Investing in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

[Terron Winn]

Hello all,

I will be purchasing my first property in the Dominican Republic, specifically in Santiago. (Jardin Botanico).  This is a brand new 3 bed 2 bath property and its about 20 minutes from the Ciabo airport. 

I have been going back and fourth from Santiago to California for about 10 years now at about twice a year. Every time I have gone, my wife and I have rented an air bnb and this is the reason why I am purchasing my first home there.  I am a little scared but as they say " you never know until you try". 

I have purchased it at 5,500,000 peso which translates to about 100k. in about two weeks I will be flying out to get the keys and furnish the place. 

Does any one have any tips/tricks with getting the place rented with air bnb and or vrbo? Is there another platform that I can use to advertise my rental property? I just want to make sure I get it exposed as much as possible, especially with the feds raising the rates! I will be financing this property with a HELOC I took out from my primary residence.