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Hello! I am Sarah Hartstein - Agent and International Real Estate Investor

Sarah Hartstein
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Hello everyone, I am brand new to this website and looking forward to gaining some extra insights on property within the US and beyond ;) 

I started as a part-time Realtor with Keller Williams in Santa Barbara, California, however domestic sales never really “tooted my horn.” Everyone already knows someone who can sell them a house in the US.

With over 15 years of experience combined in international travel and Airbnb hosting, I am now a full-time consultant that helps Americans purchase property and set up their businesses abroad.

Me and my partner own three apartments in Croatia that I manage myself remotely. We vacation for free every year, and rent them out while we aren’t there. Did I mention there is no property tax in Croatia ;) 

When you buy abroad, it’s not just a property that you are buying...you are buying into a lifestyle. You are buying into a business to pass down to future generations, not to mention a vacation home or retirement plan.

When I talk about my investments I don’t talk about a 4 unit ugly building in (insert boring/cheap state in the US).

I talk about Europe! I talk about travel. I talk about Croatia and how far it’s come since we bought three years ago and how I love it more each year.

If you are even semi interested in this idea too, I would love to have a chat with you and see if it is for you! 

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Meghan Carson
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Meghan Carson
  • Real Estate Agent
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@Sarah Hartstein

The way you spoke so highly of your success embodies what investing is all about.

The more I research investors who are successfully investing outside the country, the more I feel inclined to shift my goals toward international real estate investments rather than focusing solely on opportunities within the U.S.

I will most certainly keep you in mind once I am ready to expand my portfolio! 

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