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Don’t fall for this Citizenship & Real Estate trap in Turkey
Here's the typical scenario:The investor decides to buy something in Istanbul because he believes that it's a good long term play (true), and that if he invests $250,000 or more he can get free Turkish citizenship for himself and his family (also true).The next step...
Investing in a city of 15 million people, with decent yields – and get a free passport
I'm having a good time in Istanbul meeting with many real estate agents, developers, lawyers, other investors, and friends of mine. I wrote a piece earlier this week on the Turkish economy (here)I came across Keith as he had contacted me a few months back following...
Is investing in Turkey viable?
There is much noise in Western media regarding Turkey. What is the economic situation really like? Is investing in Turkey viable? You might be wondering why I am writing such an article. I do this because it's part of my process. Before even diving into the micro...
International Real Estate Investments
Top 3 International Real Estate Markets for 2021
In my New Year discussions with friends, I was asked which are my top international real estate markets for 2021. As always, there is no absolute answer to such a question. Is your goal safety, a plan B, capital gains, yields, or a mixture of a few of these factors?...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Cairo, Egypt – a contrarian play
Cairo, Egypt, is not an international real estate investor's typical investment destination. To be frank, when I went to Cairo I was pessimistic about the market. After having spent time on the ground, talking to many people, and doing more research, I am now...
A Real Estate Investment in Budapest, Hungary?
Budapest is among the prettiest cities in Europe, but is it a good real estate investment destination? It's a market I know well, having done deals there for a number of years. We'll have a look at the following: The economic outlook in HungaryThe real estate...
A Real Estate Investment in Kyiv, Ukraine, with 18% gross yields?
I wrote a number of relatively optimistic articles on the Kyiv real estate investment market earlier this year (here & here) and was quite enthusiastic about the high yields. I've been monitoring a real estate investment fund in Kyiv for a while as its positioning...
A Real Estate Investment in Managua or Gran Pacifica, Nicaragua?
After writing about real estate in the tourist hotspots of San Juan Del Sur and Grenada, I was asked a few times about my thoughts on other cities in Nicaragua. Here’s my take on real estate as an investment in Managua and in Grand Pacifica after having spent a few...
A Real Estate Investment in Skopje, North Macedonia
Following a research trip Tirana, Albania, I carried on to Skopje, North Macedonia to have a look at the real estate investment market there. I spent about a week in Macedonia’s capital city and met with a few real estate agents, lawyers and local investors. So is...
Residency and Citizenship by Investment
Don’t fall for this Citizenship & Real Estate trap in Turkey
Here's the typical scenario:The investor decides to buy something in Istanbul because he believes that it's a good long term play (true), and that if he invests $250,000 or more he can get free Turkish citizenship for himself and his family (also true).The next step...
The pros and cons of the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment programme
The Montenegro Citizenship by investment programme was launched last year and has been well marketed. But what are its pros and cons? We'll look at the following: How does the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment programme work?The pros of the Montenegro Citizenship...
One of the best plan Bs in Europe – Montenegro
I typically spend a few months every year in Montenegro. It's one of my favourite spots in Europe. Why? - Great weather- A stunning coastline- Good value skiing- Great hiking- A laid-back atmosphere- Affordable Did you know you can claim residency in Montenegro by...
Offshore Banking
Offshore Banking Options for Individuals and other Solutions 2020
My eBook will save you days of research You want to open an offshore bank account but don’t know where to start? Or you’ve started but are struggling to make sense of which option you should choose? Having an offshore bank account for diversification has never been as...
The Pros and Cons of opening a Bank Account in Tbilisi, Georgia
I’ve written previously about Georgia and real estate opportunities in its lovely capital Tbilisi, but this is my first post exploring bank account offerings there. Opening a bank account in Georgia is definitely worth your consideration. The Republic of Georgia is...
The Pros and Cons of Opening a Bank Account in Panama as a Non-Resident
There are many reasons why anyone with even a little bit of money should diversify and open a bank account offshore. Opening a bank account in Panama as a non-resident is an option. I spent some time on the ground in Panama in early March and went to few banks. Let’s...
International Economics
Is investing in Turkey viable?
There is much noise in Western media regarding Turkey. What is the economic situation really like? Is investing in Turkey viable? You might be wondering why I am writing such an article. I do this because it's part of my process. Before even diving into the micro...
8 reasons why the Economy in Egypt is poised for strong growth
Curfews were in place, the army was patrolling in the streets and people were snitching on their neighbours. I had to leave. Am I referring to Egypt? No. I was in Covid Europe and fled to Egypt, not expecting to find an economy geared for growth. Looking at Egypt's...
Is Nicaragua a Worthy Investment Destination?
I’m currently in Nicaragua doing some research and spending my Corona time here rather than Europe. The country has quite a reputation these days, but certainly not as an investment destination. A bit of background Nicaragua was a focal point of the Cold War, with...
Investing in Gold, Silver and Uranium with speculator Lobo Tiggre
Real estate is not the only hard asset worthy of your consideration. Lobo typically does interviews for channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, but he was kind enough to offer us some of his time. He has been a natural resources speculator for many years...
Why I am bullish on Gold Mining Stocks
The first article I ever published on my blog, in June 2019, was about the fact that I was bullish on gold. I made the case that gold would reach new all-time highs in the medium term. Gold was at $1250 per ounce at that point, and passed the psychological mark of...
Is it too late to Speculate on Silver?
Silver has been making headlines for the last few weeks. Is it too late to speculate on this metal? The market has become so hot that even Millenial hang-outs like Yahoo News started mentioning Silver mining stocks. In my many years of following the precious metals...
International Company Formation
7 Reasons to Create a Micro-Company in Romania – the lowest tax structure in the EU
Why would anyone want to create a micro-company in Romania? Well, it's one of the least-known tax optimization strategies to be used for commerce within the European Union. Here is a list of 7 reasons why you should potentially create a micro-company in Romania 1....
One of the Best Structures for Digital Nomads: The Sole Proprietorship in the Country of Georgia
The Sole Proprietorship in the country of Georgia is one of the best options for digital nomads. Traveling and managing an online business at the same time can be challenging, and some countries make it particularly hard. Luckily, the Republic of Georgia aims to...
How to start a company in Uzbekistan as a non-resident foreigner
So you have a business idea for booming Uzbekistan (read this) that requires you to start a company locally? You might think it’s very Soviet, complicated, expensive, and that legal help is required. Some lawyers won’t hesitate to overcharge you. Guess what, it’s...
Private List updates
Investing in a city of 15 million people, with decent yields – and get a free passport
I'm having a good time in Istanbul meeting with many real estate agents, developers, lawyers, other investors, and friends of mine. I wrote a piece earlier this week on the Turkish economy (here)I came across Keith as he had contacted me a few months back following...
Two Wandering Investors on finding the best investments around the Globe
In this video, the founder of Undervalued-Shares.com and I discuss why traveling is essential to do proper intelligence gathering, his methodology for researching stocks, investments he is currently looking at, crisis investing and what his thoughts are on the world...
Do you have any International Tax questions?
I often have people reaching out to me with their international tax questions. I have a fair bit of knowledge on the matter, but not enough to be able to help people with their individual situations.The reality is that proper international tax planning is very...
