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Sunday, July 04, 2010

Dear Reader,

As a Pathfinder reader, you are already getting the inside scoop on the world's best international real estate opportunities. But there is one more step you can take if you really want to profit from real estate.

I would like to invite you, today, to join my elite real estate investor group.

As part of my elite group, you'll be among the first to hear about the hottest real estate opportunities I find. That means you get first pick of available units...so you can grab the prime beachfront lot rather than settle for the ocean view one...or snap up the best condo in a heavily discounted phase one pre-construction deal.

Plus...and here is where some significant savings come in...I negotiate even deeper discounts, deals and payment terms, exclusively for this  group.

Members of this group who bought at one project I recommended in January 2009 have seen the value of their units increase by up to 40% already....and their units should see strong rental yield on completion. With their early in deal, they only paid a 1% deposit, and also got payment terms of just 1% a month.

And I'm just about to bring the group a hot new deal in the same area, with pricing 20%-40% lower than similar properties close by...and I've negotiated a special discount, just for the group.

Now, this group won't be for everyone, but if you would like to earn significant profits from your real estate investments, I strongly recommend you read my full invitation below.

Regards,

Ronan McMahon
Executive Director, Pathfinder

P.S. As a Pathfinder reader, you save 50% off the membership fee.

April, 2008 – As the world began to slide into financial chaos, you could have put down $1,117 on a condo in “Beach Place,” a beachfront development in Brazil (I bought two). The project was 80% sold out within a couple hours of the launch.

Just 2 weeks later these units were commanding prices of $20,000 more, each!

In other words, I had made a paper profit of $37,766 in two weeks – at a time when the U.S. was tumbling into the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression

Well, looks like the same kind of opportunity is coming up again...so I’m getting ready to pounce very soon...

Would you like to join me in this next venture?

July 4 , 2010

Dear Reader,

There is a way to make A LOT of money - despite today's turbulent markets.

It's simply a matter of taking advantage of market differences that can hand over large and sometimes very rapid profits.

This particular opportunity is in international real estate, where whopping differences in pricing allow for VERY STRONG returns -- like triple-digit annual gains. I'll share some examples with you in a second.

But first, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Ronan - Ronan McMahon. I'm the man who scouts the globe for good real estate opportunities. Opportunities like these...

• Panama City: where I sold a condo in Bayfront Tower, and netted a 113% annualized gain... (there are plenty of overseas markets where you can do the same)...

• Brazil: where my active portfolio increased in market value by more than 20% in the past nine months...and it doesn't look like it will be slowing down anytime soon...

• Ireland: where I realized a 158% annual gain on a pre-construction unit I picked up a few years ago -- and while Ireland's not where I'd invest today, again, these kinds of deals are plentiful if you know where to look for them...

• Uruguay: where readers who followed my recommendation have seen a gain on their investment of up to 29% in the last 6 months...

• Brazil: I was able to secure a pre-construction deal at 15% under the launch price. I expect a 10% annual rental yield and a respectable capital appreciation. The best part is that I only had to put $770 down...

This type of international real estate investing is HUGE fun. You get to travel all around the world (if that's what you want to do) while you rake in money!

And right now there happens to be a HUGE potential, because the opportunities that led to the profits above have catapulted into a whole new category...thanks to the economic crunch "heard'round the world."

Today you can combine insider real estate information with the power of group investing, and take advantage of certain situations to BUY AT HUGE DISCOUNTS. These situations are what we call "off market" deals...

The Secret of the "Off Market" Deal... (A Deal That the Public Will Never, Ever See...But Insiders Use...Legally...Every Day to Pocket Millions)

Now, as I said before, I travel the planet in search of real estate opportunities for our readers. But there are some deals - like above - that are for our more "investment-minded" readers.

And so I created an elite service for people who are interested in making A LOT OF MONEY VERY QUICKLY through "off market" deals.

And one of my favorite real estate investing techniques is what's called the distressed or crisis "off market" deal.

These are special situations, where a developer in a prime world market has gotten stuck in a bad situation.

