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"It Will Be Very Nasty"
Some of the biggest names in investing are warning that "it's getting late in the bull game."
For example, a famous billionaire commodity investor recently stated that when the Fed's "ocean of liquidity" gets cut off, "it will be very nasty" for investors.
Another billionaire hedge fund manager, one of the 40 highest earners according to Forbes, claims "the market is extremely overheated," adding that "the public is walking into a trap again as they did in 2007."
Obviously, there may be dangerous waters ahead. Here's what you should do to prepare.
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Eric Fry, imagining awesome coastlines, reports...
In today's edition of The Non-Dollar Report, we present Part 2 of Ronan McMahon's examination of what he calls "the most awesome coastline I know" - i.e., the southern Pacific coastline of Nicaragua. The photo below provides a fairly typical image from that region.
Ronan, who is the editor of International Living's Real Estate Trend Alert, travels the world in search of compelling real estate investment opportunities. In particular, he is on the lookout for opportunities that lie in the "Path of Progress." As he explained on Tuesday:
Many factors drive global real estate prices and property yields upward... One of the most critical factors is what I call the "Path of Progress."
Anything that improves the accessibility of a piece of real estate increases its value. Infrastructure like roads, bridges, airports, air and rail routes.
Anything that improves amenities in an area will also increase real estate values. Amenities like major resorts, theme parks, and conference centers.
Ronan now believes that certain developments and properties along the southern Pacific coastline of Nicaragua sit squarely on the "Path"... and are poised to appreciate nicely from here.
One of the developments that interests him most is Rancho Santana. But to disclose a conflict of interest, Ronan's employer [which is also the owner of The Non-Dollar Report] is the owner of Rancho Santana.
That said, if you are intrigued by what Ronan has to say, you may want to attend the Inaugural Beyond the Dollar Summit, which takes place next January at Rancho Santana in Nicaragua.
I'll be hosting the event with my colleague Karim Rahemtulla. Ronan will be joining us there, along with a great lineup of international investment experts and overseas lifestyle specialists.
Please check out all the details here:
You should also know that Ronan does not always write about a development his employer owns. Most of the time he examines and highlights real estate investment opportunities that have nothing to do with his employer or with any other conflict of interest. His research service is called Real Estate Trend Alert, and you can learn more about it here:
Investing in Overseas Real Estate
Here's Where It Will Happen Next…
If you had been in the Nevada desert in 1945… or on the Caribbean coast of Mexico in 1970… or in Dubai in 1966… and you'd heard a reliable "insider" talking about turning piles of sand into piles of money… would you have listened?
If your answer is "yes," you'll want to review this video.
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The Most Awesome Coastline I Know, Part 2
The future is looking bright for Nicaragua. On its southern Pacific coast, essential development is happening. New roads are being built. An airport, too. Developers are catering to the growing wave of interest in the country's tourism sector.
People come to see its lakes... its volcanoes... its colorful colonial cities... and, of course, its many beaches. It's fast playing catch-up with its neighbor Costa Rica to the south. Its economy is on the up.
This is one of the world's last great frontiers - certainly the last great frontier so close to the U.S. (Flight time from Miami to the capital, Managua, is just over two hours; Houston is less than three hours.)
Real estate values are starting to rise... but in the high-end community of Rancho Santana, you can still pick up a lot with an ocean view for under $100,000. (Only a tiny number of lots are left at that low price point.)
I've watched this community evolve since I first visited about 12 years ago. It has maintained its off-the-beaten-track and rugged ranch-like appeal - but it now comes with the benefits of five-star luxuries and amenities.
The management of the Rancho Santana community has created a high-end resort and residential destination that's completely unpretentious with a relaxing ambiance. Service is five-star but warm and friendly. It feels like a friend is just helping you out.
The developer has recently launched large condos (called "Residences") with prices from $650,000. These will be made available as luxury rentals through the new boutique hotel a short stroll away along Playa Santana.
I visited a few months ago to check up on the progress of the new amenities at Rancho Santana. Things are roaring ahead, but there are still standout opportunities to buy your own piece of this frontier luxury getaway today.
Entry price for lots here is $85,000 - but to be clear, just a tiny number are left at that low a price. Developer financing is available too.
There's no build requirement for these lots. But if and when you do decide to build, there's a full turn-key service for construction. Of course, you can choose to do it yourself if you prefer.
Spend $250,000 and you could have a nice home of 2,500 square feet with your own ocean-view pool with an infinity edge. In northern Costa Rica next door, this would be a million-dollar home. Along the Southern California coast, it would cost $2 million or much, much more.
In the nearby beachfront community of Guacalito de la Isla, lot prices start at $450,000 for a good view.
Rancho Santana is a low-density community, too. Over those 2,700 acres, fewer than 500 lots are planned.
The action happens here at the "Clubhouse." That's where vacationers and residents alike hang out. But they have a lot more to do than hang out. There's a nature preserve... spa treatments... yoga classes... horseback riding... and five distinctive beaches on which to surf, swim, or just sunbathe and drink a beer.
If you do decide to develop your lot, you'll want to spend a lot of time down here. And if you want to rent your place out, you'll find a strong rental market. There's an onsite rental management service (though of course you can rent it out yourself without a service.)
Properties in the right locations - within walking distance of the Clubhouse - hit about 50% occupancy at nightly rates of $200 to $450... or more. That's a gross income into the mid-$30,000s range or more.
And as word of the place spreads, occupancy rates could easily move much higher. With the new Inn recently opened, more vacationers are being drawn to Rancho Santana. That's good news if you want to rent a place, not bad. More tourists will want to come.
With the limited amount of lots available to buy, the opportunity is even stronger. The executives who oversee Rancho Santana also have their homes here. They want to ensure it remains a luxurious and highly desirable destination.
Good investing,
Ronan McMahon
For The Non-Dollar Report
Eric's Note: You can find out all about this stunningly located development by contacting us right here. Alternatively, you can come check out Rancho Santana for yourself at the Inaugural Beyond the Dollar Summit next January. Even if you have no interest in foreign real estate, Rancho Santana is a delightful place to spend a few relaxing days. Please check out all the details of the Summit here:
Inaugural Beyond the Dollar Summit
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