Listen "Buy an Apartment in Georgia or Invest in Stocks? | Batumi & Tbilisi Real Estate vs US Market"
Episode Synopsis
Thinking about buying an apartment in Georgia, or is it smarter to put that money into the US stock market? In this video, I crunch the numbers on real estate sales in Georgia and compare them to stock market returns🚀 Useful resources:🌍 For immigration and investing questions (I offer consultations too):👉 https://bit.ly/world-is-free 🏡 5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Apartment in Batumi:👉 https://bit.ly/418Fbbd Join our private community... we discuss relocation, life abroad, investing, and more! It’s a place to ask me questions directly and connect with people who share the same mindset: / mrlarishin My Socials 👉— my telegram channel (check it out): https://t.me/mrlarishin — my Insta: / mark.larishin ✍️ / mark.larishin // stories & guides on relocation🐦 https://x.com/mrlarishin // short notes and tips💬 / mrlarishin // exclusive Q&A and extra materialsmy YouTube channel: / @mark.larishin and here’s my Russian YouTube: / @marklarishin 0:00 – Seasonal apartment sales in Georgia2:05 – Why December is the biggest sales month2:28 – Discounts vs. perks when buying2:47 – Risks with developers in Georgia3:54 – Story: a friend stuck with unfinished apartments5:17 – Should you buy or rent in Georgia?6:01 – Renting in Georgia vs. Thailand6:44 – Comparing $100K apartment vs. investing8:00 – Rental costs vs. stock market returns9:35 – Portfolio breakdown & ETF performance11:31 – Apartment appreciation vs. stock gains12:52 – Liquidity, realtor fees & real estate costs13:05 – Story: American friend who bought a house14:29 – Owning vs. renting: lifestyle choices14:30 – Bonus Story #1: Russian investor tripled money in Batumi15:25 – Bonus Story #2: Ukrainian friend lost money escaping war16:13 – Conclusion & how to reach out
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