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Join Faisal Karmali & Dave Popowich on More Than Money as they talk about a new report exploring the quality of life of older Canadians and what the government can do to support them as they age at home.Also on the show, Lief Simon, founding partner of Live and Invest Overseas and author of Cowboy Millionaire: The New American Pioneer, talks about the benefits and pitfalls of exploring investment and living opportunities around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Faisal Karmali & Dave Popowich on More Than Money as they talk about a new report exploring the quality of life of older Canadians and what the government can do to support them as they age at home. Also on the show, Lief Simon, founding partner of Live and Invest Overseas and author of Cowboy Millionaire: The New American Pioneer, talks about the benefits and pitfalls of exploring investment and living opportunities around the world.

Traveling the world sounds fun and exciting, but also rather daunting. How do you handle business, family, life when you don't have a set home? Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon rejoin Adam and Naresh to tell you how they've managed to run their business and raise their family all over the world during their years of experience. Kathleen and Lief are co-founders & publishers of Live and Invest Overseas. Kathleen is the author of How to Retire Overseas: Everything You Need to Know to Live Well (for Less) Abroad, and the co-author with Lief of the new book Buying Real Estate Overseas For Cash Flow (And A Better Life): Get Started With As Little As $50,000. Website: www.LiveAndInvestOverseas.com Featured Photo by Spencer Davis on Unsplash www.WorkFromHomeShow.com

Real estate isn't the same everywhere. We've discussed buying and investing in US real estate, but what about around the world? World travelers (and investors) Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon join Adam and Naresh today to discuss the knowledge they've gleaned from their years of investing. Learn how deals are structured overseas, what types of investments are out there, how to manage your investments, and more. Website: www.LiveAndInvestOverseas.com Featured Photo by Marianne Heino on Unsplash www.WorkFromHomeShow.com

For the full audio interview, transcript, show notes, and more visit: https://altassetallocation.com/ Today's interview is all about investing overseas with LiveandInvestOverseas.com Editor-in-Cheif Lief Simon. Lief has purchased more than 50 properties, investing in 26 different countries around the world. Lief has more experience buying and profiting from real estate around the world than any other individual investor you're likely to find. In this conversation we talk about the process to purchase international real estate, due diligence checklists, pitfalls to avoid and things to keep in mind (such as 10% Transfer Fees or 10% RE Agent Fees) when investing overseas, some potentially interesting RE markets like Brazil or Portugal (some of my favorites), and other options for RE exposure such as Hard Money or Agriculture investments. This episode is packed with knowledge to get you started investing in international real estate. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/investinalts/support

In Buying Real Estate Overseas For Cash Flow (And A Better Life): Get Started With As Little As $50,000, Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon explain how to incorporate an investment in foreign real estate into your portfolio for as little as $50,000. With a lifetime of experience on the subjects of living, retiring, and investing overseas, the authors delve deep into this complex topic. Simply put, this book is a practical guide to buying property overseas as a strategy for earning cash flow to fund your dream retirement. Buying Real Estate Overseas includes a breadth and depth of information on the world’s best markets for investing in real estate for cash flow. Its up-to-date information about this investment category puts to bed much of the outdated advice and guidance currently available in published materials. The authors identify several hot, new markets where currency valuations and market conditions make the purchase of real estate an extremely wise investment decision in today’s volatile investment climate. Listen to ILAB 156 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: OurCrowd  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Buy Real Estate Overseas to Earn Cash Flow Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 07:58 – How do you get started in buying properties overseas?  15:10 – Is it easy to find local banks that are willing to lend you money for properties? 20:54 – After you are financed, what is the next step? 27:41 – With short term rentals, how do you address property management? 30:44 – How do you choose a property? 39:38 – What strategies do you use for negotiating on the property? 46:16 – How is it best to handle closing on the property? 49:04 – What are the ways you can manage your asset? 50:42 – Where do you have real estate, and what areas are you interested in? 53:50 – How many properties have you owned at a single time? 57:59 – What are the best value markets right now? 61:11 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Offshore Living guru Lief Simon continues to answer your questions in this week's podcast. This week's questions are about finding work or starting a company, collecting Social Security overseas, finding someplace not humid to retire to, and more.The questions addressed in this podcast are:#1: Al M.I am hoping to move to Panama around June 2021. I am a painter/plasterer. Will I be able to find work with a company or should I start my own company? What is the easiest and correct process to go about this the right way? Thanks for any information you can offer.#2: Mary G.If I move to Portugal, can I still collect my Social Security income and would that be taxed?#3: Ramon F.Where in the world would you relocate to that has an arid climate as opposed to a humid climate? #4: Peter C.What is the best area in the Cayo for internet reception? How would I find a rental in that area? #5: John P. What annual return do you look for when investing in real estate overseas?#6: Steven G.Is it possible for an individual business owner to retain earnings overseas the way big corporations do? #7: Kim A.I imagine we cannot get a U.S. mortgage to invest in other countries, is that right? What are the mortgage rates in other countries? Do they pull credit reports like they do in the United States? How do we start this process?

