Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation

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/crconsultE-mail: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today :Pepe Lopez: pepe@spicyliferealestate.com

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://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultWebsite: www.investingcostarica.comGuest today: Adam Wood: adamvwood@me.com

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.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultGuest today:Lester Ruiz: crmoonproperties@gmail.com Moon properties: https://www.facebook.com/moonproperties1/

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 Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultE-mail us: ana@investingcostarica.com

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.comFree 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultGuest today:Andres Murillo: andres@2costaricarealestate.com

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/webconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comWebsite: www.investingcostarica.comGuest today:Jason & Kim Ocana: https://anandalodgecr.com/

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/jake806/webconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comWebsite: www.investingcostarica.comGuest today:Otto Guevara Guth: otto.guevara@gmail.com

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/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Rock Patterson: rock@inlovewithcostarica.com

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 consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest: andres.osborne@bildtek.com

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 ensuring compliance. Free 15-minute consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Alex Mc...

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.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests:Jerry Werth: jerry@puravidadrilling.com

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.Free 15-minute consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Paola Retana: pao...

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: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Ana Brenes: ana@investingcostarica.com

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 advertising.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Jelena Radic: jelenaradic@k-lab.digital

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 us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Sarahy Flores: info@sarahyfloresinteriordesign.com

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.comGuest today:David Karr: davidkarrcostarica@gmail.com

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.comGuest today: https://www.stayintamarindo.com/rentals/villa-alegria

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.comGuest today:Richie Velasquez: richie@granderealestate.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 she would invest her $$ in Manuel Antonio.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Sara Gomez: sara@2costaricarealestate.com&n...

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.comGuests: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 other aspects.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Erick Corrales: erick@investingcostarica.com

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.comGuest today:Maria Jiminez: maria@2costaricarealestate.com

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.comGuests: info@marecr.com MARE Design: https://www.marecr.com/

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.comGuest:Cristian Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristianroberts

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.comGuest 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.comGuests today: Ananda Lodge: https://anandalodgecr.com/

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.comGuest:https://www.youtube.com/@bizpirations

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.comGuest today:Marco Thomas: info@encounterhospitality.comEncounter Hospitality: https://encounterhospitality.com/

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.comGuest 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. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Juan Diego Cardenas: jcardenas@studioanonimocr.comStudio Anonima: https://www.studioan...

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.comGuests today:https://www.facebook.com/JustADreamHouse?mibextid=ZbWKwLhttps://www.facebook.com/haciendaarenal?mibextid=ZbWKwL

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.comGuest: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@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Gabriel Guillemette: gabriel@ccs.financial

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.comGuest today:Jill Reed: jillureed@pm.me Dalton Group: https://daltongrouprealestate.com/

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 investing anywhere in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Brandon Richardson: brandon@wanderlustsir.comWanderlust Gr...

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.comGuest today:Dan Chaput: dan@costaprivateloans.comCosta Private Loans: https://www.costaprivateloans.com

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@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Bary Roberts: broberts@dddse.com

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.comGuest today:Simon Brinkhoff: simon@exclusivehomescostarica.com

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.comGuests:Becky Clower: becky@bwpcr.comBluewater Properties: https://bluewaterpropertiesofcostarica.com/

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 advice to prospective developers and people looking to invest in Costa Rica based on their experiences so far.Contact us: info@investingc...

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: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Confia Insurance: https://confia.co.cr/#Carlos Castillo: ccastillo@confia.co.cr

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 $500K in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Cristina Guerrini: cguerrini@bluezonelegal.comBluezoen Legal: https://ww...

Need any advice or information, message us.Ana Brenes, Relocation and Investment Consultant for Costa Rica Investments, chats to us about the most frequently asked questions she gets for clients when looking to move to Costa Rica, plus her advice on having an easy landing when living here in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Anna Brenes: ana@investingcostarica.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Curtis Duggan of Wayviator, a Digital Nomad & Remote Worker Information Company, interviews me about investing, Real Estate, and trends in Costa Rica. We talk about what we do, how we help clients, the data we use and much much more.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

Need any advice or information, message us.President of the Costa Rica PUSC Political Party and Economist Juan Carlos Hidalgo (CNN, Voice of America, France24) talks to us about the current economic, political and investment market in Costa Rica, plus where he thinks the country should focus for its future sustainable growth.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

