July 2025 – My 10 Most Important Real Estate Lessons

Inside this issue, I’ve pulled out 10 powerful lessons—the biggest insights I’ve learned in over two decades of scouting, investing, and negotiating RETA-only deals around the world from the new edition of my book The Big Book of Profitable Real Estate Investing . These are the exact principles I’ve used—and you can use—to find incredible deals in the most beautiful corners of the world.

Bosco

Before the official launch, before the marketing begins, RETA members have exclusive access to Bosco di Santa Maria—a $400-million luxury enclave that redefines sophisticated living in booming Panama City. This private-park community in the prestigious Santa Maria master plan is surrounded by championship golf fairways, offers 45 curated amenities, and is positioned to deliver exceptional returns in one of the fastest-growing global cities.

Azul Garden

Cap Cana is an emerging luxury city state on the glistening Caribbean shores of the Dominican Republic. Just a couple of hours’ flight-time from the East Coast of the U.S., it’s been carved from 30,000 acres to be the Monaco of the Caribbean.
Our RETA-only deal puts us a short walk to Juanillo beach, right at the heart of Cap Cana’s new luxury district. Getting in on our Azul Garden deal in Cap Cana is a chance to lock in what I believe will be gains of $319,600 five years after delivery and gross rental income of $45,600 renting short term—a yield of just under 12%.

Oasis

Our opportunity is in Playa Caracol, the nicest, closest beach to Panama City. Our homes will be just a short walk to the sand in a true beachfront community.