by Reid Kirchenbauer | Analysis, Blog
Short-term bumps in an economy are unavoidable. Except in a few rare cases, recessions strike about once every seven or eight years on average. There’s not much you can do about an occasional recession. But either way, we’re more concerned about the...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Update for December, 2018: Another year has passed and 2019 is nearly upon us. Our newest article shows the top countries to invest in 2019. The best countries to invest are always changing. Thailand developed rapidly during the 1990s. Soon afterwards, Vietnam saw...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Property
Last updated January 20th, 2019. Cambodia, a small nation of under 16 million people, probably is not the first place you would consider buying property in. In fact, thoughts of genocide and the Khmer Rouge might enter your mind when “Cambodia” is mentioned. That’s...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
We enjoy covering overlooked property markets like Tbilisi’s. There’s just more opportunity in countries not yet swarmed by multinational firms and hordes of tourists. Plus, there isn’t any lack of information about China or Japan on the internet. Major news...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Property
Buying real estate is one of the most common ways people invest offshore. Perks include rental income, the ability to turn it into a second home, and the fact that governments don’t make you report international property. However, most places in Asia don’t allow...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Currencies
Last updated March 11th, 2019. Asian currencies, with the exception of a rare few, suffered major depreciation over the past few years. The decline was broad-based with almost every currency in the region falling by at least 10% against the U.S. dollar and other major...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
Moving part of your assets abroad generally leads to lower risk and higher returns. But not all global investments are equal. Ask anyone who invested in Russia or Brazil lately. These “emerging markets” aren’t emerging at all. In fact, both are now going through a...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog
There isn’t any shortage of investment advice on the internet. A majority of the time, suggestions revolve around stocks or property that others think you should buy. People saying where you shouldn’t invest are less common. The reason is simple: no one...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Introduction
Last updated March 14th, 2019. Some countries love making things hard on foreign investors. Asia’s emerging economies have immense growth prospects, yet unreasonable levels of bureaucracy and corruption still plague several nations. That shouldn’t stop you...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Advice, Blog
Last updated October 30th, 2018. Diversifying abroad is one of the best things you can do for your portfolio. People tend to live in a bubble, forgetting about the countless investment options outside their home country. The fact is: anyone investing offshore...
