One of the most reliable and effective strategies to build long-term wealth has always been real estate. Purchasing inexpensive real estate abroad adds an additional layer of security and diversification. In the countries below, real estate is exceptionally cheap by U.S. standards. While it’s not always a good idea to purchase a home outside of your country for less than market value a move now might prove to be a beneficial investment because several of these nations have real estate markets that are rapidly expanding.

1. Italy

• Italy may seem odd to be included on a list of places to find cheap real estate, but outside of the major cities, affordable properties are common
• The island of Sicily is an example
• The historic rural towns in Sicily have housing available for as cheap as one euro
• Abruzzo is the next region in Italy with affordable real estate and is one of the wildest and last unexplored regions in Italy
• Here you can purchase a home for under $50,000 USD if you want to live quietly in a distant village
• If you prefer a tiny town, Teramo and Chieti have homes starting at roughly $50,000 USD

2. Ecuador

• Ecuador has slipped under the radar in terms of expat places, despite the recent increase in mainstream knowledge of the nation
• Ecuador gives you the chance to experience real living in a nation that has mostly escaped the effects of globalization
• There are several climates in Ecuador and it is well known for its mountain lifestyle, but it also has wonderful beaches and villages that are near to the sea
• Salinas is a well-known seaside community and it is a tempting option if you’re looking for a home to rent out for a portion of the year
• It’s one of Ecuador’s more developed areas, having lots of stores and conveniences.

3. Brazil

• The Brazilian island of Itamaracá is the place for you if you like the concept of living on a tropical island but are put off by the cost
• Condos on the beach can be purchased for as little as $50,000 USD, while inland homes are much less expensive
• The coastal homes provide the potential for a respectable rental yield
• Vila Velha, also referred to as Little Rio, is another Brazilian city where you can purchase beachfront property for US$50,000
• Vila Velha is a coastal town encircled by tropical trees and green-topped mountains, located to the north of Rio de Janeiro

4. Colombia

• Cali is a place to experience authentic Colombia and is cheap in price to afford real estate
• It has a reputation for being warm, welcoming, and interested in meeting new people
• Medellín is another area that provides affordable real estate in Colombia
• It may not be as cheap as in Cali but an established expat community calls Medellín home and takes advantage of the city’s strong infrastructure
• An undiscovered beach town with great prices is Santa Marta and it proves Colombia can offer bargain real estate on the Caribbean coast

5. Mexico

• Even if some parts of Mexico have seen a sharp increase in property values, there will still be many options to buy affordable real estate
• Álamos is a town located in Northwest Mexico and homes sell from as little as US$35,000, which buys you a basic home but an amazing lifestyle
• Another location where you may purchase real estate for less than US$40,000 is Xalapa
• It is about 200 miles east of Mexico City and a one-hour drive from the Caribbean
• Durango is another mountain town offering an authentic slice of Mexican life and has almost no expat community so you will need to learn Spanish if you want to thrive here

REFERENCE:

1. https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/real-estate/5-countries-real-estate-still-incredibly-cheap/

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