Property Regions

Past dispatches organized by world region…

Multiply your purchasing power with a Self-Directed 401k

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

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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Look here for sunshine, warm seas, and capital gains

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

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?

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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