Have you ever heard people say they are passively investing in real estate? Those people have passive income. You may be wondering what real estate syndication, passive investing and active investing means or how it all works. Maybe you even have some questions, including: Is it just for the rich? How can you invest passively, and what are the benefits? What is group investing or syndication? Those are great questions, and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming at first, but I’m here to help…so, let’s dive right in! Active investing is just what it sounds like. An active investment…
I am reading a book called Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt, and it talks about the importance of unplugging. Last week for the first time in a year, I took the boat out and went fishing. It’s sad how I live in such a beautiful place, and I don’t do more diving and fishing. That will change as I will start to record videos of my life in Belize more often, so you can see what life is like here. I do love to take my lunch break at my favorite places and enjoy the quietness of the sea…
If you’ve been following our blog for a while now, you’d know that Belize is not only a fantastic place to live and travel, but it also prioritizes the health and safety of all who visit and live here. Belize was just awarded the safe travel award from the World Travel & Tourism Council. During these trying times, this is a remarkable recognition and further solidifies that we feel safe, and our clients do too! Did you think because 2020 was over that we wouldn’t discuss COVID-19 anymore? A lot has been going on, and it seems like the numbers…
Banking in Belize is a very different experience than what we’re used to in the United States. In the U.S., I can go into a bank and come out with a bank account in less than an hour. It’s not like that in Belize. If you want to invest in Belize or buy property, you’ll want a bank account, and here’s why… Let’s talk about banking in Belize. Since 1976, Belize has maintained a fixed exchange rate of BZ $2.00 to the U.S. $1.00. The Central Bank of Belize regulates the banking, and it does not provide financials online. However,…
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years Day. It seems 2021 is picking up where 2020 left off. I try to look for the positive in everything and in 2020, I was able to get grounded, focused, and worked to get organized. I’m on my way with a great team in place to help. The start of 2021 has been a bit emotional. Toward the end of 2020, I lost my dog, Fetch. He was the best dog I have ever owned. I rescued him when I first moved to Belize in February of 2010. He always was happy…