Objectives
Respondents were also asked about the objectives they seek to realize with their investment ( s ).
What are your primary objectives with your planned purchase ( s )? ( Ranked )
The number one reason Americans invest in property abroad is that they want to relocate . In second place comes the search for temporary residence and in third place follows the search for a property that can be rented out . With only a few exceptions , the way respondents ranked their objectives are the same for people who are retired versus people who are employed .
Countries
Respondents were also asked where they plan to purchase real estate .
In what countries are you considering purchasing properties ? [ Top 5 ]
Portugal came out as the clear winner here , followed by Costa Rica . Mexico , Panama and Spain complete the top five ( but the order in which they do so is different for retired Americans versus Americans who are employed ).
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