Once you have sorted out your financial situation regarding the purchase of overseas property you need to visit the potential locations you are considering investing in. This will obviously add to your costs, as you jet around the world looking at property. However it is important to look at a number of properties and where they fit in to their surroundings.
You should also do some research into the country itself and to speak to other investors who have already bought property in the area. This advice is invaluable and will help you to pre-empt any issues you may face during the process of purchasing the property.
If you do not get advice from others in a similar position, this can put you at an instant disadvantage and at a higher risk of being taken in by an unreliable agent.