Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation
We chat with experts about Costa Rica Real Estate, buying a property in Costa Rica, building in Costa Rica, relocating and moving to Costa Rica, and investment experts on businesses that can work in Costa Rica. E-mail us at info@investingcostarica.com
Episodes
218 episodes
EP-218 Nosara price settling and what is selling still, plus where Carmen would invest for the future in Costa Rica
We chatted with Carmen Jimenez, Real Estate Advisor for Wunderlust Realty Group in Nosara, about what was happening in one of the most expensive markets in Costa Rica. We discussed price settling, what is up and coming, and where we should inve...
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Episode 218
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EP-217 Costa Rica v Guatemala and how not to lose your 'camisa' investing in Costa Rica
Scott Oliver, a former 30-year resident of Costa Rica who now helps people move and invest in Guatemala, talks to me about the main differences between Costa Rica and Guatemala and how not to lose your shirt (camisa) when investing or buying Re...
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Episode 217
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EP-216 Does Costa Rica still want to give residency to investors? We discuss current challenges in the immigration process with Cristian Guerrini
We chatted with Cristina Guerrini, a Residency Specialist with Bluezone Legal, about the current immigration situation and the issues that investor residency applications are having. Cristina also updates us on what is happening in the No...
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Episode 216
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EP-215 Capital & Asset Manager Cristian Roberts explains to us what's happening in the invetsment market in Costa Rica
We chat with Cristian Roberts, President at PRIME and Manager Partner at CREO Capital, about what is currently happening in the Costa Rican investment Market, why foreign direct investment continues to increase, and where he would invest in Cos...
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Episode 215
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EP-214 Sustainable development, market update and where to invest for 5 years in Costa Rica
We chatted with Larry Graziano, partner at Coldwell Banker Costa Rica, about current market conditions, where to invest for the next five years in Costa Rica, and how to develop sustainably in Costa Rica.Free 15 min consultation: ...
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Episode 214
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EP-213 What's happening in the Guanacaste Real Estate Market & Costa Rica v Mexico Living
Dan Williams, Real Estate Agent Coach and Realtor for Coldwell Banker in Tamarindo, and I discuss what's happening in one of Costa Rica's most popular and active markets. We talk about what prices are doing and where the opportunity still...
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Episode 213
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Ep 212 - Private and Public Healthcare in Costa Rica: what you need to understand and know.
We chatted with Johnny Umana from Green Healthcare CR about healthcare in Costa Rica, both private and public. We discuss how it works, the costs for residents and foreigners and the best way to use it. We also talked about resident...
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Episode 212
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EP-211 What you really need to know about investing in Costa Rica with an Investment Specialist
We chatted with Jake Alexander, an investment specialist and long-term CR resident, about his advice for anyone looking to make an investment in Costa Rica. He explains the biggest mistakes he's made, the worst investments, and where he s...
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Episode 211
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EP-210 The future of wellness and hospitality in Costa Rica with Rio Pedido visionary Gabriel Saragovia
Gabriel Saragovia, the visionary behind Rio Perdido Hotel, discusses the current status of hospitality in Costa Rica, the evolution of wellness and where he thinks wellness will develop in Costa Rica over the coming years. Free 15 min c...
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Episode 210
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EP-209 Relocating to Latin America and understand shipping with Pablo Arias from International PartnerRelocation
Pablo Arias and I chat about all things shipping and Latin America: how it works, expectations, taxes, and when and when not to ship goods. We also discuss the differences between the countries, the cost of living, and which country is best for...
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Episode 209
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EP-208 Advice from a luxury property manager on owning a property in Costa Rica
We chatted with Shannon, owner of Pura Villas in the southern areas of Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal, about her advice for investors looking to purchase a vacation rental in Costa Rica. She explained the perfect design of a home and the ameniti...
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Episode 208
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EP-207 Jaco market update and what shocks in Costa Rica with Travis Comstock
We get a market update on what is happening in the Central Pacific markets of Jaco, Herradura, and Playa Hermosa. We discuss the vast number of new properties hitting the market and the impact this will have on pricing and rental returns. Travi...
