Search for international people who can explain not only the basics but also culture and expectation differences.Erwin

Originally posted by @Matthew Irish-Jones:@Frank Patalano great post. 

Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Mexico are incredible destinations with all the warmth and beauty of the Caribbean and access to the huge cultural mainland of Mexico. 

Quote from @Matthew Irish-Jones: Quote from @Andrew Jaquez: I'm working on getting my first piece of property and am now looking in Buffalo, NY which is ~6 hour drive from where I live.

It's not just the content, but the culture that he's built.

“It’s part of the culture of Silicon Valley,” says Christina Kramlich, a certified financial planner and adviser at Chicory Wealth.

Difference in weather, culture, etc. might be too much year around for you to enjoy.

Pop culture has made it acceptable to vilify property owners/landlords because they are the "nemesis you see" when you cannot pay your rent. 

Risks:Legal and cultural differences might pose challenges.

Beyond that, I enjoy cultural exchange quite a bit and having my perspectives challenged.