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I’m no expert in this, but I had some issues getting a very well qualified buyer client a loan because he wasn’t American.

As far as an investment is concerned, I know several people who have invested there and their investment returns have been disappointing to say the least and properties are pretty expensive there by Latin/Central American standards.

One thing that should be pointed out is Americans could have less access to goods and services in a year but prices could be much higher. 

Read, "The House Hacking Strategy: How to Use Your Home to Achieve Financial Freedom" by Craig Curelop and "Set for Life: Dominate Life, Money, and the American Dream" by Scott Trench.

The method that best expresses your investment goals (and method) is what you should follow. 

They have expressed interest in helping me I just don’t want to run into any problems come tax time. 

Another reason is that Millennials, which is the largest generation (including approximately 72 million Americans), came to the home buying age and started buying homes in droves.   

She has expressed interest in leaving at the end of the lease if she can find a house to buy but if she can't I would hate to be stuck with her for any additional terms.

Every American has gotten to enjoy his success, not by being obsessed with swimming, but bye cheering him on.