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Episode 207
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EP - 206 How buyers agents work in Costa Rica and where to invest in the next 5- 10 years in Costa Rica
We chatted with Cynthia Deslauriers, Real Estate Advisor for Engels & Volkers in Guanacaste, about what buyer agents are in Costa Rica, how to choose one, and questions to ask a potential buyers rep. Cynthia also tells us about the de...
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Episode 206
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EP - 205 Costa Rica's new MLS and what it takes to be in Real Estate in Costa Rica
We talked to Dawn Lane of Bluewater Properties, the head of the Omni MLS being implemented in Costa Rica, about Costa Rica's MLS adoption, the benefits it will bring, and how we hope it will help investors and people buying Real Estate in Costa...
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Episode 205
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EP - 204 Build a Vacation Rental in Costa Rica for $35K - Radpads
We chatted with Anthony Lewis of Radpad about how his building system allows you to have a vacation rental on your property for as little as $35K in Costa Rica. We also discussed the differences between building and investing in Costa Rica and ...
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Episode 204
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EP-203 RELOCATION / RESIDENCY Having a Plan B that is Costa Rica with Herman Duarte
Herman Duarte, Lawyer and owner of Simple Legal Consulting and Plan B Costa Rica, talks to us about why Costa Rica is a great place to have as a Plan B, especially as there is so much uncertainty in today's world. He describes the residen...
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Episode 203
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EP-202 CONSTRUCTION How to build and construct efficiently and on time & budget in Costa Rica
We chat with Juan Zuñiga, head Engineer and site manager for Eje Construction, about the different types of construction in Costa Rica and how to build efficiently and on budget. Juan talks about the current construction costs and things ...
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Episode 202
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EP - 201 Where one of the countries top brokers, Scott Cutter would in invest in Costa Rica
Scott Cutter, Co-owner of 2 Costa Rica Real Estate, one of the country's most prominent brokerages, chats with us about what is happening in the market, where the opportunity lies, and where he would invest his money over the next 5-10 years in...
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Episode 201
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EP -200 POLITICS / INVESTING Former Tourism Minister and CEO of Travel Company gives us his viewpoint on investing on Costa Rica
A Former Costa Rica Tourism Minister who steered CR through the Pandemic and is now the CEO of Travel Company Memorable Costa Rica, Gustavo Segura, chats with us about why Costa Rica is a great place to invest and explains what makes this...
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Episode 200
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EP-199 REAL ESTATE What's happening in of Costa Rica's top investment / real estate market - Santa Teresa?
Andrea Bissinger, resident, real estate law specialist, and realtor in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, gives us the reality of what is happening in the Santa Teresa market in Costa Rica, one of the country's fastest-growing markets. She also te...
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Episode 199
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EP-198 INVESTING/ REAL ESTATE What's hot and not in Costa Rica investing in 2024
We talked to Jake Alexander, an Investment Specialist with Costa Rica Investments, about the market's current state, what he thinks will happen in 2024, and where he sees opportunities going forward in Costa Rica.Free 15 min Consultatio...
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Episode 198
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EP-197 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE Market Update and what 2024 holds for investors in Costa Rica with Dan Chaput
Dan Chaput of Costa Private Loans updates us on what he sees happening in the investment and real estate market here in Costa Rica. He describes why the market is contracting, and we discuss where we think the opportunity will be in 2024....
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Episode 197
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EP-196 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE Investing in Costa Rica and it's impact on communities
Today, we chat with Maria Marta Alfaro, Board Member of the Playa Hermosa Development Association and Real Estate Advisor for Pacific Coast Real Estate. We talk about the impact investing has on communities and where she believes the oppo...
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Episode 196
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EP-195 REAL ESTATE Community based Real Estate & Development in Dominicalito with Spicy Life Pepe Lopez
We chatted with Pepe Lopez from Spicy Life Real Estate and Spicy Life Hot Sauce about his work in investing in and developing the Dominicalito community sustainably. Pepe also gave us a great response about where he would invest $50...
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Episode 195
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EP-194 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE: Building and flipping in Costa Rica, what you need to know with Adam Wood
Adam Wood, serial real estate builder and flipper, explains his journey of building and selling in Costa Rica and the mistakes he's made and advice for others looking to invest in real estate in Costa Rica. Adam also explains why he's bri...
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Episode 194
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