Puerto Rico

Most people know it as a tax haven, but I found Puerto Rico and the Resort area Palmas del Mar (gated community with 6 miles of coastline) where I lived for 3 years to be a delightful place to be based in a US territory but feel miles away as well.  Only 60 miles from US virgin Islands. with easy flights or by boat.  Most opt to live on the beach given the Caribbean weather, with the option of busy city high-rise condo beach areas or quieter locals, but mountain sustainable options also.  Full range of pricing depending on whether you buy inside or outside resort areas.  Spectacular ocean view estates if you are willing to spend a bit more.  Possibilities on neighboring islands with daily car ferry, if you don't mind being more remote. I recommend renting first.

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Definitely some items to be aware of before committing, but for those with the right circumstances, this can be a very pleasant home with access to western level amenities.

Dubai

Lets see what happens with the current situation, but don't count out Dubai yet because of the Iran situation.  Dubai has two strategic planes. 1. Business, banking and legal/tax structure and is a BRICS hedge.  2. it is a very pleasant city to have an optional residency in. The Iran situation is currently impacting the 2nd, but the 1st can still be a useful part of a global strategy, with the upside that the 2nd may resolve post war.  A few things to consider based on your objectives.  Call to discuss more. 

Pre and hopefully post-war: Business friendly, tax friendly, clean and safe with warm weather year-round and a modern beach and marina area at prices that still competitive globally. Great modern city value for money and not super crowded. While its political bias is towards the US it is one degree removed, and with tax advantages remains a good HQ for a global structure and also a global banking location, plus a pleasant place to visit / do business. Personally, one of my favorite cities and I still have residency here.

Costa Rica

Many Americans and Canadians here.  Prices  for pre-built homes in the beach areas are now on the higher end in my opinion, but still the opportunity to buy land and build what you want at a reasonable cost.  The home in the picture sold for approx. US$600,000, but you can build smaller for 1/2 that. It is definitely a place you want to do a lot of research before you commit, to ensure long term it will fit your lifestyle, but can be very rewarding if you can find a place that reflects your style and energy at a workable price.

Paraguay

Asuncion surprised me, in a good way.  Modern in the city center, many new high rise modern apartments, similar product to Dubai. People very pleasant, prices some of the lowest in South America, great weather and a comfortable pace of life. I have an apartment here, 1 year old, rooftop pool, gym, 24 hour reception/security, and an interior parking space. This is my primary residency. Modern apartment prices generally start around US$60,000 for a studio, depending on location often with a rooftop pool. Most of the advertised properties on the realtor sites are pre-build (not available until completed in 2027, 2028). Butothers are available if you look beyond the large agency websites.  (Check the bottom of the listings if the picture looks like a rendering.)

Paraguay

In addition to my apartment I also have a 25 acre rural property in Paraguay.  Prices are still extremely cheap and a wide variety of properties available in the US$100,000-250,000  range and up that could serve as small to medium sized sustainable farms.  Our real estate service can help you find off market "no-middleman" deals the large agents cant get because of their fee structure.  We also have experience with city condo deals and private gated communities. We are independent of the large agencies who tend to have a seller bias and many don't want to deal with foreign languages, or buyers who don't understand the local real estate process.

Paraguay

Paraguay has many planned resort communities built by developer companies, usually on the outskirts of larger cities. Onsite security and gated access. Many with lakes and restaurants, and resort-style pools. Buy something pre-built or choose your land plot and build something modern and new. The rendering above I had an architect draw up and would manage the build, with pool and land plot with lake view, in a community near Cuidad del Este near the Brazil border, with a boat ramp, you could jet-ski to Brazil - for approx. US$250,000. New-built condos as low as US$50,000. Prices for the land plot are higher in communities closer to Asuncion.