It is ironic that many Americans are moving to Mexico while many migrants are moving to the U.S. for a better life.

Mexico City is amazing, it's like NYC (but kind of better?) and I lived there for 5 years! My fiancé and I moved to another city in Mexico last year but are strongly considering moving back to CDMX because there's no place like it. It's impossible to run out of things to discover, especially if you're excited to explore lesser known (by foreigners) parts of the city. A lot of the lessons you learned are applicable to renting and daily life as well in Mexico, so live and learn like you said!

I'm so happy for you!! I've loved following your journey from being in debt to travelling and now settling down in a wonderful new place! My bf and I were just idyllly talking about buying property outside the US, but since he has dual citizenship in Brazil we were thinking it'd be easier there. Don't forget to just chill for a bit once you get all the construction over with, a positive move is still a transition. So excited to see what's next! :)

So happy to hear when people’s dreams come true. I love your uplifting and positive attitude towards your entire home purchase process and especially that you have accepted the mistakes you made and learned from them. It’s called “Life”….we all make mistakes. The most important thing is that you stuck with it and did not give up. That is the Secret to Success!

OMG Rose, So many things to share with you about this video!! 🥳 1. Why/How did you decide on Mexico City? 2. Would love to hear about any requirements for bringing the dog please🐕? 3. How did you source and secure contractors for the renovations? (I'm really loving that this is such a current video! I'm watching 4 days after you posted.) Buying a place in a warm climate has always been a dream of mine, and now I'm ready to do what is necessary to make it happen. I've been subscribed to your channel for quite a while, but for some reason, I haven't seen any of your videos for months 🤔 you showed back up in my feed this morning. (When the student is ready the teacher appears!) My life has completely changed, and is continuing to change everyday right now😎. (All in good ways :) ) Getting back to being who I authentically am, which is a shining example of What IS Possible. I will start catching up on your videos, and look forward to what is to come for you. Thank you💖 Congratulations🥳

Hey Rose! Been following you for about 7 months now. I have find your videos (whether they be finance-related, or just sharing your story), to be thought-provoking, and truly authentic. That is a rare commodity in this world, and I'm genuinely excited and happy for your success. You deserve it! Keep up the great work! ~ R ✌🏼 🇨🇦 Edit: just got back from PVR, which I go to a couple times a year. 💜🇲🇽

Truly happy for you, Rose. Love how you don't hold back - you give us everything (price, etc), and this makes you so genuine.

Thank you for being honest on the mistakes you made throughout this property purchase, Rose. You're right, we live and we learn.

Congratulations, Rose!! I love how you said the city you live in shapes who you are as a person. 100% AGREE. Can't wait to see how Mexico City shapes you in this new season of life!

Dear Rose and Jupiter, I am thrilled to extend my warmest congratulations to you both on your new home! This is a wonderful achievement, and I am so happy for you. You and Jupiter have been through so much together, and it's amazing to see how far you have come. The love and companionship that you share is truly inspiring, and it's no wonder that you have found a beautiful new home to share. May this new chapter in your lives bring you much joy, happiness, and many new adventures. I have no doubt that you will continue to create many wonderful memories together in your new home, and I wish you all the best as you settle in and make it your own. Congratulations, Rose and Jupiter! May your new home be filled with love, laughter, and endless happiness.Warm regards, Q what are you going to do with your Van now that you have a home still love your video you did four years ago ''money habits in your 20s'''ps I love your free content sorry for never signing up😂😅does this mean more videos are coming.

I moved to Mérida almost three years ago, and I’ve seen an increase of expats and migrants from the USA and from Europe as well. Different reasons for people moving here, some are for peace and quiet, some for financial reasons, others for adventure and a few for political reasons as well. She seems very happy, I’m glad 😊.

