Investing in Brazil

2013-04-10T15:39:00.001-07:00

March 2013 Update Well the first quarter of 2013 has been really good for our clients. We are still building “Casa Populars” in Brazil. The government in Brazil has a program called, “Mia Casa, Mia Vida” (My house, my life) whereby they fund almost 100% of a first time Brazilian home buyer. This is fantastic for us as builders because the demand for this social housing is HUGE, and we don't have to worry about getting paid. The Caixa (Brazilian national bank) deposits the funds directly into our account. The returns on our invested capital is really good. Our clients our making anywhere from 20% to 25% per year, and the best part is that the investment is guaranteed by the land. My Thoughts: I think that investors have to be much more conscience of what they do with their money and what projects they are putting their money into. There are so many investment firms that promise good returns to investors, but seldom deliver on their promises. The reason for this is that their operating expenses are to high. (as I have talked about in a precious article, “When it comes to real estate investing, it's a question of simple math.” We have been doing business in Brazil for the past 10 years and have been building “Casa Populars” for the past 3 years. We do it for ourselves and we are also working with a handful of clients, helping them realize their investment dreams. We can help you with everything from A to Z. Purchasing the land, the building process and the sales of the homes to Brazilian buyers. Check out these videos of 11 homes we are building for an American client Video # 1; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Blxki-edw Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcxFh2tNocg Video # 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGd7G9qaozQ If you would like to discuss investment opportunities, please feel free to contact us to discuss possibilities.

2013-04-10T15:37:00.001-07:00

When it comes to real estate investing, it's a question of “Simple Math”

2013-04-01T19:21:00.001-07:00

There are a lot of real estate investment funds that have fancy brochures to entice you as an investor to invest with them. They all look very professional. Big fancy offices, gold embossed brochures. It all seems very appealing. Here's the problem: Most of them can't deliver in what they promise. The reason being that they are more marketing machines then they are developers. In any real estate development the profit margins are somewhere between 40-50%. Some of these real estate companies have huge overheads to pay out. The figures look something like this: Payout to investor: 15%-20% Finder's fee (for someone who brings an investor to them): 5%-10% Marketing expenses: 15%-20% So as you can see, even on the low side these firms work with 35% in expenses. And on the high side they are at 50%. So where is their profit. They are not doing this for free. The problem is, most end up being Ponzi schemes. They can only pay out to the investors as long as there is new money coming into the company. Once the inflow of new money stops, so does the payout to investors. There are hundreds of companies that end up closing their doors, Pemberton International Eldon International Willow International Allied Investment Abacus Investment This small list is a drop in the bucket, but over a two year period, starting in 2009, over 300 victims lost over 3 million pounds to these companies. The two men involved are in prison, but that does nothing to relieve the financial loss of the victims. As a real estate investor, you have to work your own deal. Stop trying to get money quick and easy. It doesn't exist. You work hard for your money. Make sure that when you get into a deal, you have control. Don't put your life in the hands of other people. The reason that we have been able to be very successful over the past 8 years is because we do things different. We reverse the payout numbers. Our investors do their own deals. We package small to medium sized real estate projects for each client. The 40% to 50% profit is theirs. We take a small percentage for managing and overseeing the deal. This has worked very well for us over the last 8 years. We are not a large firm. We have a handful of clients that have worked with us, and that continue to work with us in various projects. If you would like to learn more about how we work, please feel free to contact us:

The risk on trade - Brazilian style

2011-03-27T18:39:00.001-07:00

The “Risk On” Trade...Brazilian Style
The new middle class in Brazil is growing...and spending their new found wealth. Brazil is booming. And Brazil's northeast is growing at a faster rate than the rest of the country.

The most exciting story to emerge from Brazil in recent years is the rise of the middle class. In the last eight years, Class C (Brazilians earning $650 to $2850 a month) grew quickly. Today, 94.5 million people fall into Class C. They are driving the Brazilian economy, buying cars, washing machines, vacations, and new homes.

