16-ROOM HIGH-ROI PROPERTY + RESTAURANT POTENTIAL — CHETUMAL, MEXICO
Asking Price: MXN $8.5M / USD $500,000
30% Down Payment + 24 Interest-Free Monthly Installments
Investment Opportunity
A versatile income-producing property with 16 partially furnished rooms, commercial potential and expansion land in a strategic university corridor of Chetumal, Quintana Roo.
Located on a main avenue in the university district, immediately next to a convenience store and within walking distance of a local university UQROO (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo)，Walmart (13 min/2 min by car) and the Chetumal Bay waterfront, the property is well suited for student/professional housing, a boutique hospitality concept, mixed-use development, or an accommodation + restaurant business model.
The property combines an existing 700 m² building with 16 private rooms and 418.8 m² of additional contiguous land for purchase, creating multiple opportunities to generate income from one asset.
KEY PROPERTY DETAILS
Main Building
700 m² construction
16 private rooms
Air-conditioned units
Bathrooms
Central landscaped courtyard
Shaded common areas
Dining/common areas
Bicycle parking
Suitable for student or professional accommodation or office
Total Land
Approximately 700 m²/ ~7,535 sq ft
Adjucent Lots for Purchase ( Price is open for discussion)
Lot 2: 202.8 m²
Lot 3: 216 m²
Lot 2 already has active water and electricity meters
Potential for restaurant, café, commercial space, coworking, parking or future expansion
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WHY THIS PROPERTY IS ATTRACTIVE
1. Multiple Income Streams
The buyer can combine:
16-room accommodation + restaurant/diner + commercial space + future development
This creates the possibility of diversifying revenue instead of depending on a single business activity.
2. Strong Location for Rental Demand
The property is positioned within a university-oriented area, next to a convenience store and close to the bayfront.
Potential tenants include:
University students
Professors and academics
Government employees
Corporate employees
Professionals
Potential uses include:
Housing
Office / Consulting Office
Clinic/health center
3. Restaurant / Diner Opportunity
The additional land creates an opportunity to establish a small neighborhood restaurant, breakfast café or casual diner serving residents, students, professionals and surrounding traffic.
The concept can also complement the accommodation business by providing breakfast and meals to residents and guests.
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ILLUSTRATIVE FINANCIAL PROJECTION
Accommodation
16 rooms × $4,000 = MXN $64,000/month
Annual rental income: MXN $768,000 / USD $45,177
This represents approximately a 9.04% gross rental yield on the MXN $8.5M purchase price, before operating expenses, vacancy, taxes and maintenance.
Restaurant
Illustrative small-diner model:
Estimated gross sales: ~MXN $100,000/month
Estimated annual sales: ~MXN $1.2M
Illustrative operating cash contribution: ~MXN $15,000/month
Combined Illustrative Operating Cash Flow
~MXN $78,300/month
~MXN $948,000/year
~USD $55,765/year
Restaurant figures are illustrative projections, not guaranteed revenue.
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2-YEAR ROI — OWNER FINANCING ADVANTAGE
Purchase Price: MXN $8.5M / USD $500,000
The owner offers:
30% down payment:
MXN $2.55M / USD $150,000
Remaining balance:
MXN $5.95M / USD $ 350,000
24 monthly installments:
MXN $268,333 / USD $15,784
Interest: 0%
Assuming approximately MXN $78,300/ month operating cash flow:
Owner Financing
100% Cash Purchase
Initial cash required
$2.55M/USD 150,000 (Y1) / $8.5M / 350,000 (Y2)
2-year operating cash
$1.88M / USD 110,588 (Y1)/ $1.88M / USD 110,588 (Y2)
Why it matters: The property generates income while the buyer acquires it over 24 months. The owner's 0% financing substantially reduces the initial capital requirement, allowing the investor to retain capital for renovation, business setup and working capital.
ROI is an illustrative operating-cash calculation before taxes, vacancy, major capital expenditures and other owner-specific costs.
FLEXIBLE OWNER FINANCING
MXN $8.5M / USD $500,000
30% down payment: MXN $2.55M / USD $150,000
70% balance: MXN $5.95M / USD $350,000
24 interest-free monthly installments
Approximately MXN $247,917 / USD $14,583 per month
No financing interest
This provides an alternative to conventional bank financing and gives the buyer two years to establish and optimize the income-producing operation.
Final terms subject to contract and legal documentation.
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MULTIPLE BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Student Housing + Diner
16 furnished rooms combined with a breakfast/lunch restaurant serving residents and university traffic.
Professional Housing + Coworking
Long-term accommodation combined with workspace and commercial services.
Boutique Hospitality
Reposition the rooms for short-term accommodation, subject to applicable regulations.
Mixed-Use Property
Accommodation combined with street-facing commercial activity.
Hold + Expand
Operate the existing rooms while progressively developing the additional 418.8 m².
Future construction or change of use is subject to applicable zoning, permits and regulatory approvals.
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LOCATION ADVANTAGES
A convenience store immediately adjacent
A local university within walking distance
Chetumal Bay / Malecón nearby
Supermarkets and local markets nearby
Pharmacies and essential services nearby
Fuel stations within approximately 0.8–1.5 km
Established residential and university environment
Visible location on a main avenue in the university district
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TURNKEY SUPPORT FOR FOREIGN BUYERS
The owner can provide access to a professional support network to facilitate the acquisition and business setup in Mexico, including:
Legal support
Accounting and tax setup
Business and operational advisory
Local coordination during the transition
Guidance for establishing the property's intended business model
The goal is to provide the buyer with more than a property — a supported entry point into operating a business in Chetumal.
