By deciding that you want to be a passive investor, you're fixing your RETURNS and have no control over TIME. 

Debt is debt in any manner Leverage should be used in a controlled way So many posts on BP suggest 3.5 percent down processes to be homeowners but nobody advises on how much reserves are needed to deal with maintenance and vacancies.

We use Siamons International 025/326 concrobium mold control.

I always thought the plan was buy enough properties and then start your own PM Company, so you can hire someone to handle all the properties day to day issues but when push comes to shove you still have 100% control of them PLUS you keep all the PM fees.

As a quality-control element, it's better to have my housekeeper handle it.  

Now, you quickly realize you are never going to make it to the end without sinking, but you "rationalize" the wind (rent increases) will help, the current (appreciation) will help, or some other future event you have no control over (????)

Firstly, why would you take the risks of investing in Mexico for an 8% return or even 13% when you can get that or better in the US with much less risk and more control.

There always things beyond your control... but you will rise above it.

When someone else has control over your project, time and money, it seldom ends well.

Whether it is by giving practical knowledge in real estate and business, providing an opportunity for someone or simply  helping someone believe in themselves and knowing they have the power to control their destiny (from personally having it "figured out" to being greatly lost and then again having laser focus) , the world will be changed by Andre Kratt being here."