Investors in stocks and shares are riding the wave of this new found wealth, betting on Brazilian companies that target domestic consumption.

Drawn by hundreds of miles of beaches, it's to the northeast coast that Brazil's new, up-and-coming class comes to vacation and retire. This is good news for the rental business here. Moreover, this is a great beach base for you if you're a globetrotter.

Now, imagine your ideal retirement getaway.

Maybe you see the surf of a turquoise sea gently lapping a beautiful sandy beach.

You may simply want to escape the cold winters back home...or perhaps you're in the market for a new full-time home. Maybe you imagine a life where you travel for six months and spend the other six at your overseas retreat.

Whatever you dream of, that life really can be yours - for much less than you'd imagine. In fact, your retirement escape could actually make you money. João Pessoa is a place where you can embrace this lifestyle without hurting your bank balance.
João Pessoa is the capital of the state of Paraíba. Surrounded by miles of beautiful beaches, this is where many Brazilians from southern cities come to retire, vacation and buy second homes. It's one of the safest capital cities in Brazil...with a healthy outdoors lifestyle, centered on the beach and boardwalk. The city is popular as a retirement destination for senior civil servants.

The city has 1,730 acres of forest, providing a green backdrop to almost 25 miles of beach. João Pessoa has some of the nicest city beaches you'll find anywhere. Moreover, beachfront properties are still affordable...and there's a line forming of potential renters for your condo, when you're not there.

To discuss investment opportunities, contact us at:
Toronto Office: 647-827-0288
Toronto: 416-800-4285 ext 996
U.S. Office (Nevada) 702-421-2905
Rio: 55 21 3958 0881 ext 368
Sao Paulo: 55 11 3711 5732 ext 666
Brazil cell: 55 84 8747-8161
Email: brazilbeachresorts@gmail.com
Web: www.brazilbeachresorts.com

Profit from Miami Real Estate

2011-01-12T16:57:00.001-08:00

Why!!, Why!!, won’t you listen to me?

The real estate crash in the U.S. has been devastating for many people, but for smart investors it has been a once in a life time opportunity to snap things up for pennies on the dollar.

My investors and I have gone down to Miami and we have been floored by the deals there. You will find many agents who want to sell you fancy condos that have dropped in price more than 50%.

This is not what we are after. The new game in town for real investors is CASH FLOW. It’s back to basics now. What worked in the old economy (pre-financial crisis) does not work in this new economy (post financial crisis)

The days of buying a house, renovating and then flipping for a profit (short term) are over.

Real investors know that in this economy you have to buy right (buy at lower then market value) hold (while getting positive cash flow, and then sell at a later date for a nice profit.)

IF YOU ARE FED UP OF DWINDELLING STOCK RETURNS, RRSP’s THAT PREFORM POORLY AND GIC’s THAT PAY LITTLE RETURNS – you owe it to yourself to come check out what we are doing with our partners in Miami and Brazil

Click on the following link to watch a video of me in Miami

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m26RLPt-pyc ( or copy and paste the link to your browser)

We are looking for only a few partners who want to work with us in building a decent real estate portfolio of positive cash flow properties that we buy below market value.

To find out more, contact us at:

To discuss investment opportunities, contact us at:

Toronto Office: 647-827-0288

Toronto: 416-800-4285 ext 996

U.S. Office (Nevada) 702-421-2905

Rio: 55 21 3958 0881 ext 368

Sao Paulo: 55 11 3711 5732 ext 666

Brazil cell: 55 84 8862-1913

Email: brazilbeachresorts@gmail.com

Web: www.brazilbeachresorts.com

Investing in Foreign Property

2010-12-28T16:04:00.001-08:00

Investing in Foreign Property

With the instability of the economy the way it is in North America and the threat of Big Brother, more and more North Americans are looking to invest in international real estate where they feel that they can protect their hard earned money. I find that many people who are looking to invest in a foreign country have many questions they are searching for answers for. Among these questions are some of the following. Where can I invest that I don’t have to worry about losing my investment because of an unstable government? How do I go about investing in a foreign country? Is it safe? What country is the best place to invest? What are the tax implications?

