Luxury Properties At Paltry Prices… Overseas

Date: 08/10/2005

Thursday August 11, 2005

Live From the International Real Estate Expo,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dear International Living Reader,

The first day is done. Yesterday 130 eager IL readers converged in a private conference facility in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Tomorrow many more will arrive to get a look. People have come from over a dozen nations…not for sightseeing… but to look at real estate bargains, share ideas, and learn about what may be the most rewarding and valuable idea in the world today: global real estate investing.

For two full days at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the International Real Estate Expo will offer this ambitious group of attendees an overview of the unique world of nearly limitless opportunity. Never before has International Living focused such serious attention on such a wide range of real estate opportunities (and the important strategies you need to know to take advantage of them).

NO BUBBLE TALK HERE!

There's an abundance of talk about the U.S. real estate bubble in the press. But International Living isn't looking at the U.S. market. We're focused outside the bubble zone in places where luxurious properties are available at paltry prices.

Today, I had a chance to sit in on some presentations and wander the exhibit hall talking with top experts in this exciting field. Now, you can have an insider's perspective on this exclusive summit. And you'll have the opportunity to receive a FREE three-month subscription to Leif Simon's Global Real Estate Investor letter -- and save $255!

I'm expecting a mad rush to see what's going on in our Expo tomorrow. It's the first time that we've presented our best opportunities outside the circle of our readers. I can't wait to see their reaction. I wish that you could be here. In fact, if you are in the Vancouver area -- just stop in and take a look for yourself!

WELCOME TO THE FASCINATING WORLD OF INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING

Lief Simon, editor of and host of the Expo, welcomed everyone with an introduction to global real estate investing. He explained his plan to retire in three years using the strategies he's developed. Then he showed how he beat the falling dollar and was able to leverage relatively small sums of money into big returns.

This is his past track record since he started purchasing global real estate six years ago:

Santa Rosa, Nicaragua 50% in just 2 weeks!

Bucharest, Romania 50% in only 5 months

Los Pirules, Mexico 90% in just 7 months!

Nova Scotia, Canada 150% in just 1 year!

Buenos Aires, Argentina 50% in just 2 years (Plus rental income)

Norome, Nicaragua 76% in 2 years!

Paris, France 100% in 2 1/2 years (plus rental income). This is calculated at 100% because when he bought the dollar was strong and now the euro is strong.

Costa del Sol, Spain 30% annualized returns over 2 years!

Costa Maya, Mexico 200% in 2 years!

County Waterford, Ireland 250% in 5 years!

Rancho Santana, Nicaragua 450% in 5 years!

That's a complete listing of his real estate purchases to date.

Notice an interesting point? Lief made it crystal clear when he said,

"Every one of my global real estate deals has been a winner. Every single one!"

No wonder Lief is a cheerleader for real estate opportunities outside the U.S. But he's not the only one. About two years ago, Barton Biggs, chief global strategist for Morgan Stanley declared, "Global real estate will be the only major asset class that could deliver double-digit returns over the next five years."

I asked Lief Simon his impression of the first day here. He said, "I'd hoped for even more people to be here, but hopefully we'll see them tomorrow. We've brought together 30 top experts and developers from all over the world. I've already seen some deals here that I wasn't even aware of… and they look fascinating. I want to buy into some of them myself! I'm sure that every person attending will have an eye-opening experience. It's also great to see that there are opportunities accessible to nearly any budget or personal situation. As the word spreads about what we're doing, I'm sure that our next Expo will draw even more people."

Next on the agenda, Larry Grossman, managing director of Sovereign International Asset Management Inc., explained to us how to use funds from your IRA to take advantage of international real estate bargains… and a host of other powerful strategies for investors.

Those two sessions were attended by nearly everyone. After that private sessions were held in three different rooms and developers and real estate experts from all over the world, Mexico, Argentina, Croatia, Panama, Belize and more, presented specific opportunities and general real estate potential for their respective markets. It was a smorgasbord of tremendous possibilities.

Please read on to find out how you can get in on returns like Lief's and learn about some of the great opportunities we saw today.

