We have a closed FB group and one of the most discussed topics is which lenders are great and which ones are not.Side note, you can have a bad experience at a great bank, when you work with a different loan officer!

And on the topic of a team member, make sure you have a great tam pulled together. 

If you want to learn more about investing and house hacking, I would consider speaking with a realtor that is knowledgeable on that topic and pick their brain.

For example, if you are looking to connect with other members near you, want to learn from people in a specific area you’d like to invest in, or have a desire to find people interested in certain topics, you could use the search feature here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersI really like the alerts feature that can quickly guide you to current topics that may be of interest: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

@Mike Dymski may have some insight on this topic.

@Chris Seveney thank you.Yes, I agree one post won't satisfy all the education necessary on the topic. 

To get specific neighborhood info is more difficult and may require you to contact agents, PMs, local investors to get reliable detailed information. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/895660-my-first-investment-property-an-out-of-state-dealBest Wishes!

It'd be a bit cumbersome to explain here but feel free to DM me if you want to chat about it or if you have questions about other topics related to investing in the Riviera Maya. 

I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about my experience. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/895660-my-first-investment-property-an-out-of-state-dealBest Wishes!

@Andrew SavageNot an expert in this topic as I was taught not to pull from "formal savings" to invest.