I'd be delighted to make a personal introduction, and I'm just as eager to discuss life and real estate here in sunny Medellín, Colombia!

If possible I'd also recommend visiting the market you plan to invest in to familiarize yourself with area and connect with locals.

If you don't want to have to cut/rotate the keys (by using a rekey lock/tool) then I'd opt for the smart lock hands down.

I'd love to be of assistance as you begin this journey!

I have a small background in construction -- I used to do small jobs like tear up carpet or help cut or demolish sheet rock for my local church -- so I'd like to try serving as my own general contractor.

This is what he wrote to us:“I'd like to dispute the A/C sanitation fee for $500 and would like it refunded.

My son is in his 30s and just now getting into it (even after years of listening to me :-)I'd say yes, get him started early......but do NOT do it for him.

I imagine this level of personal capital exposure has an effect on how much risk they are willing to take in a deal, both with the asset itself and the structuring of the transaction.

For that reason, and because it's your first property, I'd probably recommend a duplex to start. 

I sent you a DM, and I’d be happy to hear to hear more about what you’re looking for with purchasing a duplex.