I realise that you have California and Florida that matches Spain's climate, but the culture naturally is different here, and that's what makes it interesting.US citizens can of course invest here the same as any European.

Did not need to replace entire floors, just needed to replace from the nearest wall to that floor with a good contractor. they will do this if they were not climatized before they were installed.. happened to us on a new build I was doing Charleston Sc Bamboo flooring and it all had to be replaced..

Bob BurnsIMO almost every guru approach to real estate success is flawed because it teaches that one method/strategy will be successful in every market in all economic climates.  

You get an exponentially better opportunity & reason to invest.Now, there will be headwinds-- climate change, physical capex to maintain physical structures,human beings, etc.

I know many people have indoor pools in the Pigeon Forge area and I'm sure many people have outdoor pools in warmer climates also.I put in a Pool Guru device at my house.

Puyallup is notorious for being in the Mt.Rainer lahar zone and with insurance companies adjusting their models for climate risk i wouldn't put it past them jack up premiums in the area.

It also depends to some degree on your water supply - how acidic it is - and climate,  etc.   

We stay away intentionally from Climate Control.

@Mateo MonsalvePlus the political climate of that foreign country, squatter issues, local laws, tenant rights, etc.

Considering the current economic climate, where layoffs are happening every other day, and interest rates are going off the roof, is it a good time to invest in STR or wait for some time?