Better Than Gold 

How Savvy Investors Are Protecting And
Building Wealth In 2026

Dear Reader,

The economic landscape has shifted in ways most people haven't yet fully grasped.

The stock market is teetering on historically high valuations…

And sovereign debt is spiraling out of control, with U.S. national debt now climbing by roughly $1 trillion every 100 days…

But now the U.S. dollar, once the world's unshakable reserve currency, is showing serious cracks as it gets ever weaker.

In uncertain times like these, smart investors don't panic—hard assetsthey buy .

Gold and silver, of course, are the go-to options for most. They've been stores of value for millennia… and they'll continue to serve that purpose.

But as an investment?

Gold recently crashed 21% (and silver 35%) in a single weekend, thanks to margin calls on Wall Street.

That is NOT how a safe haven investment works.

Again, though, gold and silver are better thought of as long-term insurance policies…

They don't generate the cash flow or sustainable growth that you’d expect from an actual investment—they’re meant to be rainy-day assets… used only in case the manure really hits the fan.

Regardless, you’re not going to get far with precious metals as a primary wealth-building strategy.

Here's the truth that the fat cats on Wall Street would never tell you:

International real estate is better than them all.

To start, it’s a hard asset whose value can’t go to zero.

Plus, unlike the precious metals and stock markets, property abroad can't be controlled by a handful of institutions or legions of spooked investors…

Property abroad offers you real, tangible benefits:

  • Cash flow from rental income—and you have the rare ability to influence it

  • Appreciation as markets mature and property values climb

  • Privacy from the IRS, litigation lawyers, and overreaching governments

  • Tax advantages that you simply won't find back home

  • Protection from seizure, if your property sits outside the jurisdiction where you live

  • And, of course, personal enjoyment—you can actually use and enjoy your property when you're not renting it out

Try doing any of that with a bar of gold sitting in a vault.

Of course, I understand if you don’t take my word on it alone…

Because the wealthy and the elite—including those fat cats on Wall Street—have long known the powers of international real estate…

According to a recent Coldwell Banker survey, 92% of ultra-high-net-worth Americans are invested or actively considering investing in property overseas. That's more than 9 out of 10 multi-millionaires.

And major investment firms like BlackRock—the world’s most successful asset manager—have allocated up to 50% of their real estate holdings into international property over the past few years.

The insiders know where to invest… and now you can, too…

Even better?

The math abroad simply works for us ordinary folks…

For instance, while the average 30-year mortgage rate in the United States sits around 7%, you can find financing rates as low as 3%-4% in markets abroad like Portugal, Spain, and throughout Latin America.

And I’ve been able to negotiate 0% interest financing with several builders and developers I’ll introduce you to.

But it gets even better…

The cost of real estate abroad is staggeringly low compared to North American markets…

Just take a look:
Even better? The rental yields tell an even more compelling story…

While a typical rental property in the U.S. might net you 3%-5% annually after expenses, overseas properties routinely deliver 8%-12% net yields.

I've personally achieved rental yields of more than 10% per year on properties in Panama and Portugal recently, and I know International Property Summit attendees who've done even better in emerging markets throughout Latin America and parts of Europe.

We Still Love Gold And Silver…

These Are The Hard Assets
The IRS Doesn’t Want You To Know About

Some say that the politicians wanted to keep a loophole for their wealth…
 
Others suggest that the IRS is simply unable to track them down…
 
Whatever the reason, three asset classes remain legally unreportable in your U.S. tax filings—meaning they can be kept completely private, unknown to anyone else. 
 
The first is foreign real estate. You can own property in any country on earth, and you do not need to report it to the IRS. You'll owe tax on any income it generates, of course—but the property itself? Invisible to Uncle Sam… and lawyers. 
 
The second is precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) held abroad. Unlike a foreign bank account, physical bullion requires no IRS or even FBAR reporting. It’s more portable and liquid than foreign real estate, though with much less profit upside.
 
The final is collectibles… rare coins, fine art, wine, antiques, and the like. Like precious metals, they’re portable… and like real estate, they’re genuine investments. They don’t offer much as far as cash flow, and they’re less liquid than metals, but collectibles remain one of the steadiest investments available in the world today.
 
Now here's what makes this relevant to you… 
 
All three of these asset classes will be available at the 2026 International Property Summit.
 
You'll have direct access to vetted, turnkey real estate deals across multiple countries and currencies… 
 
You'll be able to explore opportunities in physical gold, silver, and rare coins… 
 
And you'll walk away understanding exactly how to structure a portfolio that is legally private, diversified, and built on hard assets that no government, lawyer, or financial crisis can take from you.
 
This isn't about hiding money. It's about knowing the rules better than most people do…  and then using them to your advantage.
And we haven't even talked about appreciation yet.

You see, most of the deals I negotiate are based on their cashflow upside…

Because I never count on appreciation, property value gains are a pure bonus…

And sometimes these bonuses can turn modest investments into small fortunes—like they did for these past attendees at my International Property Summit:

5 Attendees Who Earned $443,845
With Beach And Island Properties
​​​​​​​Starting At $50k

This island is just one of the under-the radar markets my team and I discovered for our International Property Summit attendees…
You do not need to be wealthy to make a lot of money with international real estate.

My International Property Summit features deals for all budgets and goals…

Many of the offers below, for instance, cost under $100k—and I was able to secure 0%-interest financing, with only 30% down. 
 