To get out, they're willing to give "off market" deals. These are deals they DON'T WANT to get out to the public, because people who have already bought at market prices would be furious at the discounts others are getting.

We get these discounts by having a group of buyers, capable of solving the developer's problem.

Together, we can purchase a significant amount of the developer's inventory, and pull him out of his hole.

But we only do this when we're getting a whopping discount... like up to 50% off the established market value. That way, there will almost certainly be appreciation on the current value in the near future. Plus, the rental market can yield double-digit returns while we're sitting on it.

So we're doing what the average investor simply has no way of doing. It's very much like being part of an elite investor's group.

You see, you couldn't contact the developer and get the same deal, unless you were willing to buy up multiple units...he's going to want full price for one unit. So this is truly an "insider" investment - and it is not available to the general public.

And there's a RED HOT deal shaping up right now, but you won't know about it unless you're a member of...

An Elite Service That Spots These Opportunities -
And Hands Them to You on a Plate

It's called the Real Estate Trend Alert (RETA). It's an elite service for readers who have a particular taste for making money...and especially overseas...

Since there is almost always a market anomaly (for our purposes a discrepancy or deviation from an established rule or trend) somewhere in the world...there is almost always an opportunity to double, triple, or even make ridiculous returns on your money.

Take My Property - Please!

What we bring to the table is that there are almost always enough RETA members ready to buy to make up a small buying block.

So our "little" group - maybe 30 to 50 people - makes a powerful force when it comes to dealing with developers.

For example, say there's a developer who only sold TWENTY FOUR out of FIFTY units...and NOBODY is buying what's left.

Sad. He's looking at losses that would bother almost any company.

Now, with the bank breathing down his neck, and no one even calling to look at the property, we're holding a handful of aces.

If the developer and the bank can get out of the deal without having to go bankrupt, it's a great deal for them. And that's why they're willing to give a group like ours ROCK BOTTOM pricing to get out of their fix.

As a group we're in a position to negotiate great prices and terms on high-quality units. Circumstances have come together to create this rare opportunity for us.

We Come to the Rescue -
But Get Paid Handsomely!

Needless to say, the bank would be more than receptive to doing a deal with an individual or group to take the remaining 26 units. Even most of them. Remember, the developer can't sell and the bank now considers this to be a bad loan. Despite the fact that the units are of a high quality, in a desirable area and fully complete (there is no construction risk) we can almost name our price.

And we only want to be part of a functioning development. None of us is "in" until we are certain about the viability of the project.

We are making money hand over fist for our RETA members. I'll show you a few more examples in a moment.

Not only that - it's fun! You get to make SCADS of money and play the international tycoon.

Think I'm kidding? Just take a look at the box above..

And that's just one of many opportunities.

Which is exactly how I had the potential to make the FAT PROFITS I introduced you to at the start of this letter.

Let me draw that Beach Place deal out for you in detail...

1,690% Paper Profits In TWO WEEKS

Last year - well into the financial meltdown in North America - I bought 2 condos in a pre-construction development in Brazil that was called Beach Place, an investment with a tremendous upside.

I made an initial investment of just $1,117 per unit (due to the "off market" nature of this deal). Two weeks after purchasing, I was offered $20,000 each for the rights to the units. In other words, I already had a paper profit of 1,690%...which I had the option of taking right then and there.

But -- this investment is still rising, despite the shaky markets. And so, as I mentioned earlier, I decided to hold on to my units.

That's why these types of "off market" deals are a good place for you to put your money today. Prices continue to rise because, unlike stocks, there is still a demand for this investment. Stocks may be up for today, but a LOT of people think the trouble's not over...not by a long shot.

In fact, right now in this business there are more pre-construction opportunities and distressed deals than you can shake a stick at.

That's because of the worldwide crisis...which has given rise to crisis investing opportunities, which can give huge returns...

Let me be quite frank. This type of "off-market" deal is the fastest way I know right now to make a lot of money, starting with a modest amount, and a way to diversify out of stocks, bonds, gold or oil.

I'll explain...

