Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this conversation, Justin Scott shares his journey of investing in real estate in Portugal, particularly in Porto and Amarante. He discusses the challenges faced in property management, the importance of quality service, and his transition to starting his own property management company, Hidden Gem Property Management. Justin emphasizes the potential of the Portuguese real estate market and offers insights for new investors, highlighting the significance of location and customer service in the short-term rental market.
Hidden Gems channel: youtube.com/@HiddenGemsUncoveredPodcast
🎙️ Welcome to the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast!
Join us on the journey of learning about Portugal and expat life around the world. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, insightful commentary, and real-life stories to help you navigate your move abroad with confidence.
💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats
Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:
calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)
WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox
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Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula
slateandkey.com
🎉 Love what we’re doing? Join the movement.
Be a part of our community on Patreon and get early bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and connect with fellow expats moving to and living in Portugal:
👉 patreon.com/expatseverywhere
🌍 About Us
We’re Josh and Kalie, and we’ve been living abroad since 2009. Our expat journey has taken us through Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal. We share what we’ve learned to help you move abroad smarter and live abroad better.
📌 Portugal Visa Help
We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST
👉 D7 Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com
👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/courses/remote-worker-visa
🛠️ Useful Expat Resources
Here are tools and services we use and recommend. Some links are affiliate links that support our work—thank you!
💸 Transfer Money
Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://transferwise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lfsFy/ar:channelwide/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftransferwise.com%2Fc%2Fexpatseverywhere
Spartan FX (speak to a specialist): spartanfx.co.uk/fx-partner.php?sfxtrack=expatseverywhere
📺 Watch Your Shows Abroad
SurfShark VPN – Get 40% off: get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=5969
🛡️ Digital Security
Aura – 2-week free trial: aura.com/expatseverywhere
🏦 NIF & Bank Setup in Portugal
Bordr – $10 off NIF and/or bank account: bordr.com/?via=expatseverywhere
🌐 Insurance Abroad
SafetyWing – Travel & expat health insurance: tinyurl.com/ykt5e73w
🗣️ Learn Portuguese
Ling App – Yearly subscription offer: ling-app.com/offer-yearly-subscription/?affiliateId=expatseverywhere
Portuguese with Carla: journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7
Mia Esmeriz Academy: school.learn-portuguese.org/courses?affcode=206686_p6olvjck
📬 Mail Forwarding
World Post: worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup
💰 Taxes for Expats
Taxes for Expats – Get $25 off: taxesforexpats.com/ref/239
📬 Get in Touch
Email: info@expatseverywhere.com
Website: expatseverywhere.com
Instagram: instagram.com/expatseverywhere
Facebook: facebook.com/expatseverywhere
Twitter: twitter.com/expert_expat
00:00 Intro
00:30 Podcast Sponsors
02:43 Interview Starts
03:20 Moving Between Switzerland, Germany & Portugal
04:48 Life in Small Town Portugal vs Germany/Switzerland
06:10 Getting Started Investing in Portugal Real Estate
07:06 Real Estate Prices in Smaller Portuguese Towns
09:24 How to Start Investing in Portugal (First Steps)
11:23 Financing, NIF Number, and Down Payments
13:28 Choosing Where to Invest in Porto
15:37 Buying a Property Before Moving to Portugal
17:48 Short-Term Rentals vs Living in the Property
20:00 Property Management Problems in Portugal
22:15 Airbnb Fees, Management Fees, and Hidden Costs
24:32 Bad Property Management Experiences
26:47 Starting His Own Property Management Company
29:03 Building a Short-Term Rental Management Business
31:15 Growing the Business and Finding Investors
33:30 Passive Income vs Starting a Business
35:44 Porto Tourism Seasons (High vs Low Season)
37:56 Why People Visit Porto in the Off Season
40:23 Airbnb Prices in Porto (High vs Low Season)
42:41 Rental Returns and ROI in Porto Real Estate
44:48 Advice for Investing in Porto Real Estate
#ExpatsEverywhere #MoveAbroad #portugalpodcast
In this conversation, Justin Scott shares his journey of investing in real estate in Portugal, particularly in Porto and Amarante. He discusses the challenges faced in property management, the importance of quality service, and his transition to starting his own property management company, Hidden Gem Property Management. Justin emphasizes the potential of the Portuguese real estate market and offers insights for new investors, highlighting the significance of location and customer service in the short-term rental market.
