Do you get a benefit for allowing the tenant to have the dog, such as a pet fee?

Maybe the biggest "risk" might be the fact that you cannot occupy the property at all so technically if you run into hard times and need to move into the property thats not intended - but no real more risk. 

Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

You want to know whether the mentor will cater to your specific needs or simply follow a standard program.6.

@Kwanza P.I've owned property in both countries for years.When it comes to Mexico, I've shared my experience by replying to hundreds of posts on the topic on the forum.

The day after you close, it will appraise for the sales price. 

Some will follow staff recommendations almost all the time .. others will not..

We have also addressed where we fell short and failed to follow through. 

Meaning, if you take the money only, you would have depreciation recapture from your cost basis up to the original purchase price of the building (not including the land cost because it wasn't depreciable), plus a capital gain up to the insurance proceeds.Hope this makes sense. 

Because they buy into the dream the guru promotes?