Ronan McMahon

Ronan McMahon is the editor of Real Estate Trend Alert, Your Overseas Dream Home, and a contributing editor to IL. Ronan’s Your Overseas Dream Home e-letter is delivered to readers’ inboxes daily. No matter what level of real estate investor you are, there’s plenty of great info for you. In it, you’ll read about every promising international real estate investing idea Ronan and his team comes across.

He also brings you up to speed on his favorite markets for making “double your money” gains through either capital gains, rental income, or both. Ronan also shares his key strategies for identifying profit opportunities in some of the most beautiful locations worldwide—by Caribbean, Pacific, and Atlantic beaches, in glamorous European cities, in quaint little mountain towns, or anywhere else that might take your fancy.

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

RETA Issue

By Ronan McMahon

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...

The Best Way to Visit Tulum

RETA Alerts

By Ronan McMahon

Yesterday I told you about our member-only deal to buy an early-in, luxury two-bedroom condo for $198,000. (List price for this condo is $210,000). We can buy a two-bedroom condo here from $185,000 but if you pay $198,000 then your condo has a "lock off" bedroom suite that you can rent independently. The lock-off even has its own private garden.

Read This if You’ve Missed Out on the Riviera Maya…

RETA Alerts

By Ronan McMahon

The southern edge of Mexico's Riviera Maya is a stunning stretch of coast that's on the up—thanks to the convergence of major trends along these stunning white sands. North Americans are back buying thanks to a strong stock market and recovering real estate values back home.

Land in Costa Rica – $1,092/acre

RETA Alerts

By Ronan McMahon

Details about an interesting piece of land for sale in Costa Rica just crossed my desk. I know the area well but I haven't walked this specific land—nor have I asked my lawyer to review the paperwork. As with any real estate opportunity, you should do both before buying.

Great News About Our Last Deal in Brazil

RETA Alerts

By Ronan McMahon

In Northeast Brazil two weeks ago the elite of Fortaleza's real estate community gathered for an industry event to mark the "broker" launch of the Fazenda Imperial gated community. The launch and presentation took place at a local cinema.

FLASH ALERT: A $71,000 Discount on a Lot in Vilcabamba, Ecuador

RETA Flash

By Ronan McMahon

One member of our little group can lock down the last lot at the Hacienda San Joaquin community in Vilcabamba, Ecuador at a 44% discount to list price. Lot MV3 lists for $160,000. It could be yours for $89,000. This is a special situation. We have this opportunity, not because the developer is distressed, but because he has been successful. This is the last lot in Phase 1. The developer Joe Simonetta wants to be fully sold out on the phase this side of Easter.

Last Four Townhomes on the Riviera Maya for $239,000

RETA Alerts

By Ronan McMahon

I've just returned from a 10-day scouting trip along Mexico's Riviera Maya. This is a stretch of coast buzzing with commerce and activity—at the perfect buying moment. The major trends I have been telling you about in these alerts are happening.

FLASH ALERT: Ocean View Lot on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast for $120,000

RETA Flash

By Ronan McMahon

I've just got word on an urgent "flash alert" special opportunity on Nicaragua's Pacific coast. Nicaragua's south Pacific is one of the most stunning stretches of coast on earth. And Rancho Santana has carved out two miles of it. It's a well-established community with five sandy beaches; what I think of as a "high amenity" development.

The RETA Difference is $40,000

RETA Alerts

By Ronan McMahon

Greetings from the stunning white sands of Mexico's Riviera Maya. I'm here on a 10-day scouting trip to investigate further opportunity here. As you know, the lofts at Tao will be sleek, luxurious condos nestled in a verdant corner of the Tao community. It's within the beachfront Gran Bahia Principe resort, 15 minutes from Tulum's buzzing beach town.

All Expenses Paid – Check Out the Tao Lofts for Yourself

RETA Alerts

By Ronan McMahon

This is an all-expenses-paid invitation to investigate the southern edge Mexico's Riviera Maya to check out the lofts at Tao that I have been telling you about in these alerts. Now is the time to book your flight and get boots on the ground. The window of opportunity is set to close on these Lofts. This might be your last chance.