Lief takes the wheel in this episode of the Live and Invest Overseas Podcast. He answers questions regarding long-term rentals, investments for non-U.S. investors, medical insurance, tax returns, and more.The questions addressed in this podcast are:#1: Marco B.I was wondering if you will present any solutions for non-U.S. investors at the conference in September? Will you talk about investments suited for European investors? Both legally and practically.#2: Richard WI am an Irish citizen. My wife is an American citizen. We presently reside in Florida, but we would like to move to Portugal on a long-term basis. Where would you suggest that we look for long-term rentals with a maximum rental expenditure of say 1,600 euro per month?#3: Patricia T.We would like to spend some time, maybe one to three months, in Ireland. We are active older folks that bike, hike, canoe, explore, and love adventure. Where is the best place to start? We prefer to rent.#4: David D.What medical insurance is applicable in the Algarve?#5: Gene S.Kathleen and Lief, I met you in Panama about five years ago and invested in the mango plantation you have written about. I created a Nevis LLC to hold the property but because of local (Hawaii) investment account restrictions I had the proceeds deposited into my personal checking account. Now I have gotten a notice about Nevis requiring a simplified tax return (STR). I am wondering if I should just dissolve the LLC? I am wondering what you have heard about this tax return? What do you thinkThank you.#6: Carl K.Any idea when the ban for EU travel for U.S. citizens will be lifted?#7: Nancy M.Kathleen, I attended a workshop of yours several years ago. It really got me moving, and I bought a house in in Ireland. And my friend bought a traditional cottage and then inherited one! We have both been trying to figure out what the procedure is to be able to extend a stay to five to six months instead of the three allowed to tourists. Ideally, we would even like to be able to stay full time. Could you explain what our options are?Use this link to get your copy of Lief and Kathleen's new book “How To Buy Real Estate Overseas For Cash Flow (And A Better Life)”: https://bit.ly/32q43vW ⬅️ ⬅️ ⬅️

Third podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon – Live And Invest Overseas Podcast.Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon give their opinions and suggestions on retiring abroad as a single woman, opening a bank account online (not needing to go to the bank in person), how to travel with a second passport when traveling, and how to handle banking with our second passport.Subscribe to our Newsletter at https://liveandinvestoverseas.com/par... Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs... Here are the questions addressed in today's Live And Invest Overseas Podcast. episode:From Diane M.: I am a retired single lady from Canada. Where would you suggest spending the winter months? From Edie S.: I am living in France and want to wire money from my U.S. account to another bank quickly, preferable an offshore account. How can I do this without being able to leave? Are there safe bank accounts in other countries one could open online? Many thanks. From Natalie T.: Thanks so much for your "6 Strategies For Bulletproofing Your Financial Future" report, which I’ve just received.A question I continue to have with regard to the use of a second passport is that I am under the impression that one has to use their U.S. passport to leave and return to the United States, yes? If so, then how does the second passport come into play? Does one have to make separate flight arrangements in order to use the alternate passport at the first and last layover country?A second question I have with regard to use of a second passport has to do with banking. An offshore bank may be open to the alternate passport, but don't we still have to divulge that we are U.S. citizens, too?Thanks again for your attention. Be well. Amanda H.: I am a young expat. I have never invested in real estate. Is it okay for a newbie in real estate to have his/her first investment outside of their country of residence? Is it best for a newbie to invest close to where they live? Thanks!

Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon continue answering readers' questions on living, retiring, and investing overseas. Today, questions are regarding taxes, Live and Invest Overseas' conferences, the U.S. dollar surviving the de-facto global currency, investment information, etc.Here are the questions addressed in today's Live And Invest Overseas Podcast episode:1. Robert S. asks for help deducting the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion amount from his tax return.2. Elizabeth M. Wants to know more about how the technology will work for our Global Property Summit in May.3. Jim M. writes: “We are great fans and Simon Letter subscribers and have read both of Kathleen’s books. When the markets move up, we intend to take some money out and act on some of your great advice. My question is this: With the uncertainty of the US. Dollar surviving as the de-facto global currency, what would happen in countries like Panama and Ecuador that use the U.S. dollar?”4. Carla R. writes to say she is thinking about setting up an operation for her business in Panama and wonders what we think.5. John B. writes: “Please send any new investment information sooner rather than later. I am only interested in alternative investments at this time and there are several great stock buys to diversify into now unless you have something better?”

Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon take advantage of the extra time now that Paris, like most of the world, has gone under lockdown to get to answering more of readers' questions on a podcast platform. The questions addressed in this first Live and Invest Overseas podcast are:Is spending three weeks to three months in different locations each year to escape winter a valid plan? I'm not looking to retire elsewhere.Where can I move without the requirement of a criminal background check for residency? I'm also looking to work in that country.I'm 82 years old and would like to move someplace warmer than Oregon. Am I too old to move to Belize?Subscribe to our Newsletter at https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com...

Lief Simon is co-founder and investment director of Live and Invest Overseas. He is the Editor of the Offshore Living Letter and Simon Letter. He has lived and worked on five continents and traveled to more than 60 countries. In his long career as a global property investor, Lief has also managed multi-million dollar portfolios of rental properties, for others and for himself.    Podcast Highlights   Who is Lief Simon?    Lief grew up in Phoenix and his goal in high school was to specifically go to graduate school and get an international management degree. He didn’t really know what that meant at the time, but the opportunities that came out of that degree were what opened the doors to him being able to move overseas for the first time 21 years ago. Lief knew that he got bored easily, so a career in accounting or some sort of office wasn’t something that he was interested in, even at the age of 14.    What lessons did you not learn during your formal education?   It’s easier to find real estate listings because of the internet, but if you’re looking at an English listing for a property in another country, you’re probably seeing the most overpriced property in that area. You have to be able to drill down to the local pricing if you want to start investing overseas. The easier something is in looking for real estate, the higher the price. You pay a premium for convenience. Lief has no problem making an “offensive” offer because it means actually getting closer to the proper price. Most Americans are willing to pay whatever the price on the price tag is, they don’t typically negotiate, but for other cultures that doesn’t hold true. In many cultures, negotiation is expected and with real estate there is almost always some room for  movement on price. Another big lesson is that outside of the US, make sure you use a real estate attorney to help with your deals. In many countries there aren’t as many protections for buyers and there are rarely any safety nets so you will need some help investing overseas.   How has your relationship with fear changed?   Lief has always been a little more aggressive than most people, if he can live with the worst case scenario he will move forward. Many people aren’t comfortable with the worst case scenario, if they even consider it.   What did you gain from your formal education?   If you want to compare opportunities you have to find your Internal Rate of Return (IRR). If you’re a real estate investor your annual yield is your IRR, but with other types of investments like teak plantations that can be quite difficult because you can’t just compare the cash flows. Having a handle on certain accounting concepts has been an asset. As Lief gets older he’s become less focused on capital appreciation and has started looking at agricultural opportunities. The timeline on those investments is much longer, but it gets away from some of the challenges of finding a good deal in real estate.  

