The real estate market may be down and out in many areas of the US, but that doesn’t mean that property all around the world is moving down in price.  Some of the most attractive properties in the world are in developing markets, where a burgeoning middle class with more disposable income than they’ve ever had is pushing asset prices up higher than ever before.  One of these countries is Brazil, and there is plenty of beach investment property to be had in this country.

One of the hottest areas in Brazil is the areas around Fortaleza International Airport.  This areas attracts foreign tourists, especially Europeans, in droves because of great beaches, tropical waters, and an amazing climate.  Local Brazilians also vacation in this area, and about 800,000 of them come every year, especially around major holidays like Christmas, New Year, Carnival, and Easter.

If you’re looking to invest in beachfront property in Brazil, you have several options, but the best is usually to buy an apartment.  In many of the areas around Fortaleza, you can find apartments with sea views and access to the beach for less than $66,000 dollars, a fraction of the price you would pay for similar property in the U.S.  You can use the property for your own vacations for several weeks out of the year, and then can rent it out for the remaining time.  Especially if you don’t plan on visiting during peak season, you can make an incredibly healthy return on your money.

Even though real estate has taken a beating in the U.S., there are many countries around the world where property prices are being pushed up.  Brazil is one of these countries, and some of the best property that you can buy is around the town of Fortaleza.  Not only do you get property that will most likely increase in value, you get a new vacation home, and a place you can rent out to local and foreign tourists so you earn a return every year on top of your mortgage.