This is my first STR buy. :)It's been a while since I've lived in the area and I'm not super familiar with how the area has developed in recent years. 

My wife is also part ofa LP/GP (where she is the asset manager) that acquired a value-addapartment complex in Houston, where the renovations are now complete, and theGP is in preparations for the refinance.We are currently working on further expanding ourlocal portfolio and are planning out our next larger acquisitions.

@Jaime ZarateGreat question—and you're definitely not alone in wondering this.

This is how investors get in over the heads and lose LOTS of money:(

I am not alone in this regard. 

Hi Tamara,If you were to pay for this deal with cash and we assume that your net income is after all expenses (utilities you are responsible for, taxes, insurance, lawn maintenance, etc.), you are making $27k/year on a $190k investment.

Quote from @Lilia Matlov: Thanks for calling this out, Chris.

I’ve seen this question come up a lot lately, especially from U.S. and Canadian investors:Is Mexico still worth it in 2025?

What/where do you all put this money so it is easily accessible for draws, yet earns some sort of interest?

In simple terms, it means the property has been legally privatized, titled, and recorded in the Public Registry of Property (Registro Público de la Propiedad).This means:The seller has legal ownership backed by official recordsThe property can be freely sold, transferred, or inheritedIt's recognized by the government and protected under civil lawUnlike ejido land (which may still be in communal or uncertain status), propiedad privada guarantees legal ownership rights to whoever is listed as the titleholder — including foreigners, if done properly.🌎 Can Foreigners Own This Type of Property?