So, by transferring income from a rental schedule E to a business schedule C you're creating a significant extra tax.

This means you can sell, lease, or pass on the property as you see fit, just like any other property owner.Full Ownership RightsYou have the same rights as a Mexican property owner, including the ability to sell, lease, transfer, or mortgage the propertyLegal SecurityThe Bank Trust is a well-established legal mechanism in Mexico, ensuring your investment is secure and protected under Mexican law.Renewable TermsThe trust is set up for 50 years and can be renewed indefinitely, allowing you and future generations to maintain control over the property.Estate PlanningThe trust makes it easier to pass the property on to heirs, simplifying the inheritance process and reducing potential legal complications.Although the process might initially seem complex, it is entirely managed and supervised by a reputable banking entity.

This includes cap ex, repairs (will a renter leave the property in the same condition you hand it off in?

If they did, the previous manager is obligated to transfer those funds.

For someone looking for diversification or steady long-term growth without getting too hands-on, your suggestion of buying and upgrading a rental property in a familiar and appreciating area makes a lot of sense.

Our hands are tied accordingly however as we cannot influence the appraiser and need to keep them truly independent (as every legitimate lender in the space knows as well if they want to continue as such)

Almost all the attendees were new...there was a raise of hands of people who had at least 2 deals under their belts.

There’s no substitute for hands-on experience.

I’ll also connect with locals through BiggerPockets or Facebook groups for first-hand insights.If visiting isn’t an option, lean on a reliable local team (agents, property managers) to help vet the area.

The idea is to use this property as an office space, giving me the separation I need from home while providing a place for my assistant to work where I can be more hands-on with them.The business would pay rent for the property, which would cover its expenses.