Belize is A Strategic Investment During These Uncertain Times. This presentation outlines the Belize real estate market and the effects of the 2020 Coronavirus and recessions in the US & Canada. Find out about the Coronavirus in Belize and the precautions the country has taken to mitigate the pandemic. Learn how to leverage and diversify your investment portfolio during times of recession in Belize and how the Belize real estate market performs during times of economic struggles.

1. Belize: A Strategic Investments in Uncertain Times

4. 0
Confirmed Cases Coronavirus in
Belize as of March 18, 2020

8. Recessions are a natural part of any economy. They
follow expansions, and vice versa. The real
questions are when the recession hits, how long it
lasts and how severe it is.

11. Investing in Real Estate vs. Stocks
Most people are more familiar with real estate as an investment.
A real estate investment is tangible, you can touch it (and live in it).
It's easier to avoid fraud with real estate.
Debt (leverage) is safer with real estate than stocks.
Real estate has historically served as an effective inflation hedge.
Income from rental, direct, flip and appreciation.
Real Estate is a Tangible Investment that Hedges Against Inflation.
Real estate is considered a more stable asset than stocks with more
potential for long term growth.
Real estate has a utility factor, meaning you can use it. Whether you
buy a property to live or rent.
Important Points:

12. Advantages of Real Estate vs. Stocks
Stability: Real estate investments provide cash flow and can be a hedge against
inflation.
Return on Investment (ROI): Real estate is a market where you can buy low and
sell high.
Degree of Risk: Actively managed real estate provides better returns and lower
risk than stock market investing.
Tax Advantages & Investment Flexibility: Real estate investing provides unique
tax advantages. In certain cases an individual can also leverage retirement plans
like self directed IRA or an RRSP.
Leverage: Real estate investors can use leverage to build wealth.
Inflation Hedge: Inflation averages 3% annually. Home prices typically adjust up
with inflation. Stocks don't have a built-in inflation adjustment.
Control of Investment: With real estate, timing the market is possible and can
lead to huge gains. The housing market is more stable and predictable than the
stock market.
Less Volatile: Real estate doesn't have the variance of the stock market.
Creating a more consistent investment especially with clear title assett.
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14. When to Buy Real Estate
To yield the highest return from real estate value, you have to buy in the right place at the right time.

17. 90%
of all Millionaires Become so
Through Real Estate

18. Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning
real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in
all industrial investments combined. The wise young man or
wage earner of today invests his money in real estate.
~ Andrew Carnegie

19. The Strategy Behind Buying Land
The strategy is simple, invest while prices are still affordable, where there’s room for growth, buy land
in the path of progress that will increase in value over time.

21. Why Belize?
Stable Currency
British Common Law
Fee Simple Title & Full Foreign Ownership
English Speaking
Favourable Tax Environment
Affordable Real Estate
Low Population Density
Limited Supply
Rental Income Potential
Easy Transaction
Low Barrier to Entry
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22. The currency of Belize is tied to the US Dollar (USD), maintained at a 2:1 ratio.
Unlike central banks in most countries, Belize maintains a very high reserve requirement of 24%,
which means that for every dollar of the bank’s deposit liabilities, 76% is available to lend and 24%
must be held in reserve.
In Belize, most Real Estate is held, bought and sold in USD.
This makes it a safer real estate investment as it is hedged against the US currency. Making it less
susceptible to inflation and currency fluctuation.
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23. 2. British Common Law
Stability
Consistency
Safety
Belize is practices British Common Law and is a fully
democratic country. Belize has; Free Hold Interest,
Clear Property Ownership Rights, Unencumbered
Title & Fee Simple Title. This creates;
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24. 3. Foreign Ownership
Belize has full foreign ownership and fee simple land
title. Foreigners hold the same ownership rights as
locals.
Fee Simple: Complete form of ownership.
Leasehold: Lease the land for a duration of time.
Belize is Pro Foreign Investment!

25. 4. English Speaking
Come to Belize and you'll hear familiar words of
the English language. In fact, we are the only English
language-speaking country in Central America.

26. 5. Tax Advantages
No Estate Tax
No Capital Gains Tax
Bank Confidentiality & Secrecy
Low Property Tax (1% to 1.5%)
Retirement income is exempt from taxation
Belizean International Business Corporations (IBC)

27. 6. Affordable Real Estate
Even though real estate values are on the rise,
property in Belize is still affordable.
On Ambergris Caye, lots start at $35,000

28. 7. Population Density
Low Population Density 390,353 (2019 Estimate)
37 people per square mile
This is the lowest density in Latin America, and one
of the lowest in the world, ranking 177th globally.

29. 8. Limited Supply
Preserves Natural Beauty
Limits Supply of Available/Developable
Real Estate
Belize has dedicated roughly 46 % of its
territory to natural park and marine reserve.
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30. 9. Rental Income Potential
Long Term vs Short Term Rentals

32. Baby Boomer & Nightly Rental Rate
Decrease in Available
Nightly Rental Units
Increase in Baby
Boomers Relocating
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33. 10. Ease of Transactions
Not only are the majority of Belize real estate deals
done in USD, you can also hold a property in an IBC.
An IBC is a company with limited liability that can be
incorporated within 24 hours. The IBC is fully
exempt from paying tax.
Transferring a property in an IBC is easy as you are
transferring the shares.

34. 11. Barrier to Entry
Real Estate is Affordable
Pro Foreign Investment
QRP Programs
Investment Residency Program
Owning and Investing in Belize is Easy!

35. 12. Accessibility

36. What is the Belize Market Foundation Pillar?
Exodus of Capital From the US & Canada
ROI > ROIReturn of Investment Return on Investment

37. Belize Land as an Investment
The Aren't Making Anymore
Low Overhead & Carrying Cost
Protects Wealth & Asset
Tangible Asset
Less Volatility
In an Appreciating Market, Where People
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Sales Exceeded Any Year Prior
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People were looking at alternative investments.
Many people assume the real estate values in US
& Canada effect the globe. When in reality, many
markets, like Ambergris Caye, thrived.
- John Turley
Regional Owner RE/MAX Caribbean & Central America

39. Why RE/MAX?
We Are #1 in the World
Brand Power
We Are International
Trust & Reputable
Technology & Training
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40. "Buy land, they’re not making anymore of it."
- Mark Twain
"Don’t wait to buy land. Buy land and wait"
- Will Roger

41. dustin@remaxbelizerealestate.com
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