Con Murphy

Con Murphy is an Irishman with a taste for adventure who set out early for an eclectic career in real estate that has spanned the globe. Con has done it all, from scouting, buying, and selling from Ireland to Africa and then on to markets across Europe and the Americas. Con timed his positions to get out of Europe’s property market days before the 2008 bust and then went on to focus on emerging opportunities in Central America. Most recently, Con has been a property developer and off-grid builder in Belize… but he’s never lost his love of the thrill of chasing a deal. Knowing the industry from both sides, Con can spot the cowboy operators and grifters from across the street… and his extensive and diverse experience makes him the best you’ll find at sniffing at markets poised for growth. Now, after decades of investing across the globe for his own account, Con is ready to share his hard-won knowledge, perspective, and insights to our readers, pointing you in the direction of profit.

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Brazil’s Economy: The Overlooked Powerhouse Of South America

Copacabana Beach and Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Why Investors Are Flocking To Safe Haven Brazil I’m not going to wax lyrical about the amazing natural beauty of Brazil, nor bore you with talk of 5,000 miles of coastline and many of the world’s best and most pristine beaches. I won’t tell you about the rich and diverse culture, the 7 natural and

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Northern Cyprus Is A Treasure Trove Of Opportunities For Expats

Own Beach Paradise For Just US$18.50 Per Day A forgotten place of raw natural beauty is about to be rediscovered… A place with long sandy beaches and perfect Mediterranean weather. It’s steeped in ancient culture and history… Underpopulated, overeducated, and possibly the cheapest place to live in the Western world, it could cost you as

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Panama’s Property Market Is Depressed: Here Are The Top Areas To Buy

View from District called San Francisco to the sea in Panama

Panama City Property: Buy Or Rent 30% Cheaper Today When people talk about moving to Panama to enjoy a new life overseas, most think about exotic beachfront locations like Coronado, Bocas Del Toro, Boquete, or the San Blas Islands. I traveled to Panama a couple weeks ago, and I had a fantastic time right in

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Buying Off-Plan Guide: Lock In Big Discounts On Future Retail Prices

Aerial View of Riviera Sao Lourenco Beach in Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Rules For Buying Off-Plan Real Estate Buying off-plan property has many advantages, but it also has many pitfalls. I bought an off-plan apartment in Leeds, U.K., 20 years ago. It was the third property I ever bought. I naively trusted someone whom I had known for years, and I lost my rear end to

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Learn How To Invest Smarter And Let Inflation Pay You

Investing Infation

Make Inflation Pay You This is the short-term fallout of the current geo-political mess: Fuel and energy price spikes; Supply chain disruptions, microchip shortages, and tech stock devaluations; Food price inflation; Stock market volatility. It sounds ominous, but don’t worry. There is a simple way of hedging against these risks. You can make money while

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A Real Estate Investment In Panama With Profits And Community Support

Houses in Panama

Earn A 30% Fixed Return Backed By US$1-Billion Government Fund: An Infinity-Sum Opportunity In game theory, “zero-sum” is a concept where for someone to win, someone else must lose. I’ve known sociopaths in business who are only satisfied with a deal if they can screw everyone else out of their share. These greedy characters are

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Making Money From Truffles, A Premium Investment

Black truffles in a table

Ancient, God-Given Delight Offers Heavenly Returns Plutarch believed it was seeded by thunderbolts hurled by Zeus… The Romans considered it an aphrodisiac… First recorded in Neo-Sumerian writings over 4,000 years ago, this elusive delicacy has been prized for millennia. It’s even more in demand today than ever before. With the most prime specimens selling for

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Houseboat Living: Reinvent Your Life For A Fraction Of The Cost

All Aboard For Houseboat Living: Live In Europe For 20 Euros Per Day This traditional European lifestyle offers an innovative way of living in the most desirable places in Europe for a fraction of the cost of conventional lifestyles. If you are up for a little adventure and the occasional inconvenience, it could be the

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