
Buying & Investing Across the Riviera Maya and the Dominican Republic
About Erika
Erika Salazar is a bilingual real estate broker and the owner of Ocean Side Properties International, based in Playa del Carmen, guiding buyers and investors to beachfront condos, vacation homes and investment properties across Mexico’s Riviera Maya and the Dominican Republic.
Beyond client transactions, Erika also trains and mentors brokers and agents on how to navigate and sell in international real estate markets — helping other professionals expand their own reach into cross-border property sales.
Meet Erika
How Erika Can Help
Ocean Side Properties International is a boutique, high-touch firm built for buyers who want a guide they can trust from first inquiry to closing — in a foreign country, in their own language.
For Buyers
Beachfront condos, vacation homes and residential properties across Playa del Carmen and the wider Riviera Maya, explained step by step.
For Investors
High-return investment properties and vacation homes across two of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing markets: the Riviera Maya and the Dominican Republic.
For Agents & Brokers
Erika trains and mentors agents and brokers who want to expand their own careers into cross-border, international real estate.
Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions international buyers ask most.
Yes. Mexican law allows foreign buyers to hold coastal and border property through a bank trust (a “fideicomiso”) or, for many inland and non-restricted-zone properties, through a Mexican corporation. Erika walks buyers through which structure applies to a given property before an offer is made.
No. Erika is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and handles the notary, translation and paperwork coordination for English-speaking buyers throughout the process.
Many of Erika’s clients are based abroad. She coordinates video walkthroughs, local due diligence and notary/closing logistics for buyers who can’t be on the ground for every step, and recommends an in-person visit before final signing whenever possible.
Yes — ownership structures, closing costs and title processes differ by country. Erika serves both markets and will walk you through the specific process, required documents and typical timeline for the country you’re buying in.
Riviera Maya and Dominican Republic listings are commonly priced in US dollars, with payment and closing logistics coordinated through a licensed notary or attorney in-country. Erika will confirm the specifics for any property you’re considering.
Both. Many buyers use these properties as personal vacation homes with the option to place them in short-term rental programs when not in use; others buy purely as investment or retirement properties. Erika will help you think through which approach fits your goals.
Yes. Erika trains and mentors agents and brokers who want to expand their own practice into international markets, sharing what she’s learned navigating cross-border transactions in the Riviera Maya and the Dominican Republic.
Reach out through the contact form, call, or email below. Erika will ask a few questions about your goals, timeline and budget, then recommend a shortlist of areas and property types to start with.
Ready When You Are
Whether you’re buying your first beachfront condo, adding an investment property, or exploring a move abroad, Erika is ready to help — in English or Spanish.
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