Rich Holman, Author at Lifeafar Investments

Author: Rich Holman

Rich began traveling to Medellin Colombia in 2006 and quickly realized that Medellin may be one of the worlds best kept secrets primarily due to the mis-perceptions caused by the international press. Not only is Medellin one of the best places to live in the world but Rich believes it may also be one of the most undervalued real estate markets.

A Year in the Making – Our New Web Site

All my partners are younger, high tech types and have certain aesthetic tastes that us old guys missed out on during the Internet High Tech Read more

February 20, 2014January 16, 2017Rich HolmanGeneral Medellin

Expat Tax Time

Expat Tax Time

It’s Expat Tax Time again, or is it? For expats things could not be more confusing with all the different forms, filing dates, fines, FACTA, FBAR, Read more

February 21, 2014January 16, 2017Rich HolmanClient Services

Medellin Investment and Retirement Conference

Medellin Investment and Retirement Conference

Global Property Summit
Rich Holman will be speaking at the Live and Invest Overseas Global Property Summit in Panama City, April 13th – 16th, representing Read more

February 21, 2014April 19, 2014Rich HolmanReal Estate, Investments

A Bet I Wanted to Lose

Just over a year ago when the US Dollar was trading in the 1760-1800 range against the Colombian Peso (COP) an Australian gentlemen sat in Read more

February 18, 2014January 8, 2019Rich HolmanReal Estate, Investments

Everything you need to know about the new Colombian visa process

Learn about updated visa requirements for investors, visitors, residents, students and more. El riesgo es que te quieras quedar. This was the bold promise made to potential visitors at the... Read more →

In 2014, Colombia Received 14% More Foreign Visitors

The number of foreign visitors to Colombia have been increasing every year over the past decade and in 2014 the country saw the biggest growth in several years. According to... Read more →

The Top 3 Ways To Invest in Colombian Real Estate

As you already know, with the exchange rate at an all time high, now is the time to get in on the best real estate deal in South Read more →

Where’s The Party At in Bogota?

For foodies and party animals alike, Bogotá is a go-to destination. Thanks to the city’s cosmopolitan mix, Bogotá’s gastronomy scene has snowballed and there are nightlife options to suit all... Read more →

Colombia New Housing Prices Increased 9.47% in 2014

The prices for new housing in Colombia increased 9.47% in 2014 per square meter according to a recent report by DANE, which is Colombia’s statistics agency. DANE’s housing study looked... Read more →

$200 million in supplies heading to Puerto Rico to fix power grid

Puerto Rico Electric and Power Authority workers guide an utility pole raised with a crane to repair a downed power transmission line in Ponce, last November. $200 million worth of... Read more →