There are a number of Central and South American countries with a lot less educated population and no oil that went from all-out civil war to OK stability in less than a decade. I too like the idea of a real option there. I know there's a massive unfinished high rise in the middle of Caracas, maybe we all throw $10k into a consortium and make an offer?
I'd love to put a "option-like amount" (say $100k) into Venezuela, for instance I am sure real estate is going to be attractively priced. However, it's impossible to get access and local guidance, so it's too much of a hassle.