VIVA MEXICO!

IL Mexico Office representative,presented a basic overview to living and investing South of the Rio Grande. He raved about the lifestyle options, explained the ins and outs of ownership options, and described the lower cost of living he enjoys in Mexico. Also presenting deals in Vancouver were some top developers.

Liberty Cove is a 46,500-acre property with 15 miles of coastline along the Sea of Cortez. This amazing project boasts a Monte Carlo style Formula One racetrack and a marina accommodating the largest yachts -- and even cruise ships. It's the most impressive private development in Mexico… and they announced here that lot sales and condos will be offered to the public soon. Attendees will be first in line, no doubt. The development is within drive time of Tucson, Phoenix, and San Diego. Because of the ease of access this could become the largest retirement and vacation community for Americans ever -- boasting 60,000 homes!

Dan also told attendees about one of the hottest up-and-coming spots in Mexico, Yucatan. You can buy a colonial house in the capital city, Merida, for as little as $30,000. You can own a grand colonial mansion for under $100,000. Plus you're less than a half an hour from the Gulf of Mexico beaches in Progresso. There you can buy lots in a beautiful new oceanfront development for as little as $85,000.

FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS YOU'LL GET A FREE INSIDER'S PEAK AT THIS UNIQUE EVENT…

My name is Thom Hickling. For the next couple of days, I'll be your friend on the inside at the International Real Estate Expo. You'll get selected scoops and highlights from our first ever global real expo in a couple of informative and (hopefully) entertaining reports.

I've heard that Vancouver is the "coolest" city in Canada. I don't know. But flying in last night, I was impressed with the sight of the bustling metropolis from the window of a 737. Vancouver is surrounded by water on three sides and overlooked by the Coast Range, mountains ascending sharply from the city to summits of over 1,500 meters.

Maybe it's considered "cool" because it boasts the mildest climate in Canada. I was knocked out by the sparkling visage of Vancouver. In today's bright sun this place really shines. Behind the skyscrapers mountains rise to meet blue skies dotted with wisps of clouds. The handsome people on the streets seem warm and friendly.

The weather is perfect, but the only chance I've had to see it so far was wandering downtown to buy some essential toiletries so I could clean up before the conference. One of the downsides to globetrotting is the likelihood that an airline will send your bags on a tour without you. That little problem offered me my only excuse for a city stroll.

I hope to explore more when the Expo closes. But I'm focused on the possibilities indoors. It looks like millions of dollars in real estate deals will be inked here. The deals are too good to pass up. I'll tell you about a few of them in a minute.

I'm privy to some inside information about what will be presented here and I'm pretty sure that there's something here for nearly every IL reader--including you! Undoubtedly, you could learn at least one secret that could pay for itself many times over. Perhaps even something that could change your life.

One really great thing is that it doesn't take millions of dollars to participate in these opportunities. True, there are quite a few high-net-worth individuals coming who would have little problem participating in big deals like that, but this Expo is not exclusively for them. It's for anyone who wants to explore the exciting opportunities in global real estate.

For savvy attendees gathered here, this may well prove to be two of the most important days of their lives.

Lief's global real estate network have brought opportunities from the four corners of the Earth. But it's more than just deals… they will show attendees strategies for finding and enjoying their purchases… while saving on taxes… and frankly… having as much fun as you possibly can.

Unfortunately, unless you are one of the attendees and you're reading this from The Fairmont, you're missing out. Too bad. I can already tell that this is going to be one of our most rewarding meetings ever.

But that doesn't necessarily mean that you will miss out on everything that will be revealed during these two profitable days of meetings. Here are more highlights from today's presentations.

EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES IN ARGENTINA: GOLFING IN WINE COUNTRY!

Paul Reynold's presentation on Argentinean real estate drew a large audience. And no wonder… I saw one deal where for only $40,000 (US) you could own a 2.2-acre lot in a new golf course community. But even better, the development is part of an existing vineyard and winery. Argentina has earned a wonderful reputation for it's distinctive fine wines. And included in the price of the property is a partial share of the vineyard and winery operation. Now that's the kind of deal that you could only dream about in the U.S.

