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International real estate advisory.
Buying property abroad with eyes open — the structure, the diligence, the professionals, and the things the listing doesn't tell you.
What's different abroad
International real estate doesn't work like buying at home. The structure, the professionals, and the risks are different.
In Mexico, foreigners cannot hold title to restricted-zone property directly — it requires a fideicomiso (bank trust) or a Mexican corporation, each with different cost and control implications. Most buyers don't understand this until they're in contract.
There is no MLS, no standardized contract, limited title insurance, and the closing process involves a notario (a government-appointed attorney) whose loyalty is to the transaction, not to you. Real estate agents are unlicensed.
We help you navigate this — with the right structure, vetted local professionals, and an understanding of what you're actually buying.
What we cover
End-to-end, not just the search.
01 · Structure
Fideicomiso vs. corporation
The two legal structures for foreign property ownership in Mexico, their costs, control implications, and which one fits your situation.
02 · Diligence
Title search and clear ownership
Verifying the chain of title, checking for liens, unpaid property taxes, ejido land status, and other issues that survive a sale.
03 · Professionals
Vetted notario and agents
The notario closes the transaction — choosing the right one matters. We connect you with professionals we have personally worked with.
Our experience
We've bought it ourselves.
Justin and Amanda have bought land and partnered on a 62-lot real estate development in Jalisco. They've navigated fideicomiso setup, ejido land complications, notario closings, permitting, and the full range of what can and does go wrong in Mexican real estate transactions.
That experience is what makes this advisory useful — not a theoretical knowledge of the process, but a practitioner's understanding of the real risks and how to manage them.
62Lot development in Jalisco
2021First land purchase in Mexico
100%Fideicomiso-structured
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Thinking about buying property in Mexico?
A consultation helps us understand what you're looking for, what structure makes sense, and whether now is the right time to buy — or whether the residency step comes first.
Most mistakes in international real estate happen before the search. Get the structure right first.
Justin Keltner · Co-Founder