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Opportunity after the Bust? Real estate in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Join me on a motorbike journey through Sihanoukville, Cambodia, where a real estate bust of epic proportions has taken place during the last few years. I go into the background of the construction boom and subsequent crash, visit a new development and also explore units on the secondary market for sale. I also explain why I think the real estate market in Sihanoukville may well be exhibiting characteristics of a bottom.

We toured 4 apartments in central Istanbul for Turkish citizenship by investment

I join Keith, my real estate buyer’s agent in Istanbul, to view four properties on the second-hand market in Istanbul’s Şişli district. All of the apartments are pre-owned and also suitable for the Turkish citizenship by investment program. We demonstrate what size and quality of apartment is available at different price levels in Istanbul’s most desirable, central neighborhoods.

MM2H real estate in Penang, Malaysia – full ROI analysis on luxury condos

I join my Malaysian real estate agent Serena to explore lifestyle real estate in Georgetown, Penang. We tour two condos and explain why Penang is a compelling destination for investors looking to pursue the MM2H residency program, those seeking tax advantages, and also for Muslim families seeking a foothold in a first-world Islamic country with beautiful lifestyle and amenities.

Pros and Cons of living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

I join my Riviera Maya real estate agent Luigi to do a deep dive on living in Playa del Carmen as an expat. We discuss beaches, safety, education, transportation, expat infrastructure improvement as well as topics related to real estate and obtaining residency in Mexico.

Investment and lifestyle real estate in Tivat, Montenegro – a top European low-tax safe haven

I join Peter Square Meter to visit three different apartments in Tivat, Montenegro offering different lifestyle and investment case benefits. We delve into the numbers and provide hypothetical rental income figures to give an idea of the investment prospects of each. We also discuss the benefits of living in a geographically diverse country, and also some of the limitations you might face living or investing in Montenegro.

Cap rate analysis of condo in Medellin – decent real estate rental yields in El Poblado

I join Mauricio to tour a luxury condo in Medellin’s most premium neighborhood, El Poblado. We do a full case study considering purchase price, operating and maintenance costs and rental income to arrive at a realistic rental yield. We also discuss different strategies to increase the return on rental units in Medellin.