Solera Properties

The Process

How Solera Works

Five phases. Clear checkpoints. No surprises. We've designed this process around the specific risks North American buyers face when purchasing in Mexico.

01

Week 1–2

Discovery

We start by understanding your goals, not your budget.

  • 60-minute strategy call to understand your investment thesis
  • Define the primary use case: rental income, lifestyle, appreciation, diversification
  • Narrow the zone based on your profile, not just price
  • Set realistic expectations on timeline, legal structure, and total cost

Outcome

You leave knowing exactly which zones to focus on and why — before looking at a single property.

02

Week 2–4

Curation

We identify properties worth your attention — from verified sources.

  • We source properties from developers we've vetted directly
  • No generic listing portals — every option is pre-filtered against your criteria
  • We present 3–5 options with full context: developer track record, unit mix, HOA structure, projected yields
  • We accompany you on site visits — virtually or in person

Outcome

A shortlist of 2–3 properties that genuinely fit your thesis, with our honest read on each.

03

Week 3–5

Due Diligence

We go deep before you go further.

  • Title search and lien verification through a certified Mexican attorney
  • Permit and construction license review
  • HOA financial health check and fee history
  • Ejido adjacency verification (critical in coastal zones like Sayulita)
  • Seller/developer track record validation — delivered units, complaints, reputation

Outcome

A clear go/no-go recommendation backed by documented findings. We'll tell you to walk away if the numbers or legal situation don't add up.

04

Week 4–8

Legal Structure & Close

Every document explained before you sign anything.

  • Coordinate with a trusted Mexican notario (different role from a US/CA notary — they're the legal authority in the transaction)
  • Structure the fideicomiso (30-year renewable bank trust that grants foreigners full property rights in restricted zones)
  • Alternatively: SAS/S.A. de C.V. structure for investors with multiple units
  • Walk through every page of the purchase agreement — no glossing over clauses
  • Coordinate wire transfer in compliance with Mexican anti-money laundering requirements

Outcome

Clean title in your name (or trust). Full legal clarity before a single peso moves.

05

Ongoing

Post-Close

We don't disappear after closing day.

  • Property management referrals — vetted local operators we trust
  • Short-term rental platform setup and pricing strategy (Airbnb, VRBO, direct)
  • Annual property tax (predial) and fideicomiso fee reminders
  • Local contractor and maintenance network access
  • Exit strategy planning — when and how to sell when the time comes

Outcome

A property that works for you — not a source of ongoing headaches 2,000 miles away.

Ready to start Phase 01?

A 30-minute call to understand your goals. No commitment required.

Schedule a Discovery Call