To find property for rent by owner in Mexico (often abbreviated as FRBO), a combination of online platforms, local resources, and direct word-of-mouth can be used.
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Mérida the capital of the state of Yucatán, can be found in the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula, and conveniently located some 30 km or 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
Often called the "White City" due to its historic limestone buildings, Mérida has a world famous Mayan history, togther with colonial Spanish architecture.
Websites that are set-up for FRBO, allow filtering for owner-listed rentals, and when searching be sure about what you want such as location, budget, and the type of housing.
Never wire money or send deposits before seeing the property, and ask for a lease and verify ownership if possible by using local property tax records.
Buying a property or house that is then set up as a "for rent by owner" (FRBO), is usually one that is intended to be rented out without the assistance of a property manager.
When a suitable property has been found evaluate the property as an investment, and ask for current rental rates and payment history, maintenance records, property expenses such as taxes, insurance and utilities costs.
You can work directly with the owner or hire a real estate attorney or buyer's agent to help draft an offer, but before making an offer perform due diligence such as hiring a licensed home inspector and ensure there are no liens.
If considering buying an investment property that is currently a rental, there is the option to contact the manager or proprietor of a Merida Mexico property for rent by owner, and then use a title company or closing attorney to handle the purchase process.
Mérida the capital of the state of Yucatán, can be found in the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula, and conveniently located some 30 km or 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
Due to the popularity of the location there is a market for investing or buying vacation homes, retirement residences, and rental property, and are seen as viable when price compared to Cancún or Playa del Carmen.
Mérida is deemed to be a safe city with a large tourism industry feeding the rental market due to the popularity of Mérida among expats, and retirees.
