I’m not saying this is perfect… but if you can find a home like this one for $600k that could work long term, trust me, with a little effort and patience, you can find even a better one off market or make this one work.

Apparently they handle all property repairs and maintenance independently and have maintained a perfect payment history, even throughout the pandemic.Lease Option Agreement:Effective Date: November 1, 2022Terms:Purchase Price: $165,000Non-Refundable Down Payment: $10,000Lease Term: 3 years (ends October 31, 2025)Final Payment: $158,000 balance due upon term completionMonthly Payment: $1,150 (no rent credits)I didn't see this to be a deal because if in a the best case scenario my $25000 would walk away with 2400 which is about a 9% ROI.

Your construction background is a huge asset—it’s a perfect match for real estate investing.

You and I know firsthand that things are far from perfect in Mexico (are they anywhere?). 

There is no perfect software out there.

Sad, as I am sure I would like the views and the area, but it makes perfect sense practically, financially, and legally.Just curious but what color is the sky in your world John? 

That makes perfect sense.

My first flip was a HUD foreclosure with no money down—far from perfect, but I learned a ton about budgeting and contractors.

This means looking for a lip stick project that can be completed and resold in 6 months or lessThe formula in a perfect worldFix and Flip a home- Make $25K to $50K (Yes you'll pay short term capital gain tax); Repeat the process 3 times; Now you'll have an additional $75K to $150K added to your $80K of savings.

Your intention is perfectly fine.