How to Find an Apartment in Mexico (Both Long and Short Term)
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- Thinking of renting in Mexico? Want to know how you can find an apartment in Mexico at a reasonable price and the logistics of paying rent in Mexico? This video breaks down everything you need to know.
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I'm in Playa del Carmen - month 1 AirBnB. Walked around and found a place is which more suitable for almost 1/2 off for month 2. The internet here was intermittent so walked some more and found another place closer to the beach and better internet for month 3.
Great video! Appreciate you.
I have spent months all over Mexico (mainly Airbnb) Oaxaca- Puerto Escondido, Mexico City-Polanco, Vera Cruz and all over the Yucatán peninsula.
I am looking for long term (min 1 year) lease in either Mazatlan or Sayulita so this video is super informative.
Gracias!! 🤗
This was so helpful! I am spending about 5 months in Mexico starting in Mexico City and realize how much the fees on Air B&B have gone up; plus, also property companies can charge such high fees. Thank you for sharing this ! It was VERY helpful!
Great video. Good info. I have gotten around the “guarantor” by just renting month to month in Mexico City as well as Oaxaca. Cash is king in Mexico for sure!
Cute dimples by the way. 🤭
Property managers and facebook marketplace. Walk the town looking for rent signs. Thank you
I was in the middle of another video when I got this notification. Stopped immediately to watch this video. Great suggestions
Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful!
Total Goals! Thank you for sharing your experience! ❣️✨
Super helpful. Love the details. This is what I needed to know. Thank you so much.
Excellent job. We have done your exact methods in many countries over the years.
Sitting the ground after landing has been our best method to date.
Good job! And thank you for taking the time to record, edit and share your knowledge with all of us. 👍
We'd love to know how long you've been on RUclips and what methods you used to grow your channel! 🙏
Thanks for taking your time and sharing your knowledge with great tips and advice.
This video it's very informative right up my alley thank you for this information you provide.
Great info! Even for someone whose been traveling extensively to MX for over four years (and lived in CDMX in 2018), I learned a thing or two. Well done!
I had no idea you could search FB as you demonstrated!
Thanks
Thank you so much for your info and pointers. Sure do appreciate
Your videos and positive approach to helping people. I look forward to finding an apartment and know Mexico will be a good new home from me. Thanks again - look forward to more of your videos. CHEERS
Adious for now⚘
THANK YOU! This is very significant information for me right now!
You're welcome, happy to help where I can!
That was a great tip about messaging a property and even if they don't have what you are looking for, they may try to connect you to someone that does. I always hear youtubers say that they were connected to someone who had a rental but they never say how they got connected.
Hope it helps!
Thank you again for these videos. I’ll be heading south in 6 months, can’t wait.
Great info! I'm not leaving to move to Mexico, but was curious how this is done. You present it very well. ❤
Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
Your videos are awesome! Congrats
Thank you for sharing the tips, they’re very informative ✨👍
Excellent info!
What a wealth of information... THANK YOU ! ! !
This is great, thank you Laura
Thanks for the very valuable information !
Thank you for the tips.
Great video. I'm planning on going to Zihuatanejo in September for 4 or 5 months. So I'm going to be looking for monthly rentals in the $400 to $500 USD price range. This si a helpful video. I just subscribed!
Great information! Thank you 👍🏾
Very good video with really good information. Thank you.
Interesting information, very helpful 👍
Great and valuable information. Thank you.
Great video 😊😊😊 I know you have been living in lots of beach towns lately and it’s been fun seeing them all thru your eyes . If you had to pick one to live in all year which one would you pick ?
ohhh never thought of checking Facebook market place! Thank you for the info. Love your videos
Thank you so much! This was very helpful.
I’m so glad! Let me know if you have other questions about renting!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Good presentation, thank you!
Extremely helpful 👍🏼
Great tips!
Great video thank you!!!😁
very, very helpful! muchas gracias!
Thank you 🙏
Much appreciate it.
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Great video!