I don’t have to tell you that’s something you’re unlikely to find back home…

While dozens of attendees are still holding onto their properties, several have sold recently:
Bill B. of Wisconsin bought a condo at the attendee-only price of $50,000 in December 2020… in 2024, he sold for $118,000—a full $68,000 in profit in just over 3 years. That’s a 136% ROI, good for an annualized ROI of 31%.
Fred R. of Texas bought a brand-new apartment on a Mediterranean island—right near the beach—for £59,000 in April 2021. He sold for £78,000 back in May 2023… that’s £19,000 ($24,000) in profits after just 2 years.
Bohn D. from Colorado spent $75,000 to earn a cool profit of $100,000 in under 36 months… his apartment, which he got word of during our annual event, sold for $175,000 just three years later.
Ali T. of Florida got a deal on a beach property priced at only $71,155. He bought in March 2022, right at the start of Wall Street’s bear market. While the markets lost 28% that year, he sold in March 2024 for $138,000—a 24-month gain of $66,845.
Of course, my International Property Summit features luxury properties as well. And, despite being a multi-level property with its own jacuzzi, a penthouse on a European island was bought by Alan L. of Texas for only $480,000 back in Sept. 2022. He sold for $665,000 in 2024—a windfall of $185,000 gained after only 18 months.
Again, this is just a brief sample of attendees who invested in our featured deals during my International Property Summit over the past few years.
What attendees are saying…
“Everything went very well. I am not experienced in making real estate deals, but I was very comfortable in going through the process of buying this studio apartment in another country…

“I like it that the property is close to the Mediterranean Sea, and every unit has a view of the sea from the balcony… During this covid time of shutdowns it was very important to work with people who you trust and are comfortable with online. I have a lot of respect for Lief Simon's knowledge about foreign real estate investment.”
 —Ray. G, United States 
“Secured $4.5 MILLION In Payouts To Investors In 2025 Alone”
“Lief’s exclusive deals have proven to be a game changer among attendees… 

“…one of them secured $4.5 million in payouts to investors in 2025 alone. These are
deals you’d never be able to access (let alone find) on your own… but his network
and negotiating talent… are becoming something of a legend in the industry”
— Harrison R. Jones, Global Property Solutions
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Bulletproof Deals To Weather Every Storm
Exclusive Opportunities You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

I’m an investor. The books… the newsletters… the events… I never intended doing any of it.

But, long ago, I learned a few things:

First, maybe like you have by now, I discovered the incredible opportunities available with real estate overseas.

Second, and it took me longer to realize this than I’d like to admit, but it’s not just what you know—it’s who you know.

The deals I am able to secure are the result of decades-long relationships… boots-on-the-ground networking… and exclusive access to developers and firms who don’t advertise to the general public.

Finally, after buying and investing abroad for some years, I’ve uncovered an even more powerful truth—that I could leverage the buying power of multiple investors to get exclusive deals…

I’m talking about exclusive discounts, first access, and off-markets listings… but also perks like 0%-interest financing, free furniture packages, and free stays.

Over the years, I’ve been able to negotiate deals for readers, attendees, and myself that would be impossible to do on your own.

However, some of these deals stand out among the rest... I refer to them as my Bulletproof Portfolio.

And so, while every deal presented at the International Property Summit has been hand-selected, personally vetted, and stress-tested against the kind of volatility that keeps most investors awake at night—some boast a truly rare combination of low risk and extraordinary upside…

These are the kinds of arrangements that large funds pay teams of analysts to uncover—and that we’ve already negotiated on your behalf.

I have a sample of some of these deals below…

Some boast fixed payouts. Others are backed by sovereign demand. And all of them are turnkey and exclusive.

Deal #1: High-Speed Private Equity In Portugal​​​​​​​

Fixed Returns

Up To 30% ROI In 6 months

Exclusive Access

This is one of the most stable markets and economies in the world—attendees are making a killing as the country approaches first-world development…
This is currently our most successful investment offer—the folks who invested a few years back just enjoyed a whopping payout of more than $4.5 million…

That’s from this one deal… and from 2025 alone. We project that the returns in 2026 will easily surpass that number.

But let’s take a step back…

Imagine investing into a deal that is immune to trade wars, geopolitical upheaval, and stock market mood swings… and that has already paid out millions of dollars to previous investors.

This exclusive opportunity is anchored by one of the world’s premier safe-haven economies—a dollarized nation recognized by the World Bank as one of the fastest-growing in its region. Backed by a global logistics corridor, hundreds of multinational corporations, and a thriving financial services sector, the economy here is as stable as they come.

The investment targets a booming local housing market where years of strong economic growth have created a surging middle class—and where government initiatives now actively support home buyers. Demand far outstrips supply, and the developer behind this project has a long and verified track record of delivering results.

The return here is fixed and 100% turn-key… no guesswork, no dealing with tenants, no market timing.

You invest, the developer builds and sells, and you receive a predetermined payout on a set schedule. Earlier phases have already sold out, and we’re nearing the end of this micro-era of

Invest just $69,000, and you’ll enjoy a $20,000 profit in less than three years.

Nearly a third of earlier investors have already reinvested, which tells you everything you need to know about confidence in this program.

This opportunity won’t last forever, and I suspect that this maybe the final year we’re able to offer it at the International Property Summit.