Huge congrats! I've been wondering the progress of your purchase. I checked out and "lived" in Mexico City for a month last July and it's a fantastic city. I'm from NYC. And it rivals as an urban (though can't beat NYC, let's be real). This doesn't apply to people like Rose because she speaks Spanish. But to feel truly belong in a foreign land you should be fluent in the local language. If you don't understand the simple chattering around you, you can feel like you're half there. And to feel settled in an environment, you have to feel like you belong. At least for me anyway. My Spanish is limited but learning to improve it every day.

Congratulations! 🎉 Mexico is beautiful but it does make me sad that the native residents are going through so much hardship due to gentrification thanks to the boom in popularity of this area 🥺

As a Mexican, I am more than happy that many foreigners are interested in Mexico. Truly happy you can see beyond all the things spread around the news and realize what Mexico is. On the other hand, I've noticed a lot of videos about foreigners buying their homes all around Mexico. Because of this, the living cost for Mexicans has increased, and many of them needed to move out of their homes :( Have you ever thought if there is a way to make these purchases less impactful to citizens there? Is that even possible?

Just finished watching your videos about buying your new home in Mexico city. Thats great rose that you finally close the deal on your home. It is a blessing and off course a peace of mind to pay for your home cash, most people have to take out a mortgage and pay for several years. But you deserve to be happy and to enjoy a sense of comfort, peace of mind and and no worries of making those monthly mortgage payments. Your hard work and your sacrifice has pay off. I am very happy for you .enjoy your home to the fullest, God bless you, and have a great day.

Welcome to Mexico. I just moved back to Mexico After 20 years living in the US. I can’t believe why it took me so long. I’m living the good life and I’m glad you are doing it too.

Bienvenida. México espero que viva con plenitud tu estancia en nuestro país ánimos y que padre!! Saludos!!

Congratulations on the house purchase and thank you for your honesty and feedback!! Really happy for you!! Can’t wait to see the apartment in its full glory. It’s well deserved

Congratulations! I am also looking for a place in Mexico City. I got a couple of quotes but want to see more apartments until I find “the one”. Thanks so much for sharing your lessons learned and things that you would do different.

$333 TUSD is a lot for a 1 bed Appartment in Mexico. That's NY rates. I think you could have found something as nice for half the price.

I’m happy for you Rose! Thank you for sharing your experience with home buying in Mx. I was born in Mx, but got the USA when I was a kid. I’m a U.S. Citizen and wondered how I can purchase property next to my Grandma’s house in Monterrey, NL, Mexico.

Congratulations! CDMX is such an amazing city. I love your videos and look forward to seeing what you do with your place. I’m an architect in NYC working on a building project in Mexico City (in Juárez) I would love to meet for coffee sometime when I’m there. I’m curious to learn about what the process was like looking for a place to buy and what it’s like to actually live there :) Let me know if you’d like to connect. Have a good one!

Congratulations!! I bought a house in Mérida and am remodeling it. I remember the joy of signing and getting keys as well. Good job! Love CDMX. Great video.

Hi Rose, you made an interesting comment when you said " the city you live in shapes who you are". I would love it if you could elaborate on that a bit to see how you would flesh out that idea.

I skimmed thru but you paid $330K US for that or pesos? seems very high for Mexico.

Did you buy it in Condesa? 6.6 million for one bedroom app is probably fairly priced or probably slightly expensive if you consider renovation costs. It would be interesting to know your cost of living in Mexico compared to the USD, also if you are paying any taxes to Mexico as an American living here.

I completely agree with you on your thoughts on Mexico City 🇲🇽 I went last year to visit my hometown after 27 years and I fell in love. So much culture, art, food just so much to do I can't wait to own a condo in the city 1 day! You're such an inspiration!

I love this! I've seen a few YTer's I like visiting or living in Mexico City so now it's on my list to visit I was a bit concerned about it only being one bedroom and then when you said you met your boyfriend toward the end of the video I was like, yeah, that one bedroom is going to cause issue... it might also be weird (maybe not apparent at first) having him move into your house instead you getting a place together. I'm in architecture and interior design and I love all the floor plans and sketches! I want to do what your designer did it's my dream still working corporate for now however.

