Overseas Property Alert

7 Tips To Consider Before Building Your Dream Island Home

Tropical beach on south side of Samoa Island with coconut palm trees

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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Fake News or Fact? 24% Rental Returns In Medellín, Colombia

cartoon man with a beard pointing to a newspaper headline about rental returns in medellin

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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Corporate Structures For Overseas Real Estate: Part 1

pile of tax papers with a pen, mouse, coffee mug and laptop on top of them

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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New Consinfra Real Estate Investment Yields 25% In One Year

Image of a street in the walled city of cartagena, colombia. Orange houses line a wide open road with a church spire in the background

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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3 Prime Property Locations On Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula

Quintana Roo bay, Mexico

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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Coffee, Cigars, and Simple Living In Nicaragua’s Mountains

Nicaraguan Mountains. Sunsest over a mountain town as panoramic shows scattered houses and mountain ranges in the distance

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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