@Lara NicoleSo here's how it was: imagine a one-bedroom apartment in Athens, Greece.

I agree on not putting large sums of money into banks at the current time, but I think $100,000 was the threshold for bail ins when they happened in Greece, so unless you need to save for a 25% down payment in a high cost area, I generally think the “lost return” from a saving vs investing decision is immaterial.Good luck, and do what’s best for you.

I moved here from Athens, Greece, and I could see the Parthenon from the roof of my apartment building.

With the unstability of current global markets and Greece?

Hi Jeremy...Regarding your question about people investing in Europe, we are getting good results for properties in Greece, largely due to the quality of the properties, seaside or sea view locations, significantly reduced prices, and last year's launch of the Greek residency visa for non-EU buyers spending at least 250,000 Euros.

I've noticed opportunities for real estate investment since i am living in Sofia, Bulgaria and the surrounding countries like Greece.

I have a teacher's certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Greece.

The neighborhoods I have located that seem to fit my interest:  Charlotte, Dewey, Greece, Uptonville, Irondequoit. 

For those of you that have received an email with my name on it, saying I'm in Greece helping a sick cousin and need $3000, SORRY!!

Some countries, Portugal, Greece, offer a pathway to citizenship through real estate, so thats an added benefit to some countries.