When I married a Portuguese citizen in the U.S., I thought getting citizenship would be simple. But working with the local consulate was a bureaucratic nightmare. Long waits, confusing instructions, and emails going nowhere.
Then came the property purchase. Trying to buy an apartment in Portugal as a foreigner? Confusing, scary, and filled with “who do I trust?” moments. I made mistakes. I spent more than I needed to. I trusted the wrong people. And yes—one mortgage broker actually emailed my passport and tax documents to the wrong contact.
So I built what I wish I had.