International diversification of your portfolio. What does that REALLY mean, and why it is so important to grow your wealth overseas? In this interview with Lief Simon, he takes us into the world of Investing in Overseas Real Estate, Hot Countries to get Residency in and so much more! .

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Lief Simon and Kathleen Peddicord run Live and Invest Overseas, providing information on living and investing abroad.

INVESTING IN OVERSEAS REAL ESTATE:

• Advantages and currency diversification.

HOT REAL ESTATE VENTURES:

• Agriculture investments in Panama, Thailand, and France.
• Expected returns discussed.

TAX IMPLICATIONS:

• Benefits of overseas investments and setting up investments in your name or an LLC.

LIEF SIMON'S RULES:

• Visit property, limit investment to 5%, control due diligence costs, use an attorney.
• Kathleen's rule: No partners.

HOT COUNTRIES FOR RESIDENCY:

• Panama, Colombia, Mexico.
• DIY vs. hiring a lawyer, steps for residency, and potential for second citizenship.

LIVE AND INVEST OVERSEAS CONFERENCES:

• Offshore Summit: Banking, investments, lifestyle, asset protection, residency.
• Lifestyle Conference: Living destinations, local services, healthcare.
• Conclusion: Building a lifestyle through global opportunities.

 

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CONCLUSION

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