Yesterday, Lief Simon revealed his top 10 picks for where to go to escape the world’s problems… things like war, climate change, economic collapse, and other issues we can’t foresee. It’s easy to become disheartened when you consider the state of the world… But there’s always a way out. If you’re strategic, you and your […]
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Cash flow and capital appreciation are two main reasons to buy property overseas. But depending on where you make your purchase, your new property could also make you eligible for unexpected fringe benefits. The main one to consider is legal residency in another country. If the country you’re buying in has a residence-by-investment (or golden
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Panama remains one of the best places in the world to live or retire overseas. It’s also one of the world’s safest investment havens. This despite the fact that a downturn in Panama’s property markets has been predicted for years. Panama is my part-time home base and my full-time business HQ. I can tell you
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Most people think they should opt for the culturally authentic when buying real estate in another country. They shun gated communities and private residential developments in favor of local-style homes in areas that aren’t dominated by foreigners because they want to feel like they’re having an immersive experience overseas. They may have some valid (albeit
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Plus: “I Need Advice For My Next Property Purchase” “If there is a heaven for me, I’m sure there is a beach attached.” –Jimmy Buffett Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Jimmy Buffett found his island escape when he relocated to sunny, sand-fringed Key West, FL, from Nashville, TN, in the early 70s. He’d been trying
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For golf lovers, there’s nothing better than the smell of freshly cut grass and a view of carefully sculpted green hills… For people who own property in golf communities, this, plus being able to play a round any day of the week, is a daily reality. These types of communities are found all around the
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When it comes to property buying, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with foreign currencies over the years. My first currency hero was the Brazilian real. I bought a property on the beach in Brazil as the market was trending upward. After just nine months, I sold it and realized a 28% gain in Brazilian real
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Can Overseas Property Alleviate Your U.S. Tax Burden? Americans are at a disadvantage when it comes to taxes… I don’t
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Can You Really Afford Property Overseas? Can the average person really afford to invest in
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The 7 Best Reasons To Buy Property Overseas I identify seven core reasons why you should
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