Today's interview is with Kathleen Peddicord, founding Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas. After more than 30 years in the business, she is considered the world's foremost authority on the best places to retire overseas. She has traveled to more than 75 countries, established businesses in 7, and invested in property in 21. Today, she writes regularly for U.S. News & World Reports and Forbes. She shares with us her Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019, and we discuss in detail the Best Places to Retire Overseas.   You may wonder how much work actually goes into making a report like this? Kathleen tells us that 3-4 months are dedicated to finding the best of the best, year in and out. Listen in and you be the judge!   Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019 What a wonderful, eclectic list of the top 10 places to retire or live in 2019. I'm not going to ruin it by listing them all. Just a sneak peek!   3. Mazatlan, Mexico - Mexico is still the #1 choice for Americans to live and invest overseas. Mazatlan is a beautiful colonial city with 21st-century amenities. A manageable sized city of 650,000 people on the western coast of Mexico. With amazing beaches, great food, and very close to the USA, for those that want to travel back home quickly.   6. Occitanie, France - If you thought France would be just too expensive, think again! This country living city in France has everything you could want or desire, and that's why it's made the list of best cities to retire 2019. Think of the movie 'Beauty & the Beast' and that's Occitanie.   9. Citta Sant' Angelo, Italy - Another European City on the list! Fantastic, a small town in Italy. Think about Citta as a Tuscany that you can afford. Europe is more affordable than you think.   Live and Invest Overseas Have you wondered if you are either too young? or too old to live and invest overseas? Kathleen Peddicord will tell you with certainty, this is for ANYONE, ANY AGE, FROM ANY COUNTRY.   Best Cities to Retire 2019 Listen in to this episode with Kathleen Peddicord from Live and Invest Overseas to hear how she so eloquently describes the best cities to retire 2019. Each city and each country. The criteria for this report are made of up 13 different categories: Health care Recreation Amount of English Spoken Cost of Living What would you do with your time each day How much of an expat community exists Infrastructure Environment Crime Taxes Affordability fo Real Estate Access to North America Residency   Best Places to Retire Overseas We talk about countries, cities, regions. Not everyone wants pristine beaches and sun all year round. If that's you, then listen in to hear Kathleen Peddicord discuss mountain towns, cities with rain forests, and outdoor nature lovers paradise. Lief Simon, Kathleen Peddicord's husband, and business partner was on our show late last year, here is his interview: Ephttps://expatmoneyshow.com/lief-simon-international-diversification-grow-your-wealth-overseas/ ( 053: Lief Simon, Live and Invest Overseas)   How to Reach Kathleen Peddicord from Live and Invest Overseas https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/ (www.LiveAndInvestOverseas.com)   FINAL THOUGHTS This was a really fun episode with Kathleen Peddicord. I was so intrigued by her list of 10 Best Places to Retire Overseas that I want to now go and visit them. You'll hear on this episode the cities and countries I'm familiar with and the ones I'm not!   If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/ (The Expat Money Show) make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional... Support this podcast

International diversification of your portfolio. What does that REALLY means 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!   Lief Simon and his wife Kathleen Peddicord are the owners of Live and Invest Overseas. Kathleen is a writer and she likes to say 'they are a publishing company' and they are, they publish online. Lief Simon likes to say 'they are an information company'. They try to provide their readers with information on opportunities, lifestyle, residency, investment, asset protection, and citizenship options abroad. Investing in Overseas Real Estate Mikkel Thorup and Lief Simon dig into investing in Over Seas Real Estate. Why it is so advantageous and why diversifying in currency is so important.   Hot Real Estate Ventures for the Future In this interview with Lief Simon, he goes into detail about agriculture and why it makes sense. Lief explains how to be effective and efficient in this market. Own the land - Panama Own the equipment - Thailand Own the trees - France   Mikkel Thorup poses the obvious question: 'What kind of returns can be expected on these investments?' Lief Simon answers in detail, so make sure you listen in to this episode!   How do these Investments Work From a Tax Standpoint? Find out the advantages of doing this overseas and what countries are most beneficial for working with. Should you set up these investments overseas in your own name? or have an LLC? What are the benefits What effect this has on probate Umbrella LLC Transfer tax Analyze property by property, investment by investment What is your ultimate goal?   Lief Simon's Rules! The question is: Do you always follow them or is it okay to break the rules from time to time? Rule 1: Go see the property in person Rule 2: Don't put more than 5% of your net worth into any single deal Rule 3: Don't spend too much money on due diligence Rule 4: Use an attorney when buying property overseas Kathleen Peddicord also has her #1 Rule: No partners   Hot Countries to Get Residency Panama, Colombia, Mexico and more... Do you do it yourself? or hire a lawyer? What are the pitfalls of either way? What is the easiest country? What do you have to do? What is a 'backup' residency Can you work, buy property, set up a bank account? Will this lead to a 2nd citizenship? Will you have to take a language test?   In this interview with Lief Simon, he talks about his lessons learned while getting his residency in Panama. How long it took, what happened and could it have been done more effectively.   Live and Invest Overseas Conferences What can I expect at the Offshore Summit Banking options in the current banking world Some investment options Lifestyle Asset Protection Residency options Structural options   What can I expect at the LifeStyle Conference More about the destinations and Living Obtaining local bank accounts Drivers License Health Insurance Health Care Discussion on the 20 countries you may want to live in   Lief Simon and Kathleen Peddicord have built a business but ultimately built a lifestyle.   "The world is full of opportunities you just have to find what works for you"   I hope you got as much value from this interview as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/ (The Expat Money Show) make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – my behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in... Support this podcast

