Plus: Is It Worth The Hassle To Buy Abroad With An IRA? Nov. 24, 2015 Medellin, Colombia 1 U.S. dollar equals: 3.77 Brazilian reals 3,040 Colombian pesos 16.73 Mexican pesos 701 Chilean pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Over the past few months, you’ve heard a lot about the amazing bargains that the strong dollar […]
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After 14 years of traveling and scouting properties in 17 different countries, there are not many countries left where I try to combine a real estate scouting trip with a vacation… at least not on the second or third trip. But I just realized this morning that we’ve vacationed in Nicaragua four times now. Almost
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Plus: What Happened To Europe? Like the rest of Italy, Abruzzo has history, art, and delicious cuisine, as well as beautiful scenery that will change with the seasons. But because this region remains relatively unknown, prices are lower than in many parts of the country, which makes Abruzzo one of the best values in Europe
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Plus: Maceió…Are You Stupid? US$1=R$2.24 Brazilian reais Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, The Brazilian city of Natal is marked by its miles-long crescent beach, protected by a giant dune that shelters it from the onshore winds. The adjacent waters are calm, clear, warm, and fairly shallow. The cafes, restaurants, and nightlife are renowned throughout Europe
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Plus: Where investment yield properties can establish residency June 3, 2014 Medellín, Colombia Operating a rental property abroad can provide you with a nice income stream—perhaps a non-dollar income stream—with little hassle on your part. But it can also be a stressful experience that brings headaches and disappointing yields. And there’s one major factor that
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US$1=1,904 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, Capital gains of 10%…rental income of another 6%…and developer co-investment returns of up to 22% annually. These are the numbers that caught my attention for this property in Bogota. Let me give you the details. Colombia is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and
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Plus: Can I live here for US$730 per month? All properties in this article are priced in U.S. dollars. I’m writing today to tell you about a limited-inventory opportunity that just came onto the market. If you’re interested, you can save up to 25% (as much as US$30,000) as an Overseas Property Alert reader—if you’re
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In 2012, I purchased an income property in Medellín. It’s a two-story condo on the 17th and 18th floors of a new building on Medellín’s Golden Mile. Since closing, it’s generated around US$1,900 per month…about 8.5%. That same year, I invested in a foreign stock exchange, opened accounts in foreign currencies, and even opened a
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April 29, 2014 Granada, Nicaragua Property in Nicaragua trades in U.S. dollars Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Many of us dream of living in a Spanish colonial city…and of owning a Spanish colonial home, with its high ceilings, painted tiles, and a private center courtyard. If you count yourself among this growing number, then you’ll
Look here for sunshine, warm seas, and capital gains Also: “Why aren’t you talking about Costa Rica?” April 8, 2014 Puerto López, Ecuador Ecuador’s currency: U.S. dollar Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, We sat down to dinner at an open-air restaurant just south of Puerto López, Ecuador. It was a quiet night, with a pleasant
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