Investing Fundamentals

Learn the basics on how to invest and purchase property abroad…

The Pros And Cons Of Living In An Area With High Tourism

A tourist town in Europe with lots of people outside the square

Two years ago, we moved our four kids to school in Tramore, a coastal town in Ireland’s “sunny southeast” (which I introduced you to last week). Now that they’ve established friendships (and hear talk of melted chocolate donuts in the holiday shops), they’ve been asking, at least once a week, when we can move there.

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The Ultimate Plan B: Our Experts Talk Doomsday Scenarios

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Most of us don’t want to think about a possible End of Days situation. With global climate change, political unrest, and general hostilities on the rise, many are concerned about the future and how to protect themselves and their family from a potential worst-case scenario. This topic is part of Live and Invest Overseas’ Wealth Building

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Haunted Houses, Hornets, And Other Overseas Horror Stories

skeletons at a party

I love Halloween. From creative costumes to children trick-or-treating, Halloween is a fun time of year. After moving overseas, I learned that it’s celebrated in many countries around the world. In the spirit of the holiday, I thought it’d be fun to share some spooky stories from my far-flung colleagues here at Live and Invest

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Fake News or Fact? 24% Rental Returns In Medellín, Colombia

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The World Wide Web is full of amazing stories. The challenge is to determine the real stories from the fake or misleading news. Recently, while I was surfing the web, I found some interesting stories. Hankering for a sweet treat fit for a king? “Burger King has apparently unveiled a new chocolate Whopper comprised of

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Corporate Structures For Overseas Real Estate: Part 2

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Last week I posed the question of which corporate structure you should create to hold foreign property. I started by suggesting you might not need any structure, depending on your specific circumstances. We also discussed basic foreign corporations that could work well in certain cases. If you missed that essay, you can read it here. Today

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Corporate Structures For Overseas Real Estate: Part 1

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When determining the most beneficial legal structure to use for buying and holding overseas property, you should consider several factors. In fact, the first question is whether you need a structure at all. Generally, I am in favor of creating legal structures for overseas property for the many reasons I will explain here (and in

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