Thanks Laura
You explain this so well!! I am so excited to find a warm place to spend the winter! I was just in Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita and was thinking to hit the Caribbean side but wasn't sure if it was as safe for a woman traveling alone. Playa Del Carmen and Tulum? I am also on a budget and need either a co-working space within walking distance or high speed wifi! thoughts?
thanks great job
Hi Laura
I really enjoy your videos, from them it seems to me that your suggestions are reliable and personalized
I don’t sense any “watch my video, because I want to benefit from it” or pretentious attitude
I’m planning on moving to Mexico fairly soon and as a retired 73 yr old Canadian gentleman on my own
I’ve been researching climate, safety, cost of living, city attractions, apartment rentals in Queretaro, San Miquel de Allende, Lake Chapal and Mazatlan for 3 months now
Your videos help the process of elimination Thanks
Hi.. the You fund your place in Mexico ? I read your comment, it was same what I have on mine !
Yeah there are some cool climates to live in Mexico. For me now living in San Antonio Tx where is blistering hot 🥵. 110 F heat index currently.
Another great video. You've been really helpful to my husband and me as we navigate our desire to move to Mexico. Also, I heard a little rumor that you and the Backpacking Brunette were considering a collab.. 2 words: DO IT!
haha I would love to hang out with Alex again, she's great. Hopefully later this year!
Check out Mérida. I have a house that I may switch to long term rental.
Thsnks
So helpful!
I’m so glad!
Great information....keep up the good work!
Thanks so much!
@@laura-bronner can u help me to find a house for about 3 weeks
Thank you! I found your video very informative. I’m hoping to live Baja CA for about 3-6 months. Furnished apartment would be great! In Rosarito or La Paz in 2023
Thank you very much! I have used Facebook Marketplace to find 3 Insanely Great deals in Cars. I am glad it is also an Option to find apartment in Mexico 🇲🇽 🙂🔥💯
Thanks for the video. Very Informative. Here in Xalapa, across from my gf theres 3 bedroom apartments with parking and a very nice park for $175 month. I asked what they needed and how long. It was monthly or yearly for the same rate. No references needed etc. My gf said you will never get the deposit back which was $175 also.
My friend Sarah who is an expact here has a really nice 3-4 bedroom 2 bath house for maybe $300 month. There was no reference check needed either for her.
That’s great to know! Sounds very affordable there! Thanks for sharing 👍
Matt Ferencevich Xalapa Veracruz is a beautiful city with varied climates. But it looks like Swiss climates. But the best thing is that the sea is only 45 minutes away in the city of Veracruz. I lived there for many years. It also has the best coffee in the world in Coatepec. Renting in Mexico is very easy and cheap. When you discover how to escape from the international tourist traps. Xalapa, As it is a university city, One person alone, You can find rent for "pupilos" with food included up to 100 dollars a month. Is incredible
@@dorianbelen My gf went to that university for 5 or 6 years and you are correct on that. She said she was extremely lucky she got accepted not just 1 year but for as long as she did. She said the odds were like 1 in 10,000 or so.
how about driving u. s. cars in mexico? if i moved there would it be best for me to sell my american car or keep it? can i still receive my u. s. social security if i move to mexico?
in the u. s. i'm being denied rentals although i can afford to pay because i don't make 3 times my rent in income! i also have a fairly substantial savings. could i just hop in my car, head for Puerto Vallarta, or some place and find a decent rental? so many questions. i need help. help me so i can live my life with dignity again!
Wow.
thanks for the help! have you heard much on "relocation specialists"?
Wonderful, wonderful advises. We want to rent for a month, instead of staying at hotels. Perhaps in Cabo or Matzatlan????Jan/Feb. 2022. Never done it before. Trying to escape the cold..... Thanks again for taking the time to share. Great ideas.
Plan on moving to TJ in about two years once SS kicks in. My understanding is rent can be anywhere from 100 per month to 500 for a 1 bedroom.
Neeed this video thanks
Nice channel! I'm thinking of doing four months down on the west coast next year (from British Columbia)- one month holiday, three working remotely. I'm settling on La Manzanilla, however do you recommend anywhere else? Someplace I can work but go for a swim on occasion, meet some nice folks and eat good food, but not a party town and nothing *too* touristy. I do love Puerto Vallarta but that is too big for what i'm looking for.
This is exactly what I was looking for thanks..
Thanks so much for your info regarding long term rentals - I had no idea you need a guarantor!
I plan on moving to Puerto Morelos and have two dogs. Do you know if many places allow dogs at their rentals in Mexico? Thanks again, Kelly
Great info. do you happen have info on Huatulco? I have heard you can get something small for like 150. I like cheap.