Another most popular presentation with a regional focus was from IL Panama representative, Mandy Faircloth. During her presentation I learned of two brand new releases never before presented to the public. Grupo Loft, one of Panama's premiere development companies, is building both Panama City waterfront condo projects. The Emerald in Marbella (center city) is close to restaurants, clubs, and shopping and starts at $120,000. The Dupont in Punta Pacifica (two minutes from MultiCentro, three minutes from the Johns Hopkins hospital, seven minutes from the airport) is priced at $1,200 per square meter. Apartments start at around $500,000. These grand luxury apartments are in the most up and coming part of the capital.

AN EXCITING NEW COASTAL DEVELOPMENT IN BELIZE

When it comes to "bang for the buck" Orchid Bay was one of the most captivating places that I saw today. This is a unique and brilliantly planned development that in an area hardly touched by development. It's been undisturbed by farming or settlement since the Mayan era. Developer Phil Hahn told me that he planned this development to take advantage of and respect the history of the area. I saw the design and it clearly shows. Phil is steeped in philosophy of classical architecture. As chairman of the national education committee of the American Institute of Building Design, he's been a driving force behind the nationwide effort to create a university-level degree curriculum for residential design.

He brought in Alvin Holm, the architect behind the New 19th Century Galleries in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art to bring his innovative ideas to fruition.

He told me. "Our intention here was to organize a development expressive of the diverse Belizean traditions both ancient and modern, incorporating Mayan iconography along with 18th-centuryBritish town planning concepts and contemporary environmental awareness using the latest in technology."

This is the first place that Phil has shown his plans and the pricing is super attractive. Cottage lots start at $45,000 and most all of the lots -- including the ones with the best views -- are still available.

WE'RE SEEING A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY IN ONE EXCLUSIVE EXPO

The attendees have paid as much as $745 to attend this conference--and that doesn't include the cost of air fare, accommodation, and all the rest. It looks to me that it's worth every penny. You could spend a fortune to explore these opportunities on your own.

Over the years we've helped thousands of readers fulfill their dreams of living and investing overseas. Overlooked international markets offer investors value and potential that is nearly impossible to find in the U.S. today.

It would be impossible for me to write up everything that goes on here at the Fairmont. Many specialized sessions will be going on simultaneously to give small groups of individuals deep insights into specific strategies and opportunities. And I'm only the only reporter here.

However, I have some great news for you.

YOU CAN BECOME A GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOO!

For more than two years investors have been pestering Lief to publish his insights into global real estate investing. Lief is on the road so much--up to six months a year--that it's been like pulling teeth to get this publication together.

During the 2005 International Real Estate Expo, we have a special deal for you on Lief's power home-study course "How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor."

"How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor" is Lief's first full book length treatment of his investing strategies and insights. It's virtually a course on how to make the most of global real estate--just like Lief does--for himself, his partners and his readers.

With nearly 400 pages, this is a complete course that teaches you--step-by-step--how to build a profitable international real estate portfolio. It covers EVERYTHING!

* Why International Real Estate is the most exciting investment you can make today

* How to tell if you have what it takes to be a global real estate investor

* What kind of property will suit you best and make the most sense for your age, investment style, risk tolerance, financial situation, and personal goals

* How to calculate risks and rewards overseas

* How to structure your purchase

* Four ways to finance your overseas purchase

* How to determine the best Real Estate Options for you

* How to furnish your properties

* How to become a Land Developer

* You learn the marketplace specifics in 18 different countries that Lief has identified as lands of Great Opportunity (the principles are applicable everywhere--but these are the Top Picks)

* How to harness your 401(k) to cash in overseas

* You'll learn about building overseas, title insurance, tax issues and advantages, foreign corporate structures and much more…

This is no ordinary book. In fact, there is no other publication in the world like it. It will never make the New York Times Bestseller List. This is specialized information for a unique group of forward thinking individuals.