Need any advice or information, message us.David Karr, Owner of the Jaco Coldwell Banker Franchise, chats to us about his advice to sellers of property in Costa Rica on how to price your property correctly, listing and commission options available, and ensuring your property is marketed well. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests:David Karr: davidkarrcostarica@gmail.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Environmental and litigation lawyer Walter Brenes and I discuss what people should know when buying land and developing in Costa Rica. We chat about mistakes people make, what questions people should be asking and identify the risk points when looking at removing trees, zoning, water sources and much more. Plus, Walter gives us his opinion on where he would invest $500K in Costa Rica. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest toda...

Need any advice or information, message us.Santiago Vega, Director of the Carillo Chamber of Commerce in Guanacaste, chats to us about opportunities in the areas of Playas del Coco, Ocotal, Sardinal, Playa Hermosa and Playa Panama, where such hotels as the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and Planet Hollywood are located. Anyone wanting help or advice on setting up a business in his area should chat with him. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Santiago Vega: directivacryac@gmail.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Tax and Accounting Specialist Gustavo Morales chats with us about the tax and legal implications of investing in Costa Rica and how best to navigate the tax code in Costa Rica. We talk about Capital Gains Tax, Value Added Tax, Corporation Tax and the required annual filings in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today: Gustavo Morales: Admin@accountingscr.comWebsite: http://www.accountingscr.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Serial US Real Estate Investor Shiloh Lundahl chats to us about why he's invested in 3 properties in Costa Rica and his experience, returns and advice for anyone looking to enter the Costa Rica Investment Market.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Shiloh Lundahl: shilohlundahl@gmail.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Derek Schlager, Director of Partner Relations at Costa Rica's largest luxury Travel Company, talks to us about how to open one of Costa Rica's most significant revenue sources for Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Tours and Travel companies. Derek also tells us where he would personally develop a hotel or vacation rental in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Derek Schlager: derekschlager@namutravel.comCosta Rican Vacations: w...

Need any advice or information, message us.Nick Halverson, owner of Osa Property Management which manages over 50 properties from Manuel Antonio to the Osa give his advice on maximising vacation rentals, choosing the right property management company and what property he would build to maximise returns.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Nick Halverson: nick@osapropertymanagement.comOsa Property Management: www.osapropertymanagement.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Daveed Hollander, President and Master Franchise Owner of Coldwell Banker Costa Rica, shares some exciting statistics on Costa Rican Real Estate aswell as products he wishes there were more of and where he would invest $500K in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Daveed Hollander: d.hollander@cbcostarica.comColdwell Banker: https://www.dominicalrealty.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Costa Rica just made building easier by removing the D2 Environmental Study that was required for constructions over 500 sqm. Jorge Suarez, Hydrologist and Geographer, and I discuss the pros and cons of this change plus also the environmental studies required when developing in Costa Rica.Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Jorge Suarez: suarezmatarrita@geohydrogeo.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Today we will talk with Gabriel from Central Capital Solutions, a company that offers lending solutions for Expats looking to buy or develop here in Costa Rica. We will talk to him about his experiences building in CR and his advice regarding financing here in CR.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Gabriel Guillemette: gabriel@ccs.financialCentral Capital Solutions: https://ccs.financial/

Need any advice or information, message us.Today we chatted with AJ Calleri of 3 Wins Media about his experience running a small business in Costa Rica and how he and his team is using TV screens to help small businesses showcase their offerings.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:AJ Calleri: threewinsmedia@gmail.com3 wins Media: https://www.3winsmedia.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Hospitality Sales & Marketing Guru Colin Brownless of Clickass Marketing and Hotel Banana Azul, gives us 16+ years of diamonds, gold and tricks to increase your hospitality revenue in Costa Rica. We discuss everything from Online Travel Agencies (Expedia, Booking) and direct bookings to Facebook and Google Adwords.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Clickass Marketing: https://www.clickassmarketing.com/Colin Brownlee: hello@c...

Need any advice or information, message us.Alex Stripe of Stripe Inspectors, based in the US & Costa Rica, talks to us about the mistakes he's seen people make when buying property in Costa Rica and what things you can check and questions to ask about a property. He then tells us where he would invest $500K in Costa Rica today and businesses that Guanacaste is missing.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Alex Stripe: alex@stripeinspections.comStripe Inspectors: https:...

