Baja California Sur
It starts with a trip. Then a feeling you can't quite name. Then you're wondering if it could actually be real. It can. I'll show you how.
Includes financing options that make ownership more accessible than you think.
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Whether you’re dreaming of a vacation escape, planning your retirement, or building a rental portfolio—I’ve helped buyers like you do it safely.
You've fallen in love with La Paz and want a place to return to. I'll help you find the right property, understand the ownership or rental process, and make sure your investment is protected.
You're ready to slow down somewhere beautiful. La Paz offers an exceptional quality of life at a fraction of US costs. I'll help you find a home that fits how you want to live.
The La Paz rental market is growing. Whether you're targeting short-term vacation rentals or long-term tenants, I can help you identify properties with strong return potential.
Most agents will tell you cash is the only option. It's not. Mexican bank financing for foreign buyers is possible — and I've personally navigated the process multiple times. If you think you might qualify, let's talk.
Purchasing property in Baja California Sur as an foreign buyer is completely legal and safe. But it works differently than buying at home. Understanding two key things upfront will save you confusion later.
Here's something that sounds scarier than it is. Mexican law requires foreign buyers to purchase coastal property through a fideicomiso — a bank trust where you hold full control of the property. Almost everything in southern Baja falls within that zone. But this isn't a red flag or a workaround — it's the system that was built specifically for people like you. And once you understand it, owning property in Baja feels exactly like it should. Exciting.
A fideicomiso is a trust held by a Mexican bank on your behalf. You are the beneficiary — you have full rights to use, rent, sell, renovate, and inherit the property. The bank holds the deed in trust. It's the standard legal vehicle for foreign buyers and has been used safely for decades. If this still feels murky, that's what the first conversation is for.
Thousands of foreign buyers and investors own property in Baja California Sur through fideicomisos. The process is government-regulated, notarized, and transparent. My job is to walk you through every step so nothing surprises you.
Have questions about how this works for your situation? That's exactly what the free Buyer's Guide — and a call with me — are for.
Your Guide in Baja California Sur
Local. Super Dad. Realtor.
RE/MAX LA PenínsulaIn January 2025, I packed my family into an RV — my wife, two small boys, and a one-way plan — and drove south from Minnesota to La Paz. No office waiting for us. No house lined up. Just a decision we'd been working up to for years, and finally made. Baja has a way of doing that to people.
La Paz is home now. And I wouldn't change a thing about how we got here.
After retiring from the U.S. Army, I know a thing or two about navigating uncertainty — new cities, new systems, new everything. That turned out to be useful, because buying property in Mexico as a foreigner is genuinely complicated. I know because we lived it. Our first purchase here was a nightmare — the kind that costs you real money and real sleep. We figured our way out of it, learned the process the hard way, and eventually closed on the home we wanted.
That experience is why I do this work the way I do. Every client I work with deserves someone who actually understands the banks, the legal process, and what's at stake — not just someone showing you houses.
But buying a home is only part of the move. I've also navigated schools, healthcare, residency, and what it actually costs to live well here. Moving internationally is a lot to carry. My job is to make it feel manageable, so you can actually enjoy what you're doing here instead of just surviving it. If you have questions beyond the transaction, I probably have answers.
Buying property in a foreign country can feel complicated. I remember the first time we saw a Mexican real estate contract and felt overwhelmed. Here's how I make sure that's not your experience.
Start with the guide. It covers the fideicomiso process, closing costs, financing options, and the questions most buyers forget to ask. Free, no obligations or spam.
Text, call, WhatsApp, or email — whatever feels natural. No forms, no scheduling apps, no waiting. Just a real conversation about what you're looking for, your timeline, and your budget. No pressure, no pitch.
I'll send you curated options that match your criteria, walk you through each one honestly — including the tradeoffs — and guide you through the offer, trust setup, and closing process step by step.
I respond to every inquiry within 24 hours — usually much faster.
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Handpicked with my honest take on each one. Updated regularly.
From $760,000 USD
Pedregal, La Paz
3 bed · 3.5 bath · 1,799 sqft
My take
Nauté is one of the most thoughtfully designed luxury developments in La Paz — built into the hillside of Pedregal with natural stone, local wood, and sweeping Sea of Cortez views. Perfect for year-round living or as an investment.
$897,000 USD
Cerritos, La Paz
4 bed · 4 bath · 3,864 sqft
My take
Casa Cocu is the kind of property that stops you mid-scroll — and in person, it's even better. Four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, over 3,800 square feet of beautifully finished living space sitting on nearly 14,000 square feet of land with direct Pacific views. Built in 2024 inside the gated Tortuga del Sol community just outside Cerritos, this is turnkey luxury in one of southern Baja's most sought-after surf and lifestyle corridors. The sunsets from this house are genuinely something else.
$374,000 USD
Cerritos, La Laz
0 bed · 0 bath · 11,800 sqft
My take
1,936 m2 in Los Cerritos, 500 meters from the beach and 10 minutes from Todos Santos. 42 meters of frontage, regular shape, clean title ready to build. This stretch of coast is picking up fast with surf culture and new development, and lots this size, this close to the ocean, and at this price don’t come around often. Build your home or a small project, the location does the heavy lifting either way.
There's no single website in Mexico that lists every home for sale — no Zillow here. Browse my full RE/MAX LA Península listings, and if nothing feels right, just reach out. Listings are spread across multiple brokerages — I have access to all of them.
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