How Dave Hutch Built a Global Real Estate Brand
And became one of the go-to names on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
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Dave Hutchinson didn’t set out to become a guide for Americans buying homes in Mexico. He was busy enough in Toronto, where he built a thriving real estate business helping Canadians navigate one of the most competitive markets in North America. But a trip to Tulum changed everything. What started as curiosity soon became a calling—and eventually, a big business.
Today, Dave Hutch, known as “Hutch” on social media, is one of the go-to names for U.S. buyers looking to own real estate in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. His brokerage, The Avant Group, doesn’t sell the fantasy of beachfront villas or boho Instagram getaways. It offers something more useful: practical help, local knowledge, and boots-on-the-ground support for people who want to invest smarter and live differently.
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Unlike the Airbnb-focused investing many associate with Latin America, Hutch doesn’t manage rentals or flip condos. Instead, he works one-on-one with clients—mostly Americans—who want a vacation property, a second home, or a long-term hedge outside of the U.S. He helps them navigate the buying process from start to finish: choosing a neighborhood, vetting developers, explaining fideicomisos (the Mexican bank trust system for foreigners), and connecting them with lawyers, notaries, and financing options.
Tulum, he explains in his many TikToks and YouTube interviews, is no longer just a party town. It’s maturing into a place where families, retirees, and remote professionals are putting down roots. Prices are rising, infrastructure is improving, and although the market still carries risks—like pre-construction uncertainty and murky developer reputations—there’s undeniable opportunity.
Hutch’s strength lies in his transparency. On social media, he walks viewers through everything. How foreigners can finance property in Mexico, why some areas are more reliable than others, and what to watch out for when buying into new developments. He warns buyers about local quirks—like why beach development is so restricted, or how to avoid overpaying for finishes that look nice but don’t last in the tropical climate.
This isn’t vacation speculation—it’s a real asset strategy.
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What makes Hutch stand out is his ability to straddle both worlds. He still operates in Toronto, where his Canadian business continues to serve clients in a market defined by competition and high costs. But in Mexico, he’s offering something increasingly rare: access. For North Americans who feel priced out of their home markets, or disillusioned with the rat race, he’s opening a door to a different kind of future—one built on lifestyle, freedom, and international perspective.
Hutch doesn’t romanticize the process. He’s quick to acknowledge that buying abroad comes with paperwork, patience, and a learning curve. But his core message is simple: you don’t have to be a millionaire to own something meaningful outside your home country. You just need the right information—and someone who’s been there.
In a noisy market full of hype, that may be the most valuable thing of all.
To check out Dave Hutch on Instagram, you can click the link here.