Because many years of research and hundreds of thousands of miles of investigative travel have gone into this one-of-a-kind publication, it's not going to be cheap. This is the kind of research that large public companies, investment firms and the richest families in the world would pay thousands to get their hands on. Because Lief works not for one big company or a fat cat investor--but for a small group of like-minded individuals--this report will not sell for thousands. It's a bargain at the retail price of only $349. That's quite a value when you consider that this information is not available to individuals anywhere else… at any price… whatsoever. It's totally unique.

"How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor" will give you an edge. The only people who have ever had access to this kind of information before are Fortune 500 companies, the largest multinational corporations, the world's wealthiest family dynasties… and members of Global Real Estate Investor.

A "ONE TIME ONLY" OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GET IN ON THE BOOM!

Because it's International Living's Silver Anniversary Year, we're making a special offer for those of you unable to hop a plane or drive across town to attend this important Expo.

All of the information…all of the secret tactics… all of the unique strategies… all of the hard-earned experience…and all the ways to make international property the driving force in your investment portfolio--will be delivered to your door right away--if you take advantage of the International Real Estate Expo special offer now.

If you would like to have this new publication, "How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor," here's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Lief is offering (for the duration of the Expo only) the opportunity for you to get this unique course at a super special price. You can own "How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor" for only $279 if you order during the Expo.

But wait… it gets even better…

THE EXPO ONLY OFFER: GET "HOW TO BE A GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR" AND LIEF'S UNIQUELY PROFITABLE MONTHLY LETTER, GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR, DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND SAVE $255!

To make it even easier for you to decide to explore the world of overseas property investment, we've put together a remarkable package of savings for you.

If you order "How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor" now, you can have a FREE three month trial subscription to the one-of-a-kind publication, Global Real Estate Investor.

The truth is, purchasing the world's most desirable real estate allows you not only to make money, but also to enjoy a way of life most people only dream about. When you get this course in your hands and start receiving Lief's monthly reports and updates, you'll see the world of opportunity open up for you.

You'll be able to get in on the same deals Lief does… and the same kind of deals that attendees are seeing at this Expo… with the same potential for appreciation.

The three-month subscription to Global Real Estate Investor is a $185 value… but you can have it FREE. If you like it, you'll have the opportunity to keep receiving Lief's monthly reports and be charged this same low quarterly rate. But your first three months are FREE… and you are under no obligation to continue should you decide not to. It's your perfect chance to check out if international real estate is where you want to make your fortune.

Plus you'll have access to another incredible resource…

GET YOUR ACCESS CODE TO $157,394 OF GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT RESEARCH

In the vaults of Lief's website you can find every recommendation that he's ever made to his readers since he started this service. You'll have unlimited access to the archives.

These reports are already helping his readers invest profitably. He's spent $157,394 preparing this research. But it could be worth a lot more than that to you.

With your subscription to Global Real Estate Investor you'll get the key to the research vault. As soon as we hear from you, you'll get your own personal access code to a gold mine of investment research.

What's in there? Every deal that Global Real Estate Investor readers have read about for the last two and a half years. Every one. Many of those developments and deals are also being presented hereÉ so it's like access to many of the exhibitors at the Expo. The archive contains at least 115 alerts and articles that have been sent to his readers. You'll also find at least a dozen deals waiting for you to examine the moment you join.

Armed with the How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor course book, and the website archives you'll be ready to get in on the profit potential. And for three months, you'll have FREE access to every new deal!

THIS OFFER MAY NEVER BE REPEATED AGAIN…SO I URGE YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT NOW.

There is no way you will ever be able to discover the Lief's insights for such a low price again.

* Order within the 72 hour duration of the International Real Estate Expo coverage (i.e. right now) and you can enjoy nearly all the benefits to be gained at this Expo from the comfort of your own home or office and enjoy it all for the low price of only $279! This offer expires at midnight EST on Saturday, August 13th.

After that, it returns to the regular price of $349 … and without the subscription to Lief's monthly letter, Global Real Estate Investor. If you want this special offer, you must order before this offer ends.

