Comments on: Investing in Real Estate Overseas: The Really Big Leap http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/10/17/investing-real-estate-overseas-big-leap/ Learn, Network, Invest Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:51:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joanne@ Dominican Republic Real Estatehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/10/17/investing-real-estate-overseas-big-leap/#comment-75999 Joanne@ Dominican Republic Real Estate Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:35:15 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/?p=7830#comment-75999 I can absolutely understand the fear of the unknown. As Mitch suggested a property finder is a good idea especially one from a large Brand. A big name helps to ensure some corporate governance. Online forums are also great where you can discuss with other investors or expats who live in the country where you are considering investing.The Dominican Republic has seen a huge influx of investors from North America and the UK in the past few years. The beachfront prices are the lowest in the Caribbean. You can check some listings here. I can absolutely understand the fear of the unknown. As Mitch suggested a property finder is a good idea especially one from a large Brand. A big name helps to ensure some corporate governance. Online forums are also great where you can discuss with other investors or expats who live in the country where you are considering investing.

The Dominican Republic has seen a huge influx of investors from North America and the UK in the past few years. The beachfront prices are the lowest in the Caribbean. You can check some listings here.

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