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“I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” – General Patton In summer 2014, I joined my sister on a trip to Italy. I booked rooms in what I had thought was a boutique hotel. However, upon arrival there was no one to Read more...: The Bums of Rome
On my second to last visit to Florence I took a number of tours… A foodie tour, a photography class/tour and my usual every free walking tour available. As we battled the crowds I asked our guide when high season runs until…he paused… “Christmas…well Christmas is still busy…the second and third weeks of January, and Read more...: Gangster Bakers and Gelato
Mission Italy is underway… As General Patton said when he was advancing up the Italian peninsula in 1944, “We are going to move and move fast.” My team are boots on the ground as I write…in Rome…in Florence…in Tuscany and god knows where…because they are moving fast. Ruthlessly hunting down opportunities…bargains…villas…homes with income potential… Over Read more...: Wolf’s Milk and Real Estate
Winter is coming. There’s a slight chill creeping into the evenings and early mornings…that means it’s almost time for me to pack up my base here on Portugal’s Silver Coast and head back across the Atlantic to my base on Mexico’s warm and sunny Pacific Coast. But I’m not quite done with Portugal. Earlier this Read more...: A Wrecking Ball of a Real Estate Deal
Don’t worry, the weekend is only just beginning…today is indeed Friday. I normally send you my selection of cheap homes on a Sunday, but I’m changing things around this week to make room for a very special offer that I’ll be sharing with you on Sunday. Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss it. So, Read more...: Bargain Homes in Europe’s Oldest University Cities
When I arrived back in Portugal from Ireland last month, I touched down in Faro International Airport on the Algarve… I passed through the security check, grabbed my case from the carousel and slipped into a waiting taxi. “Pine Cliffs,” I told the driver, and off we zoomed along a four-lane highway… Thirty minutes later Read more...: My Most Important Investment Strategy
Last month one of my team members, Eoin Bassett, embarked on an exploratory trip of Portugal. I had asked him to check in on opportunities in the Algarve…but do to some exploring along the way. One thing you should know about Eoin…he’s a bloodhound for opportunity and travel. When he was on the road, my Read more...: Bargain Homes in This “Secret” Portuguese Hill Town
Last week, I put boots on the ground in Portugal’s Algarve… My scouting trip got off to a whirlwind start… I uncovered bank foreclosure deals…found an overlooked opportunity in a luxury resort in the Central Algarve…and in a moment I’ll tell you why a wrecking ball could deliver a double-your-money deal to members of Real Estate Read more...: Notes From the Road: Portugal’s Algarve
Like many an Irish student, I worked in bars on several Greek islands back in the day. My memories of times spent on the island of Santorini are among my fondest. Gleaming white churches with domed, azure roofs, turquoise ocean, diving, fishing, yachting… Santorini’s volcanic heritage is everywhere. A short boat ride takes you to Read more...: Homes on Greece’s Most Popular Islands For Under $105k
I’m often asked the question…Why invest in real estate overseas? Here are the 3 main reasons I give: The potential profits. When you look overseas you open yourself to bigger opportunities…and much bigger potential gains. Protect your wealth. When you invest in real estate you diversify your assets. When you invest in overseas real estate Read more...: Real Estate: Helps You Live the Life You Want