STR Investing in Aruba

[Alberto Leonard]

Greetings all.. We currently own 2 long term rental properties in the US. Long term rentals is our main strategy for investing, however, we are looking to have one or 2 STRs in the future. We won't be ready no earlier than 6mos to seriously look for a property but we are attempting to gather as much information as possible before that time comes. Aruba is our ideal location to begin this venture. I am seeking some advice and information on international lending, home value (MLS does not exist there), up and coming areas, real estate professionals and dependable property management companies. I have already done some research but looking to hear about your experiences as an investor in Aruba.

[Alberto Leonard]

Quote from @Collin Hays:

I will never invest in a third world country, and probably won’t ever visit either.  A friend of mine has a personal legal experience in Aruba, and I can tell you, these places can be the Wild West. 

 
I am a bit confused concerning your reply to my question.   I wasn't taking a poll of who would invest in Aruba but looking for investor's true experiences with Short term rentals in Aruba.  And not quite sure where you get your information but try and fact check before answering.   Aruba is NOT a 3rd world country.. it is an island under the governance of The Netherlands, a 1st World country. 

How would you know its the Wild West out there if you've never been.  You don't even hear anything negative about Aruba in the news.  I've been there several times.  Driven all over the beautiful island without a single incident.   The people are very kind.   And as for your friend..  with the extremely vague statement,  it holds no value especially with all your previous misinformed opinions.   But thank you so much for replying..  Have a wonderful life in whatever it is you do..