Nobody embodies the concept of "Liberty" better than Lief Simon.  He's currently the editor of the Off Shore Living Letter and Simon Letter. Lief has lived and worked in 7 countries on 5 continents and has traveled to more than 60 countries. His real estate investing experience began in 1995 with a multi-unit building in Chicago. After selling that building for a total return of more that 1,800 percent in just 30 months, Lief began to diversify internationally. In the decades since, Lief has personally bought and sold property in 23 countries. Over the years that he's been living overseas, he has also been actively engaged in launching business ventures in 10 countries, including local businesses, web-based business and international franchises! In this episode, Patrick and Lief talk about the joys and challenges of living and working abroad.  It's not as hard as you think!

Lief Simon is the boss over at Offshore Living Letter, which produces publications and offers services to help people internationalize oneself and their financial interests. He has lived in several foreign countries himself and put his good word to practice in internationalizing his life and assets. There are various reasons individuals should consider planting flags overseas and Lief sits down with us to discuss why it is important. We go into detail on which flag with actionable steps individuals can take to get started on each. Banking, Residency, Citizenship, Asset Protection, and Business Incorporation round out the 5 flags. While internationalizing oneself is not immediately on the minds of everyone, it's important to understand what situations may arise now or in the future that may provide personal and financial benefits to taking active steps. Listen to this full episode for an introductory to Flag Theory with Lief Simon.   Links: Live and Invest Overseas @LiveandInvest Offshore Living Letter @OffshoreLetter >Sign Up for their free newsletter Where are we: Panama - Lief Simon San Diego, CA - Sam Bali, Indonesia - Johnny FD Discussed: Simon Black – Finding Outsized Returns Off the Beaten Path - ILAB 19 Building the Crash Proof Retirement System with Phil Cannella - ILAB 44  Stan’s Brutally Honest Factual Expertise About Annuities - ILAB 04 Books: Start Here – Recommended reading   Time Stamps: 02:19 - Traveling the world 03:14-  Offshore living letter 04:45 - Flag theory overview 06:00 - Internet security 07:00 - Bitcoin FBI investigation 07:45 - Offshore banking 15:52 - Foreign residency 18:10 - Best countries for a second residency 22:00 - Tax treaties 26:30 - Citizenship benefits 37:20 - Protecting your assets 41:00 - US based asset held in offshore trust 44:00 - Overseas business incorporation 51:40 - Global conferences 57:34 - Spending money in SE Asia 59:15 - renouncing US citizenship 1:00:49 - Tax exclusion 1:02:29 - Thai elite residency 1:08:56 - Foreign country possibilities 1:14:40 - Opening a company in Belize 1:16:45 - Spending money with no tax 1:19:00 - Protecting our assets   If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t’ already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!   Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Lief Simon is the co-founder of Live and Invest Overseas, which is one of the world’s leading resources on investment, real estate and retirement overseas. Simon joins the show to discuss residency.   Lief Simon has lived and worked in seven countries on five continents and has traveled to more than 50 countries. His real estate investing experience began nearly 20 years ago with a multi-unit building in Chicago. After selling that building for a total return of more than 1,800 percent in just 30 months, Lief began to diversify internationally.     In the decades since, Lief has personally bought and sold property in 21 countries. He has managed multi-million-dollar developments, multi-million-dollar property portfolios and more than two dozen rental properties.     Over the years that Lief has been living overseas, he has also been actively engaged in doing business. He has launched and managed business ventures in 10 countries, including local businesses, web-based businesses and international franchises.     Lief has spent more than three weeks out of four on the road for the better part of the past two decades, travelling almost constantly in search of the world’s top emerging real estate opportunities. In recent years, Lief has also turned readers on to targeted investments suitable for the individual investor in Mexico, Nicaragua, Romania, Panama, Belize, the Philippines and most recently, Colombia and Brazil.     He has been quoted in articles on international real estate in Live and Invest Overseas, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, USA Today, and Outdoor Magazine.   Visit Live and Invest Overseas at www.liveandinvestoverseas.com.

