Unlike in Thailand, you get capital gains in Mexico and they can be substantial and quick, depending on the market, specific development, market conditions, ...2.

When you add substantially more carry cost on top, it can put you in some pretty hairy situations.

Someone might wish to make the same cash-flow with double the doors because they generate SUBSTANTIALLY more wealth in the long run from mortgage pay-down and market appreciation with the increased doors and increased use of leverage. 4.

With a purchase price of $270,000 and a sale price of $359,000, the property promised substantial returns.

Find some sort of deal (which is hard to find right now as prices have risen substantially over the past handful of years), or some sort of value add (maybe find a fixer upper and do a lot of paint work, cosmetic, etc. yourself to get started and save money). 

With a purchase price of $220,000 and minimal renovation costs of $1,500, the property promised a substantial return with a sale price of $245,000.

With a purchase price of $175,000 and a sale price of $305,000, the property promised substantial returns.

You can share that with your accountant and start to have a conversation now of what your tax liability (if any) from this deal may look like and start to develop plans on how to potentially mitigate those if they are substantial.

So, unless you did some substantial improvements were made you may or may not have an appreciable difference in equity.

This phase requires more skill and investment, akin to adding stronger, more substantial planks to your bridge.Buying and Holding: Finally, your bridge reaches the other side.