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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

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.

Panama Tax Guide: Personal and corporate income tax, dividend tax, tax residency

I spend some time with Wi Men and Giovanna, who help me with taxation, immigration and other legal matters in Panama, to discuss all things related to Panama taxes. We give an overview of the tax rates in different income categories and offer a detailed summary of how to qualify as a tax resident in Panama and obtain a Panamanian tax ID and tax certificate.

Removal of capital controls in Argentina – impact on Buenos Aires real estate market

I join my Buenos Aires realtor Max for a conversation on the recent removal of longstanding capital and currency controls in Argentina. We discuss the path to normalizing the economy and simplifying real estate purchases as well as the current bull market in Argentina property.

What is really happening in the markets and where to “hide” during a credit crisis?

I joined Chris MacIntosh of Capitalist Exploits to dive into the forces impacting today’s equity and capital markets. Chris shares why he thinks sovereign debt poses a major threat to growth and why an extended period of stagflation may soon be upon us. We also discuss real estate investing across various geographies and how to play a collapse in global credit and turbulent rate environment.