Deal #3: The Government-Backed
​​​​​​​Income Machine

Monthly Cashflow • 25-Year Lease • Non-Dollar Diversification
The housing crisis has hit this market hard—so much so that its government is willing to offer investors sweetheart deals…
When institutional heavyweights like Blackstone are spending billions to buy up housing stock in a single market…

The smart money ass why.

The answer lies in a housing crisis of historic proportions. One of northern Europe’s largest economies faces a shortfall of over four million homes—a deficit so severe that, even at the government’s targeted rate of construction, it would take more than half a century to close the gap.

In the meantime, rents have soared to record levels, middle-class earners are being priced out of homeownership, and the government is directing massive funding toward anyone who can help provide housing.

This deal gives you direct access to that funding stream.

You purchase a fully refurbished property in a high-demand area, and it comes pre-loaded with a long-term commercial lease agreement with the local housing authority—backed by central government payments. That means monthly income from day one, guaranteed occupancy, and no tenant management, no maintenance costs, and no vacancy risk. Even if the unit sits empty, your rent gets paid in full and on time.

The projected net return lands between 8% and 10% annually, with monthly payments continuing for up to 25 years. You hold freehold title—meaning you own the property and the land—and you can exit at any time.

Entry starts from just £99,000, and you can secure a property with as little as £5,000 down. Crucially, this investment is denominated in British pounds, giving you true currency diversification outside the U.S. dollar.

Large institutional investors have already spent billions here—these are the same kinds of properties they’re buying, just at a scale that works for the individual investor.

Deal #4: The Student Housing Cash Cow

Annual Payouts • Booming Rental Market • Turnkey Management
This is the rare country in Europe where the population is growing—the housing crisis is hitting hardest in university towns and campuses…
Southern Europe is also in the grip of a generational housing crisis—and few people outside the region know it’s happening.

Following the Great Recession, new housing construction here fell off a cliff and never recovered. The pandemic compounded the problem, inflation pushed middle-income buyers into the rental market, and population growth here has continued unabated.

In one capital city, a massive university population of over 350,000 students is competing fiercely for a housing supply that simply doesn’t exist. Properties in these areas rent within days of being listed.

This deal positions you inside that pressure cooker. You invest in a fully refurbished, multi-bedroom rental property—configured for shared living, which maximizes rental yield while keeping costs affordable for tenants. The result is projected net returns of up to 7.2% annually, or about €20,500 (about $22,000) each year.

That’s pure cashflow, before any property appreciation.

The developer behind this opportunity has a solid track record—and they handle everything: advertising, tenant placement, maintenance, and ongoing management. This is a 100% turnkey investment.

Entry starts from around €285,000 for a five-bedroom unit, though lower-priced inventory under €200,000 comes on board regularly. You can reserve your property with a deposit of just €3,000.

What makes this opportunity particularly compelling is the sheer impossibility of the supply catching up to demand anytime soon. The fundamentals are ironclad, and you’re getting in through a door that most investors don’t even know exists.

This is long-term, secure income backed by a crisis that isn’t going away—and a proven way to diversify in currency, asset class, and geography.

The International Property Summit Is The
ONLY Event That Gives You Access
​​​​​​​To These Deal

The common thread across every opportunity above is simple…

These are not deals you will find on any real estate platform or through any advisor who hasn’t spent decades building relationships in these markets.

They exist because of exclusive partnerships, and they’re structured to minimize risk while maximizing returns…

And every single one of them is 100% turnkey, meaning no management headaches, no surprise costs, and no guesswork.

These are the type of deals that define true wealth building… and, with more than 20 unique real estate deals in total at my International Property Summit, they’re only a fraction of the offers we’ll discuss.
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This Isn’t Only About Making A Buck…
Find Fabulous Homes At Jaw Dropping Prices

High prices, high mortgage rates, and dwindling supplies...

If you’re living in North America, it’s a tough go to find a piece of real estate these days. And that’s true whether you’re buying as a home or as an investment.

Many retirees would love to sell their current home, putting aside a nice stash of cash while the rest goes toward a new home…

Maybe something smaller, or at least easier to manage, in a place that’s safe and warm…

Unfortunately, this is just not possible right now in most places in North America.

Of course, the situation is not entirely bad. If you’re like a lot of homeowners I know, your home is probably worth a lot more than what you paid for it. And buyers are not all that hard to find.

The trouble is that it can still be hard to sell… because once you do, then what?

The best properties out there are going through bidding wars… or gobbled up by the big corporations.

And, even if you have the winning bid, do you really want to pay that much for a property that’s not as large or, frankly, not as nice as the one you just had?

But that’s not your problem… at least not anymore.

At the International Property Summit, you’ll learn that you need not waste time waiting on markets to thaw. You’ll discover that the best deals right now are outside the borders of North America…

We’re going to point you to dynamic markets across the world that welcome foreign investment and even incentivize it, in some cases, by offering residency, tax cuts, and other perks. 

Remarkably, you could find a property—with better construction and with better views in places that are warmer and safer—for far less money than you’d have to pay back home.

Abd by “far less,” I’m talking about properties, even in Europe, that are asking for less than $200,000… even less than $100,000 in some cases.

And I am not talking about Temu-quality homes in backwaters…

Just check out what a few past attendees have purchased:

Beach Apartment In Europe: $178,000

One past attendee bought the 2-bedroom apartment pictured above for the equivalent of $178,000.