Crisis Investing - As Used By the "Big Boys"

You may have heard of crisis investing, and how it was the basis of some of the substantial fortunes of the last century. That includes Warren Buffett, the "Oracle of Omaha" (and one of the greatest philanthropists of today).

Buffet made a lot of money in the 1973-1974 bear market -- buying a large stake in Washington Post Company - an investment that later went up 100 times the buying price. He once said, "Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when others are fearful."

And Sir John Templeton, who ran the Templeton Growth Fund from 1954 to 1992. Templeton was another serious crisis investor, buying into COUNTRIES and companies when, according to his principle, they hit the "point of maximum pessimism."

There was an opportunity in Spain written up in the Wall Street Journal on July 22nd last year. The headline screamed "On ' Foreclosure Road' in Spain, Bargains Abound." And on July 28th, Investment International proclaimed "Property bargains in Spain up for grabs."

I kind of hate to say this - but we were ahead of them. Not only in breaking the news, but we also told you WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT AND HOW. It's great to get notice about these opportunities. But what those publications don't tell you is exactly what to do and who to contact to make quick, large profits.

The Opportunity in Spain

On July 10th last year, I wrote to RETA members about how after nearly a decade of runaway demand and floods of cheap money in Spain, Spanish developers took their eye off the ball. They took on more debt and risk than they should have, and overpaid for land. And then, of course, economic and financial crises combined with oversupply led to sales drying up in late 2007.

Of course, Spain isn't the only country where this happened. There are a few select pockets globally where it makes sense for a group like ours to swoop in on a situation like this.

High quality, completed units were left sitting waiting for a buyer. Banks needed to purge their loan books. Developers wanted to lick their wounds, move on and live to fight another day.

That's why we had opportunities like the ones I'm sharing with you today.

Granada: For Broad Rental Appeal

Actually home to three UNESCO world heritage sites (The Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin), Granada is steeped in history. In fact, Granada attracts visitors from across the world. Its international airport has flights from most major European cities, and it's within a two-hour flight range of Northern Europe's major population centers.

Culture, beaches, world class golf and other outdoor activities are easily accessible. This area appeals to weekend break visitors, golfers, history buffs and even as a wedding destination.

Domestic visitors and North Americans come in large numbers. The rental market isn't dependent on the English golfer or the German sun worshipper. This area has broad rental appeal. And, of course, it's a beautiful place to retire.

One plus for Granada is that it escaped the major development seen on Spain's costas. This means that development has been tasteful, and there isn't the major oversupply problem that we see on many of the costas. This part of Spain has intrinsic value that will always hold appeal.

A Case Study

I investigated this project in Granada that was launched pre-construction two years ago. Today it's completely built, right down to final landscaping. On launch, 80% of the units sold quickly - and two-thirds of those were to the domestic market.

The rest were to Northern Europeans. It's always a good sign when the domestic market buys so much of a project like this.

But...the developer's timing was unlucky. In late 2007 sales volumes fell off a cliff in Spain. The market froze like a deer in headlights. If the poor guy had launched two months earlier, he would have sold out. (You know what they say - "a miss is as good as a mile.")

Instead, he found himself sitting on inventory he couldn't sell even though he'd successfully delivered the project. His bank didn't want to wait anymore and strongly "encouraged" the developer to sell the remaining units at a steep discount.

The Secret of the Insider ("Off Market") Deal...

I can't reveal the name of this project here, but let's call it "Project X." Because the developer of Project X was forced to sell the remaining inventory for substantially less than everyone else paid, he wanted to keep this deal "off market."

And that, my friends, is the key to the "Off Market" deal.

Often, developers DON'T WANT people who've already bought to find out that they are now selling at a huge discount.

So he simply keeps Project X from getting any publicity. Perfect for us because of the favorable terms we can get.

This Was a Good One...

In this case, I'm talking about a 288-unit project located just 25 minutes from Granada's international airport, and a short drive from its historic center. Plus it's been built to a Moorish theme - arches, water features and a Moorish spa are just some of the prominent attributes.

No big concrete bunkers here.

