So where do we invest? The answer is simple. We follow the money. Arabs, many Asians, and Russians are now beginning to develop the emerging Eastern European countries and certain areas of the Caribbean. We’ve specifically positioned ourselves in the Dominican Republic, and Romania for the largest potential gains in the shortest period of time possible.
The Dominican Republic-
Centrally located in the Caribbean Sea lies the Island of Hispaniola. Supposedly the landing place for Christopher Columbus and his crew, the Island is essentially divided in half by a large mountain range with Haiti on the West and the Dominican Republic on the East. While Haiti is a virtually economic and political mess, the Dominican Republic stands on its own as the powerhouse of the entire Caribbean. With fresh ground water sources as well as natural aggregate mines and livestock, the Dominican is not reliant on the tourism industry for its survival like many of its surrounding islands. However… with pristine beaches, wonderful climate, and economic ease-of-entry, the Dominican is likely the most undervalued travel destinations around the Globe.
With current projects under development, we at the Global Money Fund have put our money where are mouth is on this upcoming mecca for both traveler’s and investors alike. Ever since Trump’s branded Cap Cana Resort made global media in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, people suddenly “took note” of this island. The Financial Migration from the creators and visionaries from what we’ll call the “Dubai Effect” began to take place. Arab oil and development money, coupled with Russian ambition and new money has begun to trickle into the Dominican.
It is somewhat silent however, with calculated moves being made behind the curtain of the “recession”. Sophisticated investors are playing the game of chess, continually maintaining the “multiple moves ahead” strategy. Now is the time to buy. Now is the time to position yourself with bargain-basement pricing, great negotiating power, and above all else, common sense “ahead of the curve” placements.
Can you imagine buying into Dubai when it was no more than a twinkle in some ambitious politician’s eye? Or when the first “round” of skyscrapers or ultra-luxury resorts were going vertical? And to know that you can still walk in almost blindly and secure a great long-term investment in U.A.E.? You can do that with us with our positioning in the Dominican Marketplace. Plugging in to our existing foothold is key, bringing you that “ahead of the curve” advantage in a “sleeping giant” of luxury hotspots. You may be hearing quite a bit about buying into “retirement havens” such as Panama and Costa Rica. This is true, you can get some bargains and great positioning on businesses and real estate in the wonderful countries, but remember, if your reading about this in the news and media now, you’re probably looking in the wrong place. Please read in depth the Creative Leveraging section to learn what opportunities one can expect in the new Dominican Republic.
Bucharest, Romania -
As we have all heard, 1989 was the big turning point for Romania, the ex-communist Eastern European Country bordering the Black Sea. It was then when the Ceacescu controlled government was essentially overthrown in the pursuit of capitalism (or the guise of Democracy, depending on what you believe). Fast forward 20 years and “The Paris of the East” has seen an explosion in growth every since Romania announced its possible entry into the European Union.
Coupled with it’s proximity to massive funds from Muscovites as well as the Dubai Effect, Bucharest real estate and business saw a huge surge in growth approximately five years ago, where many an investor made large, quick sums of money through the sale of those businesses and property(s).
Since then, growth had leveled off to a steady 20-25% annual appreciation via real estate, as well as a 15% rough CAP on established business ventures. This leveling off was more of a temporary correction that had occured in almost all other major European cities immediately following their own surges of growth. This “leveling off” also served as a temporary “wait” for the ongoing advances in the existing infrastructure. Currently experts agree that Bucharest in particular has just about “bottomed out” Suburban and urban development will again be on a massive upswing, with yet another $2,000 per square meter rise in prices predicted for the next few years as the World adapts to the new economy. This will place Bucharest in the company of other European cities that have blazed the trail for economic upswings derived from similar past sets of circumstances. Currently in Bucharest, businesses and property can be had at pennies on the dollar, giving the “late to the party” investor and strategic investment groups a “second chance” at major growth, possibly even stronger growth than what was seen before. Why stronger growth? Because of the Dubai effect and the “Migration” of modern capital.
