I’ve been based in Mexico City for the better part of a year now so want to use it as a frame of reference. For those that have spent a notable amount of time in both (i.e. more than a couple days), is Naples cleaner than CDMX? Dirtier? Is Naples smellier? I’ve read a lot about Naples online and it seems extremely divisive, people either love it or hate it.
I’ve long read on here that the best solution for the whole maintaining residency/addresses/bank accounts issue is to just own property in the U.S. (I know many people recommend friends or family but that’s unfortunately not an option)
I believe this is something I can afford to do but I’m curious as to how it works if you’re never there. Some questions:
If you leave your property empty, are you concerned about a pipe bursting, or a heat wave causing an issue, or a natural disaster, or anything like that destroying your property while you’re gone?
How often do you return to your property to check on things?
Do you rent it out? Do you use a property management service?
If you do rent it out, is there any issue with using your address for e.g. bank accounts and stuff while your tenant obviously uses the same address?
Do you regret owning? Is it a pain in the ass to keep the property for any reason?
Really appreciate any insight here!
Ideally not crowded and good for beginners and intermediates.
I’ve had my stuff in storage for a few years now and honestly all the trouble that comes from not having an actual residence is a huge annoyance. In addition, considering the cost I pay for storage I’m wondering if it’s just easier to rent a cheap apartment in a no income tax state and just move my stuff there and leave it empty.
Does anyone do this? I guess my concern is with things like a pipe bursting or a break-in or something of the sort. I’d go for an apartment or condo but still the same concerns are there when it’s empty for like 99% of the year. Are my concerns valid? Does anyone rent a place and just leave it empty?