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Internationalization Insights

Updates from the Private List about international banking, on-the-ground international real estate case studies, alternative investments, international company formation and international economics

Brand new apartments that cost less than a car? Affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya

I visit a development in Nairobi offering newly built, entry-level apartments starting at $17,000 USD for a studio, or about $25,000 for a two-bedroom unit. I explain why I would not invest in this project despite it being so cheap and also likely being a good investment. I also visit the construction site of some off-plan apartments that I purchased in the Westlands neighborhood last year to check on the progress, and have some interesting conversations with the Chinese developer and others about day to day living and operating in Kenya.

The Wandering Investor Live Event: Panama 2026 + Explore Residency & Ultimate Plan B Workshop

Join us September 13-16 2026 in Panama City, Panama for our live event.

How to Trade the Commodities Market and Gold in 2026

I join renowned speculator Lobo Tiggre to dig into the current commodities market. We discuss gold, silver, copper and uranium and shifts in the energy and mining landscape. We comtemplate the importance of discipline in speculation and also explain why maintaining a cash pile in anticipation of a black swan event could offer tremendous opportunity in an uncertain environment.

Buy Land and Build a Villa in Luštica Peninsula, Montenegro

I join Peter Square Meter, an expert in the Kotor Bay real estate, to examine several land plots in the Luštica Peninsula region around the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. We dig into land costs, construction and permitting costs and other factors to consider when building new real estate in coastal Montenegro.

Buying a Historical Village In Ragusa, Sicily – Is It Worth Renovating?

I join my Sicily buyer’s agent Shalise to explore an entire village for sale in the hills around the city of Ragusa.

Critical Commodity Shortages Incoming – How to Invest in an Energy Crisis

join Scott Osheroff to discuss the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and the impact high energy prices will have on currency, equity and commodities markets. We explore why markets are not reacting as expected as well as the ripple effects of this crisis that will soon be felt across both emerging and developed markets.