Quote from @Melissa A.: My understanding on this is that if you build it unpermitted, the benefit at that time is that your property value likely won't increase because the square footage is not assessed to increase the value of your home and therefore the property taxes.

Am I missing something? 

Is it not worth the time or am I missing something?

Therefore I'm happy to get less than a sky-high return.This is an illustration of the not-so-secret secret in real estate: create win-win outcomes and you'll do well.Finally, @Amy Gonzalez, feel free to message me if you want to tap more into my experience when it comes to investing in Mexico.

Quote from @Jordan A.: My business partner and I are brand new to real estate investing but not new to housing.

The age old calculation becomes - Am I better investing in equities or a vacation rental I can use. 

How am I able to be 100% certain there are no financial surprises (such as liens that I am unaware of) that may come up if I purchase the property?

What type of paperwork am I even asking for? 

First am I even allowed to google search an applicant's child's name that would be an occupant? 

And what am I to do with the proceeds?