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I've been there on several occasions... as a matter of fact it's the Bling Daddy's favorite spot! I love to go clubbin on Puerta Plata, and usually stay a Jack Tar resort.
As with anything else, if the deal seems too good to be true it is. The reason you can buy a mansion for so cheap is because the Dominican People are largely poor. The average WEEKLY FAMILY income is roughly $20 usd.
You can buy a crib there, but if you want either running water or electricity you'll be paying about $5000 a month to the Dominican Government for the services. The government does this to attract ultra wealty that can afford to pay their "extortion" fees on services.
To answer the question, the resort areas are largely secure for Americans and Europeans. I wouldn't be out cruising Santo Domingo at night if I were you though.
(Nice huh?) I'd suggest lots of generators, an outhouse, and a potable water truck in the front yard of your mansion.
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