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Author: Lief Simon

18 Jul
Leverage In A Property Investment can be a risky investment, but it has it's advantages. One of my experiences in Hua Hin proves it.

Why Leverage In A Property Investment Is A Double-Edged Sword

Getting on the plane in Paris yesterday headed for Thailand where I’m spending the week to carry out some on-the-ground due diligence for a new property investment opportunity in this country, I couldn’t help but think of my last investment in Thailand more than 11 years ago. That deal didn’t turn out as planned… which […]

14 Jul
The Eiffel Tower is one of the fine advantages of managing a rental property in Paris, The City Of Light.

The Ins And Outs Of Managing A Rental Property In Paris

Every year since moving to Panama, Kathleen and I have met with our Paris rental property manager Linda during our annual summer visit to the city. Sometimes we have to rent another apartment for our summer stay because ours is occupied. This year the timing worked out for us to stay in our own place. […]

11 Jul
Property Market In Lagos, Portugal, is beginning to appreciate after six years. The time to invest is now.

How The Property Market In Lagos, Portugal, Could Earn You 25%

After last week’s Live and Invest in Portugal Conference in Carvoeiro, my family and I spent the weekend in Lagos in the apartment I bought after last year’s conference in this part of the world. At the time, last July, local contacts were telling me that Algarve real estate markets were finally turning a corner […]

27 Jun
Property in the UK and Europe

Which Property Market In Europe Will Benefit From Brexit?

So the Brits are leaving the EU. At least that’s how they voted last week. Today, though, it seems some from both sides of the argument would like to revisit the discussion. Both Remain voters and some Leavers have petitioned Parliament to consider holding a second referendum. Several Leave voters have been quoted as saying […]

23 Jun
A man signing papers for residency. Discover Where And How To Establish Foreign Residency

Where And How To Establish Foreign Residency

A friend is pursuing multiple residency options concurrently. He’s in different stages of trying to establish residency in several different countries with an eye to eventually obtaining citizenship in each one, as well. He figures that at least one of the applications won’t work out. Plus, each comes with different time lines and requirements, and […]

20 Jun
Los Islotes Beachfront Community

In Los Islotes, Panama, Developing Opportunities Are Endless

About 20 of us sat around the tables of the open-air “rancho on the hill,” as we call it, sipping Panama beers and Abuelo rum and Cokes and staring out at the crashing surf and the three little islands just offshore that give their name to my Los Islotes development project on Panama’s western Azuero […]

30 May
How much diversification is much diversification is much

How Much Offshore Diversification Do You Really Need?

Once you get started planting your flags around the world, you’ll eventually reach the point where you’ll ask yourself how much diversification is enough. My real estate portfolio has included investments in more than two dozen countries over the years and currently holds 24 properties in 11 countries. For some, that might qualify as over-diversification. […]