How to Analyze International Deals

[Chris Ball]

Hey all!

My partner and I have been offered a privately owned cash flowing opportunity in the Philippines which is right on the ocean in a very popular location, and at what seems to be a very good price.  I am ready to begin analyzing this deal but honestly, where do you begin with an international deal?  Who do you trust to give you quality information?  I can say, on something like this, being new to the international realm, I will be looking strictly at the numbers and approaching everything cautiously.  But certainly don't want to let something which may in fact be a good deal slip away.

With that said, does anyone here have any experience buying international properties, especially in the Philippines (or have connections with someone who does) and what steps do you typically  take to ensure your analysis is thorough?  Who do you need to contact?

Thanks!!