Barriers to Entry: Where to Find Them, How to Profit From Them

Barriers to Entry: Where to Find Them, How to Profit From Them

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July 13, 2011

Warren Buffett is the world’s richest and most successful investor. He looks for businesses with what he describes as “barriers to entry”. That’s something special or unique that insulates them (and their margins) from the ravages of competition. On my beat of scouting for undervalued international real estate, I look for property opportunities with similar protections. Nothing undermines real estate appreciation potential like a flood of supply. This reports explains where to find barriers to entry on the global real estate market and how to profit from them.

The Best Boardwalk Deal on the Planet

The Best Boardwalk Deal on the Planet

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July 13, 2011

The city of Fortaleza in Brazil is surrounded by hundreds of miles of dazzling, white-sand beaches. Its clear, tropical ocean waters maintain a year-round temperature of 80˚ F. Serving as the glimmering centerpiece for the state of Ceará, this capital city of 3 million people is the number-one domestic tourist destination in Brazil. Fortaleza boasts its own beautiful in-city beaches, buzzing nightlife, and great restaurants. Today, there is a pocket of opportunity right in the heart of downtown, Fortaleza. I’m talking about an area that has been neglected…but whose fortunes are about to change due to a very ambitious plan.

Today’s Fire Sale Auction in Ireland

Today’s Fire Sale Auction in Ireland

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July 7, 2011

I'm watching developments in Ireland closely. In 2008 Ireland's banks and real estate industry spectacularly imploded. Since then we have been waiting. Not much happened until a couple of months ago. The real estate market never found a floor. There were almost no transactions. The nationalized banking system and the bad bank (NAMA: National Assets Management Agency, established to wind down failed developers and get land speculation loans off the banks' books) stayed silent. They have been sitting on all the Irish inventory on their books. That's set to change. Get ready.

3 Deals…and My 7-Country Scouting Schedule

3 Deals…and My 7-Country Scouting Schedule

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June 10, 2011

Summer...180 attendees...and 23 of my trusted contacts...have all arrived in Toronto for the International Real Estate Investment Forum. The exhibit hall is buzzing. It’s great to see so many of those green badges that are reserved for members of our little group. It’s been energizing and informative to share ideas and experiences with those of you who have been able to make it. It has also been exciting to see so many RETA members connecting. At member-only events in the past, friendships have been made that turned into business relationships. That’s what happens when you pack a room with smart people chasing the same thing: Undervalued real estate opportunities.

All-in Trip to Tulum This July

All-in Trip to Tulum This July

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June 3, 2011

As you know, I’m bullish on Tulum. Not just because of the coast and white sands but also because improved infrastructure and a government program plans to grow tourist number. When I was last there, I was impressed with progress at Tao. I stayed in the Sian Ka’an condo Hotel where some RETA members bought last year. This project is also being developed by Benjamin Beja. The build quality and the finishes are first class. The staff are friendly, the food is great...everything is tastefully done. It bodes well for the quality at Tao. Today, I would like to extend an invitation from developer Benjamin Beja to visit and see what I saw; to get the Tao experience. This is an offer you should give serious consideration to.

Fund Your Life Overseas: How to Get Paid Anywhere Your Dream Takes You

Fund Your Life Overseas: How to Get Paid Anywhere Your Dream Takes You

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May 30, 2011

No matter how affordable the destinations we here at International Living talk about are, the simple fact is: You can’t live anywhere for free. But what if you had an income that went with you? An income that could give you the freedom you need to just pick up and go? In this report you'll gain advice, insights, suggestions, and details from people happily funding a good life overseas in countries like Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Belize, Colombia, Chile, and Australia.

New Markets, New Opportunities – 8 Places I’ll Visit This Summer

New Markets, New Opportunities – 8 Places I’ll Visit This Summer

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May 27, 2011

Summer has arrived. For me, it brings with it a jam–packed schedule of scouting trips on your behalf. I'm looking for new places where we can profit from the major trends on my beat, including: – New Middle Class: As people join the middle classes they can afford things they couldn't before like a new condo or vacation on the beach. – Path of Progress: New bridges, roads and airports that are going to improve accessibility – Distressed opportunities created by crisis. My travels will take in Colombia, Ireland, London, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.