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

Or any tips for mitigating risks when market timing doesn’t align perfectly?

No house is perfect.

I am not looking for the perfect deal, I just want something that will improve my financial position better than just dumping all my money in a high yield savings account or something.I don't need to live in the nicest place.

The basics of a seller financed deal are that the title co or closing attorney (if there is one) or seller’s attorney draws up the warranty deed transfers title, the promissory note evidencing the debt related to the transaction, and either the deed of trust or mortgage (whichever is being used) perfecting the lien against the subject property.  

Maybe it's a MN thing and PA is different, but it makes perfect sense to me.

It has helped considerably but isn’t perfect.

Alex, you are in the perfect location and the perfect career. 

Things will never feel perfect, and the process will always feel a little scary.

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