We spent over eight years researching international properties before we decided to invest and we compared the advantages and disadvantages of each. When it came down to it, we decided the best place to invest was Natal, Brazil and here are some of the reasons we decided on this tropical paradise:

WHY INVEST IN NATAL?

After researching the Brazilian property market extensively, Brazil Beach Resorts decided that the North-East of Brazil offers overseas property buyers excellent value for money and that within the short-medium return it is likely that the state of Rio Grande do Norte will outstrip other high potential areas within this particular region.
- There is strong demand in Rio Grande do Norte for holiday homes from both the Brazilian and overseas property markets and currently not enough properties are being built to meet this growing demand.
- Brazil has been identified by financial analysts and economists to become one of the next major boom areas around the world. It is now self-sufficient in oil and other energy types and is currently one of the major providers of iron-ore to China.
- Foreign tourism is already experiencing significant increases (approx 30% year on year)and this is set to continue for the foreseeable future. The number of charter flights from Europe is growing significantly as well the availability of local accommodation and facilities.
- Property in Brazil still provides excellent value for money though prices are increasing at between 20-30% per year depending on location and quality of construction.
- Land prices are still quite reasonable in many locations though it is noticeable that in select locations these are growing at a considerable pace in certain parts of the state - notably Ponta Negra and Pipa. Beach Resorts Investment maintains a close watch over all prices and in particular those in areas that have been identified as `up and coming`. We believe that the Praia do Cajueiro will be an excellent future investment opportunity.
- The wonderful and relaxed lifestyle and fabulous weather throughout the year will mean that the appeal of Natal and surrounding areas will continue to grow for years to come.
-It is estimated that in the UK alone an extra 2.5 million people will take the plunge and invest in overseas property.

Contact:
Toronto Office: 647-827-0288
Toronto: 416-800-4285 ext 996
U.S. Office (Nevada) 702-421-2905
Rio: 55 21 3958 0881 ext 368
Sao Paulo: 55 11 3711 5732 ext 666
Brazil cell: 55 84 8862-1913
Email: brazilbeachresorts@gmail.com
Web: www.brazilbeachresorts.com

In real estate why the early bird catches the worm

2010-12-02T19:15:00.001-08:00

Why the early bird catches the worm

Who hasn't, at some time in their lives, looked at the value of property in a given area and thought to themselves "if only I had bought a piece of property there back when prices were low, just think how much money I would have made". Well this time, that profit can be yours. Buy now in Brazil and in 2...5...10 years time you will be counting your money and leaving others to wonder why they didn't invest when the time was right!
When it comes to property investment in Brazil, timing is everything and Brazil currently has some of the best value property in the world along with some of the highest forecasted growth.
Market analysts are now predicting price rises of over 20% per annum in the "hot zones" of Natal and Pipa. That's 20% per annum or more, starting from now.....
Why invest?
With our knowledge of the region, as well as our personalized guidance and expertise, you will be offered only the very best investments that this fast-growing market has to offer. Not only have we hand-picked the best value developments with the highest forecasted returns but we have done our due diligence on the developments we offer so you can relax in the knowledge that your investment will be safe, secure and completely legal.
We have analyzed the factors responsible for this explosion in the property market and the reasons why the next 6-8 years especially will see amazing returns for those investing in property now.
Massive, Unprecedented Tourist Boom
The facts:

