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RETA: Notes from the Field
Notes from the Field is your insider guide to the world’s most compelling international real estate opportunities.
Hosted by global real estate investor Ronan McMahon—founder of Real Estate Trend Alert (RETA) and a pioneer in overseas property investing—the show takes you inside emerging markets, lifestyle destinations, and under-the-radar locations where smart investors are buying before the crowd arrives.
Drawing on decades of experience and more than $1 million invested annually in global research & scouting, Ronan shares boots-on-the-ground insights from places most investors never hear about until it’s too late.
Each episode explores the trends shaping international property markets—from luxury resort developments and infrastructure projects to lifestyle-driven migration and the “path of progress” that transforms overlooked places into world-class destinations.
Along the way, you’ll discover:
• The places Ronan is researching right now
• How global wealth is reshaping real estate markets
• The lifestyle destinations attracting investors and expats
• What drives property booms—and how to spot them early
• And the strategies Ronan uses to identify opportunities before prices surge
Whether you're looking to diversify your portfolio, find a second home overseas, or simply understand how global real estate markets evolve, Notes from the Field offers a rare look behind the scenes of international property investing.
RETA: Notes from the Field
Latest Episodes
Inside Cabo's Real Estate Boom
In this episode of Notes From the Field, Ronan McMahon shares his biggest insights after spending more than a month on the ground in Cabo, Mexico—one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world today.Broadcasting from Gua...
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Our First-Ever Deal in San Jose del Cabo
Broadcasting from Cork before heading back to Portugal and then on to Mexico for the winter season, Ronan uses this episode to step back and reflect on Cabo not just as a market, but as a place that has shaped both his lifestyle and investment ...
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