thebeckster
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how does anyone know if all of these people with their so called developments are legit? anyone can put on a dog and pony show. how do you check
them out and if they have all the proper permits, permission, and are qualified to do what they are claiming????
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pacificobob
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if they tell you "water coming soon" that is a clue.
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larryC
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Use a Notario, ( special Mexican attorney authorized to do land deals) and follow his guidance. You need somebody on your side when you are doing
deals like that. Don't use their attorneys.
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sancho
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Or the electrical will be run to your lot tomorrow
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If it's not already built, it probably won't be anytime soon. Developments seem more likely to fail since there are so many variables compared to a
one to one sales. I wouldn't trust a development owned by a corporation as a "shareholder".
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Quote: Originally posted by thebeckster  | | how does anyone know if all of these people with their so called developments are legit? anyone can put on a dog and pony show. how do you check
them out and if they have all the proper permits, permission, and are qualified to do what they are claiming???? |
Don't pay into a development before it is built. Too many developments fail, many many developments fail, and people that paid money never see it
again. Look at Donald trump's development in Baja. Many people paid him 6 figures and they never even poured the first yard of concrete.
And there are plenty of already-built homes in Baja to choose from.
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I have yet to see a "development" built in recent memory. Many of them are actually started with drug money.
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cliffh
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| Quote: Originally posted by larryC | | Use a Notario, ( special Mexican attorney authorized to do land deals) and follow his guidance. You need somebody on your side when you are doing
deals like that. Don't use their attorneys. |
You can get a pretty good idea of what is going on in all the towns etc., by spending a few evenings in the local watering holes where the Gringo's go
for a drink. Notario is a must.
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thebeckster
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Thanks for all of the good advice. Sounds like there is no shortage of scammers! Guess you just have to learn to identify the smell of BS!
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Since you asked, Beckster, I wrote a book on this. A few chapters handle just this problem. Look for 'Living or Retiring in Mexico' available at
Amazon.com. www.amazon.com/Living-Retiring-Mexico-need-before/dp/0973552...
The grass is always greener....
and so, there is always a better spot in Baja
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by thebeckster | | Thanks for all of the good advice. Sounds like there is no shortage of scammers! Guess you just have to learn to identify the smell of BS!
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I think most developers are not scammers (yes, there are some scams). I think developers often have good intentions, but their projects just fail.
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