Need any advice or information, message us.We talked with Pablo Arias of International Relocation Partner about the new law passed 3 weeks ago about importing 2 vehicles and household appliances tax-free under the Costa Rica Investor Visa. Pablo and his company are experts in international shipping and the import process, so he tells us about the process and the challenges you could face.Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Pablo Arias: pablo@internationalrelocation...

Need any advice or information, message us.Residency Lawyer Cristina Guerrini updates us on the changes made by the Costa Rican Govt on the Investor Visa and the other ways to ascertain residency in Costa Rica. She recently finished a house build and gave her advice to anyone looking to build in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Cristian Guerrini: cguerrini@cribo.cr

Need any advice or information, message us.Looking to invest or buy a hotel in Costa Rica? We chatted with Bill Graf of Onda that has invested and remodelled a hotel in Playa Grande and just purchased a hotel in Monteverde. We discuss his experiences and advice when investing in Costa Rica and in hotels.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Bill Graf: bill@stayonda.comOnda Costa Rica: www.stayonda.com

Need any advice or information, message us.We chat with former Financial Executive turned Real Estate Broker Shawn Ferguson of Exclusive Homes of Costa Rica about his advice and experience in investing in Real Estate in Costa Rica. Shawn works the Central and Southern Pacific beach line, covering areas such as Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Dominical and Jaco. He discusses the up-and-coming beaches where value still exists.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Shawn Fe...

Need any advice or information, message us.We chat with Kate Gordon of Costa Rica Concierge about her experience relocating to Costa Rica, raising a family here and the services her relocation and concierge company offers clients.We discuss the main areas people live in: schooling, cost of living, shipping cars, etc. Kate also gives her opinion on the best beach towns to invest in.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Kate Gordon: kate@costaconsultants.netCosta Rica Concier...

Need any advice or information, message us.Sharon Byfield, former INVU employee and now Condominio / Development consultant chats to us about developing land in Costa Rica and where she would be investing her $$ in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:SB Consultants: https://sbconsultoriacr.com/Sharon Byfield: sharon@sbconsultoriacr.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Meta Kapitales, a San Jose development firm developing high-rise towers in Jaco, Tamarindo, Punta Leona and San Jose, chats to us about the opportunities they see in beach real estate in Costa Rica.Two-bedroom condos are available from $129k. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Meta Kapitales: https://metakapitales.com/David Karr: davidkarrcostarica@gmail.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Expert Real Estate Investor Oliver Gamble chats with us about his experience and advice when it comes to investing in Costa Rica. Oliver has over 20 years of investing in Costa Rica and has made and lost money. He tells us about the best and worst deals he's done, plus the future investments he's making.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Oliver Gamble: omgamble@gmail.com

Need any advice or information, message us.We chat with Lawyer Javier Delgado about the process of buying Real Estate in Costa Rica, the questions you should ask and what you need to complete due diligence. Javier talks about developing beach towns and where he would invest his $500k in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests:Javier Delgado: jdelgado@constructiveanswers.coConstructive Answers: https://www.constructiveanswers.co/

Need any advice or information, message us.Tanya Lavrnic chats to us about the hot and up-and-coming areas in the Southern Pacific ripe for investment, plus why the increase in interest in farms in Costa Rica.We chat about the areas of Portalon, Playa Linda, Matapalo, Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, Platanillo and the Diamon Valley.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Tanya Lavrnic: info@relincr.comWebsite: http://www.relincr.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Marijke Mulder, General Manager of some of Costa Rica's most luxurious and prestigious boutique hotels and vacation rentals, talks to us about maximising hospitality revenue and what you should know about operating a hospitality business in Costa Rica (Marketing, Design, Staff, etc.). Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Five Star Tamarindo: https://www.fivestartamarindo.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.A legal water source is key to any development or building in Costa Rica. We talk to Jerry Werth of Pura Vida Drilling, who has over 35+ years in the water drilling business about the process of finding, registering and using a well in Costa Rica. Jerry gives his advice on what to look out for as well as where he'd be investing in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Jerry Werth: jerry@puravidadrilling.comPura Vi...