Thank you Rose for another spectacular life update! I Love your humility and openness. I am a college student working on a degree in social work, and I hope to create my own nesting ground such as you have done here with this new home purchase. I am child free, but not cat free, and getting married this year!

Very happy for you! Congrats! HOWEVER!! As a Mexican, please do not become a real estate investor. It's expensive as it is for us here. Foreigners have made it very expensive here lately. Other than that, welcome to cdmx! 🇲🇽😎

New to your channel and I am so excited to have found your channel. I love your honesty and passion. I am excited to binge watch your videos. Congrats on your new home I am excited to see your life in Mexic city. You are so beautiful, inside and out, thank you for helping us out here trying to do things you have done or learn it really helps.

Wow, thank you. Good luck with your place.

Congrats Rose! You're a very brave girl! Go down the wrong street purely by accident and given all the crime issues in the country, you might get involved in a precarious situation, one that law enforcement may not bail you out. Think it's not possible? My buddy went to Mexico and never came back; family still looking for answers. I've never set foot in Mexico nor do I plan to. So many other options (SE Asia is ideal). Good luck.

I started watching your channel while you were focusing specifically on finance tips and I just want to say you seem so much happier now and i'm so excited for this chapter in Mexico City!

What a beautiful video! This is a really exciting time in your life. I'm so happy for you! Thanks for giving us a tour of your house, in the raw, so to speak, before renovations, furnishings etc. It will be nice to follow your journey on that front.

I spent a week in Mexico City once. It was about 30 years ago. I thought the pollutions was terrible, traffic was completely insane, and poverty was rampant. I can't image wanting to move there from the US. Maybe it has changed a lot since then. I am curious to see via your upcoming videos.

This is what gentrification looks like

Holy Moly! $300K is a lot of money for a place that size. I thought mexico was cheap compared to the US with regards to cost of living.

I fell in love with Mexico city as. I wanted to get second opinions so i searched youtube and you video popped up. Thanks for the insight. Im more convinced to move there after watching your video

You look extremely happy and it's wonderful to see. Im happy for you for this next chapter :D Stay healthy!!

I am soooo happy for you 💯🤜🤛🫶🙌 I've enjoyed your journey so far, and looking forward to many more amazing adventures 🍾🥂 Congratulations Rose, and welcome to the rest of your life being the beat of your life 😘😉

Hi Rose! I've just turned 30 and like you have been dreaming about moving to CDMX for good! Glad that I've watched your video, motivates me alot!!! All the best with settling in and enjoyyyy!! Excited for updates!! 🥰

Hey Rose . We’ve spoken via Tim. As a NYer married to a Mexican city native its definitely better than NYCfrom the standpoint of culture .

Hi Rose . Congrats on your new home !!. I'm looking also to buy my firs property in Mexico City; as a curiosity in what part of the city / colonia your apartments is located ?

Hi Rose, what area of Mexico City did you purchase in? I am starting the process of researching properties and trying to get a feel for good areas of the city to look!

I am so excited to move there!!!!

I didn´t realize apartments in CM were that expensive. Nice place, though! I found my MX property in January, under contract in Feb, closed in June. Still haven´t fully moved in due to construction that is finally over. Enjoy!

Hi that’s awesome! I just purchased my first condo in Tijuana !! For me, I didn’t need to have a government approval to purchase a home, so I was curious to know what issues did they give you ?

Congratulations Rose , May this new chapter bring joy and many great memories. Well deserved and really enjoy that big , huge smile on your face …priceless!! Mexico City is an amazing city ! 👍👏🤗😎 JP ….Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

Congratulations!! I am happy for you. Yes, I have heard that HSBC Bank International combined with a Wise account, I've heard are very good.

