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[Role] I’m looking to buy a small number of homes / pied-à-terres in emerging destinations over the next few years. Your job is to: * find properties / land that offer good value and a strong lifestyle fit, and * pull together a capable local team to renovate or build. You’ll work fairly independently and keep me updated on a reasonable schedule we agree together. [What you’ll do] Property search and assessment: * Identify apartments, houses, and land that: * are roughly 100–200 m2 * can achieve an all-in cost (purchase + renovation/build) ideally under ~USD 2,000/m2, with flexibility where the value is clearly justified * have good access to everyday amenities (delivery apps, parcel delivery, basic shops and services) * have strong views / sense of openness * have clear potential for improvement (renovation or build) * Use local agents, property sites, social media, and your own network to source listed and off-market opportunities. * Build a basic feel for local pricing and recent comparable sales. * For shortlisted properties, send concise summaries with: * key pros and cons * rough valuation vs asking price * suggested negotiation or offer strategy * simple renovation/build budget estimates and impact on the all-in cost. * Keep a strong eye on value: focus on projects that should still feel like good decisions five years from now. Renovation / build team and coordination: * Identify and vet local professionals: * architects/designers * contractors/builders * other specialists (surveyors, engineers, etc.) * Review portfolios, request references, and gather outline quotes. * Recommend a small set of credible options per project. * Act as the main point of contact day-to-day, collect updates (photos/reports), and flag issues or decisions that need my input early. [Profile] * Experience buying or renovating residential property (for yourself or for clients). * Proven ability to manage costs and avoid unnecessary overspending. * Comfortable dealing with agents, owners, lawyers/notaries, and contractors. * Good judgment on location, building quality, layout, and value. * Organised, clear in writing, and able to work with limited supervision. * Fluent English; additional languages (e.g. Spanish) are a huge plus. * Willing to travel occasionally to target locations if needed (same hourly rate; all travel costs covered). * Comfortable working in two “gears”: patient, long-term search and fast, decisive action when a rare good opportunity appears. * Take end-to-end ownership: do the legwork, think through trade-offs, and come back with recommendations, not just links. This will suit someone who genuinely enjoys property hunting, numbers, and making slightly chaotic emerging-market situations actually work. [Practicalities] * Location: Remote, with occasional travel by agreement. * Time: Part-time / project-based; activity will vary by month and location. * Compensation: Hourly, with performance-based bonuses on successful projects (roughly USD 15–30/hour depending on experience, plus upside). * Setup: Freelance / contractor rather than a full-time employee role. [Countries] Countries I’m currently interested in: Panama, Uruguay, Paraguay, Georgia, Montenegro, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia I’m happy to look at other suggestions that fit the overall brief (good lifestyle, solid value, interesting upside). [How to apply] Please send: 1. What you’ve actually done that’s similar: * Photos, case studies, specific examples, challenges faced. * Not generic or AI-written fluff. * Ideally you’ve been through at least one purchase and renovation (for yourself or someone you know) and can show how you managed costs. 2. One property listing you think is good value: * Anywhere in the world, any price level (does not need to match this role). * Send the URL plus a single sentence or 2–3 short bullet points on why you think it is good value. If you haven’t done this exact job before but think your skillset maps well (for example: construction, development, deal-making, strong local networks), explain clearly how. There may be a performance-based bonus on each successful project completion. If hunting for overlooked places in emerging destinations and turning them into great homes sounds fun rather than stressful, you’ll probably enjoy this role.