Own a Vineyard in Argentina for $5,000 an Acre

Few places in the world are suitable for quality wine production. The climate and soil need to be right, and vine cultivation and wine production expertise need to be available locally. You also need production and marketing infrastructure. No surprise, then, that to own an acre of vineyard in California’s Napa Valley could set you back $180,000. In the Loire Valley in France, you could pay $200,000.

What might surprise you is that owning your own vineyard is within your reach...plus, this vineyard could earn you a healthy income.

Your Own Beachfront House for $100,000

This is the final installment of our Ultimate Escape Plan series. So far this week, you've learned how to retire at 38…open your own B&B in paradise…discover an unusual reward when you move overseas…and cash in on effective ways to collect an income from anyplace in the world.

But whether you plan to live overseas full- or part-time, the one thing everyone needs is a home. And where better to lay your head than a high-end beach house with a tiny price tag? Read on for our top 3 picks…

How Much Would You Pay for a Home on This Coast?

Dear International Living Reader,

Along Central America’s Pacific coast you'll find rocky outcrops, pounding surf, and some of the most jaw-dropping views on earth. In terms of raw beauty, I believe this stretch of coast trumps the coast of Southern California, a comparison often made.

Say you could still buy a half-acre lot with views of this ocean--how much would you expect to pay for a view like that? You could easily get it for $600,000…or as low as $48,000. The huge difference in price is thanks to an imaginary man-made line in the sand…

A Great Deal in Uruguay--For 5 Readers Only

Here's a deal in Uruguay that I was just told I could share with you--but please be aware that it's only good for five days.

An hour from Montevideo, Uruguay’s historic capital, is the beach town of Piriapolis. This is where you'll find the Sugar Loaf Ocean Club and Spa--Uruguay’s first high-end gated community targeted at the North American market.

On May 5, developer David James will launch Phase 2. He calls it Armonia (Harmony) at Sugar Loaf. Quarter-acre lots will be released for $49,000. But you can pre-reserve one of these lots for $39,500 now. Better still, David will finance 70% of this special price interest-free. This offer closes on May 5, when David officially launches Armonia.

Mexico Secret #4: An Exciting and Profitable Opportunity For You on Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Last month I told members of Real Estate Trend Alert about an exciting opportunity in the Gran Bahia Principe Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Buy a unit here and the resort operator will pay you a fixed and guaranteed rent of just over 6%. I’m bullish about this deal. Not because the headline number of 6% gets my attention, but because this deal offers the potential for capital appreciation. This, combined with leverage, could mean a far higher annualized return.

When investing in international real estate, your return is a function of rental income, capital appreciation, leverage, carrying costs, and other expenses. The Gran Bahia Principe Resort deal offers the potential of generating annualized returns of 25% on your investment over a seven-year period.

The World's Best Beach City Buy

I'd like you to join me on a free "field trip" around Fortaleza, Brazil, where, right now, you'll find the best real estate investments in the world.

On June 3, I'm going to show a small group of readers exactly why I'm so bullish on this city and its surrounding coast.

We’ll see...

The #1 Caribbean Buy on the Beach

“Is there a reason no Caribbean destinations are on your radar?” asked a reader I met recently. “Take a look at this photo [the one above]...Caribbean and on my radar,” I replied.

But this Caribbean is different--it comes without the high price tag. Plus it's the friendliest and quirkiest place I’ve visited.

Little Belize is my #1 Caribbean buy today--$159,000 buys you...

Prices are Going Up in this Corner of Uruguay

If peace, stability, a strong democratic tradition, culture, diversity, natural beauty, a temperate climate free of natural disasters, a low cost of living, and outstanding real estate values are on your checklist, look to Uruguay.

This country rarely makes the news. It quietly goes about its business. Rich in culture and agricultural produce, Uruguay is increasingly being viewed as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty. The country did recently make the news...if only briefly. It’s now officially Latin America’s fastest-growing economy.