The path to real estate profits can be a long and rocky one…full of twists and turns that lead you astray.

Even more so when it comes to buying international real estate.

You’re navigating unknown markets. Getting a handle on different ways of doing things.  Trying to gauge the best profit potential. And all in a foreign language that you don’t speak.

But it doesn’t need to be that way. You don’t have to spend countless hours and your hard-earned dollars trying to figure out how to profit from international real estate on your own.

Because there’s a shortcut. Something we call “the Pathfinder shortcut.” It’s a shortcut that can take you straight to the best deals in the hottest markets around the globe.

I’m Ronan McMahon. I’m the executive director of Pathfinder. I’ve been an active real estate investor for the last twenty years. At first, I bought property in my home country, Ireland. I did very well. But when the market there started to look frothy, I looked elsewhere for better profit potential. In 2004, I made my first overseas investment, in Panama – a play that saw me bank gains of more than $76,000.

Today, my job,  my passion and what I do with my own money is finding the best international real estate investment opportunities. With my Pathfinder team, and a hand-picked group of experts around the globe, I seek out hot spots – places where early-in buyers can expect to see strong capital appreciation or good rental yields –  sometimes both.

I tell members of my Real Estate Trend Alert service about the best opportunities I find.

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Buying real estate overseas can be hugely profitable. But it can also be a minefield, full of traps and pitfalls to trip you up.

It takes a lot of time, effort and resources to pinpoint the most promising markets and locate the most exceptional properties in those markets. More time, effort, and resources than most of us are likely to have. But that’s the key to unlocking the door to property profits.

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We’re seasoned pros at this. We’ve made international real estate our specialty. And we’ve got more than a dozen years on this beat.

Our goal is to take you straight to the best real estate deals on the planet. It’s a big, wide world out there, awash with “opportunity.” How do you separate the worthwhile, genuine deals from the trash?

The answer is, you don’t have to. We do it for you. We start with our in-depth research.  We look for key trends and strategies to pinpoint the locations that offer the most profit. Then we drill deeper, investigating the most promising opportunities in those locations, and take you straight to the real estate gold: the handful of deals that makes the cut.

Out of every 100 deals we check out, only one or two make the grade. And they’re the only ones you’ll ever hear about.

But our work doesn’t stop there. We go one step further.

Once I’ve identified a hot opportunity, I negotiate discounts, exclusive access to inventory, and special payment terms…for members of my VIP group, Real Estate Trend Alert.

The discounts are deep. For example, Real Estate Trend Alert members got a whopping $77,429 discount on luxury condos in Los Cabos. They hear regularly about actionable deals – such as oceanfront land from as low as $5,000 an acre in Nicaragua, or fire-sale golf condos from only $120,000 in Europe. Plus they get lots of tips and insider intel…the trends to bank on when buying overseas, how to profit in crisis markets, and much more.

If you’d like to know more about Real Estate Trend Alert, you can watch this short video here.

Ronan McMahon

Executive Director, Pathfinder

The Riviera Maya is a destination that’s on the up. The tourism industry is booming. Vacationers come from all over—from North America, Europe, and even Australia—to spend a week or two enjoying the surroundings.

And some decide to make the Riviera Maya their permanent vacation spot, buying a second home on this stunning coast.

As more people come, real estate prices are increasing. I’ve watched real estate prices rise steadily here in the past few years. But there is still opportunity to be had if you act now.

I first visited A-nah Tulum a few years ago. Back then, it was in the early stages—about to start construction. But the project has moved on steadily and quickly.

I could see what this community promised to become when I visited. So much so that I locked down a property of my own.

A lot has changed since I locked down that property. Now, the first phase of this community is moving towards completion. The developer will soon deliver the first homes. And I expect values will rise once other buyers see the finished project.

Back when I first visited, the real estate in this community was at bargain-level pricing. It’s risen since then. The town home I recommended to readers of Real Estate Trend Alert just two years ago was available to them for $215,000. Now it lists for almost $290,000.

