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Author: Lief Simon

05 Mar
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Is The U.S. Taking Back The Panama Canal?

I bought my first property when I was 27. The loan to value for the mortgage was 98%. The property was a three-flat building in Chicago where we lived in one unit and needed the rent from the other two units to cover the mortgage. Our contribution to the mortgage was equivalent to the rent […]

27 Feb

Upgrade Your Lifestyle And Slash Your Tax Bill

I would never advise someone to choose a place to live or retire based solely on the jurisdiction’s approach to taxation. Living somewhere you’re not happy just to save on your tax bill isn’t worth it in the long run. Before choosing where to live, invest, or do business abroad, you should analyze all aspects […]

20 Feb
Toy house with solar panels and stack of coins.

2 Golden Real Estate Opportunities In Panama

Property buyers are faced with a decision: will they invest in move-in-ready or pre-construction property? Both have pros and cons, and it all comes down to your goals, timeline, and financial status. Let’s explore the benefits of these two types of real estate investments and the opportunities available for each. The Benefits Of Pre-Construction Properties […]

17 Feb
Beach belize

A Freedom-Seeker’s Paradise

The small country of Belize nestled on the Caribbean coast of Mesoamerica doesn’t really fit in. Belizeans speak English, so they aren’t part of the Central American region culturally, and, as the country itself is tucked below Mexico on the Yucatan peninsula, Belize is not really part of Central America geographically either. European settlement in [...]
10 Feb

Where To Lock In Property Profits In 2025

It’s that time of year when publishers put out prediction lists. International real estate is no different. Over the past few weeks, I’ve looked at several lists and can say they mostly focus on the same countries… some of which I agree with and some I’m more skeptical. Countries where you can always find good […]

04 Feb
Boats on the Braies Lake ( Pragser Wildsee ) in Dolomites mountains, Sudtirol, Italy

When Plan B Becomes Plan A

I don’t need to remind you of the challenges of our time in history. Cable news has got that beat covered. And in any case, I’m about finding opportunity (because I believe it can always be found) and organizing your life so you can enjoy what the world has to offer, even if you have [...]
30 Jan
Spain, Palma de Mallorca, view of colorful houses in city center

The Rules Of The Game

No matter how many times I write about or say at a conference that government rules can change quickly in this world, many readers and conference attendees don’t file that concept away in their heads. Last year, when the government of Northern Cyprus announced they were increasing the transfer tax for property (among other things [...]
23 Jan
A glass of whiskey in oak barrels

Wartime Whisky, Scottish Kings, And A 158k Bar Tab

In 1494, in the kingdom of Fife—the ancient seat of Scottish kings—James IV sent an order to his preferred apothecary, Friar John Cor. It read: “To Brother John Cor, by order of the King, to make aqua vitae VIII bolls of malt”. In modern parlance, his majesty had just placed an order for 800 gallons [...]
20 Jan
Golden summer sunrise with the tower of Fisherman's Bastion and green trees. Parliament of Hungary and River Danube

Your Big Advantage In Europe

Two weeks after Trump was declared the victor in last November’s presential election, the dollar surged to a one-year high. It’s held its strength against its major peers ever since. Today, Trump takes office and a flurry of announcements are expected to follow on from the inauguration. Despite rumblings of tariffs and tax cuts inviting [...]
30 Dec

A Hard Truth About Investing

We’re all looking for a “sure thing.” An investment we know is going to make us money—no matter what. I personally have never invested much of my net worth in stocks. They’re volatile. You need to pay too much attention to them. You need to know exactly when to buy and when to sell—or you [...]