How Timur is Building a Multi Million $ Real Estate Brand from Posting on X

I sat down with Timur Negru from AffordiHome to explore his fascinating journey from Microsoft tech to one of the go-to experts for affordable Mediterranean real estate on X.

In this episode, Timur shares how he and his wife quit their corporate jobs, relocated to Spain, and built a thriving property-finding service that's helping thousands discover hidden gems across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France. We dive deep into why Italy offers incredible opportunities right now, the best regions for investment, and how remote work is transforming the European real estate landscape.

Our conversation covers Timur’s unique buyer's agent model, why traditional European realtors don't serve foreign buyers well, and his insights on navigating bureaucracy across different countries. Timur also reveals his top picks for property investment with a $250-350K budget and explains why places like Sicily and Puglia are becoming hotspots for international buyers.

0:00 – Intro
1:20 – Meet Tim: From Microsoft to Quitting Corporate for Spain
6:50 – How AffordHomes was born: Finding gems in unexpected places
7:31 - Why Young People Are Priced Out Everywhere
11:29 – The SaaS Model Applied to Property Finding
12:01 - Why European Real Estate Agents Work Against Buyers
12:55 - How AffordHome Works
18:22 – Real example: Helping clients choose between Milan and Tuscany
19:22 – Top 5 regions for $250-350K investment budget
21:25 – Why Italy is the standout opportunity right now
22:20 - Sicily and Puglia: The Hidden Opportunities
29:06 - Expected ROI and Investment Strategies
32:33 - Valencia: Spain’s New Hotspot
35:29 - Portugal’s Popularity Amongst Readers
39:08 - Growing the Newsletter Organically to 12,000+ Subscribers
40:23 - Future Plans: Property Tours and Courses
47:10 - Where Will Tim Live and Settle Down?
49:58 - Closing Remarks

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