By law, foreigners purchasing property within 50 km of the coast must do so through a bank trust (fideicomiso). In this arrangement, the bank holds the title as trustee, while you remain the legal beneficiary with full ownership rights—including the ability to sell, lease, or transfer the property. You may also designate sub-beneficiaries within the trust, ensuring a seamless transfer of rights without probate. The fideicomiso typically costs around $2,500 USD to establish, with an annual administration fee of approximately $500 USD.

Private Homes at MUSA are individually titled, full-scale residences with optional rental participation. Unlike Hideaways—which must participate in the Hotel Residence Club rental pool—Private Homes can be used solely as personal residences or opt into the rental program at the owner’s discretion. They also offer more space, privacy, and design flexibility, with the ability to customize layouts, finishes, and furnishings to your preferences.

Yes. If you choose to rent your home, it is managed under the Hotel Residence Club structure—just like the Hideaways—with a 62% (owner) / 38% (operator) revenue split on net nightly rates. All hotel operations (bookings, service, guest care, accounting, marketing, etc.) are handled by MUSA.

While returns vary by home size and design, our current operating homes show: ~8-14% annual return at 30-40% occupancy. This is after all operating costs are covered—including maintenance, staff, utilities, taxes, insurance, and supplies—and yields an estimated 8–10 year investment payback.

Yes. All private homes are fully built, furnished, and rental-ready—including land, construction, decor, and outfitting down to linens, tableware, and branded amenities. You can move in or start generating income immediately.

Absolutely. Like Hideaways, homes can participate in the owner trade network, where you can exchange room nights with other owners based on bedroom-per-night equivalency. For example, a five-bedroom home equals five nights in a one-bedroom Hideaway.