More specifically investing near where you live is a good way to get started.

Ty,Thank you so much for the info, I will defiantly be taking you up on your offer to reach out.

The home got 18 offers and went for 12% over list price.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

@Jason Leigh - Write them a letter explaining their shortcomings, as recommended above, but point out specifics in their management agreement that they did not comply with. 

The property is in North Carolina and I wanted to make a strong offer so I put a higher due diligence fee which becomes non-refundable unless the seller is in material breach which I would argue this is but would take take time settle.

Are there resources to specificly find units to sublet out? 

We like this saying in our company, "if you don't ask the right questions, you won't get the right answers".It applies here because you're asking a very vague question - so, how good & specific do you expect the responses to be?

Unlike in Thailand, you get capital gains in Mexico and they can be substantial and quick, depending on the market, specific development, market conditions, ...2.

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!