Need any advice or information, message us.Becky and I discuss the gems and investment opportunities available in Guanacaste between Tamarindo and Playa Conchal. In addition, she gives her opinion on the current market conditions and where she believes will happen in Costa Rican Real Estate in 2023.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Rebecca Clower: becky@bwpcr.comBluewater Real Estate: https://www.bluewaterpropertiesofcostarica.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Kenny and I discuss the vacation rentals that generate the most return and the types of services and layouts a property should have to maximise revenue. We chat about the up-and-coming beach towns in Guanacaste and where Kenny would invest his $500K in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Kenny Seggers: kenny@crvr.netSpecial Places of Costa Rica: https://www.specialplacesofcostarica.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Today we talk to Caleb Wursten of Worldhaus about how his company can help sellers and buyers own fractions of properties using the blockchain and tokenization. Caleb tells us about how it works, the benefits and how he's helping people get into real estate worldwide, starting in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Wolrdhaus: https://www.worldhaus.co/

Need any advice or information, message us.Richard Bexon of Costa Rica Investments rounds up 2022 and chats about what he believes will happen in 2023 in the world of Real Estate and Investing in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comWebsite: www.investingcostarica.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Alex Stripe US and Costa Rica home inspection expert talks to us about Real Estate in Costa Rica, most common issues he sees in inspections and where he sees opportunities in the ReaEstate market in Costa Rica.Contact us mailto:info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Alex Stripe: alex@stripeinspections.comStripe Inspections: https://stripeinspections.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.We get Jill Reed of the Dalton Group in Guanacaste's update on what she is seeing happening in the market, where she believes the gaps lie and if she were to build a vacation rental home to flip, what it MUST have.Jill tells us about her favourite listings and wahy, plus the beach towns she would invest in over the next 5-10 years.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Jill Reed: jillureed@pm.me

Need any advice or information, message us.Maria Jose Castro and I talk about her 15 years + of experience in luxury travel here in Costa Rica and her start-up Pancake that can redesign interiors live with designers in under 2 hrs. We talk about the elements to look for when investing in hotel and vacation rentals and her favourite places to do so.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Maria Jose Castro: mariajose@pancake.livePancake: www.pancake.live

Need any advice or information, message us.With the new streamlined laws on artisanal wells being published in October 2022, we talk to Hydrologist Jorge Suarez about the new process and the positive and potential negative impact this may have on development in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Jorge Suarez: suarezmatarrita@geohydrogeo.comGeoHydroGeo: https://www.geohydrogeo.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Tourism Expert Jessica Luecke who has helped 1000's of people travel to Costa Rica, gives us her opinion on where she would, has and is going to be investing in the coming years. She talks about her experience buying in Costa Rica and the advice she has for any investors in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Jessica Luecke: jessicaluecke@namutravel.com

Need any advice or information, message us.David Karr of Coldwell Bankers, Jaco and I chat about what is happening in his local market and the impact the global economy is having on real estate, plus talk about vacation rentals, long-term rental opportunities and developing beach towns close to Jaco.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comContact us:Guest today: davidkarrcostarica@gmail.comColdwell Banker: https://www.coldwellbankerjacobeach.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Joshua Wittman of Buy Hotels Costa Rica and I chat about investing in hotels in Costa Rica. We discuss the prime locations, ways to value a hotel and advice on things to consider when buying a hotel.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Joshua Wittman: jpwteaching@gmail.comMake Costa Rica Home: https://www.makecostaricahome.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Juan Zuñiga of Eje Construction chats to us about his 20 years of experience building luxury homes, government buildings and national infrastructure in Costa Rica. Juan gives his advice on where the hidden costs of building are, how to prepare for a great build and guidance when it comes to building to budget.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:JuanZuńiga: juanz@ejeconstructivo.comEje Construction: https://www.ejeconstructi...

Need any advice or information, message us.Today we chatted with Heinz Otto Pluff, owner of Amigo Realty. Heinz helps people invest all over Costa Rica and goes from Panama to the Nicaraguan Border. Today we discuss what impact global economies are having on Costa Rican Real Estate, what types of properties are still hot and where he sees the gap in the market.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Heinz Otto: 123costaricainvestments@gmail.comAmigo Realty: https://www...

