Compared to the US, the financing is different (if you need any), the legal system is different (you need to vet the parties), pre-construction works differently (if that's what you want to buy), the buyer/seller psychology is different, ...It's important that you get the needed knowledge or work with people who have it and have their interests aligned with yours.I have replied to hundreds of posts about investing in Mexico over the years so you might find some what you look for there.

I've been here since 2007 (but only started investing in SFH recently) and have definitely noticed that when I see a duplex, tri, quad, 8+ they all seem to be in rougher neighborhoods...that being said, I myself definitely want to find some and may end up relying on off-market deals to find what I want.Let me know if you learn anything new about multifamily here in Memphis, I'd love to understand it more as well!

If you don't have enough to buy with cash and will get a mortgage, I would focus on finding a good-value home with a solid CAP rate and Cash-on-Cash return that will appreciate and fit the most common rental size house in your area. 

At least, find out who the company is and have them send over the bids to you so the company can't mark up.I also want control of the bank account, in my name.Gino

Try to find those that align with your goals.  

the location was great, condition was good and numbers worked close to 1%, and I needed to find a place for 1031 exchange How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

@Ana Lidia Standing If you can add more details the community can provide a better answer.1.

If you can't find what you're looking for, try the Bigger Pockets Fileplace.

@Dharmam Buch - I find the Zillow Rental Application to be a joke.

You can easily find a turn-key property in the $250k range with cap rates around 6.