High-end onsite facilities include four swimming pools, a spa, gymnasium, saunas and gardens. Condos come with fully fitted kitchens including appliances, air conditioning and heating, garage and alarm. Unit sizes range from 538 square feet to 1,114 square-feet.

This is a fully functioning community with the management company already in place. We don't have to speculate about build quality. It's there. You can touch it and feel it.

Now, with 80% of the units sold, there was very little risk of being left in a shell of a building. (Can you spell MIAMI BEACH? I hear there are over 20,000 condos for sale in the Miami area. Wow.)

Here's How the Deal Worked

As I explained, the developer's bank had stepped in and was basically forcing a distressed sell off of the remaining units.

Prices were discounted by up to 36% off the list price.

These discreet "off-market" prices can expect gross rental yields in the region of 10% for the smallest units...figure 8% after expenses. Remember, this area has intrinsic value and unlike Spain's costas, supply has been limited.

And - With Financing!

Here's where it got really good. The bank offered up to 90% finance on these units with rates as low as 2.5% (this was a variable rate tied to European Interbank rates) and a term of up to 40 years. It made sense for the bank because they wanted to move outstanding debt from a troubled developer to a large number of private individuals.

(By the way, I do invest in the stock market. But up to now that's not where some of the best returns came from. The solid performance came from "off market" international real estate, where the profits can be huge.)

The Secret of Secrets

It all comes down to one simple secret: Markets swing from too high to too low. So assets are quite often misvalued - either upwards or downwards.

Now, if an asset is overvalued, it's hard to guess how much it might come down. 10%, 20%, 50%?

But if an asset is CLEARLY undervalued, chances are the swing back to the norm is going to be substantial.

And right now, after the worldwide boom for years (at clearly unsustainable rates), it means many assets have swung WAY to the underpriced side.

That's why banks offer preferential terms for mortgages on distressed properties where they have an interest.

So while we need to avoid areas that will be in a state of oversupply for the foreseeable future - a place like Granada wasn't one of those areas.

Want To Get In The Game Here?

The rental market there is strong. The folks who bought there can immediately show positive cash flow. In the next three to five years, I expect values to recover to the current list price and maybe more - the current price list is as much as 36% more than the folks who grabbed this deal paid.

There is now a whole range of golden opportunities available to those in a position to purchase highly discounted properties from distressed sellers.

I'll be keeping my Real Estate Trend Alert members updated on the deals worth grabbing.

And This Is Just One of Many Opportunities

Now, I've reviewed dozens of deals like that Granada one recently.

I'd consider three or four to be strong enough for us to consider.

Many offerings are from developers I've known and worked with for many years. Others have been sent to me by trusted contacts in the industry. But my contacts don't just extend to developers. I'm also on a first-name basis with real estate lawyers, title agents, mortgage brokers, and others who can help you buy property overseas.

In addition to "off-market" deals on habitable units, I'm also looking for deals where we get to participate in the purchase of development land at undervalued prices. This land needs to be in a market I like, of course..

But most importantly, the development team needs to be right...they need to have a track record of delivering similar projects and getting things done. The deal needs to be structured in a way that we get to enjoy the maximum upside potential.

Everything You'll Need Within Minutes

As you can imagine, you can't just pick up the phone and call me anytime you want to know about a deal. My own company is a fee-based service that is only available to a group of hand-picked clients who are willing to pay thousands of dollars for select advice.

But there is another way to get the inside scoop on the best real estate deals on the planet at any given time...

On my members-only website, I've compiled a list of the most interesting properties currently on the market. I've talked with developers, brokers, agents, land managers, tax people, the title insurance agent, government officials - in short, anyone who can give me the real story on a development.

Most of the time, I'm flying around to check these locations myself first hand.

You see I don't just talk about this. I'm an active investor myself.

Just in the last 18 months I've visited developments in 15 countries. I've golfed with developers, had dinner with government officials like the Minister of Tourism for Guatemala (while riding out an earthquake during the second course!), and negotiated with the toughest lenders to get best financing rates for my members.