I am just wondering if you ever feel the need to ask for proof that the person who you are renting the property from is the actual owner of the property? Not so much maybe if you are dealing with a legitimate property manager or realtor, but more so with a privately rented place? I just don't want to hand over first and last months rent and maybe a deposit to someone who does not even own the property only to find the legal owners showing up one night and throwing me out of their home.
You are smart to ask that question. So you should be fine. Keep your wits about you and keep a low profile. Trust your gut.
@@cardiff1823 don't dress too web dress like and hungry man.. then u won't fall easily... don't pay most of the money tell them your money is on the way.. pay part and leave forward
Had a property manager, or a guy claiming to be the manager, ask for a full months rent deposit on a month to month lease! It’s a new building with new appliances & furniture, but the odds of getting that deposit back feel like slim to none! 😳🤣🤣🤣
Hola Laura, mi esposa y yo vimos un par de tus videos de La Paz y como encontrar apartamento, muy bueno, felicitaciones. Estamos interesados en saber un poco más de La Paz, vivimos en Los Ángeles California.
Loved your video. We want to spend next January in To-dos Santos. Loved your house there. Could you put us in touch with your landlord? Thank you very much
Can you make a video and talk about how you go to the doctor how you go to get your medication
Thank you
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Let me know if you have other questions!
Good information
Greetings lady
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Glad you found it helpful!
First time seen your video question what do you do for living? Work ?
Many videos say otherwise. Just 1 months rent as collateral and the first months rent .. I used to rent property in United States and that’s what I asked for
Hello what are your thoughts on Malawian? Looking for something long term also any reason why you are only doing like month to month and different places? Is this a 180 day visa situation?
I am going to CDMX in April for 3 nights at the Gran Hotel. In May I have a ticket to Spain, but still restricted for citizens of EEUU. I am thinking of the southern Mexico Pacific coast for a week. What beach side pueblos do you recommend? I like nice beach side restaurants and bars.
Great video! If I’m searching from the US on Facebook marketplace how do I extend my search to out of the country? No results for Puerto Vallarta/Mecixo. Make a new account?
Do you have any suggestions for Oaxaca City ?
If you don't mind me saying I love your big soft curls, they are so beautiful and the little bit of blonde on the ends it is so feminine. I love this look on you. I did see a couple of your videos when you were in Queteratro, and I did not recognize you with the short blonde hair, not that my opinion matters, but as a woman, I love to switch my looks often so I truly understand that we love to have options no matter the situation.
Thank you so much for all the valuable information. This video was very helpful. I heard through other RUclipsrs that you have to make sure that you have an agreement with the landlord that they will pay for anything that needs to get fixed. Have you experienced anything in all of your rental history where you had to pay for things to get fixed out of your own pocket?
What are the property managers you know of in Cabo and Puerto Vallarta ?
Thankful for the info but I detest using a property management company tbh. I don’t even them in the US. I’d rather support a local. ❤
Do you have any ideas for rosarita Baja just asking
Have you very been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to business so cheap is good for as induatry, wh, malls... it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life...they have many differents around 4 cardinals point around 2 hors from town as Querwtaro, Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Michoacan, Cuernavaca and Mexico city is in 60 min...
Any ideas or tips on buying cheap land? I want to retire or move before then to Mexico-I would like to find land by the beach and then build my beach house. Thoughts or advice?🤔😊
If renting for 6 months at a time do you still need to have a person who owns a property? Also because I have to leave after 180 days, I want to come back to my apartment. Do you think that it is safe to prepay rent for 6 months at a time?
Hi, Great video! We are planning on permanently relocating to Mexico City and I was wondering what is the best way to find an unfurnished apartment in an old building. Most of the apartments I find are in newer buildings. Any tips would be helpful!
If you plan to look at older buildings in the city I highly recommend making sure that they have been checked for earthquake safety, especially in neighborhoods that sit in the old lake bed. The older buildings may be beautiful but the earthquakes pose a big threat to this style of building. As I mentioned In the video, the best way to find apartments longer term is to look around the neighborhoods you want to live and look for “for rent” signs. Alternatively you can get a realtor (there are tons in the Mexico City expat Facebook groups). They can be very helpful if you don’t have a fiador already. Hope that helps!
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I had three recent long term rentals outside Puerto Vallarta. And I used agents to look at easily a dozen. No mention of this fiodor (sp?) thing. Never heard of it.
