You can't compete against the all-inclusives unless you offer complimentary food and booze or you're cheap, as you seem to be confirming.This being said:1) Properties in Mexico/Cancun trade in USD so you have no foreign exchange risk in Mexico while properties in Colombia are traded in COP, the Colombian peso, which has been tanking over the years, eliminating any hope for capital gains for American investors.2) You can get a mortgage in Mexico but you can't in Colombia so even with lower revenue, Cancun would likely still be more profitable, even if you don't take capital gains into account.3) The political risk is much higher in Colombia, especially at this present time.Is Cartagena a bad investment?

My plumber went and discovered tush wipes sitting ON the toilet tank while trying to test the toilet.

Just to add ,  not every inspection covers a visual of the septic tank . if they run the water and all mechanicals, they are working fine . other than a visual there are no signs of it not working . 

I assure you there are sharks looking for chum; and YES, vet those sponsors. 

Maybe doing a septic tank instead of a sewer, but still, there is a need for water and electricity.

Based on not having water, roads, etc. you could still do a tiny home or RV space there if you put in electrical hookups and a septic tank.

We hired a contractor to do the floors, and then suddenly, "Oh hey, your gas tank was within 6 feet of a window, so I moved it for you.

I'm particularly passionate about Fix and flips and Airbnb.Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending the valuable moments with family, friends and building fresh water fish tank aquariums as a hobby.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

I agreed to take out an under ground storage tank in exchange for a lower price.

We couldnt have a large hole in the ground fill up with water that we were going to place a septic tank in.