17. Nicaragua

The unspoken rule of real investment in Nicaragua is to invest early before other people come into play. This is why the local real estate scene has fewer investors competing for the same properties. This may seem restrictive but to get a return on investment of around 7.13% requires a certain code of regulations to safeguard the interest of all active...

16. Aruba

Real estate investors get an annual return of 7.32% in the land of Aruba. Like many countries in Europe, Aruba was hit hard by the financial crunch of 2008 but by 2013, a healthy growth rate had been recorded. This buoyancy of the economy has been attributed to growth in tourism and it is would be wise to grab a piece of the...

15. Madagascar

Before the current president of Madagascar took over from the incumbent in 2002, land ownership by foreigners on the island was almost impossible. At an annual investment return of 7.38% there is greater potential for real estate investors to make money if the bureaucratic process involved was to be eased. Poverty is major concern in Madagascar but requirements like $500,000 investment before foreigners...

14. Philippines

Financial analysts know Philippines for it’s slower than normal economic growth rate especially in reference to manila. This should however not discourage real estate investors because the return on investment currently stands at 7.51%. With the cost of housing going up constantly, any type of property in the Philippines is worth investing in. Areas outside the busy business hubs are fast paced and...

13. Montenegro

There is a reason Italian tourist prefer to spend their vacations on the beaches of Montenegro. Civilization id good but it does come with it fair share of downsides which Montenegro has not experienced yet. This is without a doubt the cleanest part of the Adriatic and with the ever rising cost of residential properties; foreign investors will find this a gold mine. The average rate of return is...

12. Panama

A stable democratic government is one of the reasons Panama is investment friendly for foreign investors. After the global financial crisis of 2008, Panama is currently recording double-digit growth rates in prime areas and about 5% in other areas. Tourism number and cost of housing seem to be on an upward trend, it is no wonder that the return on investment in the country is about 7.66% although this too...

11. Romania

After a long history of corruption and mass action against it, the government of Romania under a new dispensation seems eager to change the fortunes of the entire country. Although there is government legislation restricting the sale of land to foreigners, property owners who are not Romanian citizens can acquire a license to use the land as they please. This is good enough for landlord since their...

10. Jordan

Who would not want to benefit from zero registration fees for the first 150 to 180 square meters of apartment size, tax liability cut by half and fine exemption to non-Jordanian investors? These are the incentives given to real estate investors in Jordan as of July 2015. The average annual return on investment is 7.85% and it is expected to grow with the rising proportion of people moving into the urban...

9. Ecuador

You do not need to have lived in Ecuador for a long time to get permanent residency; just spend $25,000 on real estate investment and you have it. After 2006 when the country completed an oil pipeline to the coast, the oil boom steered the economy upwards since people had an increased spending power. Ecuador as a real estate investment destination offers a high potential for property appreciation. The...

8. Bahamas

Located only 50 miles from the world’s largest economy, the Bahamas is the epitome of political stability, fast economic growth and financial security for investors. Whether you choose to live here or not, the government offers incentives and permanent residency to investors. Known to many as a prime tourist destination, the Bahamas is a profitable location for real estate. Investors can expect to gain...

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