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Rental Properties: A hassle-free income or a stressful nightmare

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Rental Properties In Medellin, Colombia

Plus: Where investment yield properties can establish residency June 3, 2014 Medellín, Colombia Operating a rental property abroad can provide you with a nice income stream—perhaps a non-dollar income stream—with little hassle on your part. But it can also be a stressful experience that brings headaches and disappointing yields. And there’s one major factor that […]

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Four investment options in this expanding market

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US$1=1,904 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, Capital gains of 10%…rental income of another 6%…and developer co-investment returns of up to 22% annually. These are the numbers that caught my attention for this property in Bogota. Let me give you the details. Colombia is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and

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Prelaunch offer with 0% financing on the Riviera Maya

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Plus: Can I live here for US$730 per month? All properties in this article are priced in U.S. dollars. I’m writing today to tell you about a limited-inventory opportunity that just came onto the market. If you’re interested, you can save up to 25% (as much as US$30,000) as an Overseas Property Alert reader—if you’re

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Multiply your purchasing power with a Self-Directed 401k

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In 2012, I purchased an income property in Medellín. It’s a two-story condo on the 17th and 18th floors of a new building on Medellín’s Golden Mile. Since closing, it’s generated around US$1,900 per month…about 8.5%. That same year, I invested in a foreign stock exchange, opened accounts in foreign currencies, and even opened a

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Colonial homes from US$37,000 in a top expat haven Plus: Finding casinos in Latin America

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April 29, 2014 Granada, Nicaragua Property in Nicaragua trades in U.S. dollars Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Many of us dream of living in a Spanish colonial city…and of owning a Spanish colonial home, with its high ceilings, painted tiles, and a private center courtyard. If you count yourself among this growing number, then you’ll

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Surf, sunsets, and sea breezes on Panama’s most beautiful stretch of Pacific coastline

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April 22, 2014 Panama City, Panama US$1 = 1 Panamanian Balboa (fixed) Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, “Lot #6…it’s the best one on the property.” That’s what I said to myself as I watched the pile of grilled chicken breasts and spareribs disappear from the flaming barbecue grill at our hilltop lookout. As the sun

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Look here for sunshine, warm seas, and capital gains

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Look here for sunshine, warm seas, and capital gains Also: “Why aren’t you talking about Costa Rica?” April 8, 2014 Puerto López, Ecuador Ecuador’s currency: U.S. dollar Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, We sat down to dinner at an open-air restaurant just south of Puerto López, Ecuador. It was a quiet night, with a pleasant

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Earn a hassle-free 10% rental yield in this emerging rental market

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April 1, 2014 Cali, Colombia Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, My recent trip to Cali, Colombia, brought the most pleasant surprise of the past five years. The weather was great, the city was fun, the restaurants and nightlife awesome, and the people welcoming, open, and friendly. Best of all, I saw rock-bottom prices—some of the

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Why we hate gated communities…or do we?

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March 25, 2014 Medellín, Colombia Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, “No gringo communities for me… I’m going to be part of the local culture.” “I’m not the gated community type of person…” Every year, I speak with hundreds of potential expats at events, and I get thousands of emails from people considering moving abroad. Most

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Bargain properties, great lifestyle, and a low cost of living

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apartment view of an expat apartment

The real estate market in Cali, Colombia, is the most exciting scene I’ve witnessed in a long time. This is an attractive city, with low property prices, a low cost of living, low cost of ownership, and high rental returns. Best of all, prices start at less than US$66,000 for a nice apartment in one

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