Cuenca Real Estate Investment Case Study

I spent some time in Cuenca in Ecuador looking at the real estate market as I helped family members make an investment there. In this video my realtor Veronica showed me a historical house and we ran the whole numbers from an investment point of view to calculate to net rental yield and capitalization rate.
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Downsides of investing in Ecuador
02:00 A few positives of investing in Ecuador
02:50 Why invest in real estate in Cuenca?
05:20 The profile of people moving to Cuenca is changing
06:45 Walk through Cuenca, Ecuador
07:40 Investing in a historical house in Cuenca, Ecuador
13:35 Rental income from historical house in Cuenca, Ecuador
14:35 Running costs for landlord in Cuenca, Ecuador
15:05 Property tax in Cuenca, Ecuador
15:25 Discounts for real estate owners of 65 and above in Ecuador
18:30 Scope for negotiations when buying real estate in Ecuador
21:10 Airbnb regulations in Ecuador
24:40 Construction costs in Ecuador
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  • @Proezdom-zx2tl
    @Proezdom-zx2tl Жыл бұрын

    Ladislas. Just want to say thank you. I appreciate the fact that you are giving away so much real valuable and honest information. It's a huge value for me. I discovered you channel just about a month ago - very glad it happened. It's definitely a high quality one.

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I’m glad it’s helping you with your plans. Spread the word about the channel 🙂

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful property, but it only lacks an elevator! Older folks will definitely be limited to properties that have elevators when there are so many floors. Maybe you could do a presentation that is focused on the 65+ plus, especially since Veronica explained that seniors obtain significant discounts in Ecuador.

  • @00vTv00
    @00vTv002 ай бұрын

    One thing not mentioned in the video is the noise of the thin apartment walls, and noise from outside, so that needs to be remembered when living close proximity to the streets of the city. Those rents shown are very high, and the area offers way more bang for your buck if you just look around.

  • @Zzues
    @Zzues Жыл бұрын

    If I had the money, I would be very interested in this place. Wife and I have been searching the world for a new location and Cuenca has been at the top of the list for years now.

  • @mitimiti8984
    @mitimiti8984 Жыл бұрын

    As a local, it has become a problem to see how rents are rising more and more because North Americans than come to Cuenca can afford to pay high rents, to such an extent that some tenants are not even interested in showing their apartments to people from Ecuador, many only advertise them in English nowadays. Considering the basic salary is $450, most apartments are not affordable anymore for locals and I think the same thing is happening when wanting to buy a property

  • @claudiovallone9217

    @claudiovallone9217

    Жыл бұрын

    Sí pero esos gringos van a consumir en Ecuador lo que va a hacer que suban los salarios Entonces al final va a ser positivo para Ecuador

  • @Kotiara123

    @Kotiara123

    Жыл бұрын

    it's a problem everywhere including where those people come from

  • @yutub266

    @yutub266

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@claudiovallone9217¿en qué te basas? No porque haya gringos que consuman en Ecuador significa que van a subir los salarios.

  • @claudiovallone9217

    @claudiovallone9217

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yutub266 más demanda de servicios, igual oferta de mano de obra, suben los precios (en este caso sueldo)

  • @jessiesheldon-huffey1824

    @jessiesheldon-huffey1824

    10 ай бұрын

    @yutub266 I believe you have a point, wages will likely not rise for all Ecuadorians, but wages will rise for many once you have foreigners come in that are generating more money in the country. Those foreigners will spend most of that money in the country so it does create a good opportunity for Ecuadorian businesses to make more money, especially businesses that can anticipate the needs and wants foreigners will have. For example, I am trying to move to ecuador and buy property. I will want to hire a local Ecuadorian to help me with various things, drive me, etc. and I would pay that person at least twice the minimum wage.

  • @ingridbuxbaum3368
    @ingridbuxbaum3368 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these videos. I always appreciate them

  • @jgm3620
    @jgm3620 Жыл бұрын

    Very wise diversification and clear expectation. Thank you Ladislas

  • @soundslight7754
    @soundslight7754 Жыл бұрын

    Top or the range renovation, max use of space and tastefully done. Well done man. It's a steal

  • @LucasMembert
    @LucasMembert3 ай бұрын

    Great! Amazing content ! Beautiful real estate.

  • @joeuzzolina3324
    @joeuzzolina3324 Жыл бұрын

    super as always

  • @realsamuelhawley
    @realsamuelhawley Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting opportunity. Another great video, Ladislas!

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Samuel. You found it before I even published it 😅. Article coming on the market there 👍

  • @realsamuelhawley

    @realsamuelhawley

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWanderingInvestor I was on your website reading the blog post and followed the link (which is evidently live) to the vid.

  • @MyLatinLife
    @MyLatinLife Жыл бұрын

    Epic!!!!!

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @claudiovallone9217
    @claudiovallone9217 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always. Im surprised you havent seen case studies in uruguay

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    Eventually

  • @d.f.9064
    @d.f.90643 ай бұрын

    Let me open some eyes. At 60 I have watched and lived through trends. I can tell you in the future FOOD and clean WATER are going to be of paramount importance as most of the world cannot compare to Ecuador in the production of these commodities. Match that with a peaceful, family oriented historically christian culture and you may be looking at the last best place.

