Woohoo, looks like I'm going to be a beach property owner

Sami
Sami Posts: 4,634
edited May 2009 in The Clubhouse
Just send in a deposit for a 2 bedroom unit that is going to be finished in summer of 2008 over in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (well, actually over in Nuevo Vallarta).

http://www.delmoralrealtors.com/Acqua2.htm

Man, I'm excited now. :)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    Cool!Is that going to be a vacation home then?
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    Vacation home but most of all part of our retirement investment plan. Renting it to tourists should pay itself off in a few years, and if all goes as planned I will get a few more.

    So if you're planning a beach vacation, let me know, I'll have the perfect condo for a family or a groups of 4-6. ;)
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    Sami wrote: »

    So if you're planning a beach vacation, let me know, I'll have the perfect condo for a family or a groups of 4-6. ;)


    How about a group of six 21-25 year olds? ;)


    didn't think so...haha
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    How about a group of six 21-25 year olds? ;)


    didn't think so...haha

    As long as you pay with a CC so I can charge for the broken items and deep cleaning after the party is over... ;)
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    Can americans OWN property in Mexico? I thought we were limited to LEASE ONLY rights.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    I went to Nuevo Vallarta for a family trip 3 years or so ago. Awesome time, even for just a 3 day weekend. Caught over 25 yellowfin tuna deep sea fishing.

    That sounds like an awesome idea, and if it's financially beneficial, all the better :)

    Good luck and enjoy!
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    Can americans OWN property in Mexico? I thought we were limited to LEASE ONLY rights.

    It's a trust where you are beneficiary. A law created so foreigners can invest. You have all rights to profits and resale of the property. A bank is the owner on paper but you are in reality the owner.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2007
    I'm going to be a beach property owner

    Better get a lot of use out of it now...Al says it will be underwater soon. ;)
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    Sami wrote: »
    It's a trust where you are beneficiary. A law created so foreigners can invest. You have all rights to profits and resale of the property. A bank is the owner on paper but you are in reality the owner.

    Ask any Mexican whether they trust Mexican banks? There is a reason why most Mexican's carry their life savings in their wallet.

    http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,921264-1,00.html

    As public confidence waned, Mexicans began converting their national currency into dollars at a rate of up to 25 billion pesos a day. Increased capital flight prompted last February's 40% devaluation. But the government immediately undermined the measure with sharp wage hikes that fueled inflation and led to a new run on the peso. L
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2007
    Did he say it was a Mexican bank?

    Nice property Sami, I'd love to get in on something like that.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    Ask any Mexican whether they trust Mexican banks?

    They can't screw foreigners, the government won't let that happen as the outside money is too important. Besides, I will most likely transfer the ownership to my son at some point so it won't be on a trust anymore. He has the benefit of carrying three citizenships while I will only have two.

    Besides, you seem to be talking about inflation problems which is totally different thing.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    I think the Mexican law reads that only Mexican entities can own property in Mexico.

    What is happening in Mexico reminds me of what happened in Cuba. Lots of Americans owned resorts and property in beautiful Cuba. Then, Cuba nationalized and took back the foreign held investements. This pissed off the USA and led to the Cuban embargo. Ultimately, this changed Florida from a Democrat state to one where George W. could win a Presidential election.

    http://iiipublishing.blogspot.com/2007/10/cuban-thugs-and-us-cuba-embargo-policy.html
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    I think the Mexican law reads that only Mexican entities can own property in Mexico.

    http://www.loscabosguide.com/realestate/fideicomiso.htm
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    Your investment is as safe as the stability of the Mexican government.

    Lets face the facts... Mexico may be considered a Democracy.
    The average Mexican doesn't really give a hoot about Americans owning all the nice beach front property... in fact, they probably resent this.

    Some day, maybe soon... maybe not, there may be a new law in Mexico. And, you won't have very much lobbying voice is whether or not it passes. At that time, the Cobo's of Mexico may revert fully to Mexican ownership. Or, the right to renew may cost way more than the property is valued.

    When I think of Trust... the last thing I think of is the Mexican government and its laws. Most of the residents jumping across the Rio Grande probably agree with me.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited November 2007
    I have a buddy who bought a time share in that area. Probably the safest thing one can do. If Mexico does something screwy down the road then he’s not out all that much. But at least he gets 2 weeks a year.

