The financial news keeps getting worse, and investors are being confronted with the reality that their retirements savings may have taken a big hit. Young investors have time to rebuild their balances following losses like what we’ve seen in the past quarter, but older investors may not have that luxury and may be concerned about the prospects for their retirement lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a real estate investment that can turbo-charge your savings, consider upgrading your retirement lifestyle. It sounds counter-intuitive, but you can actually enjoy a more luxurious lifestyle by retiring to Puerto Vallarta. Unbelievable but true. The cost of living in Mexico is substantially less than it is in the US. You’ll see steep declines in the cost of health care, prescription drugs, transportation and energy costs, food and other necessities. The price of land is still a good value, but the property appreciation is what makes the deal so great.

Property values have increased by about 10 percent per year for the past ten years, and are expected to climb farther as more retirees come into the area from the US, Canada and Europe. This is one of those deals where you’ll kick yourself if you don’t take advantage of this opportunity right now.

Buying land in Mexico will never again be this affordable, and the choicest parcels for new development are being snapped up fast. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest and realize the kind of gains you’ll need to re-inflate your retirement account balances after this quarter.

If you would like more information on real estate investments that can produce solid gains, please contact Coaching Services today.

Buying land in Mexico was never particularly easy, and it always carried with it a significant risk. Real estate laws in Mexico are different, and many of the protections we take for granted in US real estate transactions don’t (or didn’t) exist. Many early real estate investment proposals were turned upside down by unscrupulous sellers and buyers got caught up in the seemingly arcane property laws in Mexico.

All of that has changed and right now buying land in Mexico is among the safest real estate investments you can make. What makes the difference? Significant changes in Mexico’s property laws have opened doors for foreign real estate investment. Investors who buy land in Mexico are now protected in ways they never have been in the past. The protections are real enough and strong enough to entice lenders in both the US and Mexico to issue mortgages for the first time in Mexico’s history.

When it comes to property ownership, the availability of mortgages is key. There’s a relative housing boom right now in Mexico. Certain areas, like Puerto Vallarta, are preparing for an influx of American, Canadian and European retirees who are drawn to Mexico for its excellent quality of life and its low cost of living. The potential for strong gains in property values doesn’t hurt either! Property values in Puerto Vallarta have increased by about 10 percent per year for the past ten years, and many property owners have seen their property values double or, in some cases, triple in value.

There’s no better time for buying land in Mexico than right now. If you would like more information about how buying here can benefit you, or how you can take advantage of the strong investment potential of land in Puerto Vallarta, please contact Coaching Services today!

Retirement is a scary proposition these days. Many people are delaying retirement plans, or treading water trying to maintain their retirement savings. Unfortunately, these assets can be consumed by inflation, high expenses for health care, housing, transportation, prescription drugs, and energy. No matter how hard you work or how much you save, your retirement lifestyle is always going to be a question mark. That is, unless you make the right investments at the right time. Right now, there’s not much promise in real estate investment, but there are a few bright spots you should be aware of.

Mexico’s real estate market is moving in a positive direction. Real estate in places like Puerto Vallarta have been appreciating at a double-digit rate for about ten years, and are expected to continue appreciating. Demand for luxury retirement properties is high right now and is expected to grow as more Baby Boomers enter retirement. These retirees are coming from all over the world in order to take advantage of the high quality of life and the low cost of living in Mexico.

If you would like to know how real estate investment can be used as a hedge against the bite of inflation, please contact Coaching Services today. Our certified real estate investment coaches can help you determine whether an investment in Mexican real estate is the right move for you and how it will help you reach your retirement or investment goals.

Right now, there’s a fabulous opportunity to tour the Nayarit Riviera and see this area for yourself. Talk to developers, designers, architects and engineers. Inspect actual parcels for sale and see the economic conditions and the quality of life for yourself. Talk to other investors and potential investors who are considering the same move. As a bonus, you may also qualify to have your three-day stay here paid for! If you would like more information about the upcoming Nayarit Riviera tour, scheduled for October 16-18, please contact Coaching Service or a Select Mexico Properties representative today.

Retirement is a scary proposition for most people these days. They spend too much time worrying about whether they’ve saved enough for retirement and too little time thinking about the prospects for enjoying life. Real estate investment coaching can help you simultaneously prepare for retirement and open up a world of retirement lifestyle opportunities that you may not have even known were possible! Our real estate investment coaches are certified professionals who have long since retired from the day-to-day grind and enjoy the possibilities that smart investing has opened for them.

Financial planners used to counsel people about the “three-legged stool” of retirement: Social Security, pensions and savings. Now, they’ve added a fourth leg: working in retirement. Isn’t the point of retirement to stop working? If you’ve been planning to leave the world of work behind, you may need a source of income, but who says that it has to come from work?

