.- State Local Laws: Follow rules on what tenants can be charged for.- Preventive vs.

The Federal Trade Consumer’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.In all other industries consumers are able to rate the performance of service providers and potential investors have a right to have these insights.

I would also be aware of any state laws related to cryptocurrency that might be active in your market. 

Without question, do not open escrow or transfer funds without going through a Real Estate Law Firm. 

I invest in the Bay Area in one of the most pro-tenant law cities (San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland).

Frustrated after 12 months, I finally told the judge during a zoom court hearing that I'd done everything required by law and requested by the court, and that I was now asking that the judge evict the tenant.

I moved to Plano right after that new law passed. 

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?

For example, I'm with a local (not local to you) American Legion that is always open to conversations.

Keep in mind the law is new, and many cities are still working out the kinks in it.