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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: …

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/…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

Need any advice or information, message us. Are you thinking about making the move permanently or part-time to Costa Rica? Ana Brenes Taylor, Costa Rica Relocation Specialist, and I chat about things you must understand and consider when moving to Costa Rica. This episode discusses culture, housing, schooling, health care, and much more. Contact us…

Need any advice or information, message us. Jelena Radic from K-Lab Costa Rica and I chat about all things online marketing in Costa Rica, focusing on tourism and real estate. She tells us about mistakes that people commonly make, the power of Online Travel Agencies in Costa Rica and how to get started and have an impact in the world of online adve…

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to interior designer Sarah Flores about her experience designing layouts and interiors in homes from New York City to Guanacaste, Costa Rica. She tells us about mistakes that a lot of architects make and how interior design can be used to increase your vacation rental income in Costa Rica. Contact…

Need any advice or information, message us. We look at what happened in 2023 in the Central Pacific markets of Costa Rica (Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Playa Hermosa, etc). Then, we discuss what's planned for 2024 and what David believes 2024 will look like for investment and real estate. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today: David Karr: da…

Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Alex Albert of Albert Investments about his adventure in finding land, designing and building a home, and then running it as a vacation rental. Alex explains his story, why he chose Hacienda Pinilla and his advice on doing it right in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Gue…

Need any advice or information, message us. We get an update on the developing beach town of Playa Grande from Richie Velasquez of Playa Grande Real Estate. We chat about what happened, what is happening and where Playa Grande is going in 2024. Richie gives his input on where he'd invest $500K in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com …

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Sara Gomez, 25-year resident of Manuel Antonio who for 18 years ran one of the area's top hotels, has her own Adventure Tour Company and helps people invest in Manuel Antonio. Sara explained to us what the market is currently doing in this area, why the area has such high occupancy and where …

Need any advice or information, message us. Alan Ortriz explains life in Costa Rica: the pros, cons and the things that are just different. We also discuss yoga, wellness retreats, and Alana's future goals in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guests: Alan Ortriz: alanagraceo@gmail.com…

Need any advice or information, message us. We receive valuable guidance and insights from Erick Corrales, the Director of Projects at Belong Costa Rica, on construction and building practices in Costa Rica. He provides advice on optimizing your construction, strategic budget allocation, project bidding, choosing the right contracts, and various ot…

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat about the Central Pacific's newest beachfront development, Mistico, near Jaco and Playa Hermosa. Maria Jiminez from 2 Cost Rica Real Estate and I talk about the main beach towns, what's happening in each and where value can still be had in the Central Pacific. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.c…

Need any advice or information, message us. Today, we talk with Maria and Kris from MARE Design about their experience designing homes all over Costa Rica, where they believe you should invest your $$ in designing a Costa Rica Vacation Rental and the locations they would invest in for the next 5 years. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guests…

Need any advice or information, message us. Cristian Roberts, President of PRIME Investments and Managing Partner at CREO Capital, discusses the factors influencing investments in Costa Rica, covering both broad and specific aspects. He also shares insights on his preferred investment areas in the country. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Gu…

Need any advice or information, message us. Peter Van Hussen, 40-year resident of Costa Rica chats to us about what's currently happening in Costa Rica, his experience owning and helping people buy hotels, plus permaculture farms. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today: Peter Van Hussen: peter@ecorealtorscr.com…

Need any advice or information, message us. Kim and Jason Ocana, originally from FL, moved to Costa Rica with their two children to make Costa Rica home and develop a unique retreat lodge in Playa Grande. We chat about their experiences and advice on moving and building in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guests today: Ananda Lod…

Need any advice or information, message us. Long-time resident and entrepreneur Jake Alexander discusses his experience working, living and investing in Costa Rica. We chat about the challenges he had, his advice to anyone looking to live or invest in Costa Rica plus his experience building. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest: https://ww…

Need any advice or information, message us. Marco Thomas, Hospitality Consultant and I chat about owning, operating and investing in a Costa Rica Hotel. Marco gives his advice to any would-be hoteliers as we discuss where he would be investing in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today: Marco Thomas: info@encounterhospitalit…

