I hate to pay extra money for a PI on work we have already done. 

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.

Sometimes you might want to go extra on something like the master bath or contemplate other exit strategies.

I’m also looking into self-settled spendthrift trusts to add an extra layer of protection, especially as my portfolio grows.

Lock away extra supplies; trust is great, but accidents (or curious kids) happen.

•I’d compare this deal to similar non-flood-zone properties—if the return is much better, it might be worth the extra risk.

They also know about real estate so less likely to charge you extra fees to get an appraisal or BPO because they can estimate the value themselves.

A key part of our team is our talented interior designer, who helps us add that extra flair to every property we touch.We’re eager to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, contractors, and anyone else who shares our passion for real estate.

So if I understand, you would get a loan the normal way and then the bank trust is an extra fee that comes along with owning the property in Mexico?

(You say it’s worth about $100k more than you’re paying so figure an extra $15k.)Maybe you’d be better off partnering with the parents unless they have zero interest?