Investing Overseas & Expat Wealth Strategies | Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup shares how he built an 8-figure global real estate portfolio, lives in 9 countries, and helps investors create offshore wealth strategies.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and founder of ExpatMoney.comMikkel shares his inspiring journey from being labeled with a “learning disability” and dropping out of school at 15, to traveling to 120+ countries, living in 9, and building an 8-figure international real estate portfolio.We cover:How to invest in pre-construction projects overseas for 30–50% appreciationWhy he prefers cash-based, expat-friendly markets like Panama & ParaguayThe risks and rewards of investing in Africa vs Latin AmericaHow to negotiate bulk deals with developers for better termsWhy Canada (and parts of the West) are “dumpster fires” for investorsHow to create a Plan B with offshore real estate, bank accounts & residenciesBuying property 100% in Bitcoin (including Panama’s first BTC real estate deal)Why El Salvador, Paraguay & Argentina are emerging opportunitiesScaling with a family office model & property management partnersThe Expat Money Summit: October 10–12, 8,000+ attendees worldwide📌 Learn more at ExpatMoney.com🎧 Listen to The Expat Money Show on all podcast platforms💡 Want help scaling your real estate business with AI and automation?Schedule your free strategy session today: https://realdealcrew.comCall to Action:Learn more at https://realdealcrew.comTimestamps00:00 – Mikkel Thorup’s story: dropout to global investor02:00 – Living in 9 countries & traveling to 120+03:00 – First investments & shift to international real estate05:00 – Building an 8-figure global portfolio07:00 – Pre-construction strategy explained09:00 – Risks in overseas projects (Africa vs Panama)11:00 – Why Paraguay & Panama are top opportunities13:00 – Working with presidents & ministers in Latin America15:00 – Why Canada is a “dumpster fire” for investors17:00 – What it means to be an expatriate & creating a Plan B20:00 – Offshore residencies, bank accounts & asset protection22:00 – Buying & selling property 100% in Bitcoin23:00 – El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment & safety transformation25:00 – Latin America’s political & economic shift27:00 – Scaling wealth with a family office model29:00 – Expat Money Summit: what to expect32:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & tools#ExpatInvesting #GlobalRealEstate #OffshoreWealth #RealEstateInvesting #BitcoinRealEstate #ExpatMoney #MikkelThorup #InternationalLiving #FinancialFreedom #PlanBStrategy #PassiveIncome #AssetProtection #RealDealChat #ParaguayInvesting #PanamaRealEstateRealDealCrew.comWe empower real estate investors by optimizing your business processes through customized automation and system integration. From lead management to deal closure, we help you build a scalable and efficient operation. Learn more at RealDealCrew.comLIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEWWebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagramSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you are new to Wealthfront, and open a Cash Account, you'll get a 0.50% APY boost for 3 months.Open an Automated Index Investing Account or Automated Bond Portfolio, you'll earn $5,000 managed for free.Get $10 and Reduce Your Business Costs by Shopping at AppSumo • https://bit.ly/reiappsumoGet $10 Towards Your First Purchase at Drop • https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729