I am glad to hear that because I want to vacation in PV but have no fiador. To hear none is necessary is such a relief.
¿What's the best place to go to buy property in Loreto Mexico Baja California? I will put it in my daughter's name for she's a Mexican Citizen y I'm a Canadian Citizen. ¿How do I maneuver y navigate around that if you have any tips that be awesome?
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I have a question I’m diabetic and I have high blood pressure and I need to have my medication every month how do you go about that you know they don’t have Medicaid there you have to pay for it how do you go about that that’s the only thing stopping me from moving
I was going to fly to Cancun and get a place for a couple days. What do you recommend defined places locally? Is there an app or do you simply ask ex-pats?
I really like showing the computer searches as an older person I’m not versed in that well😊
Thank you from Canada
I’m not finding any of her videos covering Cancun. That’s where I need to go for a month or less.
Hello, my husband and I are Canadian and would love to find a safe place to go to in Mexico. Can you tell us who to contact to help with this?
What do I need to do to qualify n how much are they how many bedrooms
What if you just pay the whole lease off right up front and bypass all the other stuff
Hi & thanks for your video! Q about WhatsApp... do you have to have a Mexican phone plan or can I use my US phone to use the app?
The best thing about whatsapp is that you can use any phone number from around the world and message people anywhere in the world for free!
You better move there for a year. We found it Way to expensive for us. We're going to check out the main land.
On FB market place, can't get the filter to change to mexico. hmmmm
How can I tell if the listing is in pesos on fb?
how about driving u. s. cars in mexico? if i moved there would it be best for me to sell my american car or keep it? can i still receive my u. s. social security if i move to mexico?
in the u. s. i'm being denied rentals although i can afford to pay because i don't make 3 times my rent in income! i also have a fairly substantial savings. could i just hop in my car, head for Puerto Vallarta, or some place and find a decent rental? so many questions. i need help. help me so i can live my life with dignity again!
I'm really curious, do Mexican landlords tend to hike up the rental price knowing you are a foreigner/expat who can't speak Spanish? Even with the last method you mentioned in the video by walking around and whatsapp/calling up those numbers?
Or generally are they honest with one single price - regardless locals/expats ?
yes because americans arent as educated on other places and most are unaware that USD translates to way more money in Mexico and lasts way longer than you think if you dont stay in tourist areas that overcharge
Maybe. Negotiate
Can you speak about the bed quality at the places you've rented in Mexico? I've been traveling around Mexico for a little over a year. I've stayed at Airbnbs for periods of 1-3 weeks. With only two exceptions, the beds have been awful--too firm/hard, poor-quality mattresses. I can deal with that on a shorter-term stay, but eventually I want to spend 2-3 months in the same place and that won't work. When you shop for rentals via Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and with property managers, how do you gauge bed quality?
Yes, most beds seem a bit harder in Mexico, but that's never bothered me. I do provide some Airbnb's in Phx. Az. and always provide a high quality mattress. Some variances given the culture in other countries, but you've got to LOVE MEXICO.
I’m just glad it’s not Vietnam where my hosts slept on flat wood platforms with a grass mat haha
But where do you find a "fiador?" Why would they want to be a fiador? Are these costs refundable? How much will this cost for 5 months?
If you are only looking to rent short-term you will likely not need a fiador. You get a fiador just like you would if you needed a guarantor in your home country - you know someone. Sometimes property managers or realtors can help you find one, sometimes lawyers can be your fiador, but if you are only looking to rent for 5 months, it really wouldn't be worth the money. I have received a lot of emails and comments saying that in small towns around Mexico, hardly anyone asks for a fiador. It's not something to worry too much about until you've actually found a place you want to rent and spoken with the landlord.
Buenos Dias. Morelia is where I want to move. Only need one bedroom apartment. Thank you for the info. I'm retired. I will come down find my rent. Come back sell all and head down! I do not trust Craig's list.
I’m having a little trouble with the two Spanish terms you use for the “guarantor “. It sounds like “fijador” or “rivale”? I think you are saying this is a person you need to vouch for you as a renter, as in providing a rental references as some ask for in the United States?
Sorry I should have put them on the screen. It's a fiador or an aval. Fiador is the most common term and it's exactly that, a guarantor.
@@laura-bronner muchas gracias!