Probably going to be hard to get financing in the United States for this - I would look to private money or something local in Mexico

Again, talk to the locals—cops, hotel personnel, and restaurant employees—to obtain the inside scoop about the neighborhood.Real estate investing necessitates rigorous attention to detail, which is why property tours are essential for acquiring critical information.

Partnership: Collaborating with Archie Ragland provided valuable local insights and expertise.

My premise to you would be this:  You can learn almost everything you need to do real estate smart right here on these forums and it talking with other fellow investors (either here, or at your local real estate investment group), or in talking with a real estate focused fiduciary like a CPA.  

Just make sure that when you invest, you have a LOCAL team who you have dealt with and trust (Contractor/s and Property Manager at the very least).

Talk to a local realtor about value (I can refer if you need help).

They require a lot more hands on care and this could put extra stress on you if you are not local.

The lease he signs if done will meet the debt service on the loan or I wont make the deal.

With rent and mortgage costs doubling in recent years, affordability for locals has decreased significantly.

You minimize your risk of being over leveraged, and barely making ends meet with the rental income.