Also, places like Cabo and Puerto Vallarta have become aggressive at competing with the Riviera Maya by expanding their airports and bringing in more direct flights, who'll end up making a big difference for someone like me and others.To conclude, it's good to get both sides of the argument and do one's own individual SWOT analysis, as you suggest.

Additionally, even though the individual risk is low, if you happen to have a title claim, it's not something you want to deal with on your own.

@Bruce WoodruffI have been involved in transactions involving buying a note to control foreclosure to great effect, it can work.However for the most part gov't backed mortgages can't be purchased individually.

It is an individual thing.

I'm a licensed real estate agent in NC and SC, and own a portfolio of investments in the Carolinas, looking to connect and network with like minded individuals. 

You have to learn a little bit.There are ways to get into real estate with little or no money, but they require more education and financial discipline.

It's like buying a suit of armor to bring to a pillow fight.This herd mentality, where everyone blindly follows the latest 'sophisticated' trend without understanding the why and the how, is not just amusing but financially draining.

The duplex style (individually deeded) and older SF homes through there are selling anywhere from $100-170k anything over that price has been a new build. 

Yes, you need to know a bit about running numbers for your specific financial situation but I have worked with many new investors and guiding them to successful rental properties.  

All potential lots with direct road access sell as individual lots without any development.