Cash will always get you the best price so you may as well take advantage of it and get ahead of the game.But yes, Hard Money is useful if:1) You have the operating capital to always fill in low cashflow cycles and afford to always have capital tied up in property.2) You are in the right projects, your choice for investment is good. 

Here’s what the numbers actually showForeign direct investment in Mexican real estate grew over 24% last year, tourism broke records again in 2024 in places like Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Vallarta and the infrastructure isn’t just talk anymore, Tren Maya and the new Tulum airport are already running and moving people every dayYes, prices have increased but demand hasn’t gone anywhereOccupancy rates remain strong in key vacation markets and rental income if managed right can still outperform what most U.S. investors get at home. 

The role of the fideicomisoAs a foreigner, you don’t hold title in your name directly when buying in Mexico’s restricted zones (like Riviera Maya, Baja, Puerto Vallarta, etc.).

Mexico, especially the Riviera Maya is booming like never before.

VALLADOLID, YUCATÁNCulturally rich and strategically located between Cancún and Mérida, Valladolid is directly connected via the Maya Train—and tourists are starting to notice.Named 2024’s “Top Emerging Town” by Lonely Planet18% increase in tourist visits in the last yearHistoric downtown renovations + transportation upgrades = major upsideBest for: Restored colonial properties, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals targeting cultural travelers.So, why explore beyond Tulum?

Stewart Title, Fidelity, and First American are great places to start.Next post: You’ll learn how to build your own legal due diligence checklist — the same one we use when advising high-net-worth clients investing in the Riviera Maya.

Personally, I help U.S. and Canadian investors buy in Mexico’s top-performing markets — especially the Riviera Maya — and I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the unexpected.But this isn’t a pitch.I’m genuinely curious to hear your take.

.— Ciro Martínez | Riviera Maya, Mexico

Quote from @Maya Deiss: Investment Info:Single-family residence note investment investment.

I am an electrical engineer, so I am very well aware of what should and should not be done.4) Electric cars are becoming standard things nowadays, and 5 to 10 years from now, everyone is going to have one; you may as well adapt to it one way or another.