“The Best Investment On Earth is earth.”
For the real estate investor, Portugal has become the new land of opportunity. Investors know to keep their eyes on new and emerging markets and Portugal is exactly that. The world is in a state of change right now and money tends to flow to new directions. Savvy investors are putting their money in Portuguese properties and the property values have increased with the heightened investment. The best part is that this is still a market ripe with opportunities and for those who know how and where to look, a lot of money will be made here in the next couple years. We know where these deals are and what the right number looks like. In 2008 we needed to diversify which is when we were able to learn and implement innovative strategies for acquiring investment properties in urban and rural areas on the East Coast. We were pleased to discover the same strategies translate very well here.
We know who the motivated sellers are and we know the number they’ll close at. Most importantly, we know how to negotiate that number for you. We understand how to create the built-in value an investor needs in order to feel like he/she is looking at a win. Not every approach makes sense on every property. It takes insight and experience to be able to understand the machinations of a foreign market let alone be able to decipher the data well enough and determine what a good investment looks like. Back in the States, and due to differences in scale, there exists an abundance of data to pull from in order to determine true values. Here, you need to dig a little deeper. We are familiar with every variable and are able to ask the right questions of the right people in order to get the information we need. In doing this we are able to confidently present an investment opportunity based on our expertise and experience and backed by local professionals that can confirm our findings constitute a “good deal”.
From multi-family fit-outs to quick paint and carpet fix-ups, we can offer a wide array of real estate investment opportunities. Sometimes we tear down in order to build up. Other times we improve upon what is already there. But at all times we are analyzing, comparing (with real comps) and confirming that the properties we present are lucrative investments that will produce wealth for many years into the future. The buy-in numbers are very attractive right now and the spreads we are creating have astute investors agreeing Portugal is a great investment.
We acquire properties at a deep discount and pass the value along to the investor. We also connect investors with motivated sellers and create profitable deals that serve both parties well. So much real estate here in Portugal, both residential and commercial, sits dilapidated and neglected, awaiting fresh funds from foreign investors.
Most importantly, many of these properties are located in very desirable areas. It’s easy when great “location” is almost the entire nation! We surveyed the demographics and determined that many probate/inheritance properties can be acquired at a discount, the challenge many times being able to join all parties to agree. Our tact and savvy has created many win-win situations, which is always our m.o.
We are happy to facilitate the sale of these properties, and in doing so, help alleviate some of the pain caused by the housing crisis here. There is a shortage of available housing therefore new homes and rental properties are desperately needed.
Invest In The New Future
Boutique Real Estate means we cater to our clients. From the initial offer to the final coat of paint, we will handle everything for you with the utmost professionalism. Every aspect of the process is handled with integrity and expertise and every closing handled with extra care. We are your real estate investor’s eyes and ears in Portugal.
Because we are well-versed in both real estate and home construction/renovation, we are able to offer a comprehensive approach that ensures your property purchase and investment strategy will be a success. Rehabbing homes is our background therefore we can handle every aspect of the renovating process. And because we know the lay of the land we are able to avoid common pitfalls and delays which translates into peace of mind, which we can even ensure is ongoing with our property management and maintenance services.
Back in the States we could eyeball a property and come pretty close to an evaluation. Here, we needed to rub elbows with active investors and pick their brains. We also sat down with appraisers, brokers, builders and everyone else that could educate us on the market here.
Our education with these professionals allows us the ability to determine TRUE numbers and remove some of the speculation. It’s our business acumen that allows us to identify these opportunities, and our relationships with local professionals and experts that empowers our presentations, basing them in the old world wisdom so prevalent here.
