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b"Host Robert Helms travels to Orlando Florida to attend the Encounter of the Americas conference which is hosted by RE/MAX. \\xa0\\nThis event brings company leaders and agents together from all over the world, with an emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean.\\xa0\\nRE/MAX is one of the biggest brands in real estate brokerage with an especially strong international presence. \\xa0So they're able to help us gain a global perspective about where money is flowing in and out of real estate.\\nAt the event, Robert sits down with three of the top guys at RE/MAX, each offering unique insights.\\nLarry Oberly is VP of International development, who helps RE/MAX expand its network around the globe. \\xa0By collecting data from local offices, monitoring search activity on the RE/MAX website and having high level conversations with international industry leaders, Larry helps us do one of our favorite things: \\xa0anticipate where the puck is going. \\xa0He has some interesting comments about China that you want to listen to.\\nNext, Robert talks to Ricardo Cardenas who is the RE/MAX VP of Latin America and the Caribbean. \\xa0As part of the emerging growth countries known as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Brazil is the dominant economy of Latin America. \\xa0\\nBut it isn't the only strong economy in the south side of the Western Hemisphere. \\xa0And as these nations make more money, they are diligently working on improving their business systems, including how real estate brokerage is done. \\xa0RE/MAX is playing a leadership role in that process. \\xa0\\nJust as software protocols have made various devices more compatible and easier to use, so will improving business protocols improve access to properties and the ease and security of doing business. \\xa0This helps pave the way for more capital to move into those real estate markets.\\nLast, but certainly not least, Robert reconnects with John Turley, our good friend and top broker in the country of Belize. \\xa0John visits face to face with real life buyers every day, so while we appreciate the big picture view of high level execs, we like to balance that with street level insights from guys like John. \\xa0He brings us up to speed on the latest and greatest about Belize. \\xa0\\nWe are pleasantly surprised to learn that tourism is substantially up over last year\\u2019s record highs. \\xa0It\\u2019s also interesting that while much of the world experienced severe price declines throughout the recession, Belize did not. \\xa0And tourism is actually higher now than before the recession hit. \\xa0Very interesting.\\nThere\\u2019s a lot here, so turn up your volume and enjoy!\\nThe Real Estate Guys\\u2122 radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. \\xa0\\nLearn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com"