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01 Sep
Medieval architecture in Appingedam Netherlands

How To Invest With A Self-Directed IRA

If you’ re looking to diversify your portfolio to include real estate overseas—as you should be—you may be hoping to fund that investment strategy with the help of your IRA or 401(k). Buying property with a self-directed IRA allows you to generate income and capital gains free from U.S. income taxes (until you finally withdraw […]

13 Jun
Aerial Drone view of South Water Caye tropical island in Belize barrier reef.

The Best Property Deals To Expand Your Portfolio Offshore

After months of due diligence and negotiation… Dozens of calls and even more emails… The deals for my 2022 Global Property Virtual Summit are set. These are private offerings worth at least US$378,229 in cash savings across 24+ deals… Join us online starting tomorrow, and you’ll also benefit from exclusive perks such as free property […]

14 Mar
Aerial from the city Lagos with the Forte da Bandeira in Portugal at sunset

Finding The Expat Havens With U.S. Dollar Currency Advantage

Currency: Brazilian real (BRL) Exchange Rate: R$5.16 per US$1 Currency exchange controls: Yes The dollar is 91% stronger versus the Brazilian real than it was in 2015. But don’t miss this twist: The dollar has lost 8% of its buying power against the real since the start of 2022, reversing a decade-long trend. So its […]

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 […]