Belize is Open for Travel and Easy to Visit in 2021
By: David Kafka
Since my last newsletter, I have been to the U.S. twice, and the overall travel was easy to and from. After enjoying a great weekend with other Syndicators at The Real Estate Guys™ Inner Circle Mastermind, I have just returned from Dallas, TX.
I enjoyed a direct flight to Dallas from Belize. It’s great that I can have lunch in Belize and then dinner in Dallas on the same day. I normally like going through Houston to get my Whataburger, but the last 2 trips were direct.
The day before my departure, I had a COVID test, and only the airlines requested it. Upon arrival in Belize, I took another COVID test at the airport.
You know you often travel when the Customs Officer doesn’t ask for your passport anymore and can call you by name. That’s what happened this trip. It just shows that traveling to Belize is pretty easy.
Plan B; Why Not Live Outside of Your Home Country?
By: David Kafka
Have you heard of Simon Black from Sovereign Man or Robert Kiyosaki who talks about the pension crisis in his latest book Who Stole My Pension?: How You Can Stop the Looting? They talk about the vast amount of debt the United States and other countries have. Simon Black talks about having a Plan B and with COVID-19 it seems even more of a reason to have that Plan B.
In 2019, the United States had a total debt of over $21.6 TRILLION USD. At the start of 2020, it was $22,622,684,674,364.43, that is OVER $1 Trillion in debt in 12 months. With COVID-19 an extra $2.2 trillion stimulus package the federal government passed at the end of March. More funding for federal programs is expected to move through Congress. Who will pay for this? Who will get bailed out?
As if Trillion of dollars of debt isn’t enough to worry about, there’s the pension fraud going on. Again, who will pay for that? Unfortunately, it will be our children, their children, and the generations after.
So, what is Plan B, and is it an option? Plan B is about having the option of dual citizenship, a second passport issued by a government to certify the holder’s identity and citizenship within that country. Aside from dual citizenship, a second passport provides more options and freedom in business, studies, investments, and living. It also gives you a wider range of traveling to countries without a visa.
Here are some benefits of having secondary citizenship and passport:
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Belize
By: David Kafka
It was a fantastic week in Placencia, talking and catching up with past and potential clients. I have been traveling to the United States to speak with others about investing in Belize, plus meetings in San Pedro for other real estate opportunities countrywide. Our real estate offices are busy helping sellers and buyers, and it’s been great seeing all the activity.
In all of the hustle and bustle, I forgot to stop and enjoy the beautiful country I live in!
Everyone always asks: what can I do in Belize?
Tropical Greetings and COVID Belize Updates
By: David Kafka
Tropical Greetings from Belize!
A lot of exciting stuff has been going on in Belize lately, so I wanted to give a brief update on what’s going on in paradise.
Let’s get the COVID numbers out of the way... Belize is still doing an excellent job at keeping numbers low. At the time I wrote this newsletter, we have ONLY 52 active cases in the whole country. There are NO patients in the Belize COVID unit.
Women and Financial Independence 2
Women and Financial Independence 2
Hey all my lady friends who follow this page - I recently made a post about Kim Kiyosaki's book "Rich Woman". I have finished the book, studying chapter by chapter, day by day and so much of what is written in the book resonates deeply within me.
Women depend on men for financial stability, and financial information. And while it is true that men generally earn more than women it isn't true that men are any more knowledgeable in the financial field. And their greater earning power certainly can open more opportunities than for women, generally speaking.
However if an individual knows more than you do about investments it's because he or she has made a special attempt to learn about it. There is nothing inherent, it's not built into the male gene but our socialized conditioning leads us to deep down believe that men are better at it than we are.
They aren't.
Famous Mayan Ruins in Belize
By: David Kafka
Famous Maya Ruins In Belize.
Belize awaits you, a little taste of adventure whether it maybe fishing on the reef or climbing up a Maya ruin; this could be a holiday escape from the cold or just a long overdue vacation. You will get to experience diverse culture, food, history, dance and much more. This is what makes Belize so unique to be Belize!
Sometime around the 1800’s or even before this history was documented shrouded in mystery, Maya civilization was developed. Historians and archaeologists have always been fascinated by what is now believed to be just the remains of once great civilizations built by people who are today classified as ancient Mayas. These skilled hunters and craftsmen settled in various parts of the Americas including: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Western Honduras.
Women and Finances 1
Women and Financial Independence 1
For all the ladies in the group, or for those men who have ladies in their lives - do you women know the state of your personal financial health?
I'm reading Kim Kiyosaki's "Rich Woman" and the content is eye-opening. It is directed towards women specifically because our circumstances are different from those of men. Women live longer. Men, generally, are the keepers of the finances and often times the woman knows little to nothing about the state of the finances. When the husband passes away or moves on where does that leave the woman? Much, much poorer and many times in more dire straits.
I recommend reading this book. Yes, the focus is on real estate, but the original intent is clear : women -> learn about and take care of your financial situation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orFYQZeLDfI
KIM KIYOSAKI - RICH WOMAN: How To Challenge The Way You Think About Money - Part 1/2 | London Real
End The Stigma
By: David Kafka
The month of May is dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health and wellbeing. Our hope is to help our community by making it easier for individuals who are suffering in silence to have a safe space to speak out. We’re hoping to end the stigma about mental health.
Top Agent Magazine
By: Serena Hoffman
Belize, Central America: David Kafka of RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize was featured in the Top Agent Magazine! Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and affiliates in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Top Agent Magazine features the top producing and most accomplished professionals in the real estate industry, offering an in-depth look at their careers and providing a blueprint for their success.
To be considered for a feature in Top Agent Magazine all professionals must go through a nomination and interview process. ALL Candidates are then evaluated based upon production, professionalism, as well as industry and community involvement. It is considered a privilege to be nominated as it speaks to a certain success level all real estate agents strive for. Top Agent has set itself apart as a trusted source of real estate information and inspiration. David Kafka is a stellar example of the kind of prominent leaders of real estate we are proud to feature in Top Agent Magazine.
“I am honored to have been featured in Top Agent Magazine. I continue to develop myself as a Consultant/Educator/Investor and Real Estate Agent in this great country of Belize. I understand that people are cautious and wary of investing in a different country, but I hope I can provide help for people who are interested. Being featured in this magazine will let you know that your concerns and needs are of my utmost importance.” –David Kafka
For questions and more information, please contact at david@1stchoicebelize.com
Below is the excerpt from this magazine, enjoy!
Meet Our Agent: Herbert
By: David Kafka
Getting to know our agents! There is a great team behind RE/MAX 1st Choice #Belize. This week's agent is Herbert!
Itz'ana Resort & Residences
By: David Kafka
We've noticed a trend and we wanted to share! Over the past year, we've seen more purchasers coming to Placencia than ever before and many of our buyers have chosen to purchase a second home at one special resort: Itz'ana Resort & Residences.
Itz’ana has a prime location right in the middle of our beautiful destination’s 16 mile Caribbean peninsula. It was recently featured in Forbes Travel Guide and New York Times as one of the 13 most anticipated hotel openings in the world and one of 52 places to visit in 2017 respectively.
Itz’ana is all about design! The 74 luxury waterfront residences and 20-room hotel are designed in collaboration with Boston based architect, Roberto de Oliveira Castro, and New York based interior designer Samuel Amoia. The resort is a luxury home base for exploring all of the adventures at nearby islands, rivers, jungle, caves, Mayan ruins, cacao farms and the world’s second largest barrier reef. And it’s loaded with amenities: The Rum Tasting Room, a private bar featuring rums from around the world; an owners-only lounge, three restaurants, reef-to-table pop-up dinners, two pools, a kids’ club, a private screening room, full service marina, yoga deck, adventure center, gym and spa and more….
One of the most important reasons RE/MAX clients have chosen Itz'ana is that it offers the unique opportunity to purchase Belize real estate that is as financially secure as it is personally rewarding. As a part of Itz’ana Resort, your home can be rented hassle-free by Itz’ana’s expert management team, ensuring pristine maintenance while delivering strong passive income. The Residences are turn-key, ranging from 725 – 3,000 square feet with prices from $329,000 - $1,130,000. They are going to release their new penthouses to sell at the end of the summer and we can't wait! The villas are 76% sold out and we invite you http://bit.ly/2sQjP3o to learn more.
Exerpts taken from BelizeHub.com and TravelBelize.org
Sittee River
By: David Kafka
If you’re a new resident of Belize or have been interested in investing in Belize, chances are you’ve probably heard of Sittee River in Stann Creek. Sittee River begins in the Mayan Mountains and the river empties into the Caribbean Sea near Hopkins Village. The Sittee River is famous for the tallest mangrove trees in Belize. If you’re looking to emerge yourself in the Garifuna culture, Sittee River is definitely your place.
Moving To Belize
By: David Kafka
Moving to Belize - The things you need to know.
Are you ready to make the big move? Your house is on the market and you know you and your family want to move to beautiful Belize, but what’s next?
Everyone's Talking About Belize
By: David Kafka
Why do you keep seeing real estate commercials when you’re up at 11pm? Why is the Huffington Post and other major news outlets talking about Belize? Well, since Belize is starting to gain some attraction, let me tell you about what all the fuss is about.
Pet Friendly Hotels
By: David Kafka
We all love our furry friends. They’re apart of our family! So why shouldn’t they enjoy our family vacation with us? Thank’s to tacogirl.com we now have a list of the pet friendly hotels in Belize - country wide! Because we are Placencia based, below is a list of Placencia hotels that are pet friendly. If you’d like to see the list country wide of pet free hotels, click the link at the bottom of the page!
WestJet Flying Directly to Belize
By: David Kafka
WestJet started flying directly to Belize on October 29th, so get your bank accounts ready!
What Are Your Plans For The Weekend?
Every weekend comes around and every weekend the same question comes up. I’m sure this is a universal question and you would think that as we get older we would have it all figured out, but no, I certainly don’t. My husband and I ask ourselves all the time what we are going to do – it’s the weekend.
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