RETA

Real Estate Trend Alert

By Ronan McMahon

January 2015: Limited Window of Opportunity on Mexico’s Riviera Maya

The real estate market at the southern edge of Mexico’s Riviera Maya is the fastest moving market on my beat. The buying moment is now—but we have a limited time to act before the moment passes. Tulúm has gone mainstream in a big way…In this special edition of Real Estate Trend Alert I reveal the opportunities we have yet to look forward to.

December 2014: Dramatic Golf and Views of the Sea of Cortez—The Best Luxury Buy on My Beat Right Now

Until recently, Cabo, at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula in Northwestern Mexico, wasn’t on my radar. Today, thanks to a rare combination of events, we have a very special opportunity here—an unusual pricing anomaly in a high-end, blue chip location, as I explain in this special edition of Real Estate Trend Alert

October 2014: Why Uruguay’s Farmland is the Best Place to Park Your Cash (While You Collect a 9% Yield)

Uruguay has a long tradition of accepting investment in its land from outside of the country. Safe, solid, and reliable Uruguay, with its infrastructure of roads, ports, agri-business, and legal and tax environments, is a place we can securely and profitably invest for yields of up to 9%.

September 2014: Puerto Vallarta—Killer Deals if You Know Where to Look; Risky Business if You Don’t

Puerto Vallarta—one of Mexico’s most popular expat destinations—is home to an estimated 50,000 North Americans. It has endless beaches, marinas, and a yacht club. But California money helped turn a sleepy, stable market into a crazy mess. In the aftermath, we may find opportunity.

July 2014: Icaraí de Amontada – Brazilian for “Cheap, Beautiful Beachfront”

Europeans came to Icaraí and fell for the stunning curve of beach and a charming little fishing village—now it offers us cheap, beautiful beachfront opportunities. Plus, in this special edition: where you can combine profit potential and real estate for personal use in the Algarve…questions to ask before doing a deal on productive land…short-term rental markets and the local laws you should be aware of…and more.

May 2014: Chiang Mai – The New Land of Opportunity

Five months ago I spent two weeks scouting through Thailand—most of that was spent in Chiang Mai, for that is where the opportunity lies. This is a complicated market, as I explain in a special edition of Real Estate Trend Alert—ready to download here.
In this special edition, you’ll also discover… How to profit from inefficient markets… The condos in Medellin, Colombia that you should avoid… And lots more…

April 2014: My Buy of the Decade, a $20,000 Check, Panama Incentives, and More

A special edition of Real Estate Trend Alert—on my buy of the decade on the Riviera Maya. In this special edition, you’ll also discover…
What happens when unstoppable tourism demand meets limited land opportunities… The excellent protection offered by Brazilian “reciprocity” contracts (I just got a check for $20,000)… A new real estate investment trust in Ireland… The opportunity in retirement care in Ecuador… Incentives to invest in Panama City’s 341-year-old historic quarter…