Thinking about buying an apartment in Georgia, or is it smarter to put that money into the US stock market? In this video, I crunch the numbers on real estate sales in Georgia and compare them to stock market returns🚀 Useful resources:🌍 For immigration and investing questions (I offer consultations too):👉 https://bit.ly/world-is-free 🏡 5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Apartment in Batumi:👉 https://bit.ly/418Fbbd Join our private community... we discuss relocation, life abroad, investing, and more! It’s a place to ask me questions directly and connect with people who share the same mindset:   / mrlarishin   My Socials 👉— my telegram channel (check it out): https://t.me/mrlarishin — my Insta:   / mark.larishin   ✍️   / mark.larishin   // stories & guides on relocation🐦 https://x.com/mrlarishin // short notes and tips💬   / mrlarishin    // exclusive Q&A and extra materialsmy YouTube channel:    / @mark.larishin   and here’s my Russian YouTube:    / @marklarishin   0:00 – Seasonal apartment sales in Georgia2:05 – Why December is the biggest sales month2:28 – Discounts vs. perks when buying2:47 – Risks with developers in Georgia3:54 – Story: a friend stuck with unfinished apartments5:17 – Should you buy or rent in Georgia?6:01 – Renting in Georgia vs. Thailand6:44 – Comparing $100K apartment vs. investing8:00 – Rental costs vs. stock market returns9:35 – Portfolio breakdown & ETF performance11:31 – Apartment appreciation vs. stock gains12:52 – Liquidity, realtor fees & real estate costs13:05 – Story: American friend who bought a house14:29 – Owning vs. renting: lifestyle choices14:30 – Bonus Story #1: Russian investor tripled money in Batumi15:25 – Bonus Story #2: Ukrainian friend lost money escaping war16:13 – Conclusion & how to reach out