• 150% rise in tourism in north-east Brazil between 2002 and 2005 alone, making Brazil one of the countries with the highest tourist growth rates in the world
Natal to have the largest commercial airport in Latin America (3rd largest in the world) by 2013, acting as a continental hub with 5 million passengers a year passing through
• Natal airport already operating at 110% capacity
• Flights to the region under 7 hours from mainland Europe
• Cost of living 1/5th of UK with excellent cuisine, lively atmosphere and some of the world's best beaches
• 96% of first-time visitors vow to return
• In November 2007, a new bridge over the Potengi River to the north of Natal was opened which vastly speeds up access to the north shore. This 194 million Real investment has encouraged economic expansion in Natal by opening up this area.
• Tourism in north-east set to provide 1.2 million new jobs, US$8 billion in foreign currency, 9 million foreign visitors and 65 million domestic visitors per year.
• Over 7000 miles of mainly semi-virgin coastline
• Natal officially has the purest air in Latin America and the 2nd purest in the world.
• Perfect climate with over 300 days of sun per year and average temperatures of 28°C giving rise to a year-round tourism and rental market
• Brazil has been selected as the host of the 2014 Football World Cup and will have massive worldwide exposure and increases in tourism.
• Free from hurricanes, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
• Natal officially has the purest air in Latin America and the 2nd purest in the world.
• Natal is officially the safest state capital in Brazil
• 750 million US$ recently invested by government on improved tourism infrastructure such as airports, roads, marinas and environmental preservation creating over 200,000 new jobs last year alone
• 1.8 billion US$ earmarked for foreign investment in tourism infrastructure over the next 5 years (hotels, golf courses, condos, resorts)
• Enormous and expanding presence of luxury international hotel chains such as Renaissance, Kempinski, Inter-continental, Breezes Superclubs, Marriott, NH, Sol Meliá and Preferred Hotel Group with an increase of 135% in the number of hotel rooms expected over the next 6 years
• Beachfront land being sensitively developed by Europeans to a truly luxury standard, and this is just the beginning of what we are going to see on the market, currently at the best prices
• Developments of superior European standards with added value such as golf courses, private lagoons, world-class watersports and sporting facilities and, of course, excellent cuisine.
• Foreign property owners hold free and clear title and the property buying process in Brazil is very straightforward
• Prices in the region will never again be as low as they are now and history tells us that when the major corporations and government alike are investing so much capital in an area, then that is the time to invest.
We have been helping investors make the right decisions in Brazil for the past seven years. If you are interested in discussing opportunities with us, contact us.

Contact:
Toronto Office: 647-827-0288
Toronto: 416-800-4285 ext 996
U.S. Office (Nevada) 702-421-2905
Rio: 55 21 3958 0881 ext 368
Sao Paulo: 55 11 3711 5732 ext 666
Brazil cell: 55 84 8862-1913
Email: brazilbeachresorts@gmail.com
Web: www.brazilbeachresorts.com

$$ making opportunity in Brazil

2010-11-23T01:55:00.001-08:00

Well, here it is. The video you have all been waiting for:

http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=4WiMV7YnhLg

Building Homes for First time Brazilian Home Buyers

A unique situation has emerged in Brazil. For the first time there is an emergence of a middle class in Brazil. Families that have disposable income and want to own their own home, want to buy a car and everything else that the typical middle class family does.

The mortgage industry in Brazil is in its infancy. In Sao Paolo, a Brazilian can now for the first time finance the purchase of his home (at about 35% a year interest)

But there are programs now being instituted by the Brazilian government to allow first time home buyers to have the purchase of their home financed. (this is the sector we are working with)

Two major banks in Brazil are working with this program. The bank will finance the purchase of a first time home buyer up to $120,000 reals ($70,000 U.S.)

So the figures work like this. (As a builder) you can buy a piece of land 10m x 20m (minimum size to build a home) for about $20,000 Reals ($11,500 U.S.)

You can build a house for $35,000 Reals ($20,500 U.S.) your total is $55,000 Reals ($32,000 U.S)

You sell the house to a Brazilian for $85,000 Reals ($49,500 U.S.)

The buyer puts down $10,000 Reals and the bank deposits the $75,000 Reals directly into the builders account.

The builder is making $30,000 real profit on each house (about $17,500 U.S.)

There are currently 289,000 applications just in the north east Brazil of families Appling for the financing from these 2 banks. And in Natal (where I am ) there are currently 30,000 APPROVED applications. That means the banks are ready to deposit funds into builders accounts. The problem is there are not to many builders building for this sector. They are all still building for European buyers. They are really missing the boat here, and not looking at the big picture. This is the sector to build for. HUGE PROFIT POTENTIAL.

