One of the things to consider after you have purchased property in Mexico is whether you´d like to rent it out. Earning some money from your new investment can go towards paying off any funds that were borrowed to make the purchase or simply serve as a profitable side business. So the question invariably leads to … [Read more...] about Short Term vs Long Term Rentals
How to make money on a Mexico real estate investment
Purchasing Property in Mexico: The Key Players in a Mexico Real Estate Transaction
Purchasing Property in Mexico: Part 5 In this edition about purchasing property in Mexico you will learn who the key players are in a real estate transaction and why it is important to find the right real estate agent to represent you. Additionally, I will discuss the notary public and what role they play in … [Read more...] about Purchasing Property in Mexico: The Key Players in a Mexico Real Estate Transaction
Ringing in High Season for Property Owners in Playa del Carmen!
Hello High Season, nice to see you again! If you own property in Playa del Carmen then this should be your favorite time of year! The demand for rentals in Playa del Carmen will be at its highest point in the next couple of weeks and will remain fairly high for the next 5 months! You know what that means? High … [Read more...] about Ringing in High Season for Property Owners in Playa del Carmen!
A Question to Ask Yourself: Is My Property in Mexico an Investment?
We all like to talk about our real estate purchases as “investments.†In fact, on this blog, we use the word pretty liberally in that sense. In this is with good cause; a property – especially one in Mexico – is, in fact, an excellent investment in many senses of the word. Yet, with Mexico's economic … [Read more...] about A Question to Ask Yourself: Is My Property in Mexico an Investment?
When Investing in Mexico Real Estate, Let Someone Else Do the Work For You
It's easy to get stuck on the idea that doing it yourself saves money; especially with an investment, we like to think that if we save money by not hiring others to do the work, we'll get to keep more of the return in our own pockets. As with all types of investment, this idea doesn't work out in the reality of real … [Read more...] about When Investing in Mexico Real Estate, Let Someone Else Do the Work For You
If Mexico Real Estate is So Great, Why Aren’t the Bigshots Going for It?
Some people out there are kind of hesitating about how the investment potential of property in Mexico: Is it really a solid investment opportunity? After all, if it's so super, why aren't the big shots going for it? There are two answers to this question: For most bigtime investors, a market where accurate and … [Read more...] about If Mexico Real Estate is So Great, Why Aren’t the Bigshots Going for It?
I’m Not Using my Condo in Mexico During the Summer – What Can I Do with It?
It's very common that people buy a condo in Mexico and use it only during the winter or a few times a year for vacations and holidays – especially in beachfront vacation spots like Playa del Carmen. What's the best thing to do with your property when you're not using it? These are some options and … [Read more...] about I’m Not Using my Condo in Mexico During the Summer – What Can I Do with It?
“But I Don’t Want to Live in Mexico, Or Own a Home by the Beachâ€Â¿Comprar casa para vivir o para rentar?
 “But I don't want to live in a home by the beach, so why should I bother with Mexico?†You don't? Well, first of all I'm guessing that's because you haven't really seen these beaches yet, but that's another story. Here's the bottom line; thousands of other people do. Thousands of other people won't be … [Read more...] about “But I Don’t Want to Live in Mexico, Or Own a Home by the Beachâ€Â¿Comprar casa para vivir o para rentar?