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    Real Estate Sales Real Estate firms to buy properties in Palermo

    Lots of info about ROI here: https://www.infobae.com/economia/20...-un-departamento-para-destinarlo-al-alquiler/ It puts the ROI in CABA at 4.1%. I had previously read that ROI in Montevideo or Asuncion would be around 8%, for comparison. It also puts the ROI in North GBA at 6.7%, which...
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    Legal Crime sensation and real crime! opinion

    And I think anyone that tries to claim Buenos Aires as anywhere near the worst city in the world is quite deluded, or merely hasn't experienced many cities in the world. There are places where you have to live in walled compounds, often with a security guard 24/7 at your gate. And where car...
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    Banking Xoom Question?

    I use my Credit Card and it did not register as a cash advance but Xoom warns that it can happen, so I'm not 100% on that. You can also transfer directly from your bank account, the fees are actually lower for bank transfers. I pay more to use my CC to earn miles. The amount of time can vary, I...
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    Banking Xoom Question?

    I had the same issue sending to another person's bank account in Argentina. Instead I just sent it to myself, picked up in the More MT here and paid the person in cash. this also allows you to take advantage of the higher Xoom rate vs. the official dollar-peso exchange rate.
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    Banking Can Tourists Take Out US Dollars in Uruguay?

    Is it possible for tourists to get US dollars from ATMs or their own bank accounts (Citi, HSBC) in Uruguay?
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    Legal Reporting contact with an international fugitive in BA?

    First off, I'M NOT SURPRISED BY THIS POST!! Not in the least bit. And i'm no longer in Argentina, but was blessed with the company of Mr. Bill on more than one occasion while i was there. My girlfriend and I met Bill at an Expat event a couple months ago and RIGHT off the bat, he exuded...
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