An exploration of acquiring real estate outside the continental U.S.Given the costly uncertainties of the domestic real estate market, buying a second home in desirable vacation areas within the United States has become nearly impossible for many. Increasingly, Americans are turning to more affordable regions overseas, some stay close-by in Mexico or Canada, while others are more adventurous, looking to parts of Central America, the Caribbean, and Pacific Islands. In Passport to Exotic Real Estate, real estate expert and travel writer Steve Bergsman offers detailed advice on the benefits and challenges of buying overseas property, including whether or not foreigners can legally own property, tax implications, availability of beachfront land, market trends, investment security, local regulations, and much more.

在美国大陆以外购买房地产的探索鉴于国内房地产市场代价高昂的不确定性，对许多人来说，在美国理想的度假区购买第二套住房几乎是不可能的。越来越多的美国人转向海外更经济实惠的地区，一些人住在墨西哥或加拿大附近，而另一些人则更喜欢冒险，前往中美洲、加勒比和太平洋岛屿的部分地区。在《异国情调房地产通行证》一书中，房地产专家兼旅行作家史蒂夫·伯格斯曼（Steve Bergsman）就购买海外房产的好处和挑战提供了详细的建议，包括外国人是否可以合法拥有房产、税收影响、海滨土地的可用性、市场趋势、投资安全、当地法规、，还有更多。