No better way to get started in my opinion, especially in expensive markets where the benefits of owning over renting can be life-changing thanks to appreciation.  

We keep your doc's stored in a secure portal that you have access to and we can use for any purchase or refinance in the future it does cut down on the time frame next time around.It's also good to take a look at other bigger banks programs and how they can help offer lower rates and not have to pay points like lenders and brokers charge!

I use MojoSells and t's relatively inexpensive at $99/month. 

In that timeframe, the real estate market in the Riviera Maya has been red hot so this is pretty bad.The developers and the promotors of these deals (who get paid fat commissions to sell them) might be the only ones who will make (serious) money there.

They may be easy and relatively inexpensive to add sub-meters for the secondary unit, or they may be significantly intertwined, making it much more costly to separate.

The cost and timeframe for evicting squatters can vary depending on various factors, including the complexity of the case, local legal procedures, and the squatters' cooperation.

Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,

In this instance, I would be looking back at a much shorter time frame to project my reversion rate. 

It's an inexpensive market, but don't fall for cheap opportunities that look good on paper and details left out concerning the location and the vacancy rate. 

If so then please explore with someone local and knowledgeable for time frame/costs/etc. if its just a way to buy a cheap property and you have little background, it may make you thoroughly hate RE investing.