He found it after touring the coast with one of my contacts he met during the International Property Summit. It’s in Portugal and, as you can see, the balcony is right over the sands of one of the nicest beaches in Europe.

The home is now worth more than DOUBLE what he paid… but why sell when you can enjoy the perfect retirement?

The region here enjoys one of the most stable climates in the world, with 3,300 hours of sunshine per year, meaning more sunny days than almost anywhere else in Europe. Plenty of expats are around, and most everyone here speaks English.

Plus, the cuisine and lifestyle here is famous for its longevity and health-boosting properties, helping to prevent Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease.

Resort Condo On A Mediterranean Island: $57,000

Only a 2-minute drive to the beach, attendees snapped up these resort condos back in 2021 for under $60k each. The low price here is an example of taking advantage of pre-construction prices from a developer that my team vetted…

Today these condos are fully built, as you can see above, and attendees are selling for $125,000 and more. In other words, they’ve DOUBLED their money in just a few short years. 

And those that have decided to enjoy the condo for themselves? They’re luxuriating in a five-star resort on a Mediterranean island…

They can take a yoga class, play tennis, get a massage... swim in brilliant blue waters, try some fishing... meet friends for lunch and a nice glass of wine, or relax by the pool.

The complex has everything they could need: a choice of restaurants and bars, kids play areas, multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a supermarket, shops, a beauty and wellness center, a doctor’s clinic, and a pharmacy...

Apartment Overlooking The Adriatic Sea $101,574

This is one of the deals that I wish I would have had the chance to act on myself back during the 2022 International Property Summit…

They’re condos in a European country that Forbes likens to Monaco... and, in fact, the Royal Saudi family moved their yacht fleet from Monaco to here. The coast overlooks the same stretch of water as Italy, and it boasts stunning fjords and a pristine natural landscape.

I negotiated these apartments down to around $100,000 for our attendees. Three years later, they’re re-selling for around $250,000—that’s well more than DOUBLE what they paid, equal to a nearly $150k windfall in less than four years.

What’s more, buying here puts investors on the path to residency and eventually citizenship. That’s extra important as this country is expected to join the European Union by no later than 2030. That means attendees can eventually get an EU passport… and potentially enjoy sky-rocketing property values leading up to the EU accession.

A $100k sea-view property… one that’s constantly increasing in value… and can potentially grant you an EU passport and all the perks associated with it?

These are the types of outstanding investment and second-home deals I guarantee you’ll find at my International Property Summit...
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Attendees’ Gains Of €691,000 In Portugal

If you’ve been a Live And Invest Overseas reader at any time over the past 10 years, you’ll know that we’re huge fans of the lifestyle on offer in Portugal…

This is a classic Old World country with breathtaking coastlines on the far western side of Europe.

Just like our name says, we’re always on the lookout for top opportunities to live and invest overseas—places that offer both are always high on our list… which explains why Portugal won our award for World’s #1 Retirement Haven for seven years in a row.

Naturally, Portugal has been a featured market during past International Property Summits.

Attendees who bought during following these events were wise to invest—as you’ll see below—but they also got to spend time in their properties, enjoying some of the world’s best quality of life…
Thanks to a personal contact in Portugal, we were able to offer an outstanding beach property in Praia da Luz to attendees. It’s a 2-bedroom apartment with a large beach view balcony that hangs right over the sands.

Our attendee paid €165,000 in 2016… since then, it’s earned gross yields of around 9-10% per year.

He’s had offers to buy at €400,000—appreciation gains of €235,000 (142%). Even better, our man on the ground says he could sell this year for around €500k with some strategic refurbishment.
In 2019, we helped attendees find a property in the charming seaside town of Tavira for €250,000.

Today, they can sell the home for about €450,000—profits of €200,000 (80% ROI) less than 5 years later. But they have no intention of selling, given that they’re earning gross yields of 10-11% a year with a long-term renter…

Instead, they’ll continue to rent it out, earning back a large portion of the money they spent on it.

Eventually, several years from now when they’ll both be fully retired, they plan to move in and enjoy the sun, sand, and charm of Portugal for about half the year.
With the right connections, you can still find a heck of deal in Porto, one of the oldest cities in the world thanks to its founding all the way back in 275 BC.

Our attendee was strictly numbers, and he bought sight unseen for €235,000 in 2020.

He sold in 2023 for €365,000—realized gains of €130,000 in under 3 years… that’s a 55% ROI worth 16% a year in returns.
And what about myself? Kathleen and I bought an apartment in Lagos for €99,000 in 2015.

In 2019, I sold for €225,000—returns of more than 125% after 4 years.

And that 125% ROI is not counting the 6% annual returns I made in each of those years in rental income.

Nor does it count the time when my family and I stayed in the apartment to enjoy one of the most charming places you’ll ever experience...
Yes, one of the things you’ll learn about me is that “I put my money where my mouth is.”

I have neither the money nor the bandwidth to purchase in every single market I find and every deal I negotiate… but I certainly try.

During the International Property Summit, I’ll share updates on the properties from past events I’ve bought, and I’ll let you know which of the new ones I am investing in…

More important, this event features several round table discussions where we analyze deals…

It’s when we pore over why certain deals succeeded or failed in some way… and whether now is the time to buy or hold.

