There are so many factors to consider when investing your money into a hotel in a country of which you do not have citizenship. The tools of property valuation software are often excellent at calculating the numbers, money and potential returns, but international investment requires a lot more consideration. It is only those who are highly skilled with international investment and law, who should even attempt this.

If you are not a veteran specialist in either of those areas, you are going to need serious help. International hotel investment may appear very attractive. Here are some of the issues you should consider, and the issues you should have outside a good return on your investment:

•Government Relations. It is always best to invest in a country that has good relations with your country of citizenship. The way you will be treated will be greatly influenced by this on many levels. This could mean the difference between having no legal rights, to your experience being very smooth, no matter what the local laws state.

•Culture. Understanding the culture of a country can take many years. We are not just talking about the national anthem, or the language used. Issues of culture are in all parts of society, from the way a judge makes decisions, to the way police on the street will treat you. It may be the accepted existence of para-military groups and mafia like organisations. All of these issues need to be well understood. You should be advised on the true culture of the country, and those in power should guarantee your protection and the protection of your investment.

•Investment Structure. As an international investor, your investment should be a part of a structure that protects your investment and returns. You might be investing in an international hotel in one country, but because of the sophisticated structure, your actual investment is in a country where you know you have legal rights and access. Your money does not have to be going directly to the location of the investment hotel real estate. The investment structure should be managed by those who have an excellent track record and have several years of investment experience into the country under consideration.

•Management. The management of the best hotels have been around for a long time. Your investment should have a direct relationship to the partnership and agreement of partnership of the best management companies. The change of management could greatly influence the return on your investment.

•Tax Incentives. Any country that is accepting international investment should be offering you taxation benefits and other services to assist with the investment structure and investment entity.

•Visas and Access. If a country is serious about looking after their international investors, access to that country, and even some form of residency or long-term access should be a part of your investment package. That process should be clear and easy to execute.

There is always another place to put your money. Do not believe the hype and do not be sold on any country that is not offering you a good deal, and do not put faith in a country that does not have a good track record