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Your morning starts with the call of the great kiskadee, as the fresh ocean breeze stirs the outside world to life. Your large terrace, nestled in mature tropical vegetation is ideal for birdwatching. The eurasian collared dove, the hooded oriole, and the green jay are frequent visitors… You love the space, the light, and how Read more...: Your Luxury Caribbean Home Awaits in Playa del Carmen
“Who are RETA and how did they get this deal?” I get variations of this question all the time… Sometimes from readers who want to understand more about our members-only service… …Sometimes from brokers, real estate sales teams, and industry professionals who can’t believe the prices we get for RETA deals. I expect, soon, they’ll Read more...: How We Get Our RETA Deals
As real estate investors, there has never been a better time to borrow money…to use leverage. Leverage works by using someone else’s money to buy a property, thereby minimizing your initial investment and freeing up your cash flow. Right now, we are in a historic low interest rate environment. That means money has never been Read more...: Why You Should Pay Attention to Leverage
The best cure for the post-travel blues is to book another trip… The second-best cure is to return to a base where you love to spend time. I’ve never been more grateful to have my condo in Cabo. To have the shimmering Pacific Ocean always within view. And to have this stunning beach to make Read more...: Gains of $107,200 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Picture this… You step outside your spacious luxury condo and into the warm tropical sun. From your terrace, you watch the palm trees sway gently in the soft ocean breeze. The birdsong is best in the early dawn… In front of you, the dewy grass of an immaculately manicured fairway sparkles in the morning light. Read more...: Why You Should Consider a Master-Planned Community
For the first time in its 170-year history, California’s population is predicted to fall. The Census Bureau estimates California lost nearly 70,000 residents in 2020 alone. Among the evacuees were celebrities like Rob Schneider, Josh Brolin, Joe Rogan, and the richest man in the world, Elon Musk. What’s going on? According to The Los Angeles Read more...: Caribbean Living for a Third Less Than California
Have you ever dreamed of living in a medieval villa in Italy? How about a French cottage in a grassy glade…or a majestic chateau built by a prince? In hidden corners across Europe, you can find countless bargain properties just waiting to be rescued. I’m talking old, beautiful, and often quite substantial homes which are Read more...: Own a Dream “Fixer Upper” in Europe
“Some people compare San Cristóbal de las Casas to San Miguel de Allende, but I think San Cristóbal is much nicer.” When scouting a new city, taxi drivers can be a good source of information… They’ll tell you where to find the best places to eat, the hidden gems the tourists miss, and they’ll talk Read more...: A Quick Note From Stunning Chiapas, Mexico
A couple of days ago, I got a taste of what it’s like to be an ordinary real estate investor… By “ordinary,” I mean someone who isn’t plugged in. Someone who doesn’t have industry contacts. Or who doesn’t get any insider knowledge. Instead, all they see are the glossy advertisements battling for their attention. They Read more...: Invest Like An Insider And Unlock Incredible Gains
The “greater fool” theory works like this… You invest in a stock, regardless of its long-term outlook, because in the short-term you believe that its value is set to rise. Why would it rise? Because a “greater fool” will be willing to pay even more. In a bull market, the greater fool theory holds up…to Read more...: Why Real Estate Is The Single Best Asset