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Author: Lief Simon
Real Estate In Ambergris Caye, Belize: Investing Doesn’t Get Any Easier
It’s not often that you can invest overseas in a cash-flowing property in a Caribbean tourist hot spot with as little as US$100,000… Especially on a laid-back, peaceful island boasting a welcoming expat community… Plus, sunshine, swaying palms, white-sand beaches, and world-class snorkeling and
The Top Real Estate Investment In Panama With A Guaranteed ROI
Today I’d like to tell you about one of my current favorite real estate investments in one of my long-time favorite real estate markets. This is also a way to diversify into overseas property markets comfortably without ever leaving home. Behind it lies US$1 billion in government intervention… Overlooked and outsized housing
Planting Flags Offshore Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint
In 2005, Kathleen and I planted a flag in Croatia. We bought an old stone farmhouse that needed complete renovation. The plan was to renovate it and then turn the property into a short-term rental that we could use ourselves for vacations. Sixteen years later, that’s still the plan, and we are this month, finally, […]
Safety And Crime In Medellin, Colombia
I visited Medellín recently for a Live And Invest Overseas conference. Kathie and I have been writing about Medellín and Colombia for over 10 years. We began spending time in this city years ago, and we even purchased an apartment here that we’ve since renovated. Still, after all this time, readers write in regularly to […]
Beach Homes In Northern Cyprus: Sandy Beaches And Golf For Cheap
I’ve just negotiated a deal on a Mediterranean island boasting year-round sunshine and pristine beaches—for my readers only—for less than US$69k. Formerly a British colony, English is widely spoken in this unsung paradise, and it’s easy to do business. The destination is easily accessible from Europe, with many one-stop transit flights from the States. Even […]
3 Situations To Avoid When Diversifying Your Life Offshore
I regularly hear from readers struggling with how, specifically, to get started planning and benefiting from a life diversified offshore. Should they start with a second residency, many want to know… Or an offshore bank account? Is a property purchase a good initial step, or would it be better to open an offshore business first? […]
Residency, Citizenship, Real Estate, Investment, And Banking In The Dominican Republic
Why the Dominican Republic? That’s the question I put out to the group the opening morning of the Live and Invest in the Dominican Republic Conference I