I feel like there are no formal "development" education or training resources available and existing developers are reluctant to meet for coffee or provide guidance (which is so surprising to me given the lack of supply.

The best strategy in Mexico is holding short-term rentals and it's often even better than in the US because of the high cash flows and the almost guaranteed lack of regulations, which is a huge problem in the Us another developed countries.

Where we see a lot of others getting lambasted here on BP is due to compete lack of professionalism and communication.

The only thing that you have said that makes me question the PM outright was the lack of a key for the sheriff to gain entry.

Not sure how you can be 94% below projections without some gross lack of due diligence prior to purchasing these assets. 

I've done these deals and we have been able to renegotiate price and terms late in the deal, all while my client's EMD is fully protected either based on an inspection period or based on lack of disclosure. 

Instead of recommendations and professional advice from her I found myself with more questions than answers often times, and her newness and lack of confidence left me feeling like I couldn't trust her.I think you're already 4 steps ahead of her as you're here asking the questions and are engaged on the BP forums which in my opinion, besides having a great broker with seasoned agents to learn from in person, is the MOST important thing.

We strictly focus on the identification/inspection aspect of this new legislation so my knowledge is lacking regarding financial assistance for smaller landlords. 

There is a theme of a lack of due diligence, reserve capital, budgeting in general, tenant screening, location, inspections, leverage, property managers and just a variety of general amateur mistakes/learnings...

Either due to fear, lack of knowledge, lack of capital reserves, or any other number of possible reasons.I have purchased roughly 50 homes sub2, and in none of those instances was I the only person making offers to the seller.