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THE PANDEMIC THAT CHANGED REAL ESTATE FOREVER

The 1918 pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, had a profound influence on
real estate.

It was a time before antimicrobial drugs, when homes were dark, stuffy, and
overcrowded—the perfect conditions for the influenza to flourish.

By the time it ran its course, an estimated 17 to 50 million people had died.

The collective shock was enormous.

In the world of real estate, it forced architects back to the drawing board.
People no longer wanted to live in dark, enclosed spaces that reminded them of
mausoleums.

What they came up with is what we now know as modern design. Modelled after the
clean lines of sanitariums, homes became spacious and airy, with large windows
and lots of natural light.

It’s a design that I love. The real estate I own around the world today is all
based on this design concept. And I’m reminded of how it all began every time I
hear a discussion about what the post-COVID-19 world will look like.

COVID-19 is a different kind of pandemic, in a very different time. But how it
changes the way we live and the homes we live in will be no less profound.

As I’ve said before, this is the great trend accelerator…

Before the coronavirus, we were already seeing the Work From Home (WFH) trend
boom. At the start of this year, the amount of people who work remotely at least
once per week had grown 400% over a 10-year period. Then the coronavirus
pandemic and lockdown happened. An emerging trend became a mass movement, the
new normal for millions of people almost overnight.

According to Stanford research, since March almost 42% of the U.S. workforce are
working from home full-time. That’s more than the amount of people who are
traveling to a business premises. Remote workers now represent two-thirds of
U.S. economic activity.

So, for all intents and purposes, the U.S. is now a WFH economy.

As the old revolutionist Vladimir Ilyich Lenin said, “There are decades where
nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”

We’re now living though some of those weeks. And folks are waking up to the
possibilities. Why pay thousands in rent and commute long hours when you can do
your job after a daily morning jog on a Caribbean beach and save a whole lot of
money living somewhere warm?

Because of the COVID-19 crisis, millions more people are not only working from
home…they are beginning to work from anywhere.

This plays into our hands if we buy the right real estate in the right places.

For example, I predicted back in March that we were going to see a critical
shortage of long-term rentals in Tulum on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. A contact on
the ground there recently messaged me to confirm my prediction:

“The rental market is crazy at the moment. One broker I know has been unable to
find a property because either all properties are rented or owners are not
willing to rent long-term because they are waiting for high season. Even with a
budget of $5,000 a month, I know someone who can’t find anything.

“Also, a friend of mine got a job in Florida as VP of marketing. Instead of
moving directly to Florida he’s coming to Tulum for three months to work
remotely.”

I didn’t need a crystal ball. There already was a shortage. It’s just been
compounded by the acceleration of the remote work trend.

Across my beat, it’s happening. People who are free to work from anywhere are
moving to the world’s inherently desirable destinations. Places with perfect
weather, world-class beaches, fine dining, and almost every activity you can
imagine.

They’re looking for homes in the destinations where we have the inside track on
the best real estate deals. Places where I’ve spent almost two decades
establishing connections with developers, real estate agents, lawyers, and
financiers… Places where RETA members can get exclusive access to opportunities
that are available to no one else…

At the start of this year, the average monthly rent in the Bay Area of San
Francisco sat at $3,680. In May, two-thirds of tech workers in the Bay Area told
researchers they would move if given the choice. Now, many of those workers have
that choice.

In the coming weeks, months, and years, we’ll see slow travel with a laptop go
mainstream…and we can make sure that we own the property that these folks want
to rent.

The rental income will not only pay for it, but it will put some significant
profit in your pocket…and you’ll be sitting on a seriously valuable asset if you
decide to sell.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to profit from this global mega-trend.

Real Estate Trend Alert members are already ahead of the game in Tulum.

In our latest deal, members locked down two-bedroom condos in a stunning
community on Tulum’s emerging Golden Mile from just $134,000…

I’m predicting gains of $56,000 three years after delivery. And we’re set for
handsome potential rental yields…I figure an annual income of $18,300. That’s a
gross yield of 13.6% on those condos from $134,000.

And at that, I’m being conservative… The influx of remote workers that Tulum is
seeing today is just the tip of the iceberg. Its next stage of growth is only
just getting started. And I have another RETA-only Tulum deal already in the
works…

The office of tomorrow is going to look very different…

Likewise, the WFH trend will be an added profit driver for our recent RETA-only
deal in Panama.

