Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation

Need any advice or information, message us. Joshua Wittman of Remax talks with us about investing in hotels in Costa Rica, how to value them and what makes a good investment. Josh and his team are experts in managing the selling and buying of hotels in Costa Rica. Josh tells us why he likes the Central Valley over the beaches when it comes to hotel investment. Joshua is bringing up a family in Cos...

Need any advice or information, message us. Are they thinking of investing or relocating to Costa Rica? Many people look to gated communities for the security of their investment and a soft entry to Costa Rica. We chat with Gina about the gated communities available in Guanacaste, her thoughts on each and why she thinks they are a good investment. Gina advises on the questions and due diligence re...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we talk about whether to own a property in Costa Rica in your personal name or a Costa Rica Corporation?  Rodrigo and Marco give their viewpoints from the legal, tax and holding cost perspectives. In addition, they tell us about the trends and what impact how you hold a corporation can have on estate planning. We also understand foreigners' ri...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat to Meni Mikowski about his advice and experience owning and operating some of Costa Rica's most exclusive resorts, from the Tabacon Resort to Nantipa Beach Resort.    We talk about operating expenses, the staff and the various dynamics of running a hotel in Costa Rica. Meni also gives us his opinion of where he would develop a buy his next h...

Need any advice or information, message us. Richard Hammond of the Inverse Project in Costa Rica talks to us about sustainable ways to design, plan and build in Costa Rica that is long-lasting and in harmony with the environment.  He explains some of the alternative and sustainable building materials used, from rammed earth to hempcrete. Contacts Us:  info@investingcostarica.com Guest today: Richa...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted to Mike Simons of Tres Amigo Realty about what's happening in the Northern Pacific Markets of Playas del Coco, Hermosa, Ocotal and Papagayo.  He tells us about his community charity project 'Tank Tops & Flip Flops' and its impact on the community. Mike chats with us about where the opportunity is in the market at the moment,...

Need any advice or information, message us. Cary Beale, who moved to Costa Rica 6 months ago, chats to us about what everyone thinking of moving here should understand.  He moved from Atlanta with his wife and three kids, placed them in a school, and remote works from the beach in Costa Rica.  Cary explains buying a car, choosing a school, the cost of schooling, and the pros and cons of living in...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Aaron Vanecek, 15 years veteran in Costa Rica who works as a Sales Manager for Costa Rica's largest luxury Travel Company.  He gives his advice and input on relocating, living and working in Costa Rica. Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today Aaron Vanecek: aaronvanecek@namutravel.com Costa Rican vacations:  www.vacationscosta...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with the Godfather of Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rica. Bary Roberts has been at the forefront of sustainable Tourism for over 50 years, and the country has a lot to thank him for. We chatted to Bary about whether he thinks Costa Rica is a good investment, sustainable tourism, and where he would invest. Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.com Gu...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk with David Karr, owner of Coldwell Banker Jaco and Central Pacific about the process from offer to closing when buying property in Costa Rica.  He gives his input and advice on the steps to take. We discuss what's going on in the Central Pacific and especially Jaco, its night scene and where he thinks real estate is going in his area. Contac...

Need any advice or information, message us. We get an update from Cristina Guerrini, Immigration Lawyer with CRIBO who lives between Nosara and San Jose, where the Costa Rican Government is with the Investor Visa and Digital Nomad Visa.  She explains the way to apply for each category plus how to get the benefits of each category: motor vehicles, a tax-free container of goods, etc. Cristina also t...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we chat with Ro0berto Meza about sustainable design and construction that not only is in harmony with the environment but will also save you $$ in the long run.  He gives us his tips on what to include in a house design and updates us on where the opportunities are in Nosara. We also discuss his new start-up, Pancake, which allows you to redesign a...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we talk with Architect and Interior Designer Michelle Broutin, owner and chief designer for Atelier Vert.  Michelle talks to us about what's happening in Nosara, where prices are skyrocketing and Playa Grande, where great deals are to be had.   She tells us about where she would buy around Nosara and her opinion on the future of Playa Grande....

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we chat with Shannon Thomas, owner and Chief Marketer & Seller for Pura Villas in the Southern Pacific of Costa Rica (Uvita, Ojochal, Dominical).  We talk about how to maximise vacation rental income via experiences and services as well as when building a luxury vacation rental what amenities, services and layout will generate the most income a...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today I talk about the opportunities that I am seeing based on 17 years, $600m of luxury travel sales and over 1 million data points.  How I use this data to foresee what's happening in the industry and where the opportunities lie in what areas of Costa Rica. I talk about the projects and opportunities I'm working on currently and what I looked...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we chatted with the Forestry Engineer and Environment Consultant Alex Kikut about what to do if you want to clear some of your land and cut trees, reforestation and conservation here in Costa Rica. He discusses the rules about cutting trees, the local institutions you need to be aware of and discusses a recent case study. Finally, Alex tells us whe...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Rachel Peck, Top Travel Consultant for Costa Rican Vacations who has lived in Uvita/Ojochal for over 9 years about life, investing and real estate in this area and Costa Rica.  Rachel gives her opinion on mistakes people often make and steps they can take to avoid them when it comes to investing and relocating to CR. Rachel tells us what she h...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Matt Rosensteele about where he believes the investment opportunities are in his neck of the woods and Costa Rica in general.  We talk about trends that he believes are here to stay in 2022 and what people are currently buying in Playa Junquillal and surrounding areas. He gives us his opinion on investments that generate cash flow and where he...

Need any advice or information, message us. This week we chat with Melissa Santana, owner of SGI Engineers, a firm that builds and develops all over Costa Rica.  As the inventory of built homes reduces, many people are turning to build their dream homes.  We discuss things you need to be aware of, what to look for and how to do proper due diligence on land. We discuss home inspections and the diff...

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Michael Schatz, an Advisor for Engles & Volkers in the US, a company focusing on brokering real estate worldwide, who has invested and is developing in Costa Rica.  We talk about his journey and his advice for anyone looking to buy real estate in Costa Rica. He gives his opinion on what's happening in the market today and where he b...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talked with Lisle Head, Sales Director for Vacasa, a property management company that had an IPO and managed hundreds of properties here in Costa Rica.  We talk about their philosophy regarding managing and renting properties, how their recent IPO will impact their Property Management and how data and technology are at the core of what they are doing....

Need any advice or information, message us. Richard Bexon was recently interviewed by Casey Halloran, CEO of the Namu Travel Group on his Let's Talk Tourism Show & podcast.  They discussed where opportunities lie in Costa Rica, trends in Real Estate & Tourism, the mistakes investors make, where there is an opportunity to invest and much much more. Richard Bexon info@investingcostarica...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk with David Karr, the Top Broker of CR Properties and with over 15 years of experience in Jaco and Central Pacific Real Estate.  He also owns some vacation rentals himself and gives us his opinion on what to look for when it comes to creating returns on a Costa Rica Vacation Rental. With supply being an issue, a lot of new preconstruction deals ar...

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Top Broker for Tropical Homes of Costa Rica, Jen Dalton.  She's been in the area for nearly 20 years and knows the rental and real estate market like none other.  We chat about the listings she has that she would invest in, why and what returns can be expected. She gives us her opinion on whether you should be in a rush to buy and describ...

Need any advice or information, message us. Today we chat we Top Broker & Co-Owner Todd Cutter of 2CostaRicaRealEstate about luxury home auctions in Costa Rica, how they work, the process and what deals people can expect to receive from joining one.  Todd also gives us some info on buying and investing in the Central Valley areas of San Jose, Escazu and Santa Ana. E-mail us:  info@investingcos...