans that are not government-secured can by used to replace your "golden ticket" loans

At first, you might think you need a lot of money to buy tickets for all those rides.

My plan is to hit the ground running when I get back, book flights, get on the ground to feel properties out, and get some deals going quickly.

There’s good opportunités and larger yields about 30-45 minutes from Boston as opposed to larger ticket properties and high appreciation of Boston property.

I think I paid $90 for some tapes back in the 80's then never paid again except for REIA entry fee, REI Expo tickets, and BP Pro account.