It’s harder to find a good deal in this community now—but there’s still some opportunity to buy at good-value prices.

One property that’s caught my eye is a condo with garden views for $159,650. It’s the last condo of its size and type available at that price.

It’s a comfortable one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo. It has interior space of almost 700 square feet…and a small terrace outside. At that price point, it’s a good buy. More so when you take the top-class finishes into account—marble flooring and granite countertops at no extra cost.

The location is hard to beat. It’s on the Riviera Maya—one of Mexico’s prettiest stretches of coast. Close by are some of the Caribbean’s best beaches…world-class restaurants…and activities and ruins to explore. And because A-nah Tulum is situated within a larger resort, you also have restaurants, cafes, and a golf course on your doorstep.

As somewhere to spend time or as a vacation home, it’s an attractive buy.

It’s quick to get here, too. Cancun’s international airport is an hour and 10 minutes away. You can fly from the States to that airport in as little as an hour.

For a second home—or as a property you use and then rent out when you’re not using it—I see this as an interesting buy. You’re in a prime location with the best of the Caribbean on your doorstep…and a quick and easy flight back to the U.S. or Canada whenever you want it.

The last weekend in March (March 31–April 3), you can come to see this—and other A-nah properties—for yourself. The A-nah team are inviting you to come down here and to take a property tour. They’ll cover most of the costs—including three nights’ luxury accommodation. You just pay $299 per person (or $399 per couple sharing). All you need to do is book your flight. Everything else will be taken care of by the A-nah team.

If you’re interested in owning in one of the hottest real estate markets on my entire beat, I advise you to take this trip. The A-nah team are waiting to hear from you. Let them know you want to come by clicking here.

Ronan McMahon

Dear Reader,

Las Terrenas is a real estate market with a pricing anomaly. Property is undervalued, especially when compared with other Caribbean island destinations.

And there’s a kicker. There’s a lack of big hotels in town—they’re all small, boutique and family-run. It’s hard to find a room at busy times of year. More tourists and snowbirds are visiting Las Terrenas. And many of those tourists prefer to stay in a private home.

That creates a high-yield rental situation. It applies to a condo under $100,000, like the one I wrote about yesterday. But it also applies to luxury real estate. If you have a bigger budget, you can buy the sort of property high-end vacationers will spend big bucks to stay in.

They’ll spend up to $500 a night to stay in a villa with a pool…or up to $250 a night to stay in a luxury condo.

To get that $500 a night rate, figure on buying a home between $500,000 and $600,000. That’s a relative bargain when compared to similar properties on other popular Caribbean islands. You’d easily spend $1.5 million and up to own a comparable property elsewhere.

Right now, in Las Terrenas, a four-bed, four-bath villa is on the market for $550,000. It’s massive, at more than 4,800 square feet. Three of those bedrooms are in the main villa; the fourth is in a one-bed, one-bath guesthouse. You could use the guesthouse for yourself…and rent out the main villa. Or rent the whole thing out for up to $500 a night. There’s an infinity pool and panoramic views of the coast. If this sort of property is within your budget, you could do very well with rental income.

But you don’t need to spend that much to charge a high rental rate. For under $250,000, you could own the sort of property of that vacationers will pay up to $250 a night to stay in.

There’s one property that has my attention that could potentially be overlooked by other buyers. It’s priced at $220,000. That buys you a four-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot property. It’s in Caribbean style—with a spacious terrace where you can entertain.

It needs some remodeling to make it the sort of place I think would really appeal to a vacationer renter. But that’s not a bad thing. In fact, it creates an extra opportunity for you. Many buyers who come to a market want something new and shiny. They want a property to be move in ready. Many may dismiss this property—and the strong rental yields it could generate.

Spend some money and put some work in and you’ll have a place that could do very well with tourists. And the higher rental yield should be worth the effort.

