Mexico Week, Missive #2: The Queer Housing Trap

Hey, PrideNomad!

Welcome back to Mexico Week 🌮 — our first-ever deep dive series.

Today’s morsel: housing.

Because the dream of Mexico often crashes against one brutal wall — finding a place to live that actually feels safe.

Here’s the reality: 79% of LGBTQ+ people report discrimination when renting in Mexico. For trans folks, it’s nearly double that.

For queer expats, the risks stack even higher: no local references, no credit history, no guarantor.

The result?

• You get ghosted the moment you mention your partner.

• You’re quoted one rent price, only to watch it jump when the landlord “finds out.”

• Or you finally sign — and find yourself evicted with no recourse.

So how do you protect yourself?

Here are some quick tips from our research:

🚩 Red Flag Phrase: “Traditional family environment.”

It sounds warm and welcoming. In practice, it’s often code for “we’re not queer-friendly.” If you see it in a listing, tread carefully.

✅ Safer Alternatives:

• Covive (CDMX): No guarantor required, explicitly inclusive, built for expats.

• MisterB&B: Slightly pricier, but every host is LGBTQ+ or vetted ally — psychological safety baked in.

• Co404 (Mérida): Budget-friendly, community-focused, and well-reviewed by queer nomads .

These aren’t perfect solutions — but they’re the lifelines many queer expats use to dodge scams, homophobia, and heartbreak.

And that’s why we built the Mexico Soft Landing Plan. It’s not just cost-of-living stats — it’s an on-the-ground playbook for queer safety: trusted housing platforms, red flag scripts, and city-by-city recommendations you won’t find on Google.

👉 Until Sept 16, it’s $97. After that, the price doubles to $197 — and you’ll miss the bonuses:

• Instant download of my book No Closets. No Borders.

• A live AMA with Mexico expert Shasta Townsend.

[ Get your Mexico Soft Landing Plan for $97 ]

💡 The Secret Map Bonus: Share Mexico Week with just 2 friends using your personal link below, and you’ll unlock PrideNomad’s Secret Map: 5 Hidden Queer Gems of Mexico.

Tomorrow’s Missive: The $750 Myth — why Mexico is cheap only if you know where locals hide their secrets.

See you then,

Ken

P.S. Early reviewers of the Mexico Soft Landing Plan didn’t mince words: “This is the most thorough, comprehensive, and useful report we’ve ever seen.” When you’re navigating housing traps, that kind of detail isn’t optional — it’s survival.