It's either somebody guessing, repeating what they've heard or read from another source or lying (if they want to promote a destination).Given what I just mentioned, I don't know what the appreciation rate has been in Merida/Yucatan but there is no way it's been 15% an it doesn't come close.

Any feed back from these companies?

Any good companies to go with? 

I am pondering the idea of starting a short term rental management company.

I had a call with a company- REI Accelerator they are a 6 year old company with founders who have been involved in Purchasing/funding Multi family and have 30 + years experience. 

You may have to pass because unfortunately, your company policy doesn't allow purchases above 85% LTV max.

Dealing with the repercussions of one property being damaged and a tenant being evicted could impose a significant financial burden on the company, especially if it's just one or two properties in the portfolio.

Columbus offers a lot of potential for future growth with many big-tech companies either moving into the market or expanding their business here, which is contributing to rapid economic development.

I recently moved to Jacksonville Florida and am looking to network with private equity companies and real estate syndicators.

My lease is under my management company which is a single member LLC..