That is, unlike other “property events,” my International Property Summit will also educate you and provide insights alongside the large selection of deals.
What attendees are saying…
“I liked the ability to have a turn-key managed apartment with the ability to earn in different currencies, live there… have access to warm weather, and potentially earn a 10+% return on the investment.” —Peter F, United States
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Whether you want to secure a property for your own use…
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Make an investment… or both… we’ll help you figure it all out.
I’ve gathered my network—the world’s best overseas real estate, retirement, and wealth experts…

For a massive summit covering three days of discussion, debate, and intel-sharing.

We’ll negotiate deals, discuss ideas, confirm rumors (and quelch others), all while sharing the most up-to-do date information on markets and properties…

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a veteran player, these are the topics that could supercharge your nest egg or portfolio to the next level:
  • How To Use Other People’s Money to build your property portfolio—you don’t need a pile of cash to succeed in real estate investing…

  • The best current opportunities: Where To Buy In 2026…

  • The Perks And Pitfalls of foreign real estate investing…

  • The 4 Secrets To Rental Cash flow Overseas… plus, how to buy and manage for maximum rental yield…

  • Currency Considerations for your international property purchase…

  • What you MUST know about using your IRA To Buy Real Estate…

  • The Best And Worst Property Investments over the past 25 years…

  • All of the Best Property Deals Available Right Now, including beach properties under $150,000 and turn-key apartments that pay out net yields of 8% and more every year…

  • Analysis Of Every Deal, including market context, historic evaluations, and best- and worst-case scenarios…

  • And much, much more…​​​​​​​
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The International Property Summit will give you the insights you need to invest overseas with confidence and success…

And then it’ll give you access to the smartest property deals available in the world today.

You’ll get private access to every discussion, panel debate, and presentation, as well as direct access to all our experts…

All in one place where you can also meet and mingle with about 100 of your fellow readers.

Your satisfaction with the International Property Summit is 100% guaranteed—if you are in any way disappointed after attending, we’ll give you a full refund.
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Here’s How It Works
3 Simple Steps To Becoming A Successful
International Real Estate Investor...

Turn-key: Many of the investments on offer will require no management or hassle on your part…
After saving your space for the International Property Summit, you’ll hear directly from our Events Coordinators…

They’ll provide you all the details you need to join us in Panama, and they’ll even help you to find the best flight and to book your stay using the exclusive nightly rate at the venue hotel.

Depending on the registration option you choose, you may also get information on the property scouting trip following the event. Otherwise, every discussion is hosted within the hotel venue.

We’ll kick things off with an open-bar cocktail party. After more than a decade hosting this event, it’s been proven as the favorite method for introducing you to all our experts and your fellow attendees. It’s completely optional of course, but all the drinks and food served are completely free of charge for you.

During the event, we’ll have three main rooms… the seminar room for the main discussions, the networking room for the free coffee and snack breaks, and the exhibition room for one-on-one time with our experts.

You should also note that everything is recorded by video, and all materials are saved and packaged for you inside a private website, meaning you can focus on the discussion rather than racing to write down your notes.

The people you’ll hear from and meet include developers, real estate agents, tax specialists, property & rental managers, financial advisors, real estate attorneys, and even retirement specialists…

Indeed, through it all, you’ll see property opportunities from around the world for investment but also for personal use as a retirement or second home.

Many of the properties featured can double for both recreation and profit.

I could go into a lot of detail here… but to over-simplify, the event will take you through three simple steps:

  1. Review the investing basics, covering the rules of the game for international property investing and due diligence—including any tax consequences or advantages, as well as critical differences in property markets overseas compared to North America…

  1. Virtually tour the best property markets today. We’ll have on hand experts from the most productive markets on our radar in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Better yet, our goal each year is to have at least one actionable deal available within each market—for those we don’t, you’ll still get the contacts and know-how to find deals on your own…

  1. Sample today’s best actionable investment opportunities from around the world, including:
  • Residential properties suitable for renting out or living in as a retirement/second home…
  • Properties positioned for a strong capital gain…
  • Income-producing properties…
  • Turn-key farmland investments…
  • Commercial property investments…

Now, the key word above is “actionable.” And every property opportunity we reveal is available for investment…

In fact, we’ve made sure that we have buying options available at every budget level, even starting at under $10,000.
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 Philip Hahn 

The International Property Summit has been put together by Lief Simon, managing editor of Global Property Advisor, Simon Letter, and Offshore Living Letter.

Lief began his career as a real estate investor by taking a $5,000 gift… and turning it into a $150,000 profit on a real estate deal. Making money from real estate has been in his blood ever since.
In fact, Lief has now purchased more than 45 properties, investing in 23 different countries around the world.

He’ll tell you that a half-dozen or so were strictly intended for personal use, rather than as an investment.  But Lief would also.  tell you that he doesn’t buy anything that’s not intended to make money… and he’ll share with you how best to invest for both fun and profit.

Take a look at some of Lief’s gains achieved over the years of his career:
  • Pacific beachfront in Nicaragua: 450% in 5 years. This was the perfect example of how the Path Of Progress investing can generate a big profits…

  • Apartment in Bucharest, Romania: 90% return in only 14 months… an example of Big Trend investing

  • Three apartments in Buenos Aires, Argentina: 100% gains in each case, plus a respectable 7% to 9% per year in rental income. This was Crisis Investing at its best…

  • Rental apartments in Paris, France: 100% profit in 5 years plus 6% per year in rental income. A great example of the Productive Assets strategy paying off in both income and capital appreciation…

  • Pre-construction buy on the Costa del Sol, Spain: 32% annualized returns in 2 years..

