Uganda, March 27 -- People working in the diaspora toil to save money so they can make an investment back home. One of the most popular investments is real estate. People want to build homes for their families, themselves and even rentals to diversify their revenue streams. Although some have unfortunately been defrauded by unscrupulous friends, family members and construction companies, in their endeavour to achieve their dream, others have been able to succceed.

Family help

Ivan Ssenyondo, a mall security guard in Dubai says although he was aware that trusting friends or relatives back home with money was risky, he had no other option but to do it when he wanted to buy property.

"I wanted to return home as a successful person, who ow...