Podcast discusses the host's recent trip to Paraguay and his perspective on the country. Topics include the 'hub and spoke' model for touring, mishaps turned into incredible meals, a Guinness World Record-winning forest plantation, an exclusive German-speaking community, Paraguay's hydroelectric power and Bitcoin mining, and a potential land banking play in Asención.
Paraguay has leveraged its hydroelectric power to sell electricity to neighboring Brazil, showcasing its economic ingenuity.
The abundance of cheap electricity in Paraguay has led to a surge in Bitcoin mining, creating unique investment opportunities.
Deep dives
Exploring Paraguay and the Hub and Spoke Model
The podcast episode discusses the host's recent trip to Paraguay and his goal to visit every country in the world using the hub and spoke model. He shares his experiences of the hot weather, staying at different hotels, and attending a celebration for a Guinness World Record. The episode also covers his visits to timber plantations, a gated community, and various real estate projects across different cities in Paraguay. The host highlights the economic potential and infrastructure development in Paraguay, emphasizing the country's growth opportunities for investors.
Prospects in Ciudad de Este and Asunción
The host provides an overview of his experiences in Ciudad de Este and Asunción. He introduces two German friends, Thorsten and Marcus, who have been involved in business and real estate projects in Paraguay. The host shares his visits to multiple real estate projects and discussions on land banking, bridge development, and economic trends in the region. He also discusses the potential of the country in terms of infrastructure, electrification, and Bitcoin mining. The episode further highlights the positive interaction between expats and locals, as well as the affordability of real estate investment in Paraguay.
Village Concept and Investment Opportunities
The episode dives into a village concept project and investment opportunities in Paraguay. The host describes a visit to a gated community, meeting with the owner, and exploring multiple projects in the region. The episode emphasizes the growth potential of the area and highlights the opportunity for investors to get in at a favorable time. The host also mentions his meetings with immigration experts and his interest in due diligence before presenting investment opportunities to his clients.
Overall Perspective on Paraguay
The host shares his overall thoughts on Paraguay, considering it a developing country with significant potential for investors. He compares it to Uruguay, describing Paraguay as a place where one can rebuild society from scratch due to its limited infrastructure. The episode addresses the country's economic trends, low price points for investment, and the friendly attitude towards expats. The host plans to continue his work in Panama while also exploring opportunities in Paraguay as a Plan B and for potential real estate investments.
Paraguay is a new country for me and is the latest stop on my quest to try to tick off all of the countries in Central and South America. I saw all of Central America over 20 years ago, but there are still some South American countries that are on my bucket list. Today, you’ll not only learn about my time in Paraguay and my overall perspective on the country but also get a sense of the kind of things I look for when I am touring a new country for the first time, always with my listeners and clients in mind.
TODAY'S EPISODE ABOUT PARAGUAY
Learn about my “hub and spoke” model for touring a country for the first time.
Hear about a little mishap with our room upon arriving in Villa Rica and how I turned that into an excuse to have an incredible meal.
Listen to me describe our tour of a timber plantation, which included seeing a Guinness World Record-holding marvel!
I describe my visit to an exclusive German-speaking community (you read that right) in the middle of Paraguay!
Hear another of my tales of travel mishaps - this one involving my attempts to pay a Paraguayan cabbie.
Learn how Paraguay has leveraged its hydroelectric power, not just to provide electricity for its own people but also by selling power to neighbouring Brazil. Brilliant!
I explain how the cheap electricity available in Paraguay has led to a boom in Bitcoin mining in the country - a unique potential area of investment to keep an eye on.
Listen to me break down several of the exciting real estate investment opportunities I got to check out there. While I can’t advise anyone to act just yet, there are definitely some projects to keep an eye on.
That wraps up my recap of my first time in Paraguay. As you can see, when I visit a country like this, I am there as much more than simply a tourist. Rather, I see myself as the first boots on the ground for any of my listeners or clients who might have an interest in pursuing residency or investments in that particular country. I really enjoyed the country and saw a lot of potential investment opportunities there. Be sure to bookmark our website, ExpatMoney.com and sign up for our newsletter to get a ton of content about Paraguay in the coming months.
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