IF YOU’RE GOING TO BUY, AT LEAST DO IT RIGHT.

YOU DON’T NEED 50 LISTINGS. YOU NEED A CHECKLIST THAT MAKES YOU THINK. THIS ISN’T A GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE.

THIS IS A GUIDE TO NOT GETTING SCREWED.

IF YOU’RE GOING TO BUY, AT LEAST DO IT RIGHT.

YOU DON’T NEED 50 LISTINGS. YOU NEED A CHECKLIST THAT MAKES YOU THINK. THIS ISN’T A GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE.

THIS IS A GUIDE TO NOT GETTING SCREWED.

SCROLL TO LEARN

STEP 1: KNOW YOUR CAPITAL. NOT JUST YOUR BUDGET.

Most people only ask “what’s your budget?”

We ask “what’s liquid, what’s real, what’s usable today?”

THAT MEANS:

Actual cash on hand.

Credit line (not imaginary pre-approvals).

Source of funds (where’s the money coming from and when).

Availability (do you have to move funds across borders? Declare income? Wait on paperwork?).

UNTIL THAT'S CLEAR, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A REAL BUDGET.

CONTINUE TO STEP 2

STEP 2: IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD, IT’S USUALLY A TRAP.

We ask the right questions first, so you don’t waste time chasing the wrong deals.

THERE'S A REASON 98% OF LISTINGS ARE FULL OF FLUFF:

“Projected ROI 13%+”

“Luxury lifestyle in paradise”

“Fully managed passive income”

ASK THESE INSTEAD:

What’s the occupancy rate last year, not estimated?

Who operates the rentals, and how transparent is the reporting?

How many similar units are in the area (and how many are vacant)?

If this is “exclusive,” how many copies of this unit exist?

YOU'RE NOT BUYING A HEADLINE. YOU'RE BUYING A SPREADSHEET THAT BETTER CHECK OUT.

CONTINUE TO STEP 3

STEP 3: LEGAL FIRST, EMOTIONAL LAST.

HERE'S WHAT WE CHECK BEFORE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH THE VIEW:

Who owns the land?

Is there a title? Is it federal zone, ejido, or fully privatized?

Is the development 100% permitted and registered?

Are utilities, zoning and environmental clearances confirmed?

IF IT’S NOT LEGALLY VIABLE, IT’S NOT VIABLE. PERIOD.

CONTINUE TO STEP 4

STEP 4: DON'T JUST LOOK AT THE PROPERTY. LOOK AT THE PROJECT.

YOU'RE NOT BUYING A UNIT. YOU'RE BUYING INTO:

The developer’s financial health

The timeline (and if they’ve delivered on time before)

The structure (is it a trust, a deed, a lease, or vaporware?)

The resale value (are they overselling the future, or is there proven exit value?)

ASK YOURSELF: IF THIS BUILDER DISAPPEARS TOMORROW, DO I STILL WANT THIS ASSET?

CONTINUE TO STEP 5

STEP 5: DON’T COMPARE AREAS. COMPARE OUTCOMES.

Forget the “where’s better” arguments.

Tulum, Playa, Cancún, Bacalar — each works for something different.

WE DON'T PICK PLACES. WE MATCH OUTCOMES:

Want appreciation? Go where infrastructure is coming, not already there.

Want cash flow? Go where demand isn’t seasonal.

Want flexibility? Stay where resale doesn’t depend on one trend.

PROPERTIES IN THE REGION RANGE FROM $90,000 USD TO OVER $20,000,000 USD.

THE PRICE IS NOT WHAT MATTERS. THE FIT IS.

CONTINUE TO STEP 6

STEP 6: IF YOU NEED CREDIT, PRE-QUALIFY YESTERDAY.

Thinking about using a mortgage or banking on credit?

THEN THIS IS STEP 0, NOT STEP 6.

Get your pre-qualification before seeing properties.

Know your max monthly payment.

Understand currency risks if you earn in USD but borrow in MXN.

Know if your preferred bank will even finance that property type or location.

WE WON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. BUT WE EXPECT THE SAME.

CONTINUE TO STEP 7

STEP 7: IF YOU’RE BUYING WITH OTHERS, ALIGN EXPECTATIONS NOW.

Buying with a spouse? Business partner? Parents?

DISCUSS THESE BEFORE THE DEPOSIT:

Usage (Who uses it, when?)

Exit plan (How long do we hold? When do we sell?)

Decision making (Does everyone need to agree to sell?)

Cash contributions (Who pays what and when?)

REAL ESTATE ARGUMENTS DON'T START AT CLOSING. THEY START AT ASSUMPTIONS.

CONTINUE TO STEP FINAL STEP

FINAL STEP: TIMING ISN’T ABOUT MONTHS. IT’S ABOUT MOMENTUM.

People say “I’ll buy in 3 months.”

Reality says: good deals move in 3 days.

IF YOUR CAPITAL IS STUCK, YOUR CREDIT IS PENDING, OR YOU'RE "STILL THINKING", THE MARKET WON'T WAIT.

THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU NEED TO RUSH. IT MEANS YOU NEED TO PREPARE LIKE TIME MATTERS — BECAUSE IT DOES.

THE BEST WAY TO AVOID A BAD DECISION

IS TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO IGNORE.