The real estate investment coaches at Coaching Services can show you how to have the retirement lifestyle you want without spending your retirement collecting a paycheck. Our professionals can help you define your real estate investment goals, identify your level of risk, identify resources available to you that you may not have been aware of, and help you craft a plan that will allow you to worry less about retirement and enjoy your retirement lifestyle more.

Some solid real estate investment advice and planning can make the difference between working for money in retirement or having your retirement money working for you. If you’re ready to stop worrying and start enjoying life, contact Coaching Services today!

For each person, real estate investment and retirement planning mean something unique. For some people, retirement is a goal and they spend years figuring out what their lives are going to be like in retirement. They know where they’re going to live, how much their retirement lifestyle will cost and what they need to do to achieve their goals.

For other people, retirement seems so far off that thinking about it - much less planning for it - is difficult – even painful! They worry that they won’t have enough to live on; their obligations won’t be met; and they can’t even consider the kind of retirement lifestyle they’d like because they’re sure the money won’t be there.

Real estate investment coaching can help in both of these situations. For the investor who knows what he or she wants, real estate investment coaching can help them define and refine their investment strategies to make sure they reach their goals, accelerate their retirement horizon (yes, early retirement is still possible!) and develop confidence in their investment abilities.

For the investor who hasn’t planned effectively for retirement, real estate investment coaching can help him or her develop a plan, provide options for “catching up” and realize the income they need to support a retirement lifestyle they might not even have dared to dream of.

Regardless of your retirement situation, it’s never too late to start working toward your goals. If you’re interested in learning how real estate investment coaching can help you define and realize your dreams, please contact Coaching Services today!

You may remember that I wrote about a real estate investment seminar that took place here last month. It was a huge success! The seminar was full, and the attendees came from very diverse backgrounds. They were all interested in the same thing, however: learning how to profit from buying land in Mexico.

The number of people we talk to on a daily basis is incredible. Moreso now than ever before, people are looking for investments with solid growth potential. Billionaire real estate investors like Sam Zell and Donald Trump have invested heavily here. The Riviera Nayarit, the area just north of Puerto Vallarta, shows extremely positive growth potential and is likely to be a mainstay in world tourism for many years to come.

All of this leads people to want more information about buying land in Mexico. The seminar was a great format in which to address peoples’ questions about buying land in Mexico. We had all of the professionals gathered together in one spot to answer questions. We talked about the value of working with reputable real estate companies like Select Mexico Properties; the advantages of buying land in Mexico – like its close proximity to the US; its status as an emerging market; its exceptional position for rentals and long-term appreciation.

One thing is clear from dealing with so many people with so many questions about buying land in Mexico: even though this deal is a slam-dunk, potential buyers lack the confidence they need in their investment skills to recognize and act upon this opportunity. Coaching Services can help with that. Our professional real estate coaches can teach you what you need to know about investing and how to achieve your personal investment goals. We can show you how to analyze opportunities with regard to their place in your investment strategies. We can show you what you need to know about yourself, the investment and the market to make the best deals in real estate right now.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future by buying land in Mexico today. Please contact Coaching Services and let us help you develop and refine your real estate investment strategy today.

“How safe is buying real estate in Mexico?” is a question that gets asked, probably more than just about any other. You’ve probably heard horror stories about investors who bought real estate in Mexico and lost their land due to some fraud on the part of the seller. It’s enough to make anyone think twice about buying real estate in Mexico, especially if you’re planning to use some of your retirement funds to finance your real estate investment.

Property laws in Mexico have changed, so buying real estate in Mexico is as safe as it is in any developed country. Mexico’s constitution requires that all land that exists within 50 km of a coastline or 100 km of a national border be held in a special trust called a fideicomiso.

A fideicomiso is a bank trust established to hold the deed to a designated property and to manage the trust for the sole benefit of the named beneficiary (the owner). It may seem unusual, but the law effectively creates a ‘fee-simple’ ownership structure that enables the trust beneficiary to do anything to the land that an owner who holds a deed directly can do. There is no difference in the ownership rights of the land.

The fideicomiso actually helps protect owners against land claims that may arise after the property has been sold. To date, no property owner who has used the fideicomiso method of holding land has lost ownership rights in the property.

In addition to the fideicomiso, title insurance also protects an owner’s purchase of land, should a claim arise on it. If you purchase land through Select Mexico Properties, you may also purchase title insurance on your property from First American Title. Select Mexico Properties has on-site attorneys who research all land ownership records and evaluate any potential land claims. We’re confident in the clarity of the title to these properties and we’d like you to feel secure about your purchase, too.

Finally, Coaching Services can show you how to limit your risk when buying real estate in Mexico. You don’t have to risk your retirement funds to make a real estate purchase here, and Coaching Services can show you how to insulate yourself and protect your cash assets. Please don’t wait! If you’re plan includes buying real estate in Mexico, please contact Coaching Services today!

