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Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing with Jonathan Greene

206: How To Navigate International Real Estate Markets with Ladislas Maurice

Buying properties internationally is one of the least explored versions of real estate investing. Still, today’s guest explains why it should be on your radar with changing political environments at home and abroad.

On today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Ladislas Maurice. As the founder of The Wandering Investor, Ladislas is dedicated to helping others navigate global investing. He is an international investor and consultant with experience in nearly 100 countries, has lived in twelve of them, and speaks five languages.

As Jonathan and Ladislas begin their conversation, Ladislas explains how he was introduced to travel as a kid and why he wanted to implement it into a business model. You’ll hear about the lack of real estate data available in emerging markets worldwide, the issues that can arise with money when buying abroad, and how you can mitigate your risk by hiring an attorney specializing in issues with foreign buyers. Ladislas describes his experiences buying in countries like Uzbekistan and Serbia, why he started The Wandering Investor, and how to know which countries are worth investing in. Finally, Ladislas outlines some up-and-coming international markets, why younger generations may look outside the U.S. for real estate opportunities, and the countries on Ladislas’s shortlist right now.

If you’re seeking opportunities outside the norm in the U.S., consider looking abroad, as Ladislas Maurice is putting new locations on your radar.

In this episode, you will hear:

How Ladislas Maurice was introduced to travel and real estate as a kid through his father’s professor contracts at universities around the world
The lack of real estate data available in emerging markets around the world
Finding overseas properties and the issues with banking, money, and mortgages in international markets
Mitigating risk by hiring an attorney who specializes in issues with foreigners and the variances in regulations
Ladislas’s experience buying real estate in countries like Uzbekistan and Serbia
The catalyst for starting his company, The Wandering Investor
Knowing which countries are worth the effort to invest in, managing expectations, and identifying objectives
Up and-coming areas for buying real estate internationally
Making “home” wherever you are and why younger generations may look outside of the U.S. for opportunity
The countries on Ladislas’s shortlist

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