I've developed a near-flawless system that accurately pinpoints real estate bull markets while they are still in their early stages... long before most people are even aware of them.

And when I find the best deals, I negotiate "off market" deals with the developers on behalf of my private clients and a select group of individuals who follow the Real Estate Trend Alert.

Of course, not every opportunity will be right for every investor. But when you do see one you like, it's important to act fast (but prudently, of course). This isn't the kind of investing where you take your time, and mull over it for a few weeks.

You'll get email "alerts" from me -- the fastest, most efficient way I know of getting the information to you.

The Real Estate Trend Alert will give you all the details on how to get in on the investment. Who you need to talk to about down payments, financing, in-country legal help, and everything else that makes the transaction smooth and easy.

If you decide that a particular opportunity isn't right for you, then you simply wait until the next alert and look at the next opportunity. There will never be any pressure to participate in any particular investment.

Just remember, acting on just one tip can make you hundreds, even thousands or tens of thousands, of dollars. Some with as little as $1,000 down. And with unrestricted access to my latest research, you can be sure to find the best opportunities ahead of the pack.

Through email alerts and our members-only website, I keep you up to date on everything I am currently recommending!

This is the stuff you won't read about in your local newspaper...and as I've already shown you...not the New York Times ...or even the Wall Street Journal.

Oh - they may mention a hot market. Just like they mentioned Spain.

But they don't tell you exactly HOW to make a quick killing off it. With every detail of what you need - contacts and all!

This extremely valuable information is available only to members of the Real Estate Trend Alert. As a member you'll get:

This information is red hot!

What if just one tip had the potential to make you the kind of money I told you about earlier? What if you were one of the few to jump on my recent advice and turned your $1,117 into $20,000 on paper in a matter of weeks?

My hunch is you'd be a pretty happy camper.

There's something else, too. Several times a year, I arrange special invitations for my Real Estate Trend Alert members to check out the deals I recommend firsthand.

All the details are taken care of. You just get your airline ticket and fly in. Somebody who knows the place well - and who I know and trust - picks you up, gets you settled, and shows you around. (Sometimes I come along for the trip, too.)

These trips either cost a very small amount - less than $200 for a long weekend away, for instance. Your meals and overnight stays are taken care of. Most of these exploratory getaways include a cocktail get-together or two and some special activity - like a sunset sail on a yacht. And there's plenty of time for you to just hang out and take it all in.

You enjoy two, three, maybe four days in the sun. Relax. Explore a bit. Ask questions. Poke around. Get to know the developer. See for yourself if the deal on offer suits you.

There's no catch. It's just a really cheap - and smart - way to test-drive a potentially very profitable deal that might interest you. A way to "kick the tires" so to speak.

Everything You Need For Big Profits and Adventure

Real Estate Trend Alert gives you everything you need to take advantage of the very best global real estate investment opportunities available today. All the research... the hot tips... and the inside story and best pricing delivered to you before the opportunity is even discovered by the general public - if it ever is.

Now - as I'm sure you've realized, this service is not cheap.

But it may very well be the best bargain of any of the International Living services available. Just consider the amount of time and money that goes into each of my investigative efforts.

I'm on the road at least a couple of weeks a month. I spend thousands of dollars a year in hotel rooms and airfare alone. I do it so you don't have to. So you can simply reap the benefits.

Other Real Estate Trend Alert members have paid $999 to join and receive a year's worth of picks and insider guidance from me. And truth be told, they were getting a bargain at that price. After all, just one deal could make you that much MANY TIMES OVER.

But right now, you don't have to spend anywhere near $999 to join.

Because today I'll give you six months free.

That's right. Instead of $999, I'll waive six months of the fee so you can join for just $499 today. That's 12 months of membership for the cost of 6.

Now, we've never offered this deal before. And I'm not sure how long we'll be able to extend it - or if we'll ever offer it again. So I encourage you to take me up on it today. There's zero risk to you. And this is a huge savings on a very valuable service. I expect the response among your fellow readers will be quick and enthusiastic.

If that is indeed the case, well... we'll have to think hard about limiting the number of members we can accept with a special deal like this one. After all, the whole idea is that this remain an exclusive group.

