First days then they rent a vehicle and start looking for other places in DR to visit and renting other Airbnbs depending on their route to explore the country, and get to know different tourist, historical, cultural spots and, as you said before, nightclubs if they are local, they go sightseeing. to explore every corner of the country, what there is in the city of Santo Domingo, there is not in Punta Cana and each city, no matter how small or large it may be in the Dominican Republic, has its essence and that is what keeps North Americans, Europeans, Latin Americans and Asians investing in different sectors of the country, just ask yourself this question because there are so many foreign and local investors in Punta Cana or the Dominican Republic in general, the answer is simple, remember, the Dominican Republic has it all.

Of course you can make RE work anywhere, but if your real goal is to retire within 30 years, using Real Estate as your vehicle.....and if you are serious about this.....then you owe it to yourself to at least consider moving to an area where Real Estate is easier.

You gotta love those income vehicles spitting out safe interest. 

If it were mine I would replace the roof, including any roof decking underneath the shingles that need to be replaced, and look into the cost of doing a ridge vent at the top.As far as the air conditioning system , you might be replacing a well built heavy duty unit with something that has a much shorter service life and instead of using freon it uses some incredibly expensive chemical . 

In a previous e-mail I told them they can park their bike in their vehicles parking space or purchase a light weight fold-up bike to carry into their unit.   

I personally love house hacking, as it is a great way to reduce your largest expense, get into a property with some of the best financing vehicles available, and also sharpen your land lording skills. 

Unfortunately, I have been stuck for months trying to find appropriate insurance for the vehicle. 

We're seeking a 2-family house with parking for at least one vehicle and close to public transportation.

If you drive a vehicle, how much of that $20-50 bucks a month covers gas, insurance, tolls, etc.? 

It is very important, no matter the investment vehicle, to do thorough due diligence, ask for track records, know the risks, make sure there is a great deal of transparency and excellent communication with any Sponsor.