So besides giving her an account of my watering frequency and length, I have not given her anything else.

When we actually look at the prices of Real Estate, that's not what we actually have seen.While I don't think one should take their personal experiences into account for fear of extrapolating a biased opinion, I see this scenario done ALL the time here on BP, especially when I see postings involving places like NYC where people are saying I wouldn't invest here because my personal experience shows that it is un-affordable.YES... that is true... it is un-affordable.... when you do it ALONE, by yourself.

So a brief backstory: army spouse, business/accounting background, moving several states (two time zones) away, four young children (6 and under), do not plan to work when we move (not anytime soon anyway).My husband and I only have this 1 property that was built in 2013 but will be looking to invest more down the line.

Originally posted by Account Closed:I agree with @John Warren on this one.

Funds from your exchange account are combined with hard money to complete the purchase and improvement of the new property. 

Or should it come to us so we have a tax record of it being inside our bank account?

You need to beef up your cash position to account for reserves etc ....

Leave them in the accounts to build up cash or take regular disburements?

I was using Credit Bureau Associates who have recently moved/consolidated with TenantAlert.Have the option of running, criminal background and identity fraud checks.Have the option of  paying for it myself or applicant to pay.I get the credit score, account types open, closed, payment history, status of accounts, balances, etc. 

Tourism is an historic well established business there and make a comparison Mexico Vs Colombia is like compare a tropical island vs a desert .