There is a very big difference in my point of view hearing from someone who knows someone first hand vs. someone who just goes and does some internet research. 

I've paid my dues in multiple different programs through the years and I've had some amazing experiences as a result and some not so good ones.  

This can be the difference between setting goals and achieving them.

This is a pretty critical difference.

I've gone through 4 different ones in the past 4 years and I've finally found a good one.

It could even be (more) interesting from a lifestyle point of view as you'll get to stay in different cities/houses every time you go.

Bear in mind that the fiscal treatment of the two options in Mexico is different (withholding tax on the gross income with the fideicomiso vs cost deductions with the corporation).

The difference is $4k that we could put into savings, or pay down our HELOC.

I have had many conversations with her friends about the differences in our markets and  have recognized for a while now that there may be some mutually beneficial opportunities to work with Canadian investor specifically. 

How is it different than having a multifamily property or SFH will S8 tenants?