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If you’re preparing for retirement, today’s economic news can’t possibly offer much comfort. You’ve spent years working hard to provide for your family and save for retirement, only to have your plans threatened by the latest economic downturn. The good news is that your retirement lifestyle doesn’t have to suffer. With real estate investment coaching from Coaching Services, you can turn your retirement dreams into reality.

Real estate investment coaching can show you how to put your money to work for you. Better than that, our coaching services can show you how to put others’ money to work for you as you enjoy the advantages of building in Mexico. There are few places better than Mexico when it comes to buying real estate. The Mexican economy is in a growth mode and is producing positive results.

Tourist cities like Puerto Vallarta provide an excellent investment opportunity. Relatively low entry costs mean that you can buy land and build luxury real estate quickly and easily. If you choose, you can retire in sunny Puerto Vallarta. This enables you to take advantage of the low cost of living here. The cost of living here, along with the high quality of life, means that you’ll have access to the best medical and dental care, low-cost prescription drugs, high quality food and water, and low transportation costs. In addition, you can hire household help to take care of the housekeeping and landscaping while you enjoy the sunshine.

You may also choose to turn your luxury Mexican home into an income producer. If this is your plan, there’s no time like the present to get started. The Riviera Nayarit is the site of a new tourist corridor. You’ll have a ready market for renting your luxury home to part-time residents or visitors who are looking for something more than the standard tourist fare.

Either way you go, your retirement lifestyle will benefit. If you would like more information about how real estate investment coaching can improve your retirement lifestyle, please contact Coaching Services today!

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Planning for retirement is no easy task. Statistics show that three of ten US citizens between the ages of 65 and 69 are still working. More than eight of ten Americans are concerned that they may not have saved enough for retirement and this number is rising fast. People who are approaching retirement age – and those who are already retired – are rethinking their retirement lifestyle. The traditional real estate investment, on which many Americans have relied, isn’t performing well and is further jeopardizing workers’ retirement lifestyles.

The cost of health care is rising faster than anyone could have predicted. Most Americans who have saved for retirement are unprepared to deal with the possibility that they may incur $195,000 to $635,000 in uninsured medical expenses after retirement. Medicare coverage is limited and the financial stability of the program itself is in doubt. Even retirees who do have private insurance coverage could be spending as much as $175,000 in uncovered expenses, premiums, co-pays and deductibles.

The cost of health care is precisely why so many Americans – more than 1.5 million to date – have purchased residential real estate in Mexico, where the cost of health care can be 50% to 75 percent lower than it is in the US. Don’t assume that the health care here is inferior because it costs less. That’s simply not the case. In fact, many effective medical treatments are offered here that aren’t offered in the US, and people from all over the world come here to receive these treatments.

You shouldn’t have to compromise your retirement lifestyle when you retire. You should be able to live comfortably – even luxuriously – once you’ve left the world of work. Real estate investment coaching can show you how, no matter what point in your life you’re at. It’s never too late to begin retirement planning.

As you move through life, your needs, resources and risk tolerance changes. Real estate investment coaching can show you how to craft a real estate investment strategy that balances all three of these factors in a way that works for you. If you’re ready to consider ways to preserve your retirement lifestyle that don’t involve a lot of risk, please contact Coaching Services today.

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When making real estate investments for retirement, you want property that will hold its value, or appreciate in an area that will provide a reasonably modest cost of living and a high quality of life. While these elements may be more or less important to the individual investor, most investors focus on quality of life in retirement, because it’s a part of everyday life.

If you’re considering a Mexican retirement, luxury property in Puerto Vallarta is booming. Developers can’t build luxury property fast enough to meet the demand. And the demand for luxury property in Puerto Vallarta is only expected to increase.

Some retirees are purchasing luxury condominiums but the cost is extremely high. Some properties start in the $1 million+ range. A real estate investment is good only if it provides a good rate of return or a high enjoyment value. You can find both of these qualities, and live in a luxury environment without spending millions of dollars – unless you want to.

Right now, you can find undeveloped residential real estate in Riviera Nayarit, just north of Puerto Vallarta for a fraction of the cost of developed luxury real estate in Puerto Vallarta. Within about six months, you can be living in a custom-built luxury home on a seaside cliff, enjoying all of the sun and sea breezes you can handle.

Communities north of Puerto Vallarta, like San Pancho, are located in the highly desirable Riviera Nayarit, where property values will appreciate faster than the highly developed luxury condos you’ll find in Puerto Vallarta. San Pancho offers peace and quiet that you simply won’t find in the city. Along with access to sandy beaches and natural vegetation, San Pancho is home to turtle, bird and marine mammal sanctuaries that add a quality of life to San Pancho that you won’t find in Puerto Vallarta.

If you would like professional assistance in sorting out your real estate investment options, please don’t hesitate to contact Coaching Services. Our certified professional real estate coaches can help you learn what you need to know about the Puerto Vallarta real estate market before you start investing.

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