Wyatt Clark: Portugal’s Golden Real Estate Investing Opportunity – Real Finds Podcast #10

Host: Gordon Lamphere, Commercial Real Estate Agent at Van Vlissingen and Co.

Guest: Wyatt Clark, Investor and Analyst

Summary:

In episode #10 of The Real Finds Podcast, experienced commercial real estate agent Gordon Lamphere converses with Wyatt Clark, a savvy investor and analyst, about the exciting real estate investment opportunities in Porto, Portugal. This insightful dialogue uncovers the unique potential of Portugal’s burgeoning real estate market and provides listeners with valuable knowledge on navigating foreign investment terrains.

Gordon and Wyatt explore a wide range of fascinating topics, starting from the basics of investing in Portugal to the benefits of Portugal’s Golden Visa program. A highlight of the discussion is the prosperous hospitality industry in Porto, indicating its enticing potential for investors and commercial real estate agents alike.

The hosts also delve into the comparison of American and European business cultures, bringing to light the distinctiveness and value of understanding these differences for commercial real estate agents working across borders. Wyatt’s insights into value investing in the Portuguese real estate market offer an interesting perspective on spotting and leveraging under-valued assets.

In the conversation, Wyatt elaborates on hospitality investing in a capital-starved economy, an aspect that emphasizes the importance of resourceful investing strategies in varying economic conditions. The discussion also covers the democratization of the real estate industry, an emerging trend that’s transforming the way investments are made and managed.

The conversation proceeds to zoning and development in the context of old-world European cities like Porto, a topic that poses unique challenges and rewards for commercial real estate agents and investors. Also, they explore cutting-edge topics like real estate investment trusts (REITs), tokenization, pooled real estate investing, crypto investing, and the promising future of real estate.

This episode is a treasure trove of insights for commercial real estate agents and investors interested in expanding their horizons to international markets like Portugal.

Gordon Lamphere J.D.

Gordon is a licensed Illinois & Wisconsin Real Estate Broker, who manages the commercial sales and leasing team. Gordon also leads Van Vlissingen and Co’s media marketing team. He is an honors graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School.