Absolutely. Owning property in Mexico is treated as a foreign investment matter, not an immigration one. You do not need residency, a visa, or even to have set foot in Mexico to legally buy. Foreign buyers purchase homes here every single week.

No. Buying and residency are completely separate. You can purchase as a tourist. That said, if you plan to live here, you'll likely want temporary or permanent residency - and we'll point you to the right people to make that happen smoothly.

Baja California Sur lies within Mexico's "restricted zone" - land within about 50km (31 mi) of the coast. By law, foreigners hold coastal property through a fideicomiso: a bank trust where a Mexican bank holds legal title while you are the beneficiary with every right of ownership - to live in it, rent it, remodel it, sell it, or leave it to your heirs. It runs 50 years and is renewable indefinitely. It's a standard, secure structure, not a loophole.

*2026 figures - can vary by consulate

For temporary residency in 2026, consulates generally want to see roughly $4,400 USD/month in income over the last 6 months, or about $73,000 USD in savings over 12 months. Permanent residency requires more - roughly $7,400/month or ~$300,000 in savings — though owning a Mexican home above a set value can also qualify you. These thresholds shift yearly and vary by consulate, so treat them as a guide and confirm with the consulate you'll apply through.

Temporary residency is granted for 1–4 years and is renewable; after 4 cumulative years you can convert to permanent without re-proving income. Permanent residency never expires and has no day-counting, but higher financial thresholds up front. Most people who relocate start temporary and graduate to permanent. A tourist permit (up to 180 days) does not authorize residence.

You do. Under a fideicomiso the bank is only the titleholder on paper — it has no ownership stake and cannot sell or borrow against your property. You hold all rights and can pass it to heirs outside of probate. Funds flow through a licensed notario, and we only work within the legal, AMPI-backed framework — never side deals.

It can. Spending 183+ days in Mexico in a calendar year can trigger Mexican tax residency on worldwide income, and rental income is taxable here. We're not tax advisors, but we'll connect you with cross-border accountants who handle this for U.S. and Canadian clients every day so there are no surprises.

Yes. A fideicomiso gives you full rights to rent your property short- or long-term. La Paz has a growing rental and vacation market, and we can walk you through realistic returns, management options, and the tax side before you commit.