Offshore Living Letter is a publication of Live and Invest Overseas. Our goal is to provide timely, actionable information on all things offshore, including: how to go offshore, diversifying your portfolio, wealth creation, protecting your assets, and much more.
Author: Lief Simon
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 […]
8 Questions You Must Ask Before Establishing Residency Overseas
If you haven’t already established residency in another country, I’m writing today to urge you to consider the idea now. We’re living through extraordinary times. More than ever before, it’s critical that you have a backup plan… And that plan should include the right to reside full time and indefinitely in another country if and […]
What The Russia Invasion Of Ukraine Means To The Global Investor
Russia has finally, officially invaded Ukraine. What does this mean for those of us not in the direct line of fire? The euro has dropped a few points. The Moscow stock market fell almost 50%. Oil prices broke through US$100 a barrel. Gold is up. Cryptos are down. Those are the immediate, short-term market responses. […]
5 Legitimate Offshore Company Benefits You Should Know About
Real Estate In Medellín: Luxury Living At Bargain Prices
I’m looking forward to returning to Medellín next month for the first time in more than two years. Kathleen and I will be making the trip for our Live and Investin Colombia Conference, but, rather than booking a room at the hotel where we’ll be hosting the event, we’ll be settled in the apartment we […]
Is Panama A Good Place To Invest? Here’s The Truth
My wife and publisher Kathleen Peddicord and her Live and Invest Overseas group rate Panama as the “Best Retirement Haven in Latin America.’ I have to confess… I don’t care. I’ve lived here in Panama for about 15 years, and Kathleen and I do intend to retire here. In fact, I write today from our […]
The Difference Between Resident, Expat, And Expatriation
At a meeting in London a little while ago, I was among dozens of expats from all around the world. Many took offense to being described that way… to being called “expats.” They found the term derogatory; however, not for the reason people typically object to the word. Some among the group in London who’d […]
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 […]
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 […]