Similar properties nearby rent for between $1,200 and $1,800 per week in peak season. By making it the sort of place that renters will really enjoy, you’ll be closer to commanding that upper rental figure. In low season, you could expect up to $900 a week.

Whatever your budget, there’s opportunity to play Las Terrenas’s rental angle…and potentially achieve the kind of rental yield few other markets can offer.

I advise you to come down here to see the opportunity in person for yourself. This April 1st to 4th, my contact, Toni Green, is inviting Your Own Home Overseas readers on a three-day, four-night trip to check out the opportunity for yourself. You’ll get to see a selection of hand-picked properties at a range of price points…and see why this beach town is on the up.

If you’re serious about owning a property that could earn you a strong rental yield, I recommend you don’t miss it. Places are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Toni here to get all the information you need. 

Ronan McMahon

Dear Reader,

If you haven’t heard of Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic, you could be missing out on some really great values in island homes…and the kind of rental yield other beach town property owners can only dream about.

This is a beach town that stayed off the radar of North Americans for many years—. But it’s a place that’s on the up. And more tourists are coming. You could own the condo those tourists want to stay in—from as little as $90,000. That will buy you a one-bed, one-bath condo in an established community. In peak season, you could rent it out for up to $125 a night.

This is a classic Path of Progress play—the term I use when a major event or infrastructure improvements open up a real estate market that’s been under-valued for a long time.

Las Terrenas used to be hard to get to. It was a rustic fishing village with dirt streets and no road access for decades. Early visitors came by boat….or on the back of a mule or donkey.  Only the most dedicated tourists and property buyers braved the trip. That kept prices low.

But new infrastructure means it’s easier to get to Las Terrenas than ever before. In 2011, a new road opened up, connecting Las Terrenas with the island’s capital Santo Domingo, cutting the drive time between both destinations to under two hours.

Santo Domingo’s international airport has flight connections across North America, Latin America and Europe. There’s also an international airport just 20 minutes from Las Terrenas, El Catey. It receives direct flights from the U.S., Canada, and the UK. You can fly to El Catey from New York, for example, in less than four hours.

It’s easier to get to Las Terrenas than ever before—and more Americans are starting to come. Canadian snowbirds come to escape the harsh Canadian winters. Europeans come almost year round. And wealthy Dominicans come for the major Latin American holidays—Easter, Carnival, and Christmas.

There are renters by the night, week, or month.

You don’t have to spend big to own the kind of place tourists or snowbirds will want to stay in. One property that’s caught my eye recently is that one-bed, one-bath condo I referred to above.

It’s in a quiet, gated complex—but just 100 meters from one of Las Terrenas’s most popular beaches, Punta Popy. There are restaurants and bars in easy walking distance.

It’s not the biggest property at 645 square feet. But it’s in a community with a swimming pool and landscaped gardens. The kitchen is open plan—and a terrace looks out over the pool.

The list price for this unit is $90,000. It’s a little dated. I’d recommend you spend a little to update it, to really make it appeal to a renter.

The complex it’s in is already popular with vacationers. They rent by the night for $65 in low season and up to $125 in high season. But let’s say you average $90 a night for 100 nights a year. That’s a gross rental yield of $9,000—or 10%. And it leaves you 265 days in the year to enjoy your property when you want.

This is just one of the properties you’ll be able to see for yourself on the Las Terrenas Property Trip this April 1st to April 4th, 2016.

That trip is being put together by my contact in Las Terrenas, Toni Green. Toni knows this town and its properties like no one else. She knows the rental market—and what renters are looking for. Toni will help you find the best property to maximize your yield.

The only way to get a place on this trip is to contact Toni. You can do that here. She’s expecting to hear from you.

Ronan McMahon

Dear Reader,

If you’re interested in owning a second home at bargain-basement pricing…and earning a strong rental yield when you’re not using your property…then I recommend you seriously consider the beach town of Las Terrenas.

Las Terrenas offers a vacation rental opportunity that’s like no other on my beat. It’s located on the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. There is no other Caribbean island that I know of where you can buy a comfortable condo for under $100,000…and rent that property out for up to $125 a night.

