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124: Buying a Home in Italy for One Euro: A Step-by-Step Guide – Karl Pierre

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
Episode • Mar 17, 2021 • 1h 13m
Today’s guest on The Expat Money Show is Karl Pierre the creator of the YouTube Channel ENTP Life and ENTPLife.com. He is a Real Estate Investor, serial entrepreneur and educator who has been an entrepreneur for more than half of his life and his entire adult life. .

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

  • Why Karl Pierre started a Home Health Care business and became an Entrepreneur
  • How he runs his business remotely
  • How did he start to invest?
  • An amazing story of how he came to work in Brazil and what attracted him so much
  • His home in Colombia, and what takes him back year after year
  • The truth about 1 euro homes in Sicily - Last year, he went to Italy and saw the truth about 1€ homes in Sicily for himself.
  • Do these homes come with the land? Or does the municipality own it?
  • What are the fees associated with buying a 1 euro home?
  • Is there a specific amount of money that must be spent on renovating these homes?
  • Are you able to get residency in Italy when you buy one of these homes?
  • What about the taxes?
  • Karl Pierre tells us the bottom line cost to renovate a home in Sicily.
  • What is the best advice Karl has for someone that is truly thinking about buying and renovating a home in Sicily?
  • And tons more…

 

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CONCLUSION

Talking with Karl Pierre about his experiences in Brazil, Colombia and Italy was super energizing. I’m been to all 3 countries and could really relate to how Karl felt about them. The people, the atmosphere and the economy. What really excited me was how he bought 2 homes in Sicily and how he’s renovating them. If construction is your game, then you’ve got to listen in to hear what we discuss.  

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