José has nearly a decade of real estate investing and development experience in Mexico, where he honed his ability to identify high-potential locations, manage complex projects, and make data-driven decisions. Known for being meticulous and detail-oriented, he evaluates markets with a sharp eye, ensuring every choice is well-informed.

That foundation set the stage for his next move. Houston, Texas quickly emerged as the natural step. Its proximity to Mexico City made property visits and relationship-building practical, while the deep cultural ties between Mexico and Texas gave him confidence that if others had succeeded here, so could he. Determined to make it work, José leveraged his previous experience and dove in.

Every property José acquires is part of a larger mission: helping his family build wealth, achieve stability, and access opportunities that will last for generations. Driven by purpose, José has quickly adapted to U.S. real estate and is achieving great results.

One of the most common questions foreign investors ask is, “what U.S. market should I choose?”

For José, the decision came down to three Texas markets. He ultimately settled on Houston because it was “the easiest place to get to with the shortest flight. In addition, the economy is thriving with ports, distribution centers, and growing infrastructure. With positive migration trends, it just feels like the safest bet.”

Unlike inexperienced investors who stop at selecting a broader market, José got granular. He focused on specific Houston neighborhoods, building relationships with local agents, property managers, and community members to understand each area’s dynamics. He evaluated the micro-level factors that affect long-term value: how families live, where people work, and what makes a neighborhood sustainable over time. “I get very niche,” he explained. “That’s how I make confident investment decisions.” Before making his first purchase and even to this day, José regularly drives 900 miles a week on his visits to Houston to really understand the market dynamics.

José’s focus was clear: single-family rentals that could provide reliable income while also building equity. Single-family homes in family-friendly neighborhoods offered the right balance of cash flow upside and high resale potential if he ever decided to sell. His first deal was a learning experience where he targeted a home in a medium-economy market, and management fees ate into cash flow that led him to break even. Still, it taught him valuable lessons about structuring deals and as he put it “I had to get started somewhere and begin learning.”

Today, José has four single-family homes forming the beginning of his nest egg, with plans to expand to his next deal in early 2026. “I’m playing the long game,” he said. “I want properties that perform now but also give my family a foundation to grow wealth for the future.” Each property represents not just rental income but experience, insight, and a carefully built foundation for the next step in his investment journey.

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