Discussion of a variety of topics about and related to teaching English.
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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
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Backstage Pass is all about speaking to talented and interesting people, get to know musicians, actors and other entertainers. This is just a casual conversation and you should fit right in!
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Sunday, August 4, 2024By Pastor Eamonn Ferguson
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EP-207 Jaco market update and what shocks in Costa Rica with Travis Comstock
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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. Travis gives us his viewpoint on what shocks people when they first…
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Sunday, July 28, 2024By Rev. Dr. Patrick Bayens
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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
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 developing beach towns in the area and where she would invest for a 5-year…
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Sunday, July 21, 2024By Pastor Scott Bruzek
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EP - 205 Costa Rica's new MLS and what it takes to be in Real Estate in Costa Rica
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 Rica. We also chat about what it takes to work in real Estate…
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Sunday, July 14, 2024By Pastor Eamonn Ferguson
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EP - 204 Build a Vacation Rental in Costa Rica for $35K - Radpads
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 Nicaragua. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jak…
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Sunday, July 7, 2024By Pastor Marcus Nelson
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EP-203 RELOCATION / RESIDENCY Having a Plan B that is Costa Rica with Herman Duarte
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 residency options available, how to get citizenship, and why Costa Rica has…
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Sunday, June 30, 2024By Pastor Alvaro Witt Duarte
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EP-202 CONSTRUCTION How to build and construct efficiently and on time & budget in Costa Rica
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 you can do to value engineering your project to your budget. Free 15…
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Sunday, June 23, 2024By Pastor Eamonn Ferguson
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EP - 201 Where one of the countries top brokers, Scott Cutter would in invest in Costa Rica
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 Costa Rica. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/j…
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Sunday, June 16, 2024By Rev. Dr. Jonathan Mumme
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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
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 country unique. Free 15min Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.c…
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Sunday, June 9, 2024By Pastor Eamonn Ferguson
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EP-199 REAL ESTATE What's happening in of Costa Rica's top investment / real estate market - Santa Teresa?
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 tells us about where she still thinks the opportunity lies. Free Consu…
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Sunday, June 2, 2024By Pastor Marcus Nelson
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EP-198 INVESTING/ REAL ESTATE What's hot and not in Costa Rica investing in 2024
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact Us: info@in…
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Sunday, May 26, 2024By Pastor Alvaro Witt Duarte
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EP-197 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE Market Update and what 2024 holds for investors in Costa Rica with Dan Chaput
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult C…
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Sunday, May 19, 2024By Rev. Dr. Patrick Bayens
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EP-196 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE Investing in Costa Rica and it's impact on communities
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 opportunity lies in investing in Costa Rica. Free Consultation: E-mail: …
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Sunday, May 12, 2024By Pastor Marcus Nelson
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EP-195 REAL ESTATE Community based Real Estate & Development in Dominicalito with Spicy Life Pepe Lopez
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 $500K in Costa Rica. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/…
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Sunday, May 5, 2024By Rev. Dr. Patrick Bayens
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EP-194 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE: Building and flipping in Costa Rica, what you need to know with Adam Wood
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Need any advice or information, message us. 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 bringing up a family in Uvita, Costa Rica. Free Consultation: https://m…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024By Pastor Alvaro Witt Duarte
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EP-193 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE: One of the country's fastest growing Occupancy & ADR markets: Arenal
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Need any advice or information, message us. Lester Ruiz, a Broker for Moon Properties in Arenal, and I chat about what's happening there, the opportunities available, and what to look out for when investing in this area. Lester tells us about his investments in vacation rentals and the returns you can expect. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hub…
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Sunday, April 21, 2024By Pastor Marcus Nelson
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EP-192 RELOCATION: Costa Rica Relocation: Long term rentals, buying a car and how to live in Costa Rica
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Need any advice or information, message us. If you are looking to move to Costa Rica, understanding the best way to find a long-term rental, buy/rent a car and how to move here with or without residency is vital. We talk to Ana Brenes, Relocation and Investment Specialist at Costa Rica Investments, about her experiences with clients. Free Consultat…
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Sunday, April 14, 2024By Pastor Scott Bruzek
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EP-191 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE Costa Rica Beach towns to invest in over the next 5-10 years with Andres Murrillo
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Need any advice or information, message us. What beach towns are developing in Costa Rica that could become the next investment place? Andres Murillo of 2 Costa Rica Real Estate and I discussed the developing beach towns in Guanacaste and where he would invest in the next 5-10 years. Contact us: E-mail: info@investingcostarica.com Free 15 min consu…
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Sunday, April 7, 2024By Dr. Erik Ankerberg
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EP-190 CONSTRUCTION / TOURISM Part 2: Building and operating a Costa Rica Retreat Lodge in Guanacaste.
