The Best Golf Destinations Overseas For A Property Investment
7 Top Golf Spots For Fun And Profit I owe you an apology. Since becoming editor here at OPA, I’ve covered plenty of sunny beach escapes and
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The 4-Step Guide To Finding And Buying Real Estate Abroad
Last week we looked at the top mistakes that can ruin your overseas property investment. (If you missed it, be sure to catch up here.) Today, we’re going to take a step back right to the beginning of your scouting process—under the guidance of Senior Real Estate Correspondent Lee Harrison. As you think about where …
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9 Isolated Islands Where You Can Escape From Modern Life
In 1989, Italian schoolteacher Mauro Morandi was sailing between Corsica and Sardinia when the engine of his catamaran gave up. He washed up on the shores of Budelli—an island that had gone from hosting thousands of tourists a day to being placed under environmental protection. When Morandi showed up, the only inhabitant was the island’s …
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7 Tips For Restoring Real Estate Abroad
Renovating a property overseas is something many of us dream about. But I can’t go any further without asking you one question… How are you with getting things fixed around your own home? I’m
Remember This One Important Detail To Value A Property
One of my all-time favorite Christmas movies is “Home Alone.” To me, hearing the first few notes of John Williams’ “Somewhere In My Memory” is an instant double-shot of Christmas. I was 13 years old when I first watched Kevin McCallister take on “Wet Bandits” Harry and Marv. And, even then, the star of the …
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6 Top Eco-Friendly Properties For Green Living Overseas
There was a time when a property described as “sustainable” or “eco-friendly” conjured up images of a basic hut in the middle of nowhere with cold showers (if any) and a life of general discomfort… How far we have all come. Today, we’re seeing eco-friendly systems installed in the most luxurious of properties (Leonardo DiCaprio, …
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ROC: Where Property Deals And Retirement Dreams Meet
As I write this week’s edition, it’s the day after our spectacular Retire Overseas Conference, and I’m exhausted. This year’s event took place in vibrant, sparkling, crazy Las Vegas. My head is still reeling from the lights, bells, crowds, and energy of this city like no other. I didn’t see much of Las Vegas because …
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Live Like Robinson Crusoe On Your Own Private Island
My advice for you this week is… dream big! Picture yourself swinging in a hammock, sipping an icy beverage, and listening to the waves lapping the soft, sandy shore just steps away. Many people share this dream, especially during cold, blustery winters when warm temperatures seem so far away. Most dreamers limit their tropical-getaway scenario …
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Selecting A Property Manager For Your Overseas Rental
One of the most rewarding things you can do abroad is to manage a rental. I find it enjoyable to get to know an area, pick the property, and outfit it for the rental market. And managing a rental is also a good source of income… while sometimes also providing that income stream in another …
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Today’s Top Markets For Maximizing Your Declining Dollar Discount
The U.S. dollar came to life in 2014, after years in the doldrums. It gained dramatically against many of the world’s currencies, creating a buying opportunity for dollar-holders that was unprecedented in recent memory. Those of us in the property investment business sent out weekly tirades, urging readers to take advantage of the buying opportunity… …
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