Now it's appreciated over $100,000 in equity in 2.5 years.

This makes it a lot more accessible for people who don’t have full cash on hand but want to lock in equity early.I’ve partnered closely with a local developer who’s become a good friend and guide, and I’m now starting to help others from the U.S. explore options for low-barrier, high-upside real estate investments — especially those priced out of markets like LA or Denver, but still looking to build equity and cash flow.If you’re curious about investing in Mexico — or wondering how to start, avoid pitfalls, or compare it to U.S. real estate — I’m happy to share what I’ve learned.

Currently I own 2 rental house and a duplex all free and clear with about 1.5+ million in equity.

One thing for certain is I have seen more people change their lives and make more money than they thought possible by buying real estate.Biggest factors for the inventors that made it possible to earn more money came down to things like "Location, Networking (to build a team), using the best finance program (use the bank's money) (Less money down or out of pocket) to stay cash fluid, choose a home that offers cash flow and a quicker ARV be it walk in equity or quicker due to minimal renovations.I have investor's in states like Indiana, Ohio, FL, TN, GA and a few others that can buy a duplex for under $180K and refinance in 6 months after minimal renovations ($15K to $30K) and it appraises for 300K+. 

Congrats on the purchase — sounds like you’ve got a great head start with that much built-in equity!

This isn't the largest part of the return, which is the increase in equity: loan amortization + capital appreciation.

For example, if your property appreciates just 3% a year, that’s $12k in equity growth — on top of rental income and loan paydown.

Quote from @Carissa Atendido: I’m currently under contract (still within the inspection period) on a SFH in San Antonio, TX — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,565 sq ft, built in 2019.The biggest reason I pulled the trigger on this deal is the walk-in equity.

NPLs backed by CRE with that much built-in equity are a very different risk profile than typical bridge lending.

We have very little accessible savings but we have combined over $300k in 401k assets and about $200k in equity in our current house (still paying a mortgage).