by Reid Kirchenbauer | Analysis, Blog, Editor's Picks, Frontier Markets
Frontier economies will outpace developed economies in the 2020s because of a simple mathematical truth: 1+1 is 2, and that is a 100% increase; while 100+1 is 101 and that’s merely a 1% increase. In other words, a modest, evenly distributed raise, has more of an...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Countries, Editor's Picks, Headline
2020 has been a particularly interesting time period in which many of the investing myths have been tested. A year ago, we were talking about the longest bull market in history and how this was unlikely to last for a host of reasons. Now, it’s difficult to talk about...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks, Property
On the surface, buying real estate that caters to tourists seems like a fantastic idea. Not only are the locations and buildings beautiful but the tourists often have a higher disposable income than the locals.However, after you’ve invested in these locations, you’ll...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Property
Want to hear an unpopular opinion? If you’re thinking about buying a condo in Thailand, the investment opportunities have largely come and gone.Don’t get me wrong, Thailand is among the most popular places to invest in foreign real estate. And it’s easy to see...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks, Property
When people hear that there are good business opportunities in Asia, they often act as if investing their money into any enterprise (whether a real estate development or otherwise) will make them a fortune. Naturally, this demand for investment opportunities invites...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Property
China is Asia’s quintessential success story. Since the 1980s, the country has transformed into an economic powerhouse. And Chinese property developers have certainly helped fuel nation’s rapid change.The Chinese construction boom has attracted investors from...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks, Frontier Markets, Property
Imagine that you buy a house… but a few decades later, somebody comes up to your property and says that time’s up, it’s no longer yours. Welcome to real estate in Vietnam! You may think this is an exaggeration, but I’m afraid to say that it isn’t. Despite the...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Property
Buying real estate in Vietnam is a solid bet on economic, demographic, and political trends. And choosing a good property developer in Vietnam is among your most important first steps of investing here.Vietnam’s economy and population are growing. Thanks to a...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Advice, Blog, Guides, Property
For the last few decades, Asia has experienced one of the most powerful economic booms in history. Property prices – and real estate agents in Asia for that matter – have grown in prominence alongside the region’s investment prospects as a whole. Yet...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks, Guides
Cambodia, with its strong appreciation potential and high rental yields exceeding 6%, is arguably the best place to buy real estate in Southeast Asia right now. Property developers in Cambodia meet a truly global standard as well. Despite the country’s troubled past,...