But right now we're making this service available to you for an incredible $499 a year.

But it gets better...

Still Not Good Enough? Try This...

To make it as easy as possible for you, I'm offering a quarterly option for just $124.75

Now, if that price sounds too expensive, then you may want to give this a pass. Let's face it; this service may just not be right for you. If you aren't able to act on an opportunity when it's presented to you, it may be that the timing isn't right for you to become a member of Real Estate Trend Alert.

Or maybe you're just not passionate about investing. That's OK.

This service is for the aggressive yet prudent investor who wants the opportunity to make serious money by taking advantage of special situations before they become common knowledge.

But if you try it and don't like it? Guess what? You can just get your money back.

So if this does sound like what you want, here's what you need to do next...

Simply join us as a trial member of Real Estate Trend Alert - take the quarterly option if you like, and you'll have full access for the next three months, plenty of time to see if it's right for you.

You'll get my advice on my current hottest investment opportunity as soon as your order is processed.

Right now I'm bullish on a place where my RETA members can get in for substantially less than others paid. It's in the United Kingdom, in fact. And this specific opportunity is exactly the kind of deal I look for: excellent location, high-quality building, and primed for immediate cash flow. I've compiled a comprehensive report about it, which I'll send you by email just as soon as you join my RETA group.

The report is called Prime, Quality, and Cash-Flow Positive: Crisis Opportunity in the U.K. It will introduce you to a region that has successfully made the transition from old industrial to trendy and innovative. Today it offers a world-class business environment with all the benefits and attractions of a vibrant European metropolis. The local economy is diversified... with strong health, education and sciences sectors. Plus there's a big university presence, which attracts about 100,000 students. The pool of potential renters is wide and deep.

The specific deal I'll show you is exactly what I look for: It offers quality (in location, construction, amenities, and fit-out); it requires no construction risk - the units are complete and even furnished; and it's a functioning development -- half the available units already have tenants. In fact, the developer is so sure he can rent the rest of them out, he'll even agree to make closing contingent upon his having a renter in place for you.

In Prime, Quality, and Cash-Flow Positive: Crisis Opportunity in the U.K., I'll share all the details and introduce you to the key players - the banks and developers that are all jammed up, and just DYING for a group like us to drop in like manna from heaven and save their butts.

In return, we get the "Off Market" deal and the chance to make a killing.

I only ask that you take a 3-month trial subscription to Real Estate Trend Alert today. I'll personally bring you into deals like this U.K. one and the others I described earlier.

I'll send you all the research and this current recommendation without delay. In a brief report you'll get all the inside details on the U.K. play - arguably the most exciting opportunity available today.

You'll get it as my gift to you for trying the Real Estate Trend Alert. And no matter what, it's yours to keep and use.

After you read the report, you'll have the exact information you need to act on this opportunity immediately. And you'll also be able to judge the kinds of reports you can expect in the months ahead as a member of the Real Estate Trend Alert. More importantly, you'll get the opportunity to decide for yourself if this is something you find value in.

You see, I unconditionally guarantee you'll be delighted with this service. In fact, I'm so sure of it, you can take up to 30 days to decide. Read all the alerts for the next 30 days. If you decide this service isn't for you, just cancel your membership before the 30-day trial period expires. We'll reimburse you in full. No questions asked. And you can keep the special report -- and even participate in the deal if you like, just like fellow members are.

(And if you change your mind, you'll always be welcomed back.)

Throughout history, opportunity has favored those who took decisive action. Now is the time for you to take the next step. Many Real Estate Trend Alert members had fears when they started, but they conquered them and made a decision. And now they're rolling. Many members are getting into deal after deal.

And really, this decision to take a look entails zero risk.

Plus you get to live the "Globetrotter Tycoon" lifestyle (only more laid back...no suits if you don't like them...no one to check in with...no one to report to...you're the boss).

Simply click on the link below to get my latest recommendation. Your membership will start right away.

Sincerely,

Ronan McMahon
Editor, Real Estate Trend Alert

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