🌍 1. United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)
- Why: Tax-free income, global tourism hub, world-class infrastructure.
- Hotspots: Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai.
- ✅ Check: Foreigners can buy in freehold areas. Legal and simple.
- 💱 Consider: Dirham is stable (pegged to USD), no income/property tax, service charges apply.
- 📈 Evaluate: Expo 2020 legacy, rapid infrastructure (e.g., Dubai Metro expansion), strong ROI (5–8%).
🌍 2. Portugal
- Why: EU access, digital nomad hotspot, Golden Visa.
- Hotspots: Lisbon, Porto, Algarve.
- ✅ Check: Foreigners can freely own property. Golden Visa rules evolving.
- 💱 Consider: Euro (stable), capital gains/taxes apply, tenant-favored rental laws.
- 📈 Evaluate: Steady tourism, improved transport and urban renewal, 4–6% rental yields in prime zones.
🌍 3. Turkey
- Why: Citizenship by investment, undervalued market, tourism recovery.
- Hotspots: Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir.
- ✅ Check: Foreigners allowed, some military zones restricted.
- 💱 Consider: Lira is volatile, moderate taxes, rent law slightly favors tenants.
- 📈 Evaluate: Major transport projects (e.g., Canal Istanbul), rapid urban growth, up to 8% rental yields.
🌍 4. Mexico
- Why: Vacation rentals boom, proximity to USA, cultural appeal.
- Hotspots: Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Mexico City.
- ✅ Check: Foreigners use fideicomiso in coastal areas.
- 💱 Consider: Peso fluctuates, low property taxes, short-term rental laws tightening.
- 📈 Evaluate: Ongoing infrastructure in Riviera Maya, tourism-driven ROI (6–9%).
🌍 5. Indonesia (Bali, Jakarta)
- Why: Strong tourism, digital nomad visas, affordable leasing.
