There is a very real difference in the word investment and a lifestyle purchase of a property to use for several months each year. If all you want to do is live off rental income I don't see the need to do that too far from where you live. If however it is for lifestyle then you have to figure out how to maintain it when you are not there.
Boats as you say are better owned by others.
If you buy a property overseas you will be looking for how to get there best available for the lowest cost.
Boats as you say are better owned by others.
If you buy a property overseas you will be looking for how to get there best available for the lowest cost.