If you are pursuing a home or investment property ownership overseas, this is sure to become your go-to reference! In this extensive resource guide prepared by the experts at ECI Development and Teak Hardwoods, you’ll discover the critical information you need to know about the process of evaluating real estate opportunities outside of the U.S.
Consumer Resource Guide — Global Property Resource Kit Read More »
Pension Problems Piling Up … Anyone paying attention knows the world is facing a global pension crisis. And if you don’t think it will affect you … think again. Consider this report recently issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago … How Should the State of Illinois Pay for Its Unfunded Pension Liability? The
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Is investing offshore right for you? International investing can be both exciting and daunting. In our fourth installment of the Profitable Niches series, we hope to demystify the process for investors looking to cross some borders. Every investment has a risk … you just have to learn how to evaluate the risk and the reward
Profitable Niches – Investing Internationally Read More »
Known as “The Bridge of the World,” Panama truly offers an ideal mix of glorious natural assets and a business-friendly government. Our friends at Teak Hardwood wrote this report to share why this Central American country is primed for investors.
Planting Your Flag in Panama Read More »
We all know shift happens…and it can be messy. But rather than complain about it, nimble and resourceful investors find new markets, strategies and product types to keep their portfolio chugging down the track. Of course, for professional fund managers this is nothing new. But for most day-to-day nose-to-the-grindstone real estate investors, the idea of
5/17/15: Economic Shifts – Real Estate Diversification and Emerging Markets Read More »
Imagine standing at your front window and suddenly you see a horrific car crash…right in front of your house! You rush outside and see the driver open the door, get out and lean against the crumpled car. Relieved that the driver doesn’t seem to be severely hurt, you pick up your phone and call 9-1-1.
3/24/14: Lessons and Opportunities from History with Simon Black Read More »
Being homeless isn’t something most investors aspire to. Then again, it depends on your definition of homeless. In this episode, we visit with a man who is a self-described “perpetual traveler”. As such, he doesn’t really identify with any particular country. He’s what you might call a sovereign man. What does that have to do
2/3/13: Searching the Globe for Real Estate, Banking and Privacy Read More »
Money is flowing around the globe, seeking opportunity and avoiding risk. But where is it going and why? We’re always fascinated by trying to figure out where the puck is going (a hockey quote by Wayne Gretsky) . And (to horribly mix metaphors), sometimes you need to get a bird’s eye view to see the
10/7/12: The Global Perspective – Where Investors Are Going and Why Read More »
Emerging economies, free(er) trade, high speed communication and the troubled financial systems of the U.S. and Europe all add up to people, money and opportunities moving around the globe in unprecedented fashion. It’s a lot to keep up on! But have no fear, The Real Estate Guys™ are here! In the studio, behind the shiny
1/29/12: Where in the World to Invest? Tracking Trends in Global Real Estate Read More »
The world has changed! The internet has made it smaller, the economy has become much more global, and there are unprecedented opportunities to integrate real estate investing into an international lifestyle. But if you’re living in your home town, working at a day job and dreaming of going global, where do you start? We invited
5/16/10: Live, Work, Play – Designing Your Lifestyle as a Real Estate Investor Read More »