Grants or Local Economic Development Funds. 

That means two medium term rental units while we live here, and three once we eventually move.

I want to build my knowledge and eventually start investing, but I’m not sure where to begin or what steps to take at my age. 

CapEx are big repairs or replacements you’ll eventually need to pay for, like:A new roofA new furnace or A/CReplacing old appliancesFixing foundation or plumbingThese don’t happen often, but they’re expensive when they do.How Much Should You Save?

I’ve got two friends renting from me right now, which helps with the bills, and I’m planning to hold onto this place for the long term.My idea for the future is to eventually flip an investment property using a hard money loan, ideally to earn quick capital for a bigger goal; investing in unique Airbnb rentals.

Its when you dig into confirmation that most deals will fall apart.You eventually just need to jump, ownership will give you a reality check whether its good or astronomical.

-Mexico citizen, born and raised in Colorado, and over the past few years I’ve been actively investing in Mexican real estate — mostly in presale condos and long-term or vacation rental markets like Guadalajara, Cancún, and Lake Chapala.I originally started by looking for affordable, well-located properties for personal use, but as I dug deeper, I realized there were real opportunities for long-term appreciation, rental income, and geographic diversification — often with as little as $20–30k down.The process isn’t as complicated as people think, but there are definitely key things to understand, including:How foreigners can legally own property in Mexico (especially in restricted zones like the coast),How presale contracts and developer relationships work,What kinds of rental strategies are viable in different markets (Airbnb, mid-term, or traditional long-term),Currency and exchange rate considerations, title safety, and banking between the U.S. and Mexico.One major advantage of presale in Mexico is that many developers offer in-house, interest-free financing during construction, allowing buyers to spread out payments over 24–36 months — without involving a bank or mortgage process.

You will eventually have the same horrible problems that you had before.

So far, we’ve been acquiring small rental properties (mostly owner-financed deals) to rent to Section 8 tenants, generating consistent monthly cash flow.We’re following a simple but powerful model:👉 Buy small units cheap👉 Rent to reliable tenants through the HCV program👉 Scale unit by unit using limited capitalNow I’m preparing to scale into multifamily (8–20 units) and eventually into larger complexes (40+ units).

My first career was as an architect, then I shifted into project management for developers — and over the years I’ve led 500,000+ sq ft of high-density multifamily & mixed-use projects from first sketch to ribbon-cutting.Right now, I’m hunting for redevelopment opportunities in MBTA Communities Act districts (currently focusing on Medford) and looking to team up with JV partners, GCs, architects, and other seasoned developers.If you’re working on something in Greater Boston — or have a project you think could use smart design and strong execution — drop a comment or text to (617) 997-5767.