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. It's a process I went through myself. My brand new Panamanian debit card I spent some...
Analysis of the Tulum Real Estate Investment Boom
Tulum is booming on both the tourism and real estate fronts. There is construction happening everywhere of buildings with very appealing architecture. But does Tulum make for a good real estate investment? We'll explore this in detail. I obtained permanent residency...
Affordable Tax-Free Caribbean Lifestyle and Real Estate
Panama is so much more than just Panama City. There is a little slightly hidden gem in Panama that is well-known on the backpacker trail and in some circles but not really for "normal" people looking for a lifestyle and tax residency change. Bocas del Toro Panama It...
Stock analysis of Ecopetrol
Last Friday I bought a bunch of shares of Ecopetrol (ticker: EC), the Colombian state oil company (at $9.60 per share) I sat down with Calvin here in Boquete, Panama, who is quite prolific on Twitter and who runs a premium subscription service focusing on commodities,...
Why I would NOT invest in Real Estate in Portugal just yet
I feel the need to share this article because people constantly ask me about investing in real estate in Portugal. Here I will highlight three reasons why now is not the right time to be investing in Portuguese real estate. To be clear I am simply laying out my...
Massive Privatization of Real Estate in Ukraine
The tens of billions of dollars and euros being sent by Western taxpayers are not enough. Ukraine needs more cash. So it is privatizing thousands of properties all over the country. Unlike past privatizations which were notoriously corrupt, this wave of privatizations...
Easy: How to get Residency in Mexico
A few weeks ago I published a video with Sergei on a special Mexican government program that allows anyone who set foot in Mexico between 2015 and 2020 to apply for a 4-year temporary residency, which can then easily be turned into permanent residency later on with...
Case study of an Airbnb Investment in Playa del Carmen
I've spent the past few months in Mexico and have been looking into the numbers of an Airbnb investment in the Riviera Maya area, including in Playa del Carmen. The state of Quintana Roo in Mexico There is a lot to like in this region of Mexico; great weather, amazing...
Do not invest in Nickel
Sometimes knowing what NOT to invest in is just as important. This is the case with Nickel. I don't just talk about international real estate and how to obtain a second citizenship or residency. I invest in a lot of asset classes across jurisdictions. One asset class...
Making a Real Estate investment in Playa del Carmen – decent diversification in Mexico
Located on the beautiful Riviera Maya about an hour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen is increasingly known among the digital nomad crowd as a fun, cute, little beach city. It’s reached a point where some people say it is too late to make a real estate investment there....
Kyiv Real Estate Market update September 2022
Those of you who have been following me for a while know that I was very involved in Ukraine. I have residency there, a business, personal ties, and had committed to making a large investment with John in February in a Flour Mill in downtown Kyiv we were meant to...
Easy 4 year residency for past tourists in Mexico
The Mexican government came up with a program to legalize people in Mexico. Under these terms, anyone who came to Mexico between 2015 and 2020, even if just for a day as a tourist, can claim a 4 year temporary residency permit. No need to start the process at a...
What is happening in the Silver market?
I had a chat with Chris of Arcadia Economics about some of the latest developments in the silver market. We discussed the following topics: 00:58 Silver Paper trading vs physical market03:00 Physical silver reserves at the COMEX are gradually dwindling05:00 Next...
How to create a crypto and stock trading corporation in Panama
I stumbled upon this unique solution when having a chat with my friends Giovanna and Wi Men in Panama City. They run a small family office there, and mentioned they help people open crypto trading corporations in Panama. Such corporations can also be used to trade...
Making a real estate investment in Izmir? A value play within Turkey
This article will tackle why Izmir may be an interesting investment destination for those who wish to invest in Turkish real estate. I spent a lot of time in Izmir, and invested in real estate there myself. Enjoying the famous Izmir promenade We'll discuss the...
International Online School for Expats review
When spending time in Panama, I had the pleasure of having a chat with Mikkel about his latest project, an international online school for expats. I had already written about how to choose an international school for children, but I really enjoyed my chat with Mikkel...
