📌 Meet Keith, my real estate buyer's agent in Istanbul who can find great deals on the secondary market: thewanderinginvestor.com/services/international-real-estate-services/my-real-estate-buyers-agent-and-renovation-team-in-istanbul 🇹🇷 Istanbul Real Estate Market Guide: thewanderinginvestor.com/international-real-estate/making-a-real-estate-investment-in-istanbul-turkey-overview-and-what-to-watch-out-for/

One more thing: I invested almost 500k and haven't made one penny in profit. The rental amounts in Turkey are not good, and you lose quite a bit on repairs. Turkey is a poor market for rental yields. Also, watch out who your property manager is; they may get you a tenant who's paying below-market rent but paying a person like Keith a broker-fee premium.

@brianpour292

7 ай бұрын

If you could go back in time, would you do it again? If so, what would you differently.

@mjhmn

7 ай бұрын

@@brianpour292 Let me first say that Ladislas is an awesome guy, one of the few honest, good people out there in this area. I need to bite my tongue to a certain extent. But this has been an awful experience, especially considering attorney embezzlement, incompetence, and no rental yield. The only thing for you is how much do you want the Turkish passport? Egypt and Turkey are the only passports you can get and maybe make a profit. Good luck to you.

@brianpour292

7 ай бұрын

@@mjhmn i really appreciate your reply. I am in search of a property in turkey but i fear it may be a mistake. The business deals are not always in favor of both parties. Hardships cause people to take advantage of the unknowing (me).

@mjhmn

7 ай бұрын

@@brianpour292 I hear you. You're certainly a sophisticated investor since you're watching Ladislas's channel. Turkey is not the same as the US/EU. You will face much greater risks because you're a foreigner. This is why the US is still the main flight to safety for most of the world's wealthy. I originally got involved in Turkey when it was 250k for CBI. I've invested over 475k and didn't reach the 400k CBI number because of the gross incompetence of my real estate agent. I now have an albatross that I'm trying to fix. This is why I definitely feel for your business dealing concern. It is not talked about much but the Turkish real estate market is in bad shape right now. Nothing is selling; it's definitely a buyer's market. You could get a good deal if you hold for the CBI period. But Turkey has lots of systemic problems, and there isn't the same rule of law. If you want to diversify into international real estate, talk to Ladislas and pick his brain about the best markets to invest in. Turkish CBI is a good geopolitical hedge. If you want that hedge and have the 400k available (and don't care much about yield), it could be worth it if you're willing to endure some pain.

@investglobal0707

5 ай бұрын

You are right！Keith is bullshitting about getting rent $1400 for that flat in Sisli. I can get much better property in Sariyer on the bosphorus cheaper than in a shity Sisli area.

I've been watching hundred of channels about this kind of things. But I have to admit that this is the only one channel makes me feel the transparency. It is the first channel that reveals all the honest numbers. Thank you very much and keep up with great work!!!

@TheWanderingInvestor

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

Young Turkish people will not buy an apartment without a parking lot. Don't forget this if you plan to sell it in the future. Another point: if you intend to use this place as a vacation pad, forget about it. It's far from all the interesting places, public transportation is poor, there is no ride-hailing services in Turkey, and taxi services are appalling in Istanbul. All in all, these places don't look like an attractive investment. I would never invest in it.

Appreciate your video! Thanks

As usual informative video, and big K looking good in pink 👍

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

😅

Just make sure your realtor actually gets you to 400k, so you don't have an albatross around your neck! Also be very careful with what attorney you hire. I had a couple of attorneys that had no problem embezzling money from me. Turkey doesn't have the same rule of law as the US or EU does.

@Molloy1951

6 ай бұрын

Well pointed out.

@samuweljon4001

6 ай бұрын

So who do you recommend? because I'm interested in buying.

A great video as always. Just one thing - i believe the government restricted the areas which still qualify for citizenship by investment, Istanbul being completely excluded now (due to the pressure on the property prices with the inflow of foreign cash squeezing locals out of the market). I would love to hear your comment.

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

These restrictions are only for the residency by investment and leasing programs. Citizenship by investment applicants can still buy wherever they want in Turkey.

Great video, very thorough reviews!

@TheWanderingInvestor

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🙏

Brilliant info this one... turkey to me is one of the most underrated countries in the world... insane value for money I don't know i've seen matched anywhere else... ever!

Ladislas and Keith, my favorite team. Hit it out of the park again.

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

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Ladislas, in your property assessments could you also shed light on the issue of infrastructure and environmental issues, such as electrical lines, water supply, plumbing in older buildings in these countries, noise, local safety concerns, etc .? Also the fact of locations with alot of steps, hills, stony roads, broken sidewalks, etc. wouldn't be positive draws for older people.

@Molloy1951

6 ай бұрын

Well pointed out.

