Investing Across Borders with Kevin Leonce

In this episode, Angel sits down with Kevin to discuss what it really takes to invest in U.S. real estate from another country. Kevin shares his journey from being an accountant in Trinidad and Tobago to becoming an international real estate investor, explaining the financial challenges, currency restrictions, and relationship building that made it possible.

Together, they explore how technology, virtual networking, and trust have transformed long distance investing.

Topics Covered

• Real estate investing from outside the United States
• Overcoming international banking and currency challenges
• Building strong relationships with lenders, brokers, and property managers
• Why virtual networking has changed the real estate industry
• The realities of owning investment properties you've never seen in person
• The importance of trust when investing from a distance
• How passive investing differs from active real estate strategies
• Creating investor experiences through property tours and community events

Quotes

• "Real estate investing from a distance is built on relationships long before it's built on transactions."
• "You don't always have to stand in front of a property to make a great investment. You need the right team and the right systems."

Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinleonce/

Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/