How Americans Are Buying Property in Mexico - San Miguel de Allende Explained: Greg Gunter

What if the best city in the world for lifestyle and real estate appreciation was 3 hours from the Texas border — and most Americans don't know they can own it outright? Greg Gunter, broker owner at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in San Miguel de Allende, breaks down how US and Canadian buyers are safely investing in one of Mexico's most sought-after markets.What we cover:Fee simple ownership in central Mexico vs. the coastal bank trust systemHow to close deals safely with no MLS, Zillow, or RedfinThe 5 checks before wiring a single dollar to a Mexico propertyWhy 99% of deals are cash — and what to use instead of a mortgageHow city center properties have appreciated 20–25% per year post-COVIDAirbnb rules and the smarter alternative investors are switching toThe mañana attitude: the #1 expectation gap newcomers must resetLLC vs. personal name and how to minimize capital gainsAbout Greg Gunter:17-year full-time expat, architect, and MBA-trained broker owner of the first Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in all of Mexico. Personally sold 350+ homes in San Miguel de Allende.Chapters:00:00 - What most people get wrong about owning in Mexico03:13 - Greg's background and 17-year expat story04:35 - Lost everything in the recession — moved to Mexico anyway12:00 - Real estate without an MLS, Zillow, or Redfin19:05 - Framework to buy safely as a US citizen25:09 - Biggest misconceptions American buyers have27:11 - 5 checks before wiring money37:00 - LLC vs. personal name + capital gains strategy41:13 - What buyers are really getting beyond the house44:07 - 20–25% appreciation and rental strategy48:39 - The mañana attitude and lifestyle expectations54:30 - Rapid fire: mistakes, non-negotiables, first steps57:09 - Where to find Greg🔧 Tools & Resources 🔧Some links may be affiliate partnerships.🏡 Greg Gunter: dreamprohomesluxury.com | 📞 877-878-4141💸 Deal Funding 360: app.dealfunding360.com/?ref=EdgarSalgado💤 Eight Sleep: https://refer.eight.sl/edgardsalgado🏢 Prime Corporate Services: https://primecorporateservices.com/?_...🏦 Foundational Funding: https://foundationalfunding.com/fundi...🛠️ Edgar's tools: https://linktr.ee/EdgartheConnector🔌 Don't forget to 👍 like, 💬 comment, 🔔 subscribe, and share!Instagram: @edgartheconnector | TikTok: @edgarsrei🚧 DISCLAIMER 🚧Not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. Content is not tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, or financial advice. For entertainment purposes ONLY.