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09 Feb
risk buying real estate. Landscape with Candelaria town on Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Top Rules To Minimize Risk When Going Offshore

I didn’t start my investment career overseas. My investing journey began at home. “Risk buying real estate” I bought my first investment property in the United States. It was 1995, and I bought a three-flat building in Chicago. I was renting an apartment in another three-flat, and the owners told us they were selling the […]

14 Jul
Playa del Carmen beach in Riviera Maya, Mexico

Investing In The Path Of Progress Real Estate

When looking at real estate, one thing to consider is the path of progress. I’ve invested in the path at various stages of “progress” over the years and made some money… and I’ve invested in the path of progress only to find out the progress didn’t

23 Jun
Colorful street in Pienza, Tuscany, Italy

Why You Should Start Your Estate Planning Process Now

Don't Die Before You've Done This One Thing Years ago, a friend told me about a guy on the conference circuit. This guy did one thing, had one service, and one pitch. Let's call him Bob. Bob told a story about his parents who had been fairly successful but then died young. The wealth his [...]
16 Jun
Tropical beach setting on Isla Holbox, Mexico

The Top Countries With Favorable Exchange Rates

Recent changes in exchange rates are creating real estate bargains in unexpected markets. Meantime, some long-time favorable rates—that had been continually improving for almost 10 years—are beginning to turn against us. Managing the movement of money in foreign currencies is a key factor when investing in real estate overseas. Unless you’re buying in a market […]