We are setting up joint ventures with groups of 4-5 investors to start building 10-20 homes at a time.

Contact us if you are interested in getting involved:

Contact Info:

Canadian Office:
647-827-0288

Brazil Office: +55 84 8862-1913

Email: venturecap@rogers.com
brazilbeachresorts@gmail.com

Web: www.brazilbeachresorts.com

3 Keys to Real Estate Success for Beginner Investors

2010-09-15T11:21:00.001-07:00

3 Keys to Real Estate Success for Beginner Investors

Real estate can be your ticket to massive wealth, an early and fruitful retirement - even financial independence for the rest of your life. I've made millions by investing in real estate. But, as with any new venture, getting started can be tricky.
Over the past 20 years, I've made plenty of mistakes. By learning from my mistakes, you can sidestep some of the pitfalls and start making money much faster. And you do it by memorizing three simple words:
• Goals
• Abilities
• Resources
If every new real estate investor would take these three words, analyze them, and build a plan for each, there would be few - if any - nightmare investments.
New investors can be fearful and very careful... or confident and decisive. But it really doesn't matter. It comes down to goals, abilities, and resources for all of them. These three words can fill the voids, fix the shortcomings, and enhance the strengths of practically any real estate deal.
Here's how to put them to work for you...
Key to Investing Success #1: Goals
Before you enter into any real estate deal, ask yourself what your goals are. You don't need to become an expert in the lingo, investment practices, mathematics, evaluation, negotiation, or any other specifics of the process at this point. Simply decide what you want to accomplish. What do you want to see as a result of your investments? Sure, you want to make a lot of money. But do you want to make that money as a very active and hands-on property manager? Would you prefer the kind of deals that will require very little of your time? Do you want to do your real estate investing on the side, while you continue working at your primary career?
Just jumping in without knowing what they're after has taken down many an investor. The eager newbie takes on more than he should, and ends up having to hire out management, repair, and maintenance. He finds that his positive cash flow investment has evaporated, and he has to search for a buyer to get himself out of the predicament.
It's critical to the success of your investment that you sit down and honestly examine why you want to invest in real estate... what you're willing to do to succeed... and what your expectations are for income and future ROI (return on investment). This will help you determine where to look for investment property... what type of property to buy (single-family homes, multi-unit buildings with hired management, etc.)... and how much time and money you can expect to put into the project.
Once you've completed this self-analysis, you will have a plan.
Key to Investing Success #2: Abilities
Once you've set your goals, ask yourself another critical question: "What are my abilities?" This is not meant to discourage you from implementing your plan. It is merely a transition step between establishing your goals and the actual act of investing. You can't do a good job of determining what kind of help you'll need until you know what you can do for yourself.
Here is a checklist of the skills that are necessary:
• Gathering and analyzing market trends and information
• Locating properties, even if they aren't currently "on the market"
• Evaluating properties for condition and possible repair or renovation
• Determining the costs of repair or renovation
• Valuation of properties with all the necessary ROI and math tools
• Negotiating with sellers or their agents
• Overseeing repairs and renovations
• Property management, maintenance, rent collection, eviction, etc.
Again, honest self-assessment is critical. Don't puff yourself up, but don't sell yourself short either. Be conservative in evaluating your abilities - keeping in mind that you will be able to hire or partner with other people to take care of anything you can't (or don't want to) do.
If you've never lifted a hammer to build so much as a dog house, you would want to prepare for the necessity and expense of selecting, hiring, and dealing with contractors. If you buckle under at the first hint of opposition, you would want to consider working with a real estate professional or trusted associate for the negotiation phase. If you hate math and finances, you would want to find a partner who is good at it or plan to get help from a professional.
And that brings us to the last key to investing success:
Key to Investing Success #3: Resources
You have a goal and a realistic assessment of your abilities. You know what you want to accomplish. And you know what you can and cannot do on your own. Now all you need to do is fill in the gaps. It's all about resources - where to find them and how to use them.
When it comes to market knowledge, area demographics, and local and national market trends, it used to mean spending hours in the library. But, as with most research these days, now it's all about the Internet. It's still worth checking out the library, but the latest and most valuable information will be on the Web. Learn to use the search engines, bookmark useful sites, and build a research database of information.
I have always believed that having a mentor is one of the best ways to speed up your success in any field. As a beginning real estate investor, you can learn the ropes and start making money much faster by enlisting the help of experts. Build your support team early on. Ideally, your team should consist of the following:
• attorney
• accountant
• real estate professional
• general handyman
• major-renovation contractor
• title company
• banker or lender
You'll find that there are reliable and trustworthy people in all of the above areas who will be willing and ready to help you in your investment business. Start with friends, relatives, and other people you know. You can also check out craigslist.com or angieslist.com.
When you get into the nitty-gritty of real estate investing, you'll become aware of tons of tools and techniques that can help you find great deals and make a healthy profit. In fact, you can learn plenty of strategies for investing right here in our group. But when you're just starting out - before you've made a single offer on a single property - make sure you set your goals, determine your abilities, and line up your resources. You'll be laying the foundation for a truly successful career in real estate.

