While similar these 2 operate vastly differently, are positioned wildly differently. 

All land courses are the same in essence;What is your end goal is the only thing that is different?

I would probably start with something different for your first property.  

Today I'd say buy a condo in DC for a discount, tomorrow that advice may be different. 

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).

Would you take a different approach?

They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.

If you are just starting out, this is for you:When you buy an investment property, it is treated differently than a house you are going to live in. 

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

You've got some different comments above so let me help clarify some things if you don't mind.1.