@loki:Americans can indeed own property in Mexico either directly outside the "Restricted Zone" or via a guaranteed trust within the "Restricted Zone".The "Restricted Zone" is defined as any area within 100Km of Mexico's International land borders and within 50Km of Mexico's coastline.Residential and commercial financing can now be obtained through American banks and American Title is used, which is great for investors here in the US.I'm always open to questions and dialog. so feel free to ask.Thanks for the welcome.

State law doesn't permit us."

Anyone looking to do this should check copyright laws.

Seller and buyer shall execute and deliver any notices, statements, certificates, affidavits, releases, loan documents, and other documents required of them by this contract. the commitment or law necessary for the closing of the sale and the issuance of the title policy"[/b]i.e.

Don't assume that an agent is an agent...It is also up to you to learn about agency law and the licensing laws for your locale.

AA,You really need to check both the HOA agreement and the local laws.

I am a professional real estate investor from Florida (originally from Australia) and I am looking to team up with an American Citizen to do some investing in Charlotte North Carolina.I have located several great properties- heavily discounted in good areas, that I plan to re-hab and flip.Elisa G

But, I made sure I put some things in place before I decided to leave my job 1) I made sure I was making 2x my monthly income in my rentals to replace my W2 income2) I saved 6 months of living expenses (from flips and other deals) so that I had a little cushion in case Murphy's Law took effect3) I put together a gameplan of what I wanted my real estate investing business to look like once I left my job -- If you don't have a plan, you're planning to failHonestly, I've been blessed and I feel like it was the best decision I ever made in my life.

I think the law in Pennsylvania states that if a party makes a counter offer and the other party accepts, you have a contract.

Jay,It'll cost a little bit more but check out Lease Purchase (first check Florida Law, I heard a rumor that there are limits on LP in Florida).