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Frank Busch, Managing Partner and Founder of TLA Escrow, which operates throughout the US and Latin America, about what he sees happening in the market and how it compares to Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today: TLA Escrow: https://tlaservices.com/…

Need any advice or information, message us. Everything in Costa Rica is intensified, from the rain to the sun to the wind. Therefore, when designing a home in Costa Rica, Architects must understand the context in which they are designing. We chatted with Juan Diego Cardenas about his advice and experience when designing a home in Costa Rica. Contac…

Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Xenia Geneva Oliver about her journey in being the 2nd vacation rental in la Fortuna Arenal on Airbnb and generating over 20%+ returns. She explains how she did it, what she's working on and what advice she has for people looking to do the same. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Gues…

Need any advice or information, message us. With the opening of the Flamingo Marina over one year ago, Morgan Osbourne, head of Sales and marketing for the Marina and Sales Associate for Christie's International, and I talk about its impact on Real Estate. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest: Morgan Osbourne: osbornemncr@gmail.com…

Need any advice or information, message us. Podcast Host Richard Bexon and Casey Halloran, 25 yrs in Costa Rica and CEO of Central America's most prominent luxury travel company, chat about where Tourism meets Real Estate in Costa Rica and what you should know about the market in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com…

Need any advice or information, message us. Every year, financing options and the process become more plentiful and easier. Nonetheless, Gabriel and I delve into the intricacies of securing a loan in Costa Rica, exploring aspects like interest rates, property valuations, and the essential insights into financing within the country. Contact us: info…

Need any advice or information, message us. Jill Reed, Real Estate Advisor and Content Creator gives us her opinion on what is happening in Guanacaste Real Estate, where she thinks it will go in 12-18 months, and where she believes value still exists. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today: Jill Reed: jillureed@pm.me Dalton Group: http…

Need any advice or information, message us. How did Nosara, Costa Rica, become one of the most expensive places to own Real Estate in Costa Rica? We chatted with Brandon Richardson of Sotheby's International Realty - Wanderlust Group about Nosara's history and where the value in surrounding areas remains. Plus, Brandon gives us his advice on invest…

Need any advice or information, message us. Dan Chaput, owner of Costa Private Loans, chats with us honestly about the people who add value in the Costa Rica Transaction process, what's happening in the industry and who and who should not take a loan in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today: Dan Chaput: dan@costaprivateloa…

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Bary Roberts, one of the Godfathers of Costa Rica Tourism, about his viewpoint on Costa Rica, its future and his advice for anyone looking to make a sustainable investment in Costa Rica. He also gives maybe the most unique answer on where he would invest $500K in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@…

Need any advice or information, message us. Simon Brinkhoff, Costa Rica Real Estate Consultant and Advisor, chats to us about how the Southern Pacific areas of Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal and Osa are doing as the mark slows a little. He also gives a great answer to where he'd invest $500K in Costa Rica! Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest t…

Need any advice or information, message us. We get an update from one of Costa Rica's top Brokers on the state of the Real Estate Market and where she thinks it will go. Becky shares where she is personally investing and where she would be investing long-term in lesser-known beach towns. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guests: Becky Clower:…

Need any advice or information, message us. Developing in Costa Rica: Dave and Christine Matt of the Alethea Project in Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste, chat with me about their journey so far, what they are trying to create and the challenges they have had to overcome as they develop a luxury 20 Villa Beachfront Development in Costa Rica. They give a…

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Carlos Castillo from the Confia Insurance Brokers here in Costa Rica about every type of insurance for people living or owning property here in Costa Rica. We cover the most Frequently Asked Questions, how much insurance costs and some options available to Expats and Non-Residents. Contact us…

Need any advice or information, message us. Cristina Guerrini, Founder and Immigration Advisor for Bluezone Legal ion Costa Rica updates us on the Digital Nomad Visa and the paths to residency in Costa Rica. She tells us about the most frequent questions she gets, what's difficult for people to understand in the process and where she would invest $…