    I absolulty LOVE that part of Mexico!
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    Time share, not a good investment IMO. In the end you don't own anything.

    rskarvan, I'd appreciate if you would stop your uninformed comments. If you want to be anti-Mexico take it somewhere else.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    I am not anti-Mexico at all. However, it is a fact that Mexicans cross the Rio Grande in mass numbers to the USA. It is also a fact that the Mexican government and banks are not entirely stable when compared to the USA (as evidenced by my Time Magazine reference).

    I do agree with Silverti that a time-share in Mexico is probably a lot wiser investment.

    This is an open forum and open discussion - 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech. THIS IS WHY I LOVE AMERICA!!!
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited November 2007
    My wife was telling me about this. Seems Mexican vacation homes are the new hot ticket. Some of the agents are doing a bang up business selling
    these things. Then when your little one goes to that pricey ivy league
    college 18 years from now, you'll have something to sell to pay for it!:D

    Sorry, couldn't resist. One of my friends just had to do this to pay for four very expensive years of college.

    This could be a very good , or very poor investment. I'm betting it will be very good, since beachfront anywhere in North America has gotten to pricey to buy without robbing a bank.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    LOL, most likely I will send mine to Finland where they are entitled to free education. Because my son is a dual (well, tri actually) citizen he might not have to serve military duty either.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2007
    Timeshares are one of the WORST invesstments you can buy. Absoultely worthless if you ever need to sell.

    BTW the 1st Amendment has noting to do with posting on a privately owned internet forum. Polk could censure ANYTHING they choose.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    Sami wrote: »
    LOL, most likely I will send mine to Finland where they are entitled to free education. Because my son is a dual (well, tri actually) citizen he might not have to serve military duty either.

    It is an honor to serve your country in the military!!!
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    It is an honor to serve your country in the military!!!

    For us it's mandatory, not voluntary like for you guys. I did my duty years ago and I would like my son to have a choice whether he wants to serve Finland in the armed forces or not. Since he's also a US citizen he might not have to.

    BTW, I'm still an NCO in the reserves although I'm permanently living in US. My duty ends in the year 2031. :)
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    This dual/tri citizenship thing is way confusing to me. I will honor your request and depart this thread peacefully now. Enjoy your beach-front property!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2007
    A good, solid member posts about a vacation home he's purchased and catches **** for it?

    Classic Club Polk, way to go guys. Another perfectly harmless thread headed down the toliet.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    Hey im not giving ****....I'm serious about going, I wanna go away for atleast a week or two after I graduate next year granted I haven't chosen a destination yet, it's still early!

    Sami, was just looking at the units, which ones did you go for? The villa, diamond, multi loft, loft, modules?


    Holy crapo, that place looks amazing.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2007
    Congrats Sami!

    The property looks amazing! I'll bet those villa's are nice. But for $1M, it's too much for me! Enjoy the condo, I'm envious:D
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Hey im not giving ****....

    I don't think Russ was talking about you. :)
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Sami, was just looking at the units, which ones did you go for? The villa, diamond, multi loft, loft, modules?

    2BR (multi modules II), on the pool side, phase 2, 2nd floor, two modules side by side. On the last quarter. I wanted a loft but my investing partner preferred 2BR. Since he's arranging financing for the remaining 60% of the purchase price I didn't argue too much. :)

    Too bad I didn't have financing when I first started looking at them, they have gone up about 40% in price since.
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Holy crapo, that place looks amazing.

    We'll see once they finish up the built but it does look very good. We looked around for other options, also in downtown Puerto Vallarta and the Marina area but in the end this was the most attractive option by far.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Congrats Sami!

    The property looks amazing! I'll bet those villa's are nice. But for $1M, it's too much for me! Enjoy the condo, I'm envious:D

    The diamonds (penthouses) were only 600k when I first looked at them. I only wish I had that kind of money, I would much rather have one of them rather than one of the villas.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2008
    Getting closer and closer...taking reservations now for end of year vacations. :D

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/sami_kallio/sets/72157604781665782/

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2008
    Party At Sami's Yahoooooooooooooooooooooo
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