  • Renovation in Ireland: More than 40% per year for 5 years…

  • Riverfront in Panama highlands: 100% in 5 years… plus 60% from the harvest of the teak trees planted on the land at the time of purchase…

  • Rental in Panama City: 12% yields per year for 12 years (and counting) plus 50% capital appreciation…

  • Hard-money loan in Australia: 17% per year for 18 months (including the currency gain)…

  • Renovation in Medellín, Colombia: Current holding with estimated 100% appreciation in 6 years…

  • Residential investment in Portugal’s Algarve: This property was sold in 2019 for a gain of 126% over four years (31.5% annually), plus it averaged 5.75% net annual income during the hold time, for a total return of 36.8% annually…
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 Lee Harrison 

Lee Harrison has served as Senior Editor for Live and Invest Overseas and as Managing Editor for Overseas Property Alert.

After spending six years flying with the US Navy, he completed a successful career in the nuclear power industry. Taking advantage of a post-merger early retirement offer, he left the US in 2001 at age 49 and retired to Cuenca, Ecuador.
Since that time, Lee has enjoyed and invested in properties in Ecuador, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico. He’s since written for publications on living abroad, travel, and real estate investing.

Lee has obtained residency in Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, and Mexico. And he’s visited as many as 17 countries per year throughout Europe and Latin America, traveling and writing about retirement and investment opportunities.
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Lee’s network of property insiders from those travels, along with his understanding of local cultures and languages, has helped him develop insight into local property markets that only the locals usually possess.
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 Kathleen Peddicord 

Joining Lief and Lee as Emcees for this event will be Live And Invest Overseas President Kathleen Peddicord, who will bring 40 years of hands-on experience traveling, living, and buying property around the world to the stage and to the discussions.
Considered the world’s foremost authority on overseas retirement, Kathleen has traveled to more than 70 countries, invested in real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, renovated historic properties in 6, and educated her children in 4. Her book How to Buy Real Estate Overseas is considered the bible for anyone considering a property purchase abroad.
Kathleen has moved children, staff, enterprises, household goods, and pets across three continents, from the East Coast of the United States to Waterford, Ireland… from there to Paris, France… and then to Panama City, where she and her husband Lief Simon have based their Live and Invest Overseas business. These days, Kathleen divides her time between Panama and Paris.
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“Made me more confident about investments outside of the USA”
"I learned a significant amount of information about investments that was totally new to me. Most of my questions were answered. The Summit made me more confident about investments outside of the USA. Exhibitors spent time explaining information that was presented. Thank you."
--Charles Winkler, United States
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“Many of the attendees have become great friends”

Very impressed with Live and Invest Overseas staff and organization, presenters and speakers. Excellent overall. All my questions were answered and all presentations were very comprehensive and informative, covering every conceivable subject regarding Belize… Thank you for the opportunity. Many of the attendees have become great friends.

‐‐Paul Tentschert, United States

What About Buying Property?

Buying a home overseas can be the best deal of your life… or it can be a nightmare. We’ll show you what you need to know to ensure success…
We’ve been scouting, researching, and performing due diligence on renting and buying for more than a dozen years…

We know who’s doing what… and who’s doing something he shouldn’t be doing.

We know who is building dream homes by the beach and who’s the subject of serial horror stories.
So, who do we want to recommend to you?

We understand that every speaker and exhibitor we introduce to you comes with our implied endorsement.

We don’t take that lightly. Our reputation is everything. We want you to be wowed by the quality of this event…

We’re in this for the long haul with you.

But the same can’t be said for all the real estate developers in this part of the world…

We’re careful, because we’ve learned you’ve got to be. That’s why, for this event, we’re inviting but a handful of developers.

These are the guys we want you to know, for theirs are the development projects worth your attention… and your investment.
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“You Have Made A Lot of Dreams Come True”

Thank you for all your hard work. You have made a lot of dreams come true. I am always telling people about you and how you started your publications years ago. In fact, I just today told my banker about how honest and smart you are, letting us know where to go. Wish I had listened to you more years ago…

‐‐Marlene M., United States

At this Live And Invest In Belize Conference, you’ll have a chance to experience Belize with all your senses…

And to do alongside dozens of experts who want to help you and answer every question you have.

It’s an all-in-one solution that’ll save you time and money—and that’s been proven over the past 15 years we’ve hosted this event.

Indeed, it’s due to the feedback of 1,500+ attendees we’ve hosted over all these years that we’re confident to offer a 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee.

Look at events hosted anywhere else in the world, and you’ll learn that such a guarantee is unheard of…

But that’s just how confident we are after so many years and after helping so many people here in Belize.

This will be a high-energy, full-throttle set of days… 

But we’ll do everything we can to make sure it’s also a whole lot of fun...

We’re building in (open bar!) cocktail receptions, coffee breaks, open-air parties, and other special events to give you as much opportunity as possible to mingle and mix with your fellow attendees, with our Live And Invest Overseas panel of experts, and with all the Belize expats we’ve invited to join us.

