I also take pesos, gold, silver, cars, motorcycles, trade houses, airplanes, stocks, bonds.... etc... to piece a deal together and get paid!

@Brittane Jenkins  A few other somewhat creative ways: 401k loan (if you're comfortable with that), margin account on your stock investments, seller financing for the downpayment (usually has to be done with a business or commercial loan for the remaining part of the loan).

You can't compete against the all-inclusives unless you offer complimentary food and booze or you're cheap, as you seem to be confirming.This being said:1) Properties in Mexico/Cancun trade in USD so you have no foreign exchange risk in Mexico while properties in Colombia are traded in COP, the Colombian peso, which has been tanking over the years, eliminating any hope for capital gains for American investors.2) You can get a mortgage in Mexico but you can't in Colombia so even with lower revenue, Cancun would likely still be more profitable, even if you don't take capital gains into account.3) The political risk is much higher in Colombia, especially at this present time.Is Cartagena a bad investment?

This is particularly useful if you find a lower-cost property that needs some updates to attract high-quality tenants.Reverse Exchanges and Parking Arrangements: If you spot a great investment opportunity before selling your current property, consider using a reverse exchange.

I exchanged information with them and would stop by their projects for the next month to see their progress.

I am hoping to find an opportunity to help an established Investor with any administrative tasks, social media, or marketing in exchange for a chance to learn.

Set up some bunks and a coffee maker, stock the fridge with some muffins and eggs and offer up as a fishing camp? 

Both parties as long as I can remember want interest rates at 0. in order to inflate the assets of their donor pool which holds stocks, bonds and real estate.

I’m currently selling an asset in another state and completing my first 1031 exchange.

Let me know if you have any specific questions you have about my strategies and I'll do my best to turn your post back into a productive exchange helping you succeed.