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Net real estate rental yields and cap rates in Istanbul, a case study

My Canadian buyer’s agent and I visit an apartment in Feriköy, a gentrifying neighborhood in the Şişli district of Istanbul. We tour the property and go through the relevant numbers to arrive at a realistic net rental yield. Topics such as occupancy, currency depreciation and eligibility for the Turkish CBI program are also covered.

Is Bar the next Montenegro real estate investment destination? A case study with numbers

In this video I discuss property investments in Bar, Montenegro with my real estate agent Ksenija. We tour a seafront apartment and examine management costs, short-term rental income, Airbnb income and give a brief overview of the catalysts for investing in Bar real estate. We give an overview of the local culture and explain why Bar may be the next main investment destination in Montenegro.

Low EMF housing solution in Central America

I sat down with Mike to learn about an interesting development in Nicaragua that aims to offer housing with low electromagnetic frequency exposure. All modern communication devices we use emit EMF and it can generate sensitivity and discomfort for some people. We discuss how the development maintains low readings of EMF as well as the current investment environment in Nicaragua and the catalysts driving the country forward.

I bought a Penthouse in Medellin, Colombia

I bought a penthouse in Medellin, Colombia. I this video I share all the details in terms of purchase price, projected renovation costs and rental income, on-going expenses, etc to get to a net cap rate.

Update on Sark funding!

The vision of revitalizing Europe’s least-known tax haven is becoming ever more of a reality.

I had a quick chat with Swen Lorenz about the Sark funding. He has reached £20 million in commitments with more to come, including from various family offices.

I am investing in this distressed asset opportunity with catalysts in place.
This is NOT financial advice nor an invitation to invest.

There are many risks including the illiquid nature of the investment.

Real estate market in El Salvador – overview of opportunities

I spent a couple weeks traveling around El Salvador to explore the real estate market in several regions, including San Salvador, Bitcoin Beach,, La Union and the small towns of Berlin and Alegria. I give a brief overview of the macro situation in El Salvador, the implications of bitcoin adoption, economic reform and anti-corruption reform and how this impacts the investment landscape going forward. Unfortunately, from a real estate investment perspective, El Salvador is very much a seller’s market for the time being.