I’m an agent and investor here in Gainesville area as well.

You can still split some into safe, short-term vehicles (like high-yield savings or money market accounts), but avoid tying up too much in volatile or long-horizon investments until you're closer to buying.

"40% return" makes this sound like it was a good deal.

But well her client decided to not apply anyways! 

Sorry to be harsh, but someone had to say it.Most Airbnb listings in Mexico look like they were taken with a potato.Blurry photos.

I had a real estate discussion with a family member (at a funeral, from all possible occasions) who is well into his retirement age and is still pinching pennies and living very frugally because they use every dollar they can spare to pay off his rental properties and he is almost there.

Not only will you be liable for the PITI on the properties, you also have to think about paying back your HELOC as well. 

Likely only with some sort of owner financing - not with any lender I know. 

Practically speaking, it doesn't seem like a lot of work for you if you end up keeping them and enforcing the agreement will cost you much more.

Financing for foreigners in Mexico exists.You just won’t hear much about it unless you know where to look.That’s why I’m launching this 4-part series to break it down clearly:- What foreign financing in Mexico actually looks like (and how it works)- What documents and income proof you really need- What kind of properties qualify and which ones don’t- How to protect yourself from rookie mistakes when financing abroadI’ve seen investors go from total confusion to owning cash-flowing assets in paradise without trying to “figure it out” alone.Let’s unpack what no one’s talking about.