How Our US REAL ESTATE Portfolio Funds our BGC Luxury Lifestyle Q&A
In this Q&A, we reveal how our US Real Estate portfolio and Property Management business provide the passive income and ROI necessary to fund our luxury lifestyle in BGC. We dive into the logistics of managing rental properties remotely, including CapEx budgeting, maintaining IRS compliance as a 1099 self-employed expat, and navigating international banking hurdles. In this video, we answer: How we afford to live abroad while "retired" in our 40s. The reality of managing a US-based team and rental yields from the Philippines. Our $1,400/month US health insurance vs. the local PH healthcare system. The math behind selling our cars and using "Grab" to save thousands on transportation and maintenance costs. Why we chose BGC for its walkability and high quality of life. Financial Topics Mentioned: Property Management & REI Strategy Wealth Allocation & Expat Budgeting International Wire Transfers & Banking Self-Employment Tax & Logistics This is the Hard Truth about the financials of expat life in BGC, Manila! If you're an "REI guy" or looking into the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, subscribe to follow our journey and learn how we make the numbers work! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:22 The Remote Job SECRET Revealed 1:08 Rental Income (Semi-passive Income) Abroad 3:47 Property Management (Active Income) Abroad 6:11 Health Insurance in the Philippines 8:12 Cars, Taxis, and Grab in Manila 11:08 Moving Abroad in our 40s with Kids 💬 Let’s Chat! If you've made a big international move, what was the biggest unexpected cost that hit your budget? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and share it with anyone who’s dreaming of a big move! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on our journey! 🌏 Follow our journey: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestyleataglance #movingtothephilippines #BGC #Philippines #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #RemoteWork #Manila #BGCManila #Expat #RemoteJob #financialfreedom #financialindependence #LifeStyleAtAGlance PRODUCTS MENTIONED Disclaimer This channel will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you, if you buy something through my links.

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