About Ricardo

Ricardo Salazar: your eyes and hands in Brownsville.

Real estate agent working with buyers from Mexico who want to invest in property in Brownsville and Cameron County, Texas, with every step explained in Spanish or English.

His story

Ricardo Salazar is a Texas real estate sales agent, licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC #643769), and has worked with RCR Real Connect Realty in Brownsville since 2022.

He works with buyers from Mexico and the United States who want to invest in Brownsville and Cameron County: long-term rentals, vacation homes on South Padre Island, land in the growth corridors and commercial property. Every step is explained in Spanish or English.

From the RCR office on Central Blvd. in Brownsville he shows properties in person or by video, writes offers on the official TREC contract and coordinates the inspection, title company and lender, so clients who live in Mexico do not have to travel for every step.

Why investors work with Ricardo

  • On the ground in Brownsville

    Ricardo can walk through the property and the street and send you photos and video, so you do not have to travel for every step. A TREC-licensed inspector evaluates its condition during the option period.

  • In Spanish, from start to finish

    Offers, inspection reports and closing documents in Texas are in English. Ricardo explains each one in Spanish before you sign.

  • Investor numbers first

    Before recommending a property he reviews the price per square foot, property taxes, insurance, HOA fees and a realistic rent, and every estimate is labelled as one.

  • A team for buying from a distance

    He coordinates the title company, lender, inspector and, if you need one, a property manager. For legal and tax questions he refers you to licensed professionals.

Focus

Investment strategies

  • Long-term rentals
  • Vacation rentals
  • Land in growth corridors
  • Commercial & industrial
  • Family homes

Credentials

Texas real estate license (TREC)
643769
Sponsoring brokerage
RCR Real Connect Realty (Real Connect Realty PLLC)
Brokerage license (TREC)
9012393
Membership
REALTOR® · National Association of REALTORS®
Languages
English · Spanish
Service area
Brownsville & Cameron County, Texas

How he works

  1. 01Consultation

    Goals, budget and strategy

    A video call or a WhatsApp chat to define the area, the strategy and how you will pay: cash or a loan.

    Typical: 1–3 days

  2. 02Financing

    Proof of funds or a loan pre-approval

    For cash, bank statements that show the funds. For a loan, an application with a lender that works with foreign nationals, who usually ask for a larger down payment.

    Typical: 1–4 weeks

  3. 03Search

    Shortlist, video tours and offer

    Ricardo filters MLS listings by the numbers that matter, shows them in person or by video and negotiates your offer on the state-approved TREC contract.

    Typical: 2–8 weeks

  4. 04Escrow

    Earnest money, inspection and title

    Your earnest money goes to the title company, not to the agent. You inspect during the option period while the title company checks the title and prepares the closing.

    Typical: 30–45 days with a loan; often less in cash

  5. 05Closing

    Sign in person or remotely, then the keys

    Sign at the title company, through an online notary or with a power of attorney, if the title company and lender accept it. Then utilities, insurance and, if you rent, a property manager.

    Typical: 1 day to sign; 1–2 weeks to hand over

Read the guide to buying from Mexico

Shall we look at the numbers together?

Tell Ricardo what you are looking for: area, budget and strategy. He will reply with options and next steps, in Spanish or English.