How To Invest Overseas For Cash Flow, Appreciation, And Freedom With Mikkel Thorup

🎙️ Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe.💡 What if your real “plan B” for freedom wasn’t more clinic shifts—but a second residency, offshore assets, and cash-flowing property abroad?In this episode, Alex sits down with Mikkel Thorup—founder of Expat Money and a veteran global investor who’s lived in 9 countries, visited 120+, and helps high-income professionals legally reduce taxes, secure second residencies/citizenships, and invest in tangible assets worldwide. We dig into how physicians can build resilience and optionality with international real estate (Panama, Paraguay, Brazil, Colombia), Timberland/ag land, and smart structures that protect downside and unlock mobility.From pre-construction deals with milestone payments and double-digit returns, to Panama’s Qualified Investor Visa and Cook Islands–level asset protection, this is your starter playbook for going global—responsibly.🔥 What you’ll learn:The 4+1 framework for going offshore: immigration, investment, structuring, taxes + lifestyle fitHow second residency/citizenship (e.g., Panama, St. Kitts & Nevis) creates true freedom of movementWhere Mikkel sees compelling opportunities now (Paraguay path of progress, Panama, NE Brazil beachfront, Medellín, Timberland)Pre-construction strategy: small deposits, milestone payments, potential equity pop during buildRealistic returns: ~6–9% LTR, ~9–12% STR cash-on-cash + ~5–10% appreciation (market dependent)Asset protection 101: why structures (trusts/foundations/IBCs) matter for highly suable professionsFinancing reality abroad: why many investors go low-leverage/no-leverage and how that protects downsideA practical 12-month starter plan: second residency, second home, offshore access to capital (e.g., allocated metals with LTV loans)🔥 Key Takeaways:Plan B ≠ theory. It’s passports, properties, and liquidity you can actually use.Tangible, productive assets (cash flow + utility) beat speculation you can’t control.Jurisdiction selection is strategy. Laws, taxes, and title matter more than glossy photos.Lifestyle fit is a filter. Buy where you’ll happily visit, maintain, and understand.Work with cross-border specialists (not generalists). The wrong advice is expensive.⚠️ Friendly reminder: none of this is legal, tax, or investment advice. Always consult qualified cross-border counsel and CPAs.🔗 Connect with Mikkel Thorup:Website/NewslettersPodcastYouTubeNewsletterLinkedInXIf you want to learn how investing in real estate can give you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want then check out the links below:Facebook CommunityWebsiteInstagramYoutubeInvest With MeJoin The RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind