Past Reflections and Hidden Gems

Saturday, November 27, 2021 – I hope you’ve had a happy Thanksgiving this week and were able to survive the yearly Black Friday madness.

Railroad Barons and a Civil War Hero

Friday, November 26, 2021 – You can’t really talk about Black Friday without mentioning Jay Gould and Jim Fisk—quite possibly the most ruthless cut-throats that Wall Street ever created.

Six-Figure Gains, Rental Checks, and Perfect Weather

Thursday, November 25, 2021 – Happy Thanksgiving! Wherever you are, I hope you’re safe, well-fed, and surrounded by family and friends.

VIDEO: The Views Are to Die For

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 – My scout, Jason Holland, continues his exploration of Huatulco, a small vacation destination on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast. And below he shares some properties he’s found with truly spectacular views over the water…for under $500,000.

This Mexican Beach Town Is a Hidden Gem

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 – For some time, I’ve been captivated by images I’ve seen on Instagram of empty golden-sand beaches on little cliff-lined bays…the views you get from homes and condos perched on steep hillsides overlooking the glittering Pacific…in a low-key Mexican beach community called Huatulco.

City, Mountain, and Sea Homes in Mexico

Sunday, November 21, 2021- Mexico is one of the most popular expat destinations in the world. Due to its large size (it’s about three times the size of Texas), it has a location for every taste.

We Have Boots on the Ground

Saturday, November 20, 2021 – I’m a firm believer of putting boots on the ground to find the best real estate deals around the world. I believe there is no substitute for it. Which is why I spend six months of the year on the road…checking out opportunities, exploring new (and old) locations, and getting the full picture.

4 Lessons from a Real Estate Disaster

Friday, November 19, 2021 – Never send an algorithm to do a scout’s work.

In Pictures: The “Magic Town” I Have My Eye On

Thursday, November 18, 2021 – Amid the majesty of the Baja desert—less than an hour from Cabo San Lucas—Todos Santos is truly stunning. It’s in a fertile pocket of the Baja, a veritable Garden of Eden, and thanks to a classic Path of Progress it’s a place I’m looking closely for opportunity…

Old Wars, Pandemics, and Kebabs

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – Croatia came on my radar in the early 2000s as an emerging vacation destination. I flew to Trieste on the Adriatic coast of northern Italy and then drove south along the entire Croatian coast.