In conjunction with those in the BP Universe who have chosen to live outside the border to pursue their goals here is a link to a good article examining the cost of living in Merida, Yucatan.

The property is in a nice area, bordering Richmond and El Cerrito.

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It could appreciate but I consider that gambling.

Also, and I don't mean to single you out Arlan because I'm speaking in general terms, but I'm pretty astonished at how everyone used to label investing for appreciation as gambling.

Now, the other tenant is wondering if I'll consider a border collie lab mix that is house trained.

And you gamble sending them mailers.

There may come a time when you will need property management or an unexpected cost comes up and you will not have the buffer to cover it.I would agree with Daniel, and advice you especially for the first deal to not gamble on appreciation but to buy a deal that pays for itself over the long run.

I have heard of people getting sucked into drugs or gambling and destroying a successful business.