While fascinating, I can only read some many law books before I feel my brain is going to crack, and can definitely use some "light" and enjoyable reading.

If that is the case, then my postulation would be that some of the ultra rich have a fascination with NYC and money is no object to them so they will live where it most glamorous, and since land in NYC is a finite resource, and as the ultra wealthy become more numerous (as a function of overall population) the law of supply and demand kicks in and the prices of those over-the-top properties go up. 

Greece tax rent starts from less than 15% , but depends on the amount of money that you earn from your properties.For example an appartment that you rent 500 euro per month , you will be taxed around 900 euros annually,15% tax.But a villa that produces 50.000 euro per year in a touristic area , will be taxed 35%.

@Spencer Cornelia, best of luck with your deal, this has been a fascinating thread for me to read as a fellow LV investor curious about small multi-family in Vegas, but not really seeing much locally.Would be really interested in how you can manage turnover and rent payments with that property.

For instance, Mindy recalled something that might have happened in Greece that caused the price of BTC to sink to $6k – details are fuzzy, such as what exactly happened, when, what the price was before and after, and how it affected BTCIn this episode (86) there were a couple of points that had fuzzy or non-existent details and facts – don’t we think those are important when deciding for or against something?

The stories I've heard from them are nothing short of fascinating, but I basically want nothing to do with them.

Fascinating and has sparked many ideas to position myself now for the sweeping changes  in the REI world

This isn't Turkey or Greece.

Mainly Greece and Dubai.

It's been a fascinating journey for me, considering that I've been intrigued by the idea of real estate since I was around 16 years old.