This is my number one Caribbean-island recommendation. In other Caribbean island locations, the value just isn’t there.

You’re buying at a deep discount compared to many other Caribbean-island destinations. But you’re not sacrificing on location.

Las Terrenas is charming, boutique, and European in feel. There are 19 miles of white-sand beaches to walk. Great places to eat. And sunshine year-round.

Though it’s on a Caribbean island, Las Terrenas is actually on the Atlantic side of the island. But when I’ve visited and gazed out at the clear-blue water, I’ve had to remind myself that I wasn’t looking at the Caribbean Sea.

Las Terrenas is the sort of off-the-beaten-track, low-key place that attracts vacationers who want to experience the charm of being in an authentic, friendly, pretty beach town. They come year round—mostly from Europe or Canada. Many return again and again.

Europeans were the first vacationers to discover Las Terrenas. Some of them came as tourists; many settled as expats. They brought their culture and their food. In the small town center, you can eat in Italian, French, and Spanish restaurants. You can sip a coffee by the beach…or have a lobster dinner…while palm trees sway in the background.

Visitors to Las Terrenas aren’t the sort of vacationers who want to stay in a resort. They want to stay somewhere authentic and local. Las Terrenas is perfect for them. There are no high rises or mega hotels in Las Terrenas. Development is tightly restricted.

Instead, vacationers stay in condos or villas. If you own here, you could do very well in rental income…and use your property for your own beach vacations when you’re not renting it out.

Over the next couple of days, I’m going to give you details of some properties that caught my eye in Las Terrenas—homes that could earn you a healthy rental yield when you’re not using them. I’ll give you the lowdown on how much you could rent them out for, too.

But I recommend you come to see what’s on offer for yourself. My contact in Las Terrenas, Toni Green, is putting together a special trip for Your Own Home Overseas readers from April 1–4, 2016. She’ll give you an insider’s tour of Las Terrenas and show you some hand-picked properties—many of them under $100,000.

I’ve told her to expect your message. Click here to ask for more info about this trip.

Ronan McMahon

Dear Reader,

I’m in Costa Rica as I write this…and once more I’m reminded of how developed and advanced this country is—especially when it comes to its tourism industry.

The lights of the country’s capital, San Jose, twinkle brighter than the stars of the night sky. The urban sprawl reaches up to the mountains—to the temperate Central Valley, where two-thirds of Costa Rica’s population lives. About an hour and 30 minutes from here, you come to Jaco. It’s one of Costa Rica’s most popular Pacific beach towns…but by no means the only one. All along the Pacific Coast, you’ll find beach towns that throng with tourists almost year round.

It’s getting harder and harder to find an untouched corner of Costa Rica. The tourism industry has developed here like few other countries in the region.

Decades ago, when the idea of attracting vacationers was unheard of to its neighbors, Costa Rica realized that it had a special appeal: its untouched beauty that people would travel a long way to see.

Back in the 1970s, a small stream of tourists started to visit Costa Rica. They were the early pioneers—adventurers who were willing to brave a lack of access and underdeveloped infrastructure to experience the beauty of Costa Rica for themselves. Many of those who came were surfers or the original eco-tourists.

Then, in the 1980s and 1990s, the stream of tourists turned into a flood of people. The government and private businesses worked hard to attract people here. A stable government and healthy regulation encouraged foreign investment and second-home buyers.

Visitors came, not just from North America, but from Europe and farther afield. New infrastructure made previously unreachable beach towns easier to get to. More and more surfers came. As ecotourism became even trendier, more tourists started to seek out Costa Rica’s rainforests, wildlife preserves, and national parks.

Tourism is big business in Costa Rica now. In fact, the country now counts one tourist for every two locals. It’s the fourth-biggest tourism destination in all of Latin America. Pretty impressive for a tiny country—about the size of West Virginia.

