Retire Overseas Conference
USA | Sept. 2023
2022-09-13 13:00:00
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Michael Cobb | Retire Overseas Conference

Michael Cobb

CEO of ECI Development

Michael Cobb is a regular speaker at our annual Offshore Wealth Summit, covering the topics of offshore real estate finance, development, and ownership.

At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica and throughout the region. As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. As Caye International Bank, it continues to provide mortgage services, but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products.

With a strong focus on consumer need, Mr. Cobb accurately predicted the growing need for high quality, residential product for North American Baby Boomer retirees in the region. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company called ECI Development for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

ECI is now a multi-country developer with projects in 4 countries of Latin America, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Communities are planned in Ecuador and Chile as well. The model pursued is based on the Del Webb Sun City active senior communities in the U.S. with a focus on serving these consumers in multiple countries and geographies in the region.

In August of 2000, ECI Development purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. Residents of this master planned community now enjoy world-class infrastructure, a golf course, homes and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. In 2008, the group merged an ocean front resort in Belize with a much larger property off the water including pool, tennis courts and fitness center to create the Baymen Gardens Residential Community, the first of its kind on Ambergris Caye. In 2012, ECI Development purchased a position in a new project in Panama adding over 700 acres and another mile of Pacific beachfront to their holdings.

Michael has been a consultant, hosted a weekly radio program, contributes regularly to overseas publications, sits on the board of several International companies, gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America, and serves on the Presidents Advisory Group for the National Association of Realtors, NAR. Since 2002, Michael, his wife Carol, and 2 daughters, Amanda and Emily make their home in Central America.

Retire Overseas Conference
The Most Awaited Live And Invest Overseas Event of the Year! September, 2023
Testimonials

The most meaningful part has been to hear the journeys of other LIOS expats, all their life experiences, strategies, and choices

Amy DeCew, Nevada, United States
Amy DeCew

The general sense of organization, planning and coordination shows a depth of planning. All speakers and personnel were qualified. This proves confidence and respect

William Havlicek, California, United States

Thank you for the awesome experience. I know my life is about to change. Thank you for having honest companies that I can trust to invest in

Dora Montelongo, Nevada, United States
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I’ve had my passport in my hand bag for the last 27 years, you have showed me the way to use it and how. Thank you

Penny Herbert, Prince Edward Island, Canada

I’ve been on LIOS email list since Nov. 2016 and had narrowed down my choices of countries to: Belize, Panama and Portugal. This conference has expanded my horizons to include the Dominican Republic and Malta

Debra Gentile-Wood, Pennsylvania, United States

Kathleen and Lief, I appreciate that you’re sharing what you’ve gone thru with all your moves. Also appreciate Lee’s down to earth, nitty gritty details. I also am so glad to have the names of trustworthy attorneys and bankers. I’m wanting to get my son and his wife more involved and they are interested now so I’m looking at ways all 3 of us can attend conferences

Iris Wehrle, Washington, United States

The networking has just been out of this world, incredible, people all over the world, so nice, so willing to help you…

Renee Gillard, Washington, United States
Renee Gillard | Retire Overseas Conference Testionial

Wonderful content! Exceptionally informative. This is my first time coming to one of these meetings and I’ve hung on to every word and story

Elijah Grubbe, Alabama, United States

This was my second ROC, the 1st one made me feel that I could make a move. I have since attended conferences in Belize and Panama

J.R. Cunninghan, Ohio, United States

One of the best experiences and decision in my adult life

Bob Jones, Florida, United States

I loved hearing stories of expats. These are people who actually walked the walk and show people like me that this is not crazy

Ellen Zucker, Pennsylvania, United States
Ellen Zucker

The idea of bringing LIOS expats to talk about their experience was fun!

Barbara McClure, Arizona, United States

We have confirmation of what we hoped and answers for the questions we had–finally!

Winona Ward

My expectations were exceeded!

Michael T. Smith

I didn’t really know what to expect—this was our first seminar. But, since we chose to purchase the All Access Pass, we’ll be seeing you again!

Jenny Smith

We have learned so much here… We came here with SO MANY questions, I would say all of which were answered! This EXCEEDED my expectations!

Heidi Gray

Went way above and beyond my expectations. Appreciated all of the investment options! I would highly recommend the conference to family and friends.

Terri Marmon

It exceeded my expectations. I was resistant to the idea but came to please my spouse. I became very engaged with your help… I am now ready to move forward with a move. Now to visit and make a final decision!

Barbara Saffle

My brain is overflowing. Not only did I hear good speakers, learn important information, etc., but I also met wonderful people who were attending the conference.

Janet Hammerlund

Great speakers, well run, used time well… great snacks, good vendors.

Holly Wilson

It keeps getting better the more conferences we attend. Last year we were overwhelmed by all of the info. Now it’s becoming a bit clearer.

David Grobe

Very informative. Thank you.

Elaine Rouse

This conference is worth at least twice the price! The panel discussions and the information presented has been a wealth of information, and probably saved me a lot of time and money!

J.R. Cunningham

Excellent information. Speakers are very knowledgeable and engaging in their presentation. My attendance at this conference is of genuine value and very worthwhile. I commend your tireless efforts to bring this knowledge to your members. Thank you.

Marilyn Ahuna

Well presented and highly informative and organized

Scott Humphrey

We have been looking into overseas living for several years. This conference is answering the questions we’ve been asking as a couple.

Kay Hollingworth

Great fun!

David J. Hall

The education you walk away with is superb. They answer a lot of questions you don’t even think about.

Jim Bacot, Maryland, United States
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I have been wonderfully overwhelmed. My goodness what a production! I am so very glad that we were able to be here for these presentations. You have really jarred me. I have begun thinking in broader terms and I thank you for that.

Aleta Jorgan

The conference far surpassed our expectations. All of the presentations were structured very well and the presenters were very knowledgeable. We left with a wealth of information that would have taken us months or years to gather on our own. We recommend the conference to anyone interested in living and/or investing overseas.

Judy Humphrey

Thank you. You and your staff have put in long hours keeping the conference running smoothly…

Mary Peshman

What a team Lief and Kathleen have put together! I’m so impressed with the extent of professional knowledge present in each of the speaker’s presentations.

Kelly H., United States

I think the info and people I’ve met
are super high quality and in the first day has
more than paid for the expense of the trip.

Scot Cave, United States

I feel much better prepared and therefore more confident in planning to retire in another country.

Stephen Scott, United States

The absolute finest conference I ever attended.
Topics were great. Presenters were wonderful.
Your staff was outstanding.

Bob Seligman, United States

The speakers are knowledgeable, they also are very good at being accessible, both before and after the individual sessions…

Mike Herndon, Florida, United States
Mike Herndon | Retire Overseas Conference Testionial

I was thrilled at the extent of the info available at the conference and so enjoyed many of the speakers.

Lief and Kathleen: You folks are amazing!!

You provide invaluable info that is affordable and in a concise format whereas I might normally need to be wealthy to be able to pay, and probably far more dearly, for great info, great investment opportunities, and great people to work with while being able to take care of my interests.

Kelly G., United States

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Once again superbly organized, well-delivered, on time,
straightforward and relevant topics.

Peter C., United States

Conference for me has been excellent —
exceeded expectations.

Joe C., United States
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