How to obtain Residency in Serbia – between East and West
Many people want to move to Europe for the unique lifestyle that it offers. I agree. Europe is great. However, moving to the European Union is generally quite complicated. This is where residency in Serbia comes in. Right on the EU borders, but not within the EU,...
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...
Residency by Investment in Hungary for Non-EU People
If you are thinking about relocating to Hungary, we have great news for you! In Hungary, residency by investment is possible, and in this article, we will show you how. Here you will learn everything you need to know about How to obtain Hungary residency by investment...
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...
Albanian Coast Real Estate Investment Overview
I spent time in the Summer looking at the real estate investment market on the Albanian coast. https://youtu.be/a8R5bAU_4BU Alternatively, you can read the transcript below Overall, I see Albania as more of a value lifestyle proposition, than an investment with upside...
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...
Real Estate Renovation costs in Istanbul
I spent time in Istanbul in February 2021 looking at real estate investments. I visited an apartment which was under renovation by Keith. I contacted Keith a few months later to have a look at the work he did, and to get an exact cost breakdown of the renovation.
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....
A cheap Plan B in rural Hungary
in this video, I went on a road-trip in rural Hungary to go look at cheap real estate. I found a house for 16,000 euros with 5,000m2 of land. It’s a great plan B for EU passport holders who are entitled to Hungarian residency if they own real estate or sign a lease agreement. The house is located at junction between Hungary, Ukraine, and Slovakia.
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...
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
In this video, I spent a week in the Canary Islands and delve into the price trends, architectural value, and examples of coastal real estate in the Canary Islands. Discover why investing in the local real estate market might not be the best option, and explore the potential benefits of obtaining residency in Spain.
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...