We’d all be delighted to have you join us…

And to provide you with the insights you need to make every decision informed and with confidence.
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Kathleen Peddicord
Founding Publisher, Live and Invest Overseas

P.S. As one full-time Belize retiree told me, “We Baby Boomers don’t usually retire, per se…

“We transition. My husband knew I would drive him crazy if I didn’t have something to do after I left my corporate job. I think I am busier now than ever, running the fitness club, setting up a real estate business, teaching salsa aerobics, trying my hand at travel writing… but it is so much more fun and interesting than my previous life.

“There is a real sense of community here in this place that I have never experienced before. Big cities are busy and remote. You never see your neighbor. Now, everywhere I go, I know people. It is a very satisfying way to live…”

This is your chance to discover for yourself what expats here have already discovered: Belize is a special country holding particular and timely advantages right now… 

You should see what I’m talking about firsthand.

Contact our Events Team now to order over the phone or to ask any questions:

BelizeConference@LiveandInvestOverseas.com. You can also reach us by phone, toll-free from North America: 1-888-627-8834 (or 1-443-599-1221).

Learn more and register online here.
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“Thank you.”

Kathleen, I’m sure it will take you a few days to recover from the intense effort that you and your wonderful staff put into the conference. From my perspective, it was an excellent production. Thank you.

‐‐Arlean K., United States

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Belize is a remarkable place… it’s stunning natural wonderland… and it offers an incredible opportunity to upgrade your lifestyle at a lower price than most places in the world.

    However, no place is perfect…

    Belize, for instance, is not a fully modernized country. For many people, that is plus—it means less regulations and more privacy, to start.

    But it also means that there is a clear difference between "how things are supposed to go" according to internet research… and "how things actually go."

    Thousands of people from all over the world are fine with or even prefer these differences…

    But for others—those who did not have the advantage of attending the Live And Invest In Belize Conference—it can lead to disappointment and resentment… and a lot of wasted time and money.

    That is all to say, we’re not going to try and “sell” you the idea of living in Belize.

    We’re going to show you the REAL Belize. And that includes the downsides, so you can be fully prepared and decide whether they’re a deal breaker for you or not.

    If, therefore, you want to find your piece of paradise in a beautiful, friendly, and affordable country, while also learning what life here might truly be like…

    Then, YES, this is the event for you.

    You’ll walk away from the Live And Invest In Belize Conference with the knowledge, support, and contacts necessary to make a move or investment with confidence…

    And that’s a promise backed by our 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.

  • We’ll be meeting in Belize City, Belize, at the Belize Biltmore Plaza. You’ll be just 10 minutes from the ferry to Ambergris Caye—or 15 minutes to the airport—and right near the highway to head off to the Cayo district.

    We’ve negotiated an exclusively discounted nightly rate for our attendees that also includes free breakfast and wifi…

    Keep in mind that you must book through our Events Team to get the exclusive deal for attendees (we’ll help you every step of the way). Furthermore, only a block of rooms is available at the discounted rate, so be sure to book your room ASAP.

    Our Events Team is also happy to suggest other hotels for different needs, tastes, and budgets.

    Click here for more hotel and travel information.

    You can also contact us at, BelizeConference@LiveAndInvestOverseas.Com, or toll free from North America at 1-888-627-8834 (or +1-443-599-1221) to ask your questions and to make your reservation.

  • The Live And Invest In Belize Conference features two days of activities taking place over Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 22-23.

    We start early every morning around 8:00 a.m., so we strongly suggest staying in our venue hotel so that you have plenty of time to enjoy free breakfast, while mingling with the other attendees and our experts.

    Each day ends between 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. We host our open-bar cocktail party at the end of the first day, and each day features two free snack and refreshment breaks—one in the morning and one in the afternoon—as well as a lunch break of around 90 minutes. Often certain presenters provide free lunch or dinner during private sessions.

    Please note that speakers and schedule may be subject to change.

    And remember that every session is recorded and available for on-demand playback… so you’ll never miss anything, and you won’t need to write pages and pages of notes.

    Final note: Be sure to speak with our Events Team prior to booking your flight. We’ll have several optional tours available before or after the event. Furthermore, we can help you plan your adventure in Belize if you intend to travel on your own for scouting or relaxation.

    Elite Attendees: Full information will be provided by your event concierge in the coming weeks. Currently, your Belize Discovery Experience with our local experts is scheduled for Saturday, April 21. We expect to return to the city by 7:00 p.m. The final Elite Schedule will be provided at least a month prior to the start of the event.

  • A 100% Money-Back, Satisfaction Guarantee is in place.

    We guarantee that you’ll enjoy the Live And Invest In Belize Conference… and that includes proper support from our Events Team, from the moment you register to the last day of the event.

    If you are disappointed in any way, you can request a full refund—as long as you attend the first day and make the request, in person or in writing, before the second day of the event begins. Full credit toward other Live And Invest Overseas events or publications will be provided past this deadline.

    As far as cancellations, you must notify us in writing. For cancellations received more than 30 days before the start of the event, we will return your payment, minus a $250 administration fee per person. For cancellations received less than 30 days before the start of the event, the conference fee is nonrefundable—please note that the entirety of your cancellation fee can be used as a credit towards other Live And Invest Overseas events and products.

    Credits must be used within two years after cancelling attendance for the initial event

  • Yes! The Early Bird Discount is currently active… that saves you a full $250 (23% off!).

