I have long been thankful for this period in history in which we have been born into. Apart from the long period of economic prosperity, we have never been more free to travel, to work abroad and increasingly its becoming popular to live or retire abroad. Prosperity has not fallen upon everyone equally, but even still astute investors have more capacity than anyone to buy property abroad. But I don't have to tell most people that. When I go around the Philippines people tell me 'That property is owned by a Chinese man, that one by an English guy and his wife, that one by a German'. Its always a good sign that you are looking in a good area when foreigners think well enough of a place to buy. They have a global perspective, yet they chose to buy here.
Some people retire in the Philippines because they can't afford to retire comfortably in their own country. Some have no problem retiring comfortably in their own country, then just want to retire in the Philippines so they can retire early. The lifestyle is certainly a selling point. The people make it such a relaxing place to be. They are not uptight like aspirational Westerners. But for Westerners looking for a place to build a business I can think of no better place. Whether you goals are profit-seeking or altruistic, there are many opportunities to set up a business here. If you want to set up a business here I recommend doing a seminar or course here. Study real estate, doing business, etc. This is the best way to meet the local people. I would not advise going into business without a local partner. Try to avoid the bars and clubs, that's not where you meet real people.
If you are interested in learning more about living in the Philippines check out my blogs and by all means buy my report. The table of contents is available here. Its not all good news, but then life is managing your affairs to avoid such problems. I hope I have offered some insights in how to do that.
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Andrew Sheldon www.sheldonthinks.com
Some people retire in the Philippines because they can't afford to retire comfortably in their own country. Some have no problem retiring comfortably in their own country, then just want to retire in the Philippines so they can retire early. The lifestyle is certainly a selling point. The people make it such a relaxing place to be. They are not uptight like aspirational Westerners. But for Westerners looking for a place to build a business I can think of no better place. Whether you goals are profit-seeking or altruistic, there are many opportunities to set up a business here. If you want to set up a business here I recommend doing a seminar or course here. Study real estate, doing business, etc. This is the best way to meet the local people. I would not advise going into business without a local partner. Try to avoid the bars and clubs, that's not where you meet real people.
If you are interested in learning more about living in the Philippines check out my blogs and by all means buy my report. The table of contents is available here. Its not all good news, but then life is managing your affairs to avoid such problems. I hope I have offered some insights in how to do that.
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Andrew Sheldon www.sheldonthinks.com
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