To discuss investment opportunities, contact us at:

Toronto Office: 647-827-0288
Toronto: 416-800-4285 ext 996
U.S. Office (Nevada) 702-421-2905
Rio: 55 21 3958 0881 ext 368
Sao Paulo: 55 11 3711 5732 ext 666
Brazil cell: 55 84 8862-1913
Email: brazilbeachresorts@gmail.com
Web: www.brazilbeachresorts.com

What large investors are saying about Brazil

2010-09-06T17:30:00.000-07:00

Alright. Everybody knows ( common public knowledge ) that Brazil has
not suffered any serious effects of the economical crisis.
• Internal property market is booming
• stock markets have surprisingly performed well
• energy self-sufficient
• largest exporter of food to China
• global renewable leader
• good financial & credit regulations
together with protective politics are paying off and of course The 2014 World Cup &
2016 Olympic Games are going to be hosted there giving this country extreme
exposure and international spotlight.
Brazil has a strong currency today. Brazilians have quite a bit of new employment and are
becoming big spenders...high consumer market.

Here are a few quotations I have found by some of the world's most
successful businessmen:

"Brazil is one of the few places in this troubled world I
feel confident to make an investment"
Donald Trump - Los Angeles Times

"Brazil is a very dynamic market and we haven't paid enough
attention to it in the past."
Richard Branson - International Herald Tribune

"Brazil has cleverly positioned itself to become one of the world's
greatest investment opportunities in modern times."
Warren Buffet - Fox News

"I'd buy Brazil," Zell told his audience at the Conference.
"It has the chance 30 years from now of being a bigger economic power
than China."

These "Big Dogs" along with Bill Marriott Jr., Wilbur Ross, Samuel Zell,
Bill Gates are amongst many foreign high net worth individuals
investing in Brazil.

But why ? Do they have access to information we do not ?

No, they have a trained eye and international experience to spot
these opportunities and market trends.

I am not a multi-millionaire with a couple dozen million to risk or
spare...

So, how can a small or mid size investor access this market ?

The Brazilian market is not just real estate or energy or agriculture.
There are many opportunities in the middles markets of Foreign Trade, Media,
Entertainment, Events, Manufacturing & Services that are not yet available in the
country or not sufficiently, professionally & efficiently developed.

To discuss investment opportunities, contact us at:
Toronto Office: 647-827-0288
Toronto: 416-800-4285 ext 996
U.S. Office (Nevada) 702-421-2905
Rio: 55 21 3958 0881 ext 368
Sao Paulo: 55 11 3711 5732 ext 666
Brazil cell: 55 84 8862-1913
Email: brazilbeachresorts@gmail.com
Web: www.brazilbeachresorts.com