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    Phoenix first-time buyer: how should I divide a $32,000 post-closing buffer?

    I’m torn between assigning every dollar in advance and keeping one large reserve untouched. The first approach makes moving and repairs easier to plan; the second seems safer if the inspection produces an expensive surprise. After 84 days of searching, I’m considering a 4-bed Phoenix condo at...
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    Mexico City serviced apartments: is January’s 36-day pace meaningful?

    The 36-day figure for January 2025 made me look beyond the asking prices. Well-presented serviced apartments seem to have sold much faster than units needing work, while the difference between advertised and completed prices was about 2.3%. That could reflect more selective buyers, but it could...
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    Rent increase versus tenant retention for an apartment in Mexico City - am I overthinking this?

    MX$6,220 a month is the apparent gap driving this decision. My dependable tenant pays about MX$51,240 for the Mexico City apartment, looks after it well, and comparable adverts are nearer MX$57,460. Managing became more difficult after I relocated farther away, so replacing the tenant could...
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    Relist now after buyer’s financing failed in Mexico City?

    A buyer has dropped out of my Mexico City sale over funding, so I now have to decide how much preparation is sensible before putting the property back on the market. The cancellation was not caused by the inspection, but I expect people viewing a relisted property to ask about it. Would you...
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