All Forum Posts by: Joshua Beneventi

@Jaysin Anderson great information. If I may suggest, try reaching out to Hugo Pinheiro at "Credível" as well for a second opinion, just for due diligence's sake, and see what he says. Cheers!

 Hey Benjamin! Welcome to the community :) 

I am a Portuguese-American broker located in the greater Lisbon region (Carcavelos). I'd love to connect with you! Cheers. 

Hey Mateo! Welcome to the community. I just sent you a private message. Cheers!

@Bjorn Brandt is this still a valid offer? I am interested in learning more. 

@Eric Bjor Olá! I would definitely suggest that you take a trip to the region in which you'd like to invest. The Algarve has increasingly become an "expat colony" of sorts... so finding reliable property management shouldn't be difficult - however, I think proper due diligence would be to spend some time on the ground getting to know the people that might be managing your property. Also consider other regions that aren't on many people's radars yet, such as Comporta and surrounding areas (in some of the surrounding municipalities you can still qualify for the Golden Visa in 2022 + other programs that incentivize investment and urban rehabilitation... if you are interested in that sort of project). And make sure you are working with a good Portuguese lawyer familiar with American / international RE laws. Let me know if you need any recommendations if you aren't already working with someone. 

@Nadja Leblanc I am based out of the USA (Arizona) with Engel & Völkers. However, my business is geared towards helping investors acquire property in Portugal as well. If you'd like to discuss further what more specifically you are looking for, I could keep it on my radar. Cheers!

@Alex Cochell Please see the links below. They should provide you with a general understanding of the home-buying process in Portugal.  

https://getgoldenvisa.com/buyi...

https://www.portugalhomes.com/...

Min. investment in rural areas is 280 k. Funds must come from OUTSIDE of Portugal (so you could not apply for a Portuguese loan and qualify for the golden visa). 

What area is the property located in?

Hey folks. I am an American-born Portuguese descendent who has recently relocated to Portugal in January of this year. I have applied for my citizenship and am researching the real estate industry here. I am in the process of a career-shift and am considering going into the business here. As a newbie both to real estate and Portugal, I would be really interested in meeting up with/chatting with anyone that is willing to share their experience and provide some direction. Many thanks! (Tambem falo portugues!).