Need any advice or information, message us.We chat with Adam Baker, 16 yr resident of Costa Rica, about what life is like in Costa Rica, the primary culture shocks and his advice for adapting to the Pura Vida lifestyle that Costa Rica offers.Adam also lets us know where he would invest $500K in Costa Rica!Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Real Estate Lawyer Raquel Moya gives us a market update, where she sees transactions happening and where things have slowed, and where she thinks the market will go in the coming year. We discuss water rights and the impact these are having on Costa Rican development, plus how you can get water rights.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Raquel Moya: raquel@legalshe.comLegalshe: http://www.legalshe.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Pia Dalvit of Tamarindo Park updates us on the current market situation, where she'd invest her $$ in Costa Rica and tells us about the Tamarindo Park Project she is working on.Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Pia Dalvit: sales@tamarindopark.comTamarindo Park: https://tamarindopark.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Andres Murillo, who has over 15 yrs investing and selling Real Estate in Guanacaste, chats to us about what is happening currently in Guanacaste and the developing beach towns that he has to suggest investing in and where he invested his money.Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Andres Murillo: andres@2costaricarealestate.com2CostaRicaRealEstate: https://www.2costaricarealestate.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Colin Brownlee, owner of Banana Azul on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and Chief Marketing Guru for Click Ass Marketing, chats to us about his journey through hotel ownership and how to successfully market any product in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Banana Azul: https://www.bananaazul.com/Colin Brownlee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clickassmarketing/

Need any advice or information, message us.Christian Arce, owner and Engineer at New Age Construction, chats to us about his experience building hundreds of residential, commercial and hospitality buildings. He advises buying land, what to look for and what studies you must do during due diligence. Then we chat about sub-dividing land, water's importance, and the sources you can get legal water from.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Christian Arce: carce2708@hotm...

Need any advice or information, message us.I discuss what to look for when thinking of buying land and building something in Costa Rica. I chat about land zoning, what can be developed on each type, what you need to ensure the land has, and the things to look out for.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

Need any advice or information, message us.We get an explanation of the Costa Rican Digital Nomad application process, an update on where the investor visa benefits from regulation and implementation of the law and ways that you can apply to get residency in Costa Rica.Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Cristina Guerrini: cguerrini@cribo.cr

Need any advice or information, message us.Bruce McKillan chats with us about his many business experiences in Costa Rica, from owning a catamaran company, Guanacaste's largest property Mgmt company and developing Cerro Grande Estates.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today Cerro Grande Estates: https://cerrograndeestates.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Dr Randi Raymon explains her work in natural medicine, combining Eastern and Western medicine in Costa Rica, her experience running a retreat centre and advice for people looking to move to Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests:Dr randi Raymon: randiraymond@gmail.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Scott Cutter, Co-owner of 2CostaRicaRealEstate and I chat about the current real estate market in Costa Rica and where we believe it will be going in the coming months. We also talk about what properties will always be the best to invest in and what areas are the best to do this in. We debate buy v's build and the equity plays in building.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Scott Cutter: scott@2costaricarealestate.com2Costa...

Need any advice or information, message us.Pedro Beirute joins us on the 100th Podcast to give us a macro and future view of investing in Costa Rica and the direction Costa Rica will take in the coming years. We discuss Costa Rica as a brand, its strengths and what it will be doing in the future to leverage these. He tells us about regulations and laws that may change and where he would invest his money in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today:Pedro ...

Need any advice or information, message us.We discuss the critical subject of water with Hydrogeologist Jorge Suarez Mattarita. Without you cannot get a building permit! We talk about the process, how long it takes and the various ways to get legal water in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Jorge Suarez: suarezmatarrita@geohydrogeo.comWebsite: https://www.geohydrogeo.com/

Need any advice or information, message us.Christian Venegas, Engineer and Home Designer explains to us the process of building a home in Costa Rica, aspects to consider and the cost of construction. Christian tells us about current building trends and where he would invest his $$ in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Christian Venegas: christian@christianvenegas.comDesign website: www.christianvenegas.com

Need any advice or information, message us.Anastasia McCulloch explains her journey in Costa Rica over the past 13 years, from the Central Valley to now being in Playas del Coco with her family. She gives her advice and input on what life is like living in Costa Rica and advice for anyone looking to make a move.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Anastasia McCulloch - anastasiamcculloch@namutravel.com