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 […]
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 […]
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 [...]
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 […]
Costa del Este is Panama City’s most exciting neighborhood. It stands out for being the only master-planned community in the city. If you took a quick tour, you’d noticed the wide, well-paved roads with sidewalks, the abundant parking spaces, and the overall high-quality of construction and infrastructure. Every aspect of this neighborhood was designed with [...]
Year-round sunshine and clear blue waters… What more could you want from an island escape? Well, I always look for more. When I consider any overseas location, it’s with two principles in mind… The first is: does it help with my “Plan B”? In other words, could I live there if things went bad somewhere [...]
In the eastern corner of the Mediterranean… blessed with year-round warm weather, clear blue waters, and over 400 miles of coastline…. Where English is so commonly spoken, you’d never have to learn the local language (in fact, the locals even speak it amongst themselves)… The food is light and fresh, fish and salad served with [...]
Medellín is one of the world’s most livable cities thanks to its efficient public transportation system, friendly locals, ample green spaces, and perfect weather. It’s never too cold or too hot, so you don’t need heating or air conditioning, helping to keep utility bills low. The city’s varied cosmopolitan offerings put it on par with [...]
I’ll have to keep it brief today… As I write, the sun isn’t yet up here in Porto but scores of your fellow readers who jetted in from across the U.S., Europe, and even Asia, are—and they’re keen to get going on day two of my Offshore Wealth Summit. Yesterday we covered how to create [...]
My high-powered, six-speed Opel was stranded… stopped partway through a turn onto a narrow, cobblestoned street, much to the annoyance of the pedestrians surrounding the car and the drivers behind me. Looking up at the tall stone buildings lining the street just 10 feet apart, it was clear that the thoroughfare my hotel was on [...]
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