Congratulations! Anxious to see the renovation journey! In future videos can you discuss condo/maintenance costs as well as your Spanish language struggles and learning strategy.

I appreciate your attitude, you seem like a kind soul

Congratulations Rose🌹 on your new home! 🎉 You deserve it! 👍🏻

Rose, I love your videos. However, I cringed when I saw the bathtub and you wondered why they aren't common in Mexico. I hope you've learned that Mexico City has a huge water crisis and water needs to be transported in trucks to condos to fill their cisterns. When people do their dishes they use a wet sponge with soap and bleach first so they use almost no water to wash them with a quick rinse off at the end. Showers aren't longer than necessary. Dishwashers aren't really used either but if you go to places like Querétaro they're pretty common. I know a lot of Mexicans who have expressed dismay that six flags put in a water park some years ago. I hope you don't take this personally as you're new, I am saying this for education for anybody considering a property in this incredible city.

Congratulations Rose🎉. Who is your camera person?

How Did You get THE FUNDS For you to claim this propperty

I have been KZfaq Vlogging and living in Mexico since October 2021 and almost bought a house a few times. I finally decided I no longer want to be tied down to one location and rather rent and move on when tired of the city or town.

Wow ❤ I just found your channel love your content 😊 I am so happy you were able to buy a house here in Mexico 🇲🇽 bienvenida 🤗 saludos from Monterrey ❤❤❤

I’m so happy for you! Wishing you all the best! Can’t wait to see how your place looks after the renovations!

Congratulations with your new home and new chapter of your life! The place is already stunning 🤩 No worries about mistakes done. If you do nothing, nothing will happen. I done same things in my past and l know how great it feels. Congratulations once again! 🌿💖🌿

I have been living in cdmx going on 10 years. Bought penthouse depa during the pandemia. Was once in lifetime buyers market. Loving it.

So, are you pruchsding vs renting because you want to live there forever, or hope it appreciates and you can sell at profit? Im just curious, buying at that price is very high (and dont offer any tax benefits, does it?) Vs renting there. Renting nice apartments are 400-800 a month....

Hi, Rose. I can already see how beautiful that place will turn out. I'm wondering if how much much HOA fees you are paying for that type of condo unit. Even just a range would be helpful.

Love it ! I’m trying to find a spot by Roma Norte

Nice, congrats on the new property in Mexico. If you buy another in New York, you will have three choices of residency, including the van. How long does it take to drive your van between mexico and new york home?

Congrats Rose! Just wish it was somewhere else! You are brave! Don't watch Trafficked or do so you are aware (if not already) of all going on in Mexico. I will not go there until things change and recommend my kids don't either.

$312K God damn!!!! You could've bought a condo in Honolulu, HI

Congratulatipn. So many questions and comments. 1 Did you use an RE agent? 2. Any HOA fees? 3 Any asian supermarkets in the area? 4. Good lighting is very important for everything.

I loved the designs, who's your designer?

Having mortgage on your investment property while the property pays fkr itself and having piece of mind in your own living space is the kost sense iver heard any unvestor say! I'm happy for you!!

Congratulations sister!! So inspiring! Aloha from Hawai'i

Congrats! This is crazy, I remember watching your video "Backdoor Roth IRA (HOW TO DO IT IN 3 STEPS)" years ago when you had a few thousand subscribers. Now you're closing in on a million and living your dream. Amazing!

Congratulations, Rose! Thank you for sharing your journey step-by-step and lessons learned.

🎉🎉🎉 congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 New home New life... Mexico City is awesome 10 DLLs for gourmet food in hundreds of restaurants... So many different tourist attractions lots of history , culture it has it all even good businesses...just few hours away from Acapulco, Huatulco, Cancún beach ⛱️🏖️⛱️and so many other beautiful places ...really do understand your happyness... felicidades...

CDMX varies a lot depending on zone, but it has very nice places; Condesa, Roma and Coyoacán my favorites. Life there is also cheaper and somehow warmer than in the States.

