Embracing some of the style elements in neutral base colors looks like the right plan. 

Although I would not consider him the oracle of real estate predictions, perhaps more should take advantage of his years of experience and embrace the curt, no-nonsense/ no BS nature of his recommendations.

Just depends.I was able to get a zoning variance to put a small campground on a property once, in WA, because the county wanted to increase tourism and needed more camping spots.  

I had a 2 acre parcel in Wa many years ago, and got a variance for a small campground on just 2 acres, because the county wanted more campgrounds for tourism.

I'm playing with the idea of embracing the transient life style of the young enlisted guys and putting each on an individual lease that has a higher rent that if it were split.

Like everywhere else, investing is first and foremost about numbers.While you generally don't run the regulatory risk like you would in the US, Mexico City might be the exception and I would stay away.Tulum is being completely overbuilt so I'm not sure how you could be profitable long term there.Merida doesn't have all year-round mass tourism buy maybe focusing on a niche could work.Puerto Vallarta is great but it's become much pricier lately so you might need to find a deal if you want a decent return.Hope this helps!

. $140m in improvements to the speedway and surrounding infrastructure, $100m+ in RE projects both permanent (condos) and tourism (hotels) already committed with broken ground, BUT - unlimited expansion westward.

PI is a quiet town more geared toward tourism on South Padre Island, but will likely frow due to LPG.There are definitely some opportunities down here in the Rio Grande Valley for people who know how to operate, but one challenge you will encounter will be that it's very hard fine good employees.

As an agent once you identify your niche you have to be willing to embrace the consistent repetition to master your craft, even when it gets extremely boring. 

Just frustrated with how difficult it is for people to adopt intelligence and common sense, backed by data and evidence, yet it is effortless for people to religiously embrace absolute NONSENSE.