We have owned a very successful short-term rental (STR) in CO for several years and are under contract to acquire another in New Mexico.

The media has done an excellent job of scaring the heck out of people when it comes to Mexico and violence.

I booked a Mexico vacation last January through homeaway, and it was a great experience, very easy overall.

I own and lease a property in Mexico City and don't have no company/LLC managing it. 

I currently live in a popular tourist city in Mexico (w/ a lot of American investments).

Clearly, investing in another country comes with its own sets of risks and rewards so, if I was in your position, I'd get advice from the people who are doing it as you'd go to see an experienced doctor if you're sick and there's even larger amount of people who do that.I don't invest in Curacao but I can tell you that I recently came back from Mexico and there is a tidal wave of smart/institutional money from around the world moving there, including some selling US properties which they deem overpriced to reinvest there.

@Jason Flores These are great goals!