How to Leverage 3% Mortgages to Buy Real Estate in Portugal

In this episode of the Real Estate Riches Podcast, host Kathy Byrnes connects with Portugal real estate expert Leesa Booyzen to discuss the incredible opportunities available for international property investors.Leesa pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to relocate to or invest in Portugal. She explains the logistical hurdles her expat team handles for clients—including securing NIF tax numbers, dealing with currency exchange, and getting mortgages approved through American-friendly brokers. Leesa also shares why buyers need to stop falling in love with a property online, and instead focus on finding the right community with a "boots on the ground" expert. Whether you want to buy a high-ROI rental property in Porto, or you're an institutional investor looking for a massive 400M+ Euro commercial development near Lisbon, this episode is packed with global real estate insights.🎧 Hosted by: Kathy Byrnes🎤 Featuring: Leesa Booyzen, eXp Realty PortugalLeesa Booyzen leads a specialized expat real estate team based in Central Portugal. Leveraging her background in movie industry logistics, Leesa helps international buyers seamlessly navigate the complex process of buying, renovating, and managing properties overseas.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The power of leverage: How to use a 3% Portuguese mortgage to maximize your ROI✔️ Why you must have a Portuguese Tax Number (NIF) before doing anything in the country✔️ How Leesa's team helps international buyers purchase and renovate properties entirely online✔️ The difference between the saturated, expensive markets and the high-growth "Silver Coast"✔️ How to avoid falling for online rental scams from unlicensed agents✔️ Why a "boots on the ground" approach is essential for finding the right community✔️ The massive tax and profit benefits of eXp Realty's seamless, global referral network🎙 Connect with Leesa Booyzen:🔗 LinkedIn → https://pt.linkedin.com/in/leesa-booyzen🌎 Website → https://eu.expportugal.com/leesabooyzen-kayateam📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/LeesaBooyzenLuxuryrealestate/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/leesabooyzenluxuryrealestate/🎙 Follow Kathy Byrnes:🌎 Website → https://www.thereispowerinproximity.com📞 Book Strategy Call → https://www.thereispowerinproximity.com/strategy-session📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kcbyrnes📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kathy_byrnes_lkn/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakenormanliving🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate → https://iconsofrealestate.com