  • @BoydJones
    @BoydJones Жыл бұрын

    Is the cap rate therefore 10.5%? If so, please note that there are government-insured time deposits there some of which pay as much as 10%, etc. (But risk profiles of each bank or cooperative must be ascertained and verified carefully for the dollar amount that is actually insured).

  • @tiborveres6811
    @tiborveres6811 Жыл бұрын

    Watching ...

  • @judydeese6420
    @judydeese64206 ай бұрын

    Your videos are very informative. I just returned from two weeks in Cuenca, staying at my friend's place on Bolivar i want my friend to do a walk by. Would you give me the address of this property? I feel like we did walk right by it! I am in the States chatting with other soon to be ex-pats. Thanks Judy

  • @judydeese6420
    @judydeese64206 ай бұрын

    You said there are flights to Miami from Cuenca? What airline has that route? Avoiding Quito is big on my list as flights between Quito and Cuenca are inconveniently timed.

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    5 ай бұрын

    Avianca or latam

  • @KeepingItRealBro
    @KeepingItRealBro Жыл бұрын

    Well, that's a bet on some future that might or might not evolve. I've seen different properties going for rental rates of $650 near Centro that are way more opulent (albeit long term rentals), so it's another short term proposition. Should stick to where the money is really pumping at the moment, that's Medellin, then broaden to other areas, if it succeeds. Don't rate Cuenca as attractive enough, folks with some life left in them (30s-40s-50s) will be so bored eventually. It's an either/or in the area, not both, so Medellin wins. Both rely on the same train of thought and that's all I would be willing to bet on.

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    Medellin is great. I agree. But Medellin and Cuenca have very different target markets and demographics. They are complementary. I’d allocate more to Medellin for sure.

  • @KeepingItRealBro

    @KeepingItRealBro

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWanderingInvestor Fine to believe that, it's your view. I think, the target demographic of Cuenca are those people, who haven't discovered Medellin yet. All the people you mentioned in your video find themselves there as well and have far better access to the city itself. The only upside I see is the easier immigration policy of Ecuador, which could either vanish one day, or attract those, who can't make it elsewhere and those aren't your target customer. At 5.6% and apparently limited capital appreciation, it's too far- flung in 2023.

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KeepingItRealBro Cuenca has 0 in common with Medellin

  • @mariucciaclementia1652
    @mariucciaclementia16522 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍👏👏👏🙏🍀❤️

  • @alldaywhodie
    @alldaywhodie Жыл бұрын

    You ever look at property in Uruguay?

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    Expensive and low yields

  • @00vTv00

    @00vTv00

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeah, but the vaccine requirements were insane, so we ran away fast.

  • @ray4sp
    @ray4sp8 ай бұрын

    Mtce at $1k pa???? Is this an older home - construction methods? Clay bricks? INSURANCE?? There are expenses not accounted for in this presentation.

  • @matiin54
    @matiin5411 ай бұрын

    When did you record this video? I see a lot of people wearing masks still.

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    11 ай бұрын

    In February. Ecuadorians love masks.

  • @11nydave
    @11nydave Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Either you are a giant or she is very very short. Lol.

  • @Flat_Earth_Addy
    @Flat_Earth_Addy Жыл бұрын

    $450 a month? In a country where people are lucky to make $45 a month?

  • @George-xs9so
    @George-xs9so11 ай бұрын

    Nice place, centrally located. However, you’re already raising rents to mess it up for everyone who wants to go there to take advantage of the low cost of living. Only Americans would think like that. Please go home!

  • @misterniceguy67
    @misterniceguy6711 ай бұрын

    Lately crime has been out of control in Ecuador (all parts).

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Жыл бұрын

    What are your best recommendations for the easiest way to get to and back from Cuenca to Canadian cities? The problem as you described it about millions of Americans leaving the US is that the potential countries they go to don't have sufficient INFRASTRUCTURE to handle so many people. Watch what happens to Canada where the idiotic Trudeau wants to bring in a million new immigrants without housing and healthcare to accommodate them!

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    Good point about infrastructure. As for getting to Cuenca, check flights online 🤷‍♂️

  • @dovygoodguy1296

    @dovygoodguy1296

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWanderingInvestor I did, and unfortunately flights have long stopovers. For some weird reason the stopover in Quito or Guayaquil can be 15-20 hours for the one hour flight. Even via Bogotá with changes in Toronto, Houston, Denver ....

  • @dovygoodguy1296

    @dovygoodguy1296

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWanderingInvestor The day will come when the Latin America countries will close their borders to new immigrants.

  • @TheWanderingInvestor

    @TheWanderingInvestor

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dovygoodguy1296 stay over in Quito for a day or two. Pretty city center. But there are multiple flights per day to Cuenca from Quito….layovers should be much less than this.

  • @dovygoodguy1296

    @dovygoodguy1296

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWanderingInvestor I'd probably be too tired to do anything. Maybe the only way would be driving to Cuenca from Guayaquil.

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