Investing Internationally around the world?

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Significant opportunities are arising around the world in different markets... so I just wanted to get a different and bigger perspective to look at real estate... any thoughts? what should be the Maine focus when investing Internationally??

Karl Krauskopf · Answer

government regulations of foreigners owning land.  some countries, as i assume you know, prohibit or restrict foreign ownership.  also, some are long-term land leases instead of ownership.  political stability, for instance i would personally not purchase property in countries where communism has had a play in the last century, etc...

Account Closed · Answer

I invest in a global real estate mutual fund and let the mutual fund manager deal with the issues.

Josh Oaten · Answer

@Farhan Khan

I’m originally from Australia and have been serious looking into investing back home in the next year or two. The thing with Australia at the moment is that the major cities of Sydney and Melbourne are being way overbuilt with demand falling away because the prices are absolutely ridiculous (coincidently this is due to international investors buying overvalued properties). These cities mainly, I believe are in for some big time corrections! Here is the real incentive. The $USD is buying around $1.30 AUD. So if and when this baby comes falling down, your $USD will be getting another 30% or more spending power. Thats what Im lookIng at rIght now and just my 2 cents.

Key points:

- Currency conversion

- Finding the right markets and figuring out where they are in the cycle

- I would say too you will need to look into legal representation in that country as well as back home, and make sure both are on the same page and in communication with your goals in mind.

Theresa Hus · Answer

The population on this earth is growing so no matter where you will invest, there will be a demand for housing and commercial properties. What is important, from my point of view, is to respect the local communities. Show respect for their traditional houses and way of living. It would help you if you took an architectural tour around the world to explore different types of traditional houses. It would also open your mind. Only then will you grow interest in a particular niche. But you are young, so before you think about investing around the world, start at home, in your own city. Otherwise, invest in mutual funds, stocks, bonds and the like or talk with a real estate agent or broker. Visit a real estate agent directory to find one near you and start exploring the possibilities. It would also help if you passed a real estate license exam! So before you invest internationally, explore what this country has to offer.

Farhan Khan · Answer

@Karl Krauskopf wow! Interesting and informational points you got! Thank You Karl! Yea.. I guess the regulations and political structures play a majority of the part in the decision of investing all around!

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