Members could buy steps from the sand, on the nicest, closest beach to Panama
City from $219,000. This insanely low price gets us a plug-and-play deal on two
self-contained luxury hotel suites. Fully furnished and equipped. Turnkey.
Offering incredible income and capital appreciation potential…

I reckon that five years after delivery, our two suites together will be worth
$364,700. That’s a gain of $145,700. If you want to sell…

As a hands-off rental play, we’re looking at exceptional returns. I figure net
yields of 7% to 15.8% as the community becomes established.

It’s the kind of place the WFH-set will want to be stay. It has the luxury of a
best in class community, but with all the benefits of a global city on your
doorstep…

Here’s a picture a contact recently sent me while they were working remotely on
the same stretch of the Pacific coast, but they were on a beach farther from
Panama City than where we have our opportunity.

Work From Home is quickly becoming Work From Anywhere…

We’re already out ahead on what is perhaps the biggest global real estate
opportunity of the 21st century.

With our extended network of insiders, RETA members get exclusive access to
off-market deals in destinations that most people only dream about.

We already have many more exclusive RETA deals in the pipeline. As I told you
yesterday, I’ve just uncovered an opportunity to own in one of the most
prestigious communities in Portugal’s Algarve for €120,000 under market value
and I’ll be bringing it to members soon.

I’m on my way to Lisbon, an established hub for digital nomads and remote
workers. I think the real estate market there is way overpriced and could crash.
I’m meeting with banks and contacts to access the state of things and to
position ourselves to pounce if there’s a crash.

I’m working on RETA-only deals in the stunning Baja California Sur. In
particular, around Todos Santos, Cabos San Lucas, and in the La Paz area.

We have something big coming in the city San Miguel de Allende in the next
couple of months. San Miguel is a colonial gem in colonial highlands. An
art-rich city and a long-established expat enclave. And I’m looking at a new
opportunity for us to buy condos walking distance from the historic center from
just $170,000.

I also have another opportunity coming up on Spain’s Costa del Sol, where RETA
members recently locked in luxury condos with sea views at a 50% discount.

And we’ve a lot more coming too. Deals in Uruguay, Costa Rica, Brazil, and more…

Tomorrow I’ve going to send you a video run-through of our upcoming deals. I
suggest you tune in.

If you never want to miss a RETA deal…or see your subscription interrupted…get
your invitation to Lifetime RETA Membership, for the best-value price, right
here.

This offer ends on soon, so be sure to take this “set-it-and-forget-it”
opportunity to guarantee you’re always plugged in as this buying moment of a
lifetime unfolds.

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YOUR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS


IS IT LEGAL TO BUY PROPERTY IN CASH?

Question from Carol: Hey! I’m an absolute novice and have a dream of owning
rental properties abroad. So much so that I’ve chosen not to own property in my
home country because I want to live abroad and don’t want anything tying me
down.

Is this a decent plan forward? Or should I have some roots in my home country to
help me borrow against? My plan is to buy my first home abroad, all cash, but I
don’t even know if that’s legal. Any help is appreciated.

Ronan’s response: Hi Carol. Firstly, absolutely…this is legal.

Real estate never needs to tie you down once you have a plan. You can build your
investment portfolio around that goal.

I don’t know where you live. But, most of our readers live in places where real
estate prices are extremely high relative to incomes, and rental yields are low.
This limits the investment potential, and increases the risk of falling prices.

Investing in your home patch has advantages: you will intimately know the
neighborhoods, friends or family can look in on the property, etc. If the deal
in your home patch is as good as overseas, go local…absolutely.

But, these conveniences should never be a justification for putting your money
in an ordinary deal. Also, it can be tricky to borrow against property in your
home country to buy overseas. This varies by country and, at best, it would just
be a home equity release.

The first step is to profile yourself. Figure out why you want to invest and
what your ultimate goals are. Are you looking for a pure rental play or a place
where you might spend some time yourself too? What’s your tolerance for risk?
Every market is different, with different levels of risk and reward. That goes
for buying at home as well as overseas.

If you’re buying all cash, financing won’t be an issue. But consider what else
you might achieve if you use financing instead. With the right investments, it
could be the difference between owning one property and owning two.

And how involved will you be in managing the investment property? If you plan to
hire a rental manager, you need to make sure you buy in a destination with
experienced property managers.

Once you’ve considered some of these larger questions, you’ll have a pretty good
idea of what kind of property you’re looking for and where.

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