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18 Apr

Why Portugal Tops The List For Living Or Investing In Europe

I haven’t been to every country in Europe yet, but I have spent time in nearly every one. I’ve also invested in many and lived in two. Portugal stands out from the crowd in this part of the world for two reasons. #1. Portugal’s Residency Programs First, Portugal offers a competitive residency-through-investment program. You can […]

15 Apr
Beautiiful medieval villages of Abruzzo, Italy

Bargain Real Estate And A Warm Welcome In Abruzzo, Italy

Italy has had my attention for years… though probably not for the same reasons it captures so many Americans’ imaginations. Specifically, what interests me is the effect demographics are having on this country… and the opportunities they are creating. From the mid-1980s until 2000, Italy had zero increase in population. Over the last 18 years, […]

11 Apr
Panoramic view of the old town of Famagusta in the northern part of Cyprus

Buy Property In Northern Cyprus While Prices Are Low

I’m focusing this year on finding the world’s last great beach bargains. That includes this latest discovery on my favorite property market in the Mediterranean. It’s a deal that gets you your own cash flow-producing island property for just US$58,000. English is widely spoken here, it’s a safe and welcoming place, the beaches are pristine, […]

07 Apr
Beautiful panoramic view of old district Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal

Buying Real Estate Abroad: The Solution To True Diversification

U.S. property markets are hot, hot, hot… Overheated and overvalued. Likewise, the U.S. stock market. What’s an investor to do when both Main Street and Wall Street are overpriced? You know my answer to that question: Look to property overseas. It’s the only all-in-one solution to diversifying and profiting across investment markets, geographic regions, economies, and […]

10 Mar

Top Countries Where U.S. Dollars Get You A Big Discount

Global Currencies Are On The Move—Here’s Where You Benefit Most Currencies across the globe are on the move… And, in many cases, U.S. dollar holders are the big winners. In some cases, what I refer to as the "currency discount" can be extraordinary. Here are three top safe haven hard asset markets where your currency [...]
03 Mar
Tree-lined Street in the Recoleta Neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina

The 3 Real Estate Investment Lessons I Learned The Hard Way

One big loss can wipe out a lot of gains. After more than two-and-a-half decades of property investing experience across 24 countries, I have learned that the hard way several times over. Here are the stories of three of my biggest failures, the investments that stand out in memory as having both cost me and […]

27 Jan
A picturesque cozy park in Medellin, Colombia

The Reasons Why Life In Medellín, Colombia, Might Not Be For You

I’ve been spending time and investing money in Colombia and reporting on those adventures for a dozen years. Still, people tell me I’m crazy. You could find things to complain about in Colombia… as you could anywhere. However, safety and security—both personal and financial—aren’t among them. What might you gripe about in Colombia? A few […]

24 Jan
General view of apartments for rent in Portimao, Algarve, Portugal

How To Survive And Thrive During A Real Estate Market Crash

Tiny homes, digital nomads, early retirees, home offices… These and other related trends are spurring the real estate world into action. Some developers are designing buildings specifically targeting digital nomads, trying to capture the expanding population of traveling millennials who can work from anywhere. Others are picking up on the less-is-more movement in the United […]

17 Jan
Skyview of Manila, Philippines

7 Emerging Markets In 2022 For Offshore Diversification

If you aren’t taking at least some of your profits out of the U.S. stock market and putting it into real estate overseas, you’re not paying attention. The question isn’t whether to diversify beyond U.S. markets and specifically beyond U.S. stocks… it’s where, specifically, you should be placing those gains. Where am I focused this […]