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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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Medellín Vs. Cartagena: Comparing Colombia’s Best Cities

A Comparison Of Medellin Vs Cartagena.. Beach or mountain?

Medellín vs Cartagena… which is the better Colombian city for living and investing? I hear this question a lot, so today we’re going to take an in-depth look at their strengths and weaknesses. Cartagena is an historical resort city located on the Caribbean coast. Medellín is located in a valley in the Andes Mountains, and

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Our 3 Favorite Mosquito Free Places To Live Overseas (And Avoid Zika Too!)

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Plus: Buying With Your 401k More On Daniel Ortega If you’re paying attention to the news these days, you’ve heard plenty about the Zika virus. It’s just one of many mosquito-borne diseases, and some—like malaria, yellow fever, and dengue—can be far worse than Zika. Dengue alone accounts for 25,000 deaths per year. And Zika seems

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Reasons You Should Be Buying Property In Medellin, Colombia

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Plus: Getting The “Real” Story On Belize “I can’t believe this place has stayed off the radar,” said my friend Lou… for the third time in as many days. We were having dinner in an open-air French restaurant in Medellín’s Zona Rosa, the city’s upscale dining and shopping area. Lou lives on Manhattan’s Upper West

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El Poblado, Medellin’s Upscale Manila Neighborhood

El Poblado, Medellin’s Upscale Manila Neighborhood

Plus: Beachfront Under US$100k… And Stashing Money In Chile In Medellín, Colombia, Manila has long been the undiscovered treasure of the city’s upscale El Poblado sector. On its shady, tree lined streets, you’ll find a mixture of houses, mom-and-pop businesses, and more than its share of nice restaurants and cafés. One of El Poblado’s smallest

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Get The Most From Your Overseas Rental Property

Plus: Make Sure You Don’t Retain A State Tax Burden Abroad June 23, 2015 Medellín, Colombia Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, You’ve been hearing a lot about rental returns lately. Over the past few years, it’s where property investors have been putting most of their attention. And along with this investment shift (from capital gains

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High-Quality, Lower-Cost Alternatives In Colombia’s Medellín

El Poblado, Medellín

Plus: Renting In Uruguay And Traveling In Ecuador March 24, 2015 Medellín, Colombia US$1=2,607 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, The recent strength of the U.S. dollar over the Colombian peso has made property in Medellín a real bargain. I’ve just completed a detailed survey of four neighborhoods in Medellín—neighborhoods popular with expats—and found

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