AC,

I'm also a business owner from the states and I've considered doing something in San Pedro as I'd like to perminently move my family down to Belize in the next few years (probably on the mainland though). There's an internet cafe I've been looking to purchase (as it's for sale) which may or may not work out.

That said, I think there is something to purchasing a business that is currently operating. Of course, there are dangers associated with such activity but when you haven't lived in a spot full time for at least a year it is difficult to correctly project the needs your new business may fill.

Of course, if you're just looking to throw some capital into something in Belize, there is plenty of opportunity to be a venture capitalist if you know where to look.

Cheers!

-Jason