This comprehensive nearly 400-page guide provides you a clear-cut roadmap to investing overseas. It's organized quite similarly to the actual conference. It starts with the basics and then works its way logically to the most advanced strategies.

THE INSIDE SCOOP IS YOURS EVERY DAY IN MY FREE REPORTS

There are now over 280,000 daily readers of IL Postcards who, with each daily postcard, move a little closer to fulfilling their dreams--living a richer, healthier, and a more relaxing way of life… overseas.

I know that not all the readers are interested in investing overseas. Some just like the idea of retiring in the sun… or getting away from it all for a while… or maybe reinventing themselves in a new place… with a brand new life.

But… most of our readers are investors too. It's hard for me to imagine that any reader who cares about investing at all couldn't put some of their assets (even if it's simply home equity) into a more profitable--and perhaps even safer--investment in international real estate.

Think about this: Brokers can create stocks out of thin air and creating currencies is as easy as cranking up a printing press. But, land is real, tangible, limited--and as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar. And with the dimes-into-dollars deals on the market right now, the next 12 months promise to be the most profitable ever!

PLEASE READ MY EXPO REPORT TOMORROW!

Tomorrow, I promise you highlights from these sessions. I know that if for some reason I couldn't make it, I'd want someone to do the same thing for me.

I'm going to meet with our team members tonight to prepare for tomorrow's sessions. I'll dig up some real "inside scoops" that you'll want to read about in my report tomorrow.

But in the meantime, don't hesitate. Let your Invest Overseas experience start now. Take advantage of this International Real Estate Expo special now!

Remember, the savings will only last until the expo ends. "How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor" will then be sold at the full retail price, $349… and without the subscription to Lief's monthly letter, Global Real Estate Investor.

"How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor" will then be sold at the full retail price, $349… and without the subscription to Lief's monthly letter, Global Real Estate Investor.

This package is worth $534! But today it's yours for only $279.

You save $255 off the retail price if you act now. How can you afford not to take advantage of this offer?

Click here to take advantage of this offer now.

Sincerely,

Thom Hickling
"Your Conference Insider"

P.S. Let me sweeten this deal just a little bit more. Lief is speaking at the Expo, and I want to send you a copy of his presentations to the attendees here FREE with this offer. You'll get a bird's eye overview of all the opportunity awaiting you in international real estate. He presentations are entitled The Pros and Pitfalls of Buying Real Estate Offshore and and Diversify your Investment Portfolio with International Real Estate--Three Opportunities to Consider Now. You'll learn about the three top deals that Lief has today! It's your FREE bonus with your International Real Estate Expo special offer and a powerful reason to act now. Click here to get your copy now.

P.P.S. Haven't made up your mind yet?

Take a look at what's inside "How To Be A Global Real Estate Investor"

Here are a few Highlights:

* How you can cash in on rarely-used overseas "Like-Kind Exchange" provisions in the IRS code to legally leverage your real estate investments … defer from 15% to 40% in capital gains and state taxes--and pass on to your heirs a land legacy!

* How you can get in on ground floor "Off-Plan" real estate opportunities from the United Kingdom, to Spain, Croatia, Panama, and throughout Eastern Europe that could let you pay as little as 10% down!

* How you could soon invest in "Dream Development" international property companies that could return 5, 10 -- even 15 -- times your initial investment, with little or no risk -- and provide you and your family residual income for decades to come!

* You could learn how to more thanin just one year

You could learn how to more than

double your money

in just one year

-- like Lief did with a $60,000 investment in Canadian real estate that yielded a $150,000 return!

* You could learn how to make a

You could learn how to make a

34%-plus ROI in just 16 months -- like Lief did with the apartments he bought that were going for just $787 per square meter in beautiful Buenos Aires -- and were worth $1,400 a little over a year (16 months) later…and that doesn't even count the rental income they made in the meantime!

And, you will learn how to do all of this with less upfront money, lower risks, and fewer worries than with most other investments.

Click here to reserve your copy now.

Important Note: In the interest of full disclosure, we want you to know that International Living receives commissions from sales at Grupo Loft, The Emerald, The Dupont, and Orchid Bay.