Buying Property in China as a Foreigner? Bad Idea
“Buy low, sell high” is one of the very basics of investing. Yet it’s surprising how many people seem to forget this mantra of value-seekers everywhere. China’s real estate market was on a winning streak during most of the 2000s. In fact, local property buyers gained...
Property Investment Visas in Asia: Your 5 Best Options
Most methods of getting a residence visa are forever outside your control. We can’t change factors like our country of birth and who our parents are. Property investment visas are unique in that anyone with enough spare cash can buy their way into a country. Some real...
Don’t Buy Property in Dubai: Here’s Why
Learning where you shouldn’t invest is just as crucial as knowing where you should. My strong belief is that you shouldn’t buy property in Dubai. Occasionally, I enjoy writing articles like these. The internet is filled with real estate developers and marketers alike...
Top 10 Thailand Property Developers: A Complete Guide
Condo advertisements are everywhere in Thailand. Whether you’re on the skytrain, driving on the expressway, or just walking around Bangkok, you’ll find lots of real estate developers pitching their projects. Practically any business can lease a billboard or buy an...
Istanbul Property Market Becomes Cheapest in Asia
Turkey’s currency has plummeted since Summer 2018. In fact, the lira decline was so dramatic that the Istanbul property market is now Asia’s cheapest in terms of U.S. Dollars. You can now buy apartments in Istanbul for well under US$1,000 per square meter (~$90 per...
Emerging vs. Frontier Markets: Which is Better for You?
You may have seen the terms “frontier markets” and “emerging markets” if you’re an international investor or simply well-read. But it’s not as obvious what they really are. Sure, you can probably guess these economies are faster-growing and generally less developed...
Countries With No Property Tax: Own Without Obligation
You could easily make an argument that people don’t really own their house or the land it sits on. After all, watch what happens if you stop paying property tax to the government. They’ll come seize your home and put you in jail. Paying mandatory fees every year isn’t...
This Country Avoided Recession for 30 Years
Recessions are a fact of life in most countries. They seem to arrive every 7 years or so on average, leaving unemployment and stock market collapses in their wake. Many investors dream of endless growth without worrying about the next recession or uncertainty over...
3 Best Investments to Avoid a US-China Trade War
A trade war between the United States and China looks like it’s already begun. Indeed, government run People’s Daily even agrees. The US-China trade war’s “official start” was announced through the most widely read newspaper in Asia. Investors sometimes buy...Start Investing
Want to start investing in Asia? My Investment Cheat Sheet can help you. It ranks 15 different countries by growth, ease of doing business, and more. Download it here.