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Kim and Jason Ocana, who are developing the Ananda Retreat Lodge in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, about their experiences so far in the construction and operational set-up of their retreat lodge. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/webconsult Contact us: info@investingcosta…
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Sunday, March 31, 2024By Pastor Marcus Nelson
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Thursday, March 28, 2024By Pastor Scott Bruzek
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EP-189 POLITICS: Understanding Costa Rican politics and it's impact on investing in Costa Rica with former Congressman Otto Guevara
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Need any advice or information, message us. When investing in Costa Rica, it's always good to understand what makes it such a unique and stable place to invest. Otto Guevara Guth, former congressman and three-time Presidential candidate, chats with me about politics and investing in Costa Rica. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake80…
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Sunday, March 24, 2024By Pastor Alvaro Witt Duarte
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EP-188 REAL ESTATE / CULTURE: Costa Rican Culture, Living and investing in Costa Rica with Rock Patterson
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Need any advice or information, message us. Rock Patterson, Partner of In Love with Costa Rica, and I chat about Costa Rican Culture, what makes Costa Rica a fantastic place to live and invest, and mistakes that many people make when investing here. Free 15-minute consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investi…
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Sunday, March 17, 2024By Rev. Dr. Jonathan Mumme
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Ep 187 CONSTRUCTION: Quicker construction in Costa Rica with Steel - Bildtek
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Need any advice or information, message us. Andrews Osbourne and I chatted about the benefit of building steel structures in Costa Rica, how it reduces cost and improves speed and his advice on building in this country. Andres also tells us about where he, as a Tico, loves to visit and where he would invest $500K in Costa Rica. Free 15-minute consu…
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Sunday, March 10, 2024By Rev. Josemon Hoem
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EP 186 - Tax between Costa Rica and the US for US Investors with US CPA Alex McGowin
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Need any advice or information, message us. USA CPA Alex McGowin delves into the intricacies of investing in real estate and running businesses in Costa Rica as a US investor. With expert insights, he guides us through the implications and necessary filings while providing invaluable advice on structuring purchases, leveraging tax codes, and ensuri…
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Sunday, March 3, 2024By Rev. Dr. Patrick Bayens
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EP-185 Understanding water, wells and ASADA's in Costa Rica with Jerry Werth
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Need any advice or information, message us. Water is key in Costa Rica to building and developing; without it, you won't get building permits. We chatted with Jerry Werth of Pura Vida Drilling about the rules and regulations, what you can and cannot do and what ASADA's are the functions they play. Free 15-minute consultation: https://meetings.hubsp…
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Sunday, February 25, 2024By Pastor Marcus Nelson
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EP-184 Legal Advice when buying Real Estate in Costa Rica from a lawyer.
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Need any advice or information, message us. Paola Retana, Real Estate Lawyer for Legalshe, and I chat about where transactions go wrong in Costa Rica, questions you need to ask your lawyer and advice she has for anyone buying Real Estate in Costa Rica. Paola also gives us her opinion on what differentiates a good from a great lawyer in Costa Rica. …
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Sunday, February 18, 2024By Pastor Scott Bruzek
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