Hidden Gems channel: youtube.com/@HiddenGemsUncoveredPodcast
🎙️ Welcome to the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast!
Join us on the journey of learning about Portugal and expat life around the world. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, insightful commentary, and real-life stories to help you navigate your move abroad with confidence.
💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats
Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:
calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)
WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox
worldpost.io
Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula
slateandkey.com
🎉 Love what we’re doing? Join the movement.
Be a part of our community on Patreon and get early bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and connect with fellow expats moving to and living in Portugal:
👉 patreon.com/expatseverywhere
🌍 About Us
We’re Josh and Kalie, and we’ve been living abroad since 2009. Our expat journey has taken us through Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal. We share what we’ve learned to help you move abroad smarter and live abroad better.
📌 Portugal Visa Help
We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST
👉 D7 Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com
👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/courses/remote-worker-visa
🛠️ Useful Expat Resources
Here are tools and services we use and recommend. Some links are affiliate links that support our work—thank you!
💸 Transfer Money
Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://transferwise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lfsFy/ar:channelwide/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftransferwise.com%2Fc%2Fexpatseverywhere
Spartan FX (speak to a specialist): spartanfx.co.uk/fx-partner.php?sfxtrack=expatseverywhere
📺 Watch Your Shows Abroad
SurfShark VPN – Get 40% off: get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=5969
🛡️ Digital Security
Aura – 2-week free trial: aura.com/expatseverywhere
🏦 NIF & Bank Setup in Portugal
Bordr – $10 off NIF and/or bank account: bordr.com/?via=expatseverywhere
🌐 Insurance Abroad
SafetyWing – Travel & expat health insurance: tinyurl.com/ykt5e73w
🗣️ Learn Portuguese
Ling App – Yearly subscription offer: ling-app.com/offer-yearly-subscription/?affiliateId=expatseverywhere
Portuguese with Carla: journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7
Mia Esmeriz Academy: school.learn-portuguese.org/courses?affcode=206686_p6olvjck
📬 Mail Forwarding
World Post: worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup
💰 Taxes for Expats
Taxes for Expats – Get $25 off: taxesforexpats.com/ref/239
📬 Get in Touch
Email: info@expatseverywhere.com
Website: expatseverywhere.com
Instagram: instagram.com/expatseverywhere
Facebook: facebook.com/expatseverywhere
Twitter: twitter.com/expert_expat
00:00 Intro
00:30 Podcast Sponsors
02:43 Interview Starts
03:20 Moving Between Switzerland, Germany & Portugal
04:48 Life in Small Town Portugal vs Germany/Switzerland
06:10 Getting Started Investing in Portugal Real Estate
07:06 Real Estate Prices in Smaller Portuguese Towns
09:24 How to Start Investing in Portugal (First Steps)
11:23 Financing, NIF Number, and Down Payments
13:28 Choosing Where to Invest in Porto
15:37 Buying a Property Before Moving to Portugal
17:48 Short-Term Rentals vs Living in the Property
20:00 Property Management Problems in Portugal
22:15 Airbnb Fees, Management Fees, and Hidden Costs
24:32 Bad Property Management Experiences
26:47 Starting His Own Property Management Company
29:03 Building a Short-Term Rental Management Business
31:15 Growing the Business and Finding Investors
33:30 Passive Income vs Starting a Business
35:44 Porto Tourism Seasons (High vs Low Season)
37:56 Why People Visit Porto in the Off Season
40:23 Airbnb Prices in Porto (High vs Low Season)
42:41 Rental Returns and ROI in Porto Real Estate
44:48 Advice for Investing in Porto Real Estate
#ExpatsEverywhere #MoveAbroad #portugalpodcast
