Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation

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 Guest today: https://www.stayintamarindo.com/rentals...

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 Guest today: Richie Velasquez: richie@grand...

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. C...

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 other aspects. Contact us: info@investingcostarica.c...

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.com Guest today: Maria Jiminez: maria@2c...

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

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 Guest: Cristian Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

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 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.com Guest: 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.com Guest today: Marco Thomas: info@encounterhospitality.com Encounter Hospitality: https://encounterhos...

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.   Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com Guest today:...

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 Guests today: https://www.facebook.com/JustADrea...

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@investingcostarica.com Guest today: Gabriel Guill...

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: 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...

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@costaprivateloans.com Costa Private Loans: https://www.costa...

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.com Guest today: Bary Roberts:...

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 today: Simon Brinkhoff: simon@exclusivehomes...

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: becky@bwpcr.com Bluewater Properties: http...

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 lookin...