I benefit from their ignorance (my rents will increase ~$50k this year), but would prefer that they had a better understanding of consequences.  

I currently house hack as well and own a couple of duplexes in Fort Lauderdale.

Our goal is to meet with at least one individual or couple each month who is passionate about their real estate journey.

I go to furnished finder and I see couple of of listings, but quality of pictures are bad, and I have no idea how full their calendars are. 

Plus you’re out of rent for a couple months while you clean it up and get someone else in there.

I am confused about some of the things you mentioned in your last couple sentences... 

It seems as though it would primarily be covered under "normal wear and tear"  with a couple exceptions, but if the tenant is required to let us show the property during the last month per the lease agreement, are we able to recoup any portion of the security deposit for lost time?

A couple of great books on I'd recommend checking out on the topics of Acquisition using OPM and Creative Financing are below.The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down - Audio BookWealth Without Cash - Audio BookHope these help you as much as they've helped me!

However, it's important to understand why the work was abandoned and the logistics of closing out the permits & any trailing liability from mechanics liens coupled with the lack of recourse against the original builder as is customarily the case in instances where someone purchases a newly built home.

There are a couple mortgage brokers that cater to international clients and will either work with banks or private lenders but it'll be even more expensive.For foreigners, buying property in Mexico is therefore mostly a cash affair.