Over the years, many of those tourists bought second homes in Costa Rica. That led to a real estate boom in some parts of the country. It’s great news for the country’s economy. But for real estate investors, it means higher property prices—and no prospect of appreciation or strong rental yield.

But there’s one Pacific location in Costa Rica that’s stayed off the beaten tourist track. For decades, Costa Rica’s Southern Zone used to be hard to get to—a nine-hour journey from San Jose on bone-shaking roads.

Then, a new highway was put in place. It’s now quick and easy to get here. And more and more vacationers are coming.

The Southern Zone is one of Costa Rica’s most attractive destinations. Acres of jungle roll down toward the ocean. Toucans fly overhead. Monkeys call from the trees. And the beaches are among the country’s best.

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And those original adventurers—the ones who visited in the 1970s—will want to come here. It’s reminiscent of that untouched Costa Rica they first came to see. Competition is extremely low for accommodation. In Ojochal, one of the Southern Zone’s most visited towns, the largest hotel only has 30 rooms. If you’re thinking of buying a property in Costa Rica to rent out as a vacation property, this is a strong opportunity. Vacation properties rent out here for up to $1,500 a week.

Close to Ojochal is the development of Pacific Lots. With its mountain and jungle setting, it feels off the beaten track. Around 250 buyers have built here…but the development is spread out and uncluttered—not a cookie-cutter community packed into a small space.

I’ve gotten word of a great deal here in recent days—a once-in-a-blue-moon resale opportunity.

It’s an ocean-view lot of more than nine acres. Around 1.5 acres of that is buildable; the rest is a forested ridge. The owner needs a quick sale and he’s willing to let it go for $70,000.

To compare this to other lots, so you know how good a deal this is: The two adjoining lots alongside this one are for sale by the developer of Pacific Lots. One is two acres, listed at $125,000. The other is 1.84 acres and listed at $140,000.

That $70,000 sticker price is some killer pricing.

Homes here rent well. Occupancy is strong at weekly rates of up to $1,500-plus for a nice (but not spectacular) three-bedroom home.

As the Path of Progress finally reaches the Southern Zone, I predict prices will rise—and tourism will keep growing. And, because of those restrictions on development, I don’t see a lot more opportunity to buy at such a good price—or to home in on the strong rental market here.

I told readers of Real Estate Trend Alert about this special deal in recent times. I keep all my best deals for them. To make sure you never miss a single one, click here now.

Ronan McMahon

Dear Reader,

One of the best locations on my beat for strong rental yield potential is in Northeast Brazil.

The pretty little town of Cumbuco has grown since I first visited but it still retains a small-town feel. Fishing boats bob in the ocean… Kids play soccer on the beach. The homes in town are freshly painted, with tropical flowers in full bloom outside.

Vacationers come to kite surf during the day…and hang out at beach bars at sunset. For dinner, you can visit one of Cumbuco’s Italian restaurants or maybe the German grill. The town has a hip, laidback vibe—far different from busy Fortaleza just 30 minutes down the coast.

Fortaleza is Brazil’s most popular domestic tourism destination. It’s a First-World city with a population of 3 million people. In 2014, more than 4 million tourists visited Fortaleza. The foreign tourism market is also growing. Scandinavians were the first to come…followed by kite surfers from across the globe.

But for many of those tourists, Fortaleza is too busy. They want the pace of a smaller beach town…and the amenities of Fortaleza on their doorstep. That’s where Cumbuco is a firm winner.

It’s not just tourists who are drawn to Cumbuco. Ten minutes’ drive from this town is the Port of Pecem—a massive duty-free zone. I have been looking for opportunities here since development in Pecem was announced in 2010. Pecem has grown as a business hub. It’s representative of the growth spurt northeast Brazil is experiencing. Factories have opened up. Its cities have expanded rapidly.

But not all of Brazil is booming. That creates an interesting buying moment for Northeast Brazil. Because the country’s economy is in a bad state, the value of Brazil’s currency, the real, has tumbled. For a buyer with U.S. dollars to spend, that spells opportunity—a chance to buy property at bottom-dollar pricing before the real rallies. (It also means that competition is low right now from Brazilian investors.)

