The Real Estate Report eBook

Panama Report

New tell-all real estate report written by Matt Landau of The Panama Report opens investors' eyes to the good, the bad, and the downright ugly aspects of real estate. Just think - don't you wish you had located Maui before it exploded into Hiltons and Marriotts? Imagine Costa Rica back in the 1970s when hotspots like Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio were no more than hushed beach towns where beers cost a quarter? Do you remember Cabo San Lucas or Cozumel or even Cancun before they all decided to go Hollywood? Then don't be discouraged - Real Estate is perceived as an exciting and rewarding market, and deservedly so. Along with the best infrastructure, the tallest buildings, and the fastest-growing economy in Central America, also boasts first-rate health care, rich culture, and abundant untapped resources. But why, in a market that seems so right, are investors making so many wrong decisions? Find out the answer to this and other important questions in The Real Estate Report, and get the real story on this hot market that is set to spark the international real estate world ablaze. In this eBook, American expat and self-proclaimed real estate cynic Matt Landau explores the kind of subjects most so-called "real estate experts" wouldn't dare touch on. Which bank is the only one in that doesn't work with American affiliates and is thus the ultimate place to hide your money? How do you invest big while still maintaining a low profile on the tax radar? What about finding a broker or a lawyer? Know which ones to trust and which ones to kick to the curb. Most visitors are amazed by the modernity of Republic de Panama with its diverse restaurant scene, trendy nightlife, and first-rate shopping. From tall, shiny condo buildings that rise over the bay, to lush, luxurious rainforest and beach development projects, it can be easy to get caught up in the hype that says "buy, buy, buy!" As they encounter various real estate investment opportunities, most first-timers grow the sort of smile normally reserved for the SALE racks at Nordstrom, and the feeling that they've gotten in before the real rush. However, this feeling often leads to rash decisions, and while there's not a whole lot you can do wrong in today's real estate market, wide-eyed newbies in the tropics always find a way.