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A week ago, I was standing in a super high-end master-planned resort community in the Central Algarve in Portugal. Around me were homes worth anywhere from €1.8 million to €10 million. In my hand was a big bag of keys… I knew they opened the doors to at least five of the homes, but I Read more...: Why Now Is A Buying Moment Of A Lifetime
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we always need a Plan B… And C…and D… I’m talking about having a place you can go when things hit the fan. A place you can escape to with a kit bag at the drop of a hat. Somewhere quiet and remote where you can ride Read more...: European Homes From as Little as $33K
Tourism in Costa Rica is about to reactivate… Last week, the Costa Rican government announced that all U.S. residents can travel there from November 1, just in time for high season… The country is a natural paradise: a land of stunning beaches, verdant jungles, cloud forests, rushing rivers and pure, tumbling streams… I was there Read more...: Costa Rica in Demand…
It’s another stunning day here in Lagos. As I write, it’s about 10.30 a.m. and I’m about to move inside before the morning sun becomes too bright… Boy is that a complaint I like to have… I’m here in Lagos meeting developers, bankers, lawyers, and connected locals, working on an exclusive deal for members of Read more...: Own Ocean-View Lots in Costa Rica
Greetings from Lagos on Portugal’s Algarve, and week three of my month-long scouting trip. I’m here in Portugal to put boots on the ground and find double-your-money RETA opportunities. I’m here to find a base for myself. And as with anywhere I travel, I’m on the lookout for overlooked bargain homes we can snag for Read more...: Lagos: Week Three of My Portugal Scouting Trip
This week I’ve been discussing those overlooked costs that can eat into your real estate investment if you don’t buy right. I’m talking about holding costs: property taxes, HOA (homeowner association) or condo fees, insurance, and utilities. In parts of North America, these expenses can amount to the cost of a mortgage. Find the right Read more...: Cut Your Property Tax by 75% or More
I’ve gone sale agreed on a home on Portugal’s Silver Coast. The condo I’ve locked down is as close to true beachfront as you can get in Portugal. It’s on a stunning stretch of Atlantic coast. A contender with anything you’ll find in Malibu, Pebble Beach, Dubai, or the Bahamas. But I’m paying just a Read more...: The Overlooked Value in European Real Estate
Each year, as spring rolls in, I pack my bags, lock my front door, and leave my condo in Cabo san Lucas behind. It’s a liberating feeling. I like to spend my winters in Cabo. But once the weather picks up, it’s time hit the road and head to Europe where I’m based until late Read more...: How to Cut Your Holding Costs
I’ve just bought a home! Well, not quite…I’ve gone sale agreed on a condo and I’m now going through the due diligence and mortgage process. This has been an unexpected start to my Portugal scouting trip, and I’ve only just finished the first leg. For the past six days, I’ve been scouting Portugal’s stunning Silver Read more...: Scouting Portugal’s Stunning Silver Coast
In fact, one study found that U.S. homes are a good 600 to 800 square feet larger than homes in most other countries. There’s nothing wrong with that. More space is generally a good thing when you’re buying a home for personal use. Go with what your heart desires and your wallet can stretch to. Read more...: Bigger Isn’t Always Better In The Short-term Rental Market