International STR Investing

[Matt Raleigh]

Hi all,

We are considering shifting our focus more toward STR, like everybody else :) There are a couple of Caribbean islands that are close to our heart, and that we feel reasonably safe starting out in. Questions as a first-timer trying international STR: Anybody have experience internationally that they can share regarding safety, security, property management in Latin American Caribbean or similar locations? Also, do we generally post on both AirBnB and VRBO? If so, how does one balance those bookings, especially with instant bookings?

Thanks for any pearls of wisdom,

- Matt