So what are your monthly payments? bills, since no mortgage, I would imagine it is pretty cheap monthly

Hey Rose, what do you think about safety there? So many parts of Mexico are different from each other, but I can't ignore that there are now US State dept travel advisories to parts of Mexico (Mostly northern, by Texas border). Do you think those recent tourists were just being dumb (I hear they were seeking some plastic surgery procedures), or that Mexico is truly getting less safe for everyone?

I’m so happy for you, mostly because I see kindness in your eyes, I may be looking soon.

Congrats on your new home! I'm looking to move back to Mexico (where I am from), possibly to Mex City or somewhere on the beach. I've own 3 homes in the US and I can tell that you are doing a fantastic job. Wish you and all expats all the best -

If you have the plan to do something meaningful now, please start today and don't underestimate smaller beginnings, don't dwell much on the loss and avoid FOMO and greed......One year just passed so quickly, it felt like yesterday...wow such an inspiration.

Hey Rose! :) You want a tip from when I lived a year down there in Mexico? Bank Santander ATMS allow you to withdraw money for free if you have a bank of america account -- if my memory serves me right. Your video brings back memories when I used to live there. Makes me want to move back. :)

that price seems really high, i thought it was cheap to live in mexico

Congrats on your new home! I just came back from Mexico City yesterday and it’s a freaking beautiful city. I could definitely see why so many people are moving there.

Where did you find that condo? For the same amount of money you could buy a mini modern mansion in a residential and secure area. Getting triple the size..

Hi Rose, Congratulations on your place! Can you share who your designer is? Also, do you have temporary or permanent residency in Mexico and how did you get it?

I wish you lots of luck and stay safe there. NYC is too expensive. I'm born & raised in Bushwick, and still here. No way a place like this in Bushwick or any part in Williamsburg could be affordable at this time. You're smart. Enjoy! :)

Congrats! On your new chapter, your home, your bf

rose! you are totally amazing. just incredible with what you've done and accomplished. you are greatly admired. all the best to you and your beau today and always. sincerely, alan nyc

This is so amazing, Rose!! I'm overjoyed for you! Also, what a boss move, buying your primary residence in cash!!!

watch out for teh yearly taxes, and make sure you keep the government on your side.. The taxes are about 16% per year. That is about 30 thousand a year, for your type of property

Congratulations Rose, that place will be so cool when you get it done. Looking forward to seeing it again when you’re done. And to own it free and clear at your age, wow!! you’re crushing it! I’m curious, can someone who speaks little or no Spanish get by okay in Mexico City? Never been there. I’m sure you’ll learn the language, if you don’t speak it already, but wondered if it presents any obstacles for someone moving there who does not know the language.

Awesome Rose! What software did you use to simulate the room layouts?

Was this a purchase or a long term lease? My understanding, and it might be dated, is Mexico doesn’t allow foreigners to purchase property. Either way congratulations and best to you.

Congratulations!😍

If you don't mind sharing interior and landscape design apps or recommends?

Glad to see you so happy and congratulations 🎉 on your new home, blessings and enjoy your time and life in general you deserve the best dear , I was waiting for more of your content on finance etc glad to see soon we can enjoy those videos again take care

Great to hear from you Rose and that really looks like a nice place to live. I have never been to Mexico, so please keep us posted on your progress. Thank you Rose, I gave your report a like.👍👍👍❤

New follower here. Congrats on your new place. You’re making me want to get a place there too 😊Visiting mexico city next month! What are your food recommendations and places to see?

Many Americans are moving to Mexico City 🚀 California being Spanish historically from the native “Californios” and now English in California both coexisting. Mexico City is like a California where both English and Spanish coexist. The entire earth is our home 🏡 with our fellow humans.

Rose wtf who was your real estate person???? My wife and I have been looking for some time as well. Love your place and very surprised to see you live in CDMX after following you for years