Great video , keith is the master of istanbul real estate 🙌🏻

@dvillafane6477

8 ай бұрын

Hi do you know Keith's website please

@dvillafane6477

8 ай бұрын

Send to me

What about sellers "under-declaring" the value (putting you under 400k)?

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

Happens a lot. You need to negotiate for this not to happen, or else move on to another property.

@3:32: the bedroom looks very small. Is it possible to fit a bed in this bedroom?

@TheWanderingInvestor

6 ай бұрын

Yes. Maybe a desk or a small bed for a child.

Keith is in a different planet😂 where did he get the prices for those flats based on earthquake line with unachievable rental yields.Plus property market is dead at the moment.

Dope video

if I will choose to buy brand condominium is istanbul CBD area let's say $500k, how many bedrooms can I get with a car park?

@TheWanderingInvestor

8 ай бұрын

2

@mertkarabelli7609

3 ай бұрын

@micomarinas2753 I guarantee you can find at least 4 bedroom flat with that amount

But I think rule changed and need to buy only single property to get the citizenship, right ?

@TheWanderingInvestor

5 ай бұрын

No. Multiple properties still qualify.

Hi Keith:).

Do you know if I can pay with crypto? I have purchased in Dubai using my Crypto but not sure if its possible in Turkey...

@TheWanderingInvestor

6 ай бұрын

Yes. You can cash out your crypto physically in Turkey and buy with cash. Keith can help.

@SinghCapital

6 ай бұрын

@@TheWanderingInvestor Thank you, will get in touch soon.

Some issues that i feel should be addressed include the crazy inflation( affects rental income)and the build quality to withstand an earthquake.

@TheWanderingInvestor

8 ай бұрын

Yes. You’re right. They get addressed in the article: thewanderinginvestor.com/international-real-estate/making-a-real-estate-investment-in-istanbul-turkey-overview-and-what-to-watch-out-for/

@neonomad1939

7 ай бұрын

@@TheWanderingInvestor It's a thoroughly researched and informed article. I always wondered why the local resell market was much cheaper though. How risky are off-plan projects?

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

@@neonomad1939 the smaller developers are riskier than the proven ones. Some go bust. Most don’t. But there are often issues with finishes.

Ladislas, I take seriously everything you discuss in your eminently produced videos. But I just can't get my head around Turkey being "the place" as compared for example, to Uruguay or Paraguay, given Turkey being in the nexus of constant earthquakes, potential war with Greece, caught between NATO and Russia, Kurdish rebellion and potential war involving Israel.

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

Did I ever say it’s “the place”? It’s “a place”. And you can’t buy the passport in Uruguay and Paraguay.

@dovygoodguy1296

7 ай бұрын

@@TheWanderingInvestor Videos about Turkey are definitely positive as a place of investment. I'm just raising questions.....

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

@@dovygoodguy1296 Complimentary. But yes, Turkey is certainly not the silver bullet. It will get caught up in a lot of negative headlines.

Why on earth would anyone invest in order to obtain a Turkish passport?

Interesting. Ive been watching Turkey for a long time but i think for 5% youll better off with bonds

@TheWanderingInvestor

8 ай бұрын

I understand. The play is rather citizenship 👍

How is Seismic certification?😂

@investglobal0707

5 ай бұрын

doesnt exist😂

@lilimontistanbul5910

4 ай бұрын

Not true. Why speak out of your ass?😅

Wish someone can buy for me..

10:50 WHY? Why is it cheap. Well because it has no elevator. That is a even bigger deal breaker when talking about familities or multi generation households. Sometimes you are ridiculous. Most of your info is good tho

@lilimontistanbul5910

4 ай бұрын

Has an elevator btw

Don't do it , everything is fake

One for dinner and one for meth

@TheWanderingInvestor

8 ай бұрын

Lol

Sorry...old, crappy and overpriced, wouldn't pay more than 1k per m2 for these AT BEST

@lilimontistanbul5910

8 ай бұрын

1k per sqm is out of the question for downtown İstanbul. Actually l can hardly think of any global city that that number iş achievable.

It's to basic for me lol not impressed with this apt at all lol

@TheWanderingInvestor

7 ай бұрын

It’s fine. It’s the market. Most older apartments in Istanbul are unimpressive.

@walidalsharabi858

5 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s not the dream house. It’s an investment.

very bad appartment

Who wants to live in turkey ??😂 Say hi to tyrant Arduan for me

Please does Keith have a website? I found it once. Please advise. He had sales and rentals in Chiangir. I am looking to leave New York in 5 years. I cant take it here anymore Please respond to me directly. Thanks so much @TheWanderingInvestor

@TheWanderingInvestor

8 ай бұрын

Sure. Send him an email keith@thewanderinginvestor.com