Con Murphy

Con Murphy is an Irishman with a taste for adventure who set out early for an eclectic career in real estate that has spanned the globe. Con has done it all, from scouting, buying, and selling from Ireland to Africa and then on to markets across Europe and the Americas. Con timed his positions to get out of Europe’s property market days before the 2008 bust and then went on to focus on emerging opportunities in Central America. Most recently, Con has been a property developer and off-grid builder in Belize… but he’s never lost his love of the thrill of chasing a deal. Knowing the industry from both sides, Con can spot the cowboy operators and grifters from across the street… and his extensive and diverse experience makes him the best you’ll find at sniffing at markets poised for growth. Now, after decades of investing across the globe for his own account, Con is ready to share his hard-won knowledge, perspective, and insights to our readers, pointing you in the direction of profit.

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The Most Important Factors To Consider When Evaluating An Investment

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The Dangers Of Gross Yield Offers And The Pitfalls Of Fixed Appreciation Projection There are a lot of scammers out there. And not all of them are trying to sell you a bridge. Some fraudsters bilk unsuspecting investors into handing money over for bogus developments. But far more common are the legal scams where a […]

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Hydroponic Agriculture: Our Ticket Out Of A Crisis

Hydroponic tomato gardening

The Mother Of All Invention One of my favorite Hemingway quotes is: “How did you go bankrupt?” “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” That’s the situation facing America’s oldest industry. It’s going bankrupt slowly at the moment, but if the industry doesn’t change radically, the foreclosure will come suddenly. A vital resource is running low… one

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6 Places To Buy Affordable Real Estate In 2022

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These Are The Places You Should Set Your Eye On To Buy Property Overseas In 2022 Information is power.It’s also the secret to the three steps to successful investing.Identifying undervalued markets is the first step.Understanding any exchange rate effect is the second.Knowing at what price to buy which properties is the crucial third step.Gathering this

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Greenhouse Hydroponics: The High-Tech Investment With Long-Term Profits

Hydroponics strawberries at greenhouse hydroponics farm

Elon Musk Is Using This Technology To Colonize Mars… Why Not Let It Fuel Your Overseas Adventures Too? What do the billionaires competing to claim bragging rights in space exploration have in common? No, it’s not just huge egos and a childish fascination with rockets… They are all quietly investing in a new technology. It’s

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Luxurious Self-Sufficient Living In Belize Won’t Be A Bargain Forever

A luxurious house in Carmelita Gardens, Belize

Last Chance To Buy In Paradise Before The Price Increase: Prices Going Up $4,000 On Jan. 1. The part of my job I enjoy most is bringing you exclusive property tips and deals.When we find a diamond in the rubble of real estate offerings we bring it straight to you.Lucky for me today is one

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Agricultural Investments: Profiting From The Boom Market Of The Future

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Making Money From The Climate Crisis: How To Make 6 Times More Than Hardworking U.S. Industry Insiders If you ever felt like kicking yourself for not buying a handful of Bitcoin when you first heard about it… go easy on yourself. Plenty of people didn’t. It was a brand-new concept, totally unconventional, and with a

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Why Portugal Tops The List For Living Or Investing In Europe

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Why The World Is Hot For Portugal’s Spicy Investments For six centuries Portugal’s mighty empire dominated European life. Soon after launching its age of discovery, Portugal had an empire encompassing West Africa, Asia, and the Americas, becoming the first de facto world empire.All this bloody conquest was to slake her insatiable thirst for priceless spices

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