The stock market with (very) high dividend yields nobody is talking about
Russian equities offer a unique value proposition. Ignore the Russia narrative on mainstream media. Russia is an extremely interesting market to look into.1. Its macro metrics are a lot healthier than those of most Western countries and emerging markets.2. Russia's...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, who runs a deep value real estate fund in Kyiv. He showed me...
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:-...
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...
Kenya Stock Market analysis with Fund Manager Tim Staermose
Following my interview of the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, I decided to have a chat with Tim Staermose, the manager of the African Lions Fund. I wanted to get his take on a market that has crashed 65% over the past 5 years. Source:...
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...
Has the Stock Market in Kenya bottomed?
I spent a month in Kenya, and looked at various asset classes. Last week I published a video on cheap, Chinese built real estate at rock bottom prices, and this week I am looking at the stock market in Kenya.There are PE and VC funds as well, but liquidity is...
Cheap, Chinese-built Real Estate in Nairobi, Kenya – A Good Investment?
I am currently spending a few weeks in Kenya. My trip started off with some beach time and amazing safaris, but I am now in Nairobi looking at investment opportunities. This video will give you insight into my research process for real estate in emerging markets....
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...
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%...
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...