If you are an investor in real estate in the US, you already know the market is slowing and falling and these falls look set to increase. You can however protect yourself from these falls, by diversifying into other markets close to home that are booming. Lets look at an example. The US Market Fact is, the outlook for US real estate profits does not look to have good risk - reward at present because: 1. Economic growth is slowing 2. Oil prices remain high and inflation and interest rates are rising 3. Property sales have already slowed just a the time there has been a glut in new home construction We all know it: Interest rates rise restricting money supply and the vast majority 70% see US Real estate falling or even crashing. Its simple economics when money supply dries up and economic growth slows real estate falls. Protecting your portfolio If you want to protect your investment in property look overseas and you dont have to look to far away to see booming markets. Central America is booming and much of the boom is caused by problems in the US. More Americans than ever are snapping up properties that are up to 70% cheaper then in the US and getting a more affordable lifestyle. Baby boomers are buying and will continue to buy in ever increasing numbers. In central America you can buy new emerging markets such as Belize and Nicaragua or established markets such as Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a well established market and gains have been stunning: Investors who bought $30,000 of real estate near Jaco on the pacific coast 15 years ago are worth up to $800,000 today and gains are NOT Slowing down! Many investors are doubling their money in this are in little over a year making it ideal. Its popular and will continue to be in the coming years. It offers great gains with low risk and is ideal for the risk averse investor. Is investing in real estate in Costa Rica difficult? The answer is no. Costa Rica is beautiful safe and stable and the government wants foreign investment so, the buying process is easy, buyers get the same rights as residents its very tax efficient and property tax is minimal! For investors wanting an easy property investment with the potential for big capital gains, the central pacific coast near Jaco in Costa Rica offers a good investment with low risk There are opportunities in other central American countries for property but this one is a proven market with a track record, record investment in the area and huge future potential If you are worried about a US real estate plunge Take action! So if you dont want the risk of possibly losing heavily in the US market look south just 3 hours away from the US there is a market that is booming, that you can take advantage of and get big potential gains with low risk. Take a look and see for yourself |
