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Kyiv Real Estate investment – a case study with exact numbers
I've done a number of videos (here, here, and here) with John as I am amazed by the rental yields he manages to obtain in Kyiv, Ukraine.His modus operandi is very simple:1. Buy very large units in the core center of Kiyv to take advantage of the lack of financing to...
Trader Ferg: Investing in Coal and Oil
We've all heard the mainstream narrative about the world moving towards a green revolution, revolving around renewable energy. This green revolution is meant to be our saving grace to save the planet and ourselves. By extension, traditional fossil fuels such as oil...
5 Reasons why I decided to invest in the Stock Market in Africa
I recently decided to invest in the stock market in Africa. I worked and lived on the continent for 7 years, before becoming a full time investor, so I feel that I have a better-than-average understanding of the potential of investing on the continent. I'll start with...
International Real Estate Investments
Making a Real Estate Investment in Oman – a residency and lifestyle play
The Sultanate of Oman, located in the Persian Gulf, is not your typical international real estate investment destination. It is a relatively little-known, peaceful Gulf country of about 5 million souls, 40% of which are expatriates, mostly from South Asia. There are...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Kenya, a smart move?
I stayed for a month in Kenya. My first ten days were dedicated to traveling along the coast and going on Safaris. Thereafter, I spent time in the capital city, Nairobi, to meet with fellow investors, developers, lawyers and various businessmen to analyze whether a...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Istanbul, Turkey – Overview and what to watch out for
Turkey constantly makes the headlines in Western media in a very negative light. I tried to offer a more balanced view in my first article on Turkey, which is in many ways a prequel to this one (Is investing in Turkey viable?). Making a real estate investment in...
10% yield studios and swimming in freezing water with my real estate buyer’s agent in Kyiv, Ukraine
I had a lot of fun making this video. Alex is my real estate buyer's agent in Kyiv, Ukraine, who works with individual investors. I was spending time with him looking at real estate.Alex is also a committed long distance swimmer. He swam across the Gibraltar Straight...
Highest Real Estate yields in Europe – Ukraine – $1250 per m2 with 19% yields in Kyiv
Back in November I interviewed John from Canada who helps people invest in Kyiv real estate (video here). I had been following him for quite a while and was curious.Like many of my followers, I wanted to find out more following that interview.So I booked a flight to...
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...
Residency and Citizenship by Investment
Why the rush for second passports?
Travel restrictions, countries making it hard for their citizens to leave, higher taxes, increasingly authoritarian governments - there are many reasons why the industry for second passports is booming.I talked a lot about the Turkish programme, where buying $250,000...
Residency-by-Investment in Hungary for non-EU people
Why seek to obtain residency in Hungary? An absolutely gorgeous country in the heart of the EU and Europe.Low cost of living; Hungary is competitively ranked in the Numbeo Cost of Living Index.Affordable, quality real estate.Geographic location – in Europe. Short...
How to obtain Residency in Ukraine
I sat down with Leonid, my lawyer in Ukraine, and he elaborated on how to obtain residency in Ukraine.There are the usual suspects such as family reunification and marriage, but there is also a residency by investment option. Unlike what is marketed online, it is very...
Citizenship by Investment in Turkey – Timelines, fees, and traps to avoid
There is a lot of information online concerning the Turkey Citizenship by Investment programme. Most of the information is written by lawyers and agents who stand to gain fat commissions by selling you new developments that are overpriced. Typically, they earn 6%-10%...
One of the world’s easiest second residency programmes – Turkey
I did quite a bit on content on real estate, citizenship and the economy in Turkey, but it turns out that Turkey is also a great residency option.You can obtain residency for you and your family by just signing a lease agreement. Once you have your residency papers,...
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...
International Banking for Individuals
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...
SILVER: Potentially explosive, but risks remain. Interview with Chris Marcus of Arcadia Economics
I've been following Chris Marcus for a number of years. When I started following his channel and website, Arcadia Economics, he had just a few thousand followers. They have grown exponentially over the years. The silver market is potentially explosive, and rather...
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...
Kyiv Real Estate investment – a case study with exact numbers
I've done a number of videos (here, here, and here) with John as I am amazed by the rental yields he manages to obtain in Kyiv, Ukraine.His modus operandi is very simple:1. Buy very large units in the core center of Kiyv to take advantage of the lack of financing to...
Trader Ferg: Investing in Coal and Oil
We've all heard the mainstream narrative about the world moving towards a green revolution, revolving around renewable energy. This green revolution is meant to be our saving grace to save the planet and ourselves. By extension, traditional fossil fuels such as oil...
Real Estate Renovation costs in Istanbul
One of the trickiest aspects investing in international real estate is the renovation process, not just in Istanbul. Back in February I spent a few weeks in Istanbul looking at real estate investments, and trying to find the best way to obtain Turkish citizenship....
Great value villa in Montenegro + the legalization process
I'm spending my summer in Montenegro, as I often do, with side trips to other Balkan countries. The water is warm, the sun is shining, the old towns dotting the coastline are as beautiful as ever, life is (extremely) affordable, and the people are very direct and fun....
A cheap Plan B in rural Hungary
Real estate prices have been booming in many markets, particularly outside of the main cities. Hungary is no exception. Prices have seen solid growth in rural Hungary, particularly near major cities. The outskirts of cities have also fared well, whilst prices have...
Price drops of 30% in downtown Budapest
Many real estate markets in the world are booming on the back of Central Bank liquidity. Hungary is also seeing a boom of its own in rural areas close to Budapest. The outskirts of Budapest are doing well as well, thanks to government incentives and mortgage lending...
The office market in Kyiv, Ukraine – a unique investment opportunity?
Back in February I spent time in Ukraine looking at real estate. I met with Alex, my buyer's agent, who helps investors buy, renovate, and rent out high yielding residential properties. I also met with John from Canada who is heavily involved in real estate in Kyiv...
Why I would NOT invest in Real Estate in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands conjure up images of luxury and tropical vacations. I enjoyed my time there, and loved all the hiking trails, but the real estate investment options were a bit underwhelming, In this video which was filmed last week on Gran Canaria, I discuss:-...
The World’s most successful citizenship programme, Turkey, might change soon
The minimum investment amount for the Turkish CBI might increase to $500,000. There is no doubt that the Turkish citizenship by investment programme has been a success. Buy any real estate in Turkey for a total of $250,000, and get citizenship within a few months for...
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...