Couple that with special pricing I’ve negotiated exclusively for Real Estate Trend Alert members, and the opportunity gets even more interesting. I’ve negotiated an opportunity to buy a condo in Cumbuco for 290,500 reais ($71,600 at today’s exchange rate).

The case for Cumbuco gets even better when you factor in the potential for strong rental yields.

Thanks to the fast-growing tourism industry and proximity to Pecem—where tens of thousands of jobs are being created—Cumbuco is set to explode in demand for rentals.

There are two types of renter you can choose from: the tourist, and the executive market.

The vacation rental market in Cumbuco is strong—not just from the 4 million Brazilians who visit the region, but also the tens of thousands of Scandinavians who choose Cumbuco for their vacations.

But for me, the executive market is the better prospect. Yes, there is a strong market for short-term vacation rentals…but there’s a chronic shortage of rentals that would suit a visiting executive or Pecem worker right now.

I’d figure on charging one of those executives or middle-class workers 4,000 reais (about $1,000 at today’s exchange rate) per month. That’s a strong return on an investment of less than $72,000.

I told members of Real Estate Trend Alert all about this condo deal in Cumbuco in recent times. The only way to get the entire story on that condo opportunity—and to access that special members-only pricing—is to become a member. Click here to get details of how you can do just that.

Ronan McMahon

Dear Reader,

Today’s prize is a free four-day trip on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

Five winners will spend three nights in luxurious digs in the trendy beach town of Playa del Carmen. They’ll get to see the sights…explore this up-and-coming coast…and (of course) relax on the powder-sand beaches.

For decades, Playa del Carmen had little more to offer than those beautiful Caribbean beaches and a ferry that took tourists to an island off the coast. It was a hippie hangout, slow and sleepy, with not much going on. But in the 1980s, the Path of Progress came to Playa.

As tourist numbers climbed, businesses started to open up – little cafes and restaurants,  stores selling handcrafts and silver jewelry. Boutique hotels sprang up,  catering to visitors who didn’t just want to drift through Playa on the way to somewhere else. They wanted to spend time in this up-and-coming beach town.

Sandy streets were paved. The main street, Fifth Avenue, got busier. By the 1990s,  Playa was transforming itself, becoming the fastest-growing town on the planet in the process.

I’ve met folks that first went to Playa in the 1970s or 1980s and revisited in the last couple of years. They can’t believe what they find. Gone is the rustic fishing village, replaced by a sleek city by the beach.

Today in Playa, Fifth Avenue runs from the ferry dock at Calle 1 all the way down to Calle 40, lined with stores and coffee shops and gourmet eateries. You can play golf, get an afternoon’s pampering at a luxury spa and shop in big-box stores.

And you can still work on your tan on the super-soft coral beaches…

There’s a glitch with that phenomenal growth. Property prices soared.  A beachfront condo in Playa these days will set you back upwards of half a million dollars. That’s a problem in a place that’s attracting more tourists, and whose population is now north of 200,000 (compared to only a few thousand in 1990).

But one smart developer group realized that they could tap into the increased demand for downtown Playa. They created a small community, two blocks off Fifth and five short blocks from the beach, with luxury finishes and great-value pricing.  It sold out in a flash.

They’re doing another similar project right across the street. You’ll see that if you win today’s prize.  You’ll also see Playa’s growth and potential for yourself.

Plus,  you’ll get to stroll Fifth Avenue…check out the developer’s newest community in a resort close to Playa…and swim or snorkel in the sublime Caribbean Sea… 

You can enter the prize draw here. There are FIVE chances to win. And each trip is for a couple – you can bring your partner or your best friend! All the winners need to do is book their flights. And pack a bathing suit!

We’ll announce the winners on January 5, 2016.  Fill in your name and address here to enter the free draw.

Margaret Summerfield