Some of the dis benefits are an increased likelihood of a tenant being less stable since they cannot be on the books for an employer, and an increase in gang related activity coming into your property due to the sad realities south of the border.  

Since lenders will not lend cross-border, you'll have to provide US collateral, like taking a HELOC if the collateral is real estate, or you'll have to use love money or pay cash.But maybe it's not that a bad thing if your land has increased in value in case you'd want to sell it you can't get the funding.

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.

Very interested in the Cleveland/Ohio market in addition to a few other cross-border cities closer to Toronto. 

The hottest part of Mississippi is in North MS (Desoto County Area) its an expansion and growth of Memphis TN (Just over the border).

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.

When you buy,how do you protect your investment, other than the formal agreement? 

Many times, I've found that tenants will decide that they would rather not have a formal eviction on their record and pay me the rent.

The house was less than 5 miles from the Mexican border so undocumented folks and their smugglers came by our house often. 

Hey team, I want to know my options being a Canadian citizen if I can buy real estate near my border city Detroit, MI.