The new funds will bring the Chicago-based company’s total invested capital to about $2 billion. “Our enthusiasm for Brazil could not be higher,†Garrabrant, who co-founded Equity International with Zell in 1999, said in a May 18 interview in Sao Paulo. “You’ve got this local demand that’s unparalleled.â€â€œRising incomes among Brazil’s burgeoning middle class will ensure that a cycle of rate increases won’t suppress housing demand,†Garrabrant, 53, said.

I'm looking to buy an apartment/hotel in Sao Paulo while the currency is in crisis.

I’m currently developing a 224 unit condo project close to Sao Paulo International airport, and a downtown renovation project converting a 80,000sf+ empty building into 201 affordable units.Personal goal: I’m interested in diversifying my portfolio in the US (and learn about it) and building a long term relationships along the way.

Just a bit about myself:I'm originally from São Paulo Brazil, where I attended to law school, I was an intern at a law firm and criminal attorney for about 6 years.

I moved to San Diego from Sao Paulo, Brazil back in 1998 when i was 21 years old.

Hey Juan - I will soon be moving to Greenville (from Sao Paulo, Brazil).

Quote from @Melissa Sao: Any thoughts out there?

I was able to go to the bank and set up my business account with my SAO and business registration the same day.

@Sinavy Sao, If your actual net over the last few years is $1600 and you then refinance I think you're going to be closer to 0 than $1600.   

~jendayi B-Sao