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Ronan McMahon
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Why I Won’t Buy in Panama City
Dear Reader, I’ve lived in Panama City for the last three and a half years. And I started studying the real estate market here four and a half years ago. I love living in Panama City, but I still haven’t bought a property here. And you shouldn’t either-until you read this. Sure, you’ll see those …
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Turn Every Dollar You Invest Into $1.20 Instantly!
In today’s investment markets, a sure thing is hard to come by. In 10 years of investing in and scouting non-U.S. real estate markets, I’ve discovered something that comes close just once. And the phone call I had with a contact in Paris convinced me that this strategy remains the closest you’ll get to a …
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Three Top International Profit Plays for 2009
In this time of stock market meltdowns and economic crisis, the question readers ask daily is, “Where can I put what I have left?” Here are three profit plays that have my attention. They’re all outside of stocks and outside of the States. And they come with incredible upside potential. Make Money Pick # 1: …
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Profiting from the 2014 World Cup in Fortaleza Part 2
Last October, I told you about the $5.25 billion investment the Fortaleza area will receive in the run up to the 2014 Soccer World Cup. Fortaleza is going to see a major upgrade in roads (there will be a new ring road), rail (a new metro system), bridges, port, and airport infrastructure. This will make …
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Profiting from the 2014 World Cup in Fortaleza Part 1
On May 31st this year, I sat in a crowded restaurant on Fortaleza’s boardwalk. Everyone was silent. No one even dared fumble with their cutlery. The tension was unbearable…that was until the restaurant erupted. Champagne corks started flying, tables were for dancing. Far away in Nassau (on the Bahamas) Fortaleza was named as a host …
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Own a Vineyard in Argentina for $5,000 an Acre
Few places in the world are suitable for quality wine production. The climate and soil need to be right, and vine cultivation and wine production expertise need to be available locally. You also need production and marketing infrastructure. No surprise, then, that to own an acre of vineyard in California’s Napa Valley could set you …
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Land Banking Opportunities in Uruguay
Uruguay rarely makes the headlines. There are no natural disasters. The crime rate is low. It’s safe, stable, and cultured. The infrastructure, from modern airports to roads, is first class. Uruguay goes quietly and successfully about its business. In 2008, it made headlines with GDP growth of 8.9%. The country isn’t burdened with debt either. …
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Investing in Ecuador’s Pacific Coast
Ecuador has 1,400 miles of coastline. The most under-developed section of coast lies between Atacames and San Vicente. Semi-dry forest covers the hills. Pristine beaches extend along the coast. This has been the least accessible stretch of Ecuador’s coast. This is set to change. Access to this stretch of coast should improve dramatically. This area …
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International Investing – Riveria Maya Mexico
Greetings from Tulum on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. The coastline here is a series of crescent-shaped white sand beaches, lapped gently by the turquoise Caribbean. The jungle interior reveals Mayan ruins and exotic wildlife, and the world’s second-longest coral reef which has attracted divers, snorkelers, and eco-tourists for years hugs the coastline. Today, the sky is …
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If You Don’t Want to Pay Gringo Prices
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from real estate scouting over the years, it’s this: don’t trust asking prices for property. Don’t take them as a true indicator of how much the property is really worth and don’t rely on the seller to provide accurate information to justify his asking price. We tend to blame …
