I'm a remote developer and spend about five months a year in Bali

Hi all. I'm a remote developer and spend about five months a year in Bali, usually renting in Canggu or nearby. Rent keeps going up, and I'm thinking it might make sense to buy an apartment, live in it while I'm there, and rent it out for the rest of the year. Is this kind of split use realistic with Bali developers, and who manages the property while I'm away? I usually stay from November to March, working from cafes and coworking spaces. My budget is around 120 thousand dollars, and I'd like a place in a modern complex with fast internet and a pool. Has anyone set things up this way?

That's roughly my setup, and it works, but the details are in the contract. I bought with Avalon Bali avalonbali.com/ - their apartments are designed both for living and for investment, which suited me. When I'm away, their own management company handles tenants, and payouts are planned quarterly. What you need to clarify in writing before buying is how owner use works: how far in advance you block your dates, whether high season has restrictions, and how your stays affect the payout calculation. I negotiated my usual months upfront. Also, keep in mind that rental demand in the months you're there may be the most profitable, so living in it during peak season has a real cost. For a long-term nomad, it's still more predictable than renting every year.