THE RETA ACADEMY
Your 2026 RETA Roadmap to Wealth, Freedom & a Boundless Life
This masterclass is your complete roadmap to owning overseas in 2026. Margaret and I will take you through everything you need to know, starting right at the beginning. We’re holding nothing back. I’m sharing all the key lessons I’ve learned in two and a half decades of buying and scouting real overseas.
Course Modules
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During this first session of our five-module masterclass, we’ll break down the key factors you need to consider to determine what type of real estate is right for you—whether your goal is capital appreciation, income, lifestyle, or some combination of all three.
We talk about identifying your lifestyle non-negotiables, including factors like climate, accessibility, and amenities that truly matter to you.
We also dig into risk tolerance, time horizon, and how an overseas real estate purchase should fit alongside your existing portfolio.
In this session, RETA Senior Researcher Margaret Summerfield and I profile compelling, opportunity-rich destinations to buy real estate in 2026, including:
- Caminha, Northern Portugal: A historic Atlantic town near the Spanish border—authentic, walkable, and priced at levels that feel like Portugal before the surge. I’ve invested here personally because I’m confident this region is on the cusp of discovery.
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica—A proven Pacific destination offering a world-class beach lifestyle. Restrictions on new development around this town mean best-in-class real estate is scarce…and in high demand.
- Medellín, Colombia—The “City of Eternal Spring.” An internationalized, perfect-climate urban destination where high-quality condos still trade in the mid-$200,000s—and come with the potential for double-digit gross rental yields.
- Los Cabos, Baja California—One of the strongest luxury lifestyle destinations in the hemisphere, with demand for best-in-class real estate growing year after year.
- Estepona, Spain—On the Costa del Sol, west of Marbella, this refined, livable beach town is attracting an affluent crowd and delivering strong year-round rental demand.
In this session, RETA Senior Researcher Margaret Summerfield and I profile six compelling, opportunity-rich destinations to buy real estate in 2026.
- Puerto Vallarta—The renowned beach city on Mexico’s Pacific coast where jungle-covered mountains tumble into a glittering bay…where a lively, art-filled malecón runs for a mile alongside the glistening ocean… where a luxury marina is set just back from golden-sand beaches…and where we have an incredible new RETA-only deal.
- La Barra, Uruguay—An upmarket beach town in the “Portugal of the Americas,” where modern homes overlook a vast Atlantic coast and discreet wealth has created one of the region’s most exclusive lifestyle destinations.
- Cap Cana, Dominican Republic— An emerging “Monaco in the Caribbean,” this master-planned enclave is twice the size of Manhattan…10 minutes from an international airport…and home to a St. Regis, Hyatt, a mega-yacht marina, and world-class white-sand beaches…
- Playa Caracol, Panama—Set on the nicest, closest stretch of coast to booming Panama City, this stunning beachfront community is growing at an incredible pace and attracting a wave of new investment from major resort brands.
- Lagos, Portugal— A sun-drenched, walkable Algarve town of cobbled streets, golden beaches, and towering sandstone cliffs…centered around a state-of-the-art marina…where strict low-rise rules protect charm, constrain supply, and drive both rental income and long-term appreciation.
- Asunción, Paraguay—The most overlooked capital in the Americas, this city has strong economic fundamentals and serious growth potential, yet right now you can still own luxury apartments in its most sought-after neighborhoods for less than $150,000.
In Session 4, Margaret and I discuss how to match your personal profile and chosen destination with the right type of real estate.
This session isn’t theory. It’s practical. We break down real-world examples from our global beat, including:
- A historic fixer-upper in Sicily—available for just €28,000 (that’s not a typo).
- A lot in Costa Rica where you can build your dream retreat amid lush tropical landscapes.
- A blue-chip asset on a man-made island community in downtown Panama City.
And much more…
In Session 5, Margaret and I move from theory to execution, breaking down:
- How to buy overseas—and what it really costs
- My personal strategies for maximizing rental income
- How a single property can unlock global travel through house-swapping
We do all this using practical, real-world examples—including my purchase of a historic villa in northern Portugal and a RETA members-only deal that was about to open at time of recording.
In this special bonus session, Margaret covers due diligence—one of the most important topics to understand when buying real estate overseas.
In this session she dives into key topics including:
- The first thing we always recommend buyers do before signing anything.
- Five essential due diligence checks—from title and permits to HOA rules—every buyer should understand.
- Key clauses in your contract that determine what you actually own—and what comes with the property.
Click to watch this bonus session now. Margaret has also prepared a detailed accompanying due diligence report, which you can access below.
Course Materials
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