    You’ll get complete and interactive access to all three days of the event, including the recorded coverage of everything, for only $1,095 $845.

    Your registration fee also includes an open-bar cocktail party, snacks, coffee breaks, and the complete on-demand program featuring high-video recordings (plus bonus videos, reports, and contact information) of everything once the event is over.

    Furthermore, some subscribers and members of Live And Invest Overseas services may qualify for a discount of $50-100 off, while All Access Pass members get free access.

    NOTE: This registration page should display a message regarding your current subscription and discount. If it does not, please get in touch directly by email here.

    You can also call us, toll-free from North America, at 1-888-627-8834… or, internationally, at 1-443-599-1221.

  • Yes! Our Events Team would love to hear from you…

    claudiaLed by Conference Manager Claudia Naranjo, our hard-working team can help you every step of the way.

    They can find an answer to every question you have about the event, including the discounts for which you qualify…

    They can tell you about the hotel, and everything you’d want to know about traveling to Belize, from tipping culture to what to wear…

    They can also help book your exclusive nightly rate at the venue hotel, and they can suggest nearby alternatives as well.

    Finally, our Events Team is full of travel pros—they can help you find the best airfare to Belize, no matter where you’re flying in from.

    Get in touch now! Send us an email or call us, toll-free from North America, at 1-888-546-5169... or, elsewhere, at 1-443-599-1221.

“Thank you.”

Kathleen, I’m sure it will take you a few days to recover from the intense effort that you and your wonderful staff put into the conference. From my perspective, it was an excellent production. Thank you.

‐‐Arlean K., United States

More Reasons To Join Us For The
Live And Invest In Belize Conference

To learn how to navigate Belize like a pro… we’ll introduce you to getting around the country by car, cycle, and even plane...
To learn the secret to having mail delivered in this country (Hint: You don’t rely on the Belize postal service…)
To learn how to live in Belize tax-free (there is a wrong way and a right way to this)
To understand the options for getting a job (Yes, there are some opportunities… and we’ll detail them…)
For a firsthand account of everything you need to know to start a business in this country. Belize has plenty of niches to fill. How can you cash in? Our entrepreneurial experts have real-world answers…
To get to know Belize as a tourist. This country is a naturalist’s dream come true and an eco-traveler’s paradise. Let us introduce you to Belize beyond the tax advantages, beyond the real estate investment upside, beyond the special benefits for foreign retirees…
To meet like-minded folks who, just like you, are looking for a chance to live better, to retire well, and to invest safe and smart in the current climate…
To mingle with expats who’ve already made the leap… to hear firsthand of their adventures, their discoveries, their accomplishments... and their horror stories, too…
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Here’s what past attendees at this event have had to say about their experience at the Live And Invest In Belize Conference:

 “You are so much better than the others out there writing on these same topics. I receive this kind of information from many other sources. None of them compare. They’re all sales letters pitching their next seminars or books or secret stock tips. Anyway, just wanted to let you know you are on the right track. Anyone who makes the comparison between you and the other resources available will choose you.” 
— Stephen S., United States
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“We were truly blessed to have the advantage experience, networking, business connections, and organization to offer a conference that offered the best and brightest minds from all over the world on a vast number of subjects. I was amazed at the depth of information. The vendors/speakers were generous in their advice. I will continue to use the connections established at this conference. I now have a better understanding of Belize, warts and all, that will lead me to comfortable decisions. Thank you.”
—Barbara Petrohan, United States
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“Everyone was wonderful in answering all questions and so many topics covered! There was a lot of information packed in the 3 days.”
—Mary Schmidt, United States
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“[This event is] Definitely a 10+! Answered sooo many questions in a wide variety of areas. Everyone willing to meet with you, talk to you, answer questions, etc.”
—Leanne Hester, United States
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"Kathleen, I have to say that you seem to dig deeper into the feel of a particular place and to do comparative analysis between alternative places. Your approach is more sophisticated and thoughtful and therefore more useful than that of other information sources covering these same subjects."
—John W., United States
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"Very impressed with Live and Invest Overseas staff and organization, presenters and speakers. Excellent overall. All my questions were answered and all presentations were very comprehensive and informative, covering every conceivable subject regarding Belize... Thank you for the opportunity. Many of the attendees have become great friends." 
— Paul Tentschert, United States
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"Kathleen, I'm sure it will take you a few days to recover from the intense effort that you and your wonderful staff put into the conference. From my perspective, it was an excellent production. Thank you."
—Elmore S., United States
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"Kathleen, thank you for all your hard work. You have made a lot of people dream and a lot of dreams come true. I enjoy all the emails from all your staff living all over the world. I am always telling people about you and how you started your publications years ago. In fact, I just today told my banker about how honest and smart you are, letting us know where to go. Wish I had listened to you more years ago…"
—Marlene M., Alaska
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“Seminar is highly valuable as a one-step resource for accurate information and making personal contacts.”
—William Tallmadge, United Sates
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“Just wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work. My decision to spend my time in Belize (Consejo Shores) has been wonderful. And through the research I have done through you and your team in addition to corresponding with a few people via e-mail regarding rental properties in Consejo I couldn't have chosen a better place for me… Also, as always I will be indebted to LIOS for all of the best info to help make my choice…Thank you to everyone responsible.”
—Barbara Webb, Canada
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