Lief Simon is the co-founder of Live and Invest Overseas, which is one of the world’s leading resources on investment, real estate and retirement overseas. Simon joins the show to discuss some of the best markets worldwide and how investors can get the best returns in them.   Simon also discusses emerging markets and what countries investors should avoid.    Visit Live and Invest Overseas at www.liveandinvestoverseas.com.   Lief Simon has lived and worked in seven countries on five continents and has traveled to more than 50 countries. His real estate investing experience began nearly 20 years ago with a multi-unit building in Chicago. After selling that building for a total return of more than 1,800 percent in just 30 months, Lief began to diversify internationally.     In the decades since, Lief has personally bought and sold property in 21 countries. He has managed multi-million-dollar developments, multi-million-dollar property portfolios and more than two dozen rental properties.     Over the years that Lief has been living overseas, he has also been actively engaged in doing business. He has launched and managed business ventures in 10 countries, including local businesses, web-based businesses and international franchises.     Lief has spent more than three weeks out of four on the road for the better part of the past two decades, travelling almost constantly in search of the world’s top emerging real estate opportunities. In recent years, Lief has also turned readers on to targeted investments suitable for the individual investor in Mexico, Nicaragua, Romania, Panama, Belize, the Philippines and most recently, Colombia and Brazil.     He has been quoted in articles on international real estate in Live and Invest Overseas, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, USA Today, and Outdoor Magazine.  

Kathleen Peddicord is the Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas and author of, "How to Buy Real Estate Overseas." She explains how a real estate investment overseas can double as a retirement plan and why more people should look into retiring in France.  There are are buying opportunities in “crisis markets. Surprisingly, Medellin, Colombia, is a good retirement spot, but there are numerous places to avoid. Kathleens discusses how to make retirement possible on a small budget, and the strategies involved for choosing the right property in the right country. She also breaks down how an investor can manage the asset. The most important information Kathleen gives: what every overseas property buyer needs to know about moving money around the world.Kathleen Peddicord has been researching, writing, speaking, and presenting on the topics of living, retiring, and investing overseas for more than 28 years. Her newest book, "How To Buy Real Estate Overseas," is the culmination of decades of personal experience living and investing around the world. Kathleen has moved children, staff, enterprises, household goods, and pets from the East Coast of the United States first to Waterford, Ireland, then, seven years later, to Paris, France, and, most recently, to Panama City, Panama.   For more than 23 years, Kathleen was Editor and Publisher of the International Living group. In 2007, she decided to take a break, during which she did two things. First, Kathleen launched a new publishing group, Live and Invest Overseas. Second, in the summer of 2008, Kathleen and her husband, Lief Simon, decided to make a third international move, with their family and Kathleen’s new business, this time to Panama, where they live today with their 13-year-old son and 23-year-old daughter.Kathleen has traveled to more than 50 countries, invested in real estate in 21, established businesses in 7, and renovated properties in 8. She has appeared often on radio and television detailing opportunities for living and investing around the world and has written innumerable books on the topic, including “How To Retire Overseas,” published by Penguin Books in 2011, and, most recently, “How To Buy Real Estate Overseas,” to be published by Wiley & Sons in April 2013.Kathleen is the generally recognized Retire Overseas expert by The New York Times, the AARP, Money Magazine, The Economist, and U.S. News & World Reports, for whom she writes regularly. Visit Kathleen Peddicord's website at www.kathleenpeddicord.com. Visit Live And Invest Overseas at www.liveandinvestoverseas.com.

Jason Hartman talks with Kathleen Peddicord, Founder and Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas/International Living, as they discuss retirement and better living destinations worldwide.  Have you ever considered a move to Panama, Europe, Argentina, Ecuador, Belize or other low-cost high-lifestyle destination?  For more than 22 years, Kathleen was Editor and Publisher of International Living. In 2007, she decided to take a break, during which she did two things. First, Kathleen began work to launch a new publishing group, Live and Invest Overseas, and a new free e-letter service, the Overseas Opportunity Letter. In addition, during her recent sabbatical, Kathleen and her husband, Lief Simon, made an important geographic decision. Specifically, they decided to make a third international move with their family and Kathleen’s new business. In the summer of 2008, Kathleen moved from Paris to Panama City, where they’re currently reside.