What To Look For In A Good Property Management Contract One of the most rewarding things you can do abroad is manage a rental. I find it enjoyable to get to know an area, pick a property, and outfit it for the rental market. And managing a rental is also a good source of income…
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A number of years ago, I bought a terrific property in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, from a friend. It was a good-sized parcel of land with a simple home and a guest cottage… and over 150 feet of river frontage. With a bounty of tropical fruits, coffee plants, and surrounded by beautiful mountains, it was a real
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Many people dream of owning a home on a tropical island. Others fantasize about finding an overseas property to build upon. A few truly adventurous folks accept the dual challenge of building an island home as their ultimate retirement experience. Deb and Ben Unger took on this challenge when they chose the southern coast of
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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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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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1 U.S. dollar equals 2,703 Colombian pesos. Every week my mission is to share helpful property hints, the best locations, and the latest real estate opportunities around the globe. This week I have a brand-new project I couldn’t wait to present to you. I’ve just learned about an investment opportunity with an experienced company offering
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Authentic Traditional, Tourist Beach, Or Culture Capital? 3 Of Mexico’s Top Investment Opportunities With growing real estate opportunities and booming tourism, Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is becoming a true hot spot for overseas investors. Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo are three popular destinations worth considering. To understand the advantages and disadvantages of investing in these areas, here’s
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“I’m Exhausted And My Head Is About To Explode!” It was day two of our three-day Global Property Summit last week, and one of the attendees was smiling from ear to ear as he told me how overwhelmed he felt. By that evening he had only seen 15 of the 23 investment opportunities available to
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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home in sunny, scenic Italy but thought you couldn’t afford it, read on. I’ve found two perfect opportunities for you. How about a historic stone home on the island of Sardinia for the low, low price of 1 euro? No, that’s not a typo. That’s only US$1.23 at
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Being in Medellín for a few days recently got me thinking about the mountain towns in Nicaragua. Greater Medellín is a city of 4.5 million people, stretching 12 miles up and down the Aburrá Valley. The two most popular mountain cities of Nicaragua in my mind, by contrast, have a population of 270,000 people. Combined.
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