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Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation
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
Episodes
264 episodes
EP-263 Developing & Building mistakes with Engineering Project Manager Luis Fernando Rojas
We chat with Luis Fernando Rojas, owner and Chief Engineer/Project Manager, to break down the fastest ways to subdivide land in Costa Rica. We explore the key differences between condominio developments and agricultural parcel projects, what ev...
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Episode 263
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30:11
EP-262 Running a non Profit in Costa Rica & US501 C 3 corps
We sit down with Nicole Brose from Guayabo Animal Rescue & Sanctuary to explore what it’s really like to run a nonprofit in Costa Rica. Nicole shares her journey of setting up and operating across two countries, with practical insights on s...
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Episode 262
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19:17
EP-261 24% ROI investment property in Jaco and Jaco + Costa Rica Market Update with Beth Beaird
I sit down with Beth Beaird, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Jaco, to discuss the latest trends shaping Costa Rica’s real estate market. We explore how these shifts are influencing the Jaco area specifically and highlight some of the s...
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Episode 261
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17:33
EP - 260 My journey so far in development and recommendations on what to do and what not to do with Richard Bexon
Richard Bexon, developer with Belong Costa Rica, takes us inside his journey in the world of real estate development. In this episode, he shares the story behind the Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas project—covering the vision and design, the c...
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Episode 260
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19:36
EP-259 How investors can give back in communities throughout Costa Rica - Lifting Hands
We speak with Mariola Fumero from Lifting Hands about how investors can positively impact the communities where they live and invest—helping to address gentrification and uplift communities across Costa Rica.Free 15 min consultation:&nbs...
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Episode 259
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21:31
EP-258 US style loans being offered in Costa Rica with Volo Loans
We chat with Ben Pack, CEO of Volo Loans, about what he is seeing happening in the market, where he is seeing demand in the country and where he would be investing his money (he already is). We discuss how Volo Loans offers US style loans...
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Episode 258
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30:07
EP-257 Investing, Operating a hotel in Costa Rica plus market update with Onda owner Bill Graf
Today, I talk with Bill Graf, the owner and visionary behind Onda Hotel Group. We dive into the current landscape of the Costa Rican hospitality market—both the headwinds and tailwinds—and explore where Bill sees the biggest opportunities. He s...
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Episode 257
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30:26
EP-256 Things to look out for when buying and investing in a property in Costa Rica with home inspector Alex Stripe.
On this episode, we’re joined by Alex Stripe — veteran home inspector and founder of Stripe Signature Inspections. Alex shares his insights from years of inspecting homes for buyers and investors in Costa Rica. We dive into what to look out for...
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Episode 256
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19:50
EP-255 Podcast and Market Update with Richard Bexon
Richard Bexon provides a market update while we record more podcasts and get back to our normal weekly update.Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/c...
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Episode 255
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EP-254 Environmental justice and gentrification in Costa Rica + Pavones Update with Walter Brenes
We talk to Environmental and Sustainability Lawyer Walter Brenes about the current cases he's fighting in Costa Rica, what is really happening in Pavones as the town is knocked down by the municipality and what he thinks will happen in other be...
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Episode 254
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EP-253. Understanding land use and regulations in Costa Rica with lawyer Jose Maria Pacheco.
Lawyer, José María Pacheco, and I dive into all things land in Costa Rica. We break down the different types of land use, what you can and can’t do with each, and the key risks to watch out for. José also shares insight into common land investm...
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Episode 253
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32:46
EP-252 Whatsapp Translation for Expats and Market Update with Jake Alexander
I sat down with Jake Alexander, founder of tucanchat.io—a WhatsApp translation tool designed to help expats and locals bridge the language gap between English and Tico Spanish. We discussed how the idea for tucanchat.io came about and the ways ...
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Episode 252
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24:12
EP-251 Escrow in Costa Rica - not all are equal and this is how they work - TLA Escrow
In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Aguiluz to break down how escrow works in Costa Rica. We cover the key options available to investors, the critical questions to ask your escrow provider, and the advantages of using escrow in real esta...
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Episode 251
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24:57
EP-250 Everything you need to know about US tax on a Costa Rica Investment with US CPA Alex McGowin
Alex McGowin joins me to break down everything you need to know about taxes when investing or owning property in Costa Rica. We cover how income is taxed, strategies for deferrals and depreciation, capital gains considerations, and what expense...
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Episode 250
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32:09
EP-249 Financing Options available in Costa Rica with loan advisor Catherine Palacios of Done Deal CR
I sit down with Catherine Palacios from Done Deal CR to break down everything you need to know—from navigating the buying process to understanding the technical details of financing in Costa Rica, including loan terms, interest rates, LTV ratio...
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Episode 249
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33:00
EP-248 How Real Estate transactions go wrong in Costa Rica with Lawyer Paola Ratana
We sat down with Real Estate Lawyer Paola Retana to discuss why real estate transactions often go wrong in Costa Rica. She breaks down the role each party plays—lawyers, escrow agents, realtors, and engineers—and shares real examples of what ca...
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Episode 248
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32:05
EP-247 Costa Rica by the Data Trends, Truths and Takeaways - Data, Data, Data!
We sit down with James Neale, Data Analyst at Costa Rica Investments, to break down the latest trends in the vacation rental market. He shares insights on where occupancy remains strong, where average daily rates are slipping, and where he stil...
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Episode 247
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24:12
EP-246 Buyers Market: Up and Coming beach and mountains towns to invest in 2025
We sit down with Gina Briguglio, a real estate consultant based in Guanacaste and Arenal, to dive into what's really happening in Costa Rica's property market. Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? It depends—and Gina breaks down where the opport...
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Episode 246
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24:26
EP-245 Architects in Costa Rica - what you need to know and understand with Esteban Ossenbach
I caught up with Esteban Ossenbach, a young and passionate architect and the founder of Selva Architects and Design. We chatted all things architecture in Costa Rica—from the red flags to watch for when hiring an architect, to the must-ask ques...
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Episode 245
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28:39
EP-244 Water, Wells and Investing wisely in Costa Rica with Hydrologist Jorge Suarez
In this episode, we sit down with Jorge Suarez, a seasoned hydrologist and owner of Geohydro, to explore one of the most critical—and often overlooked—aspects of buying land in Costa Rica: securing a legal water source. Jorge breaks down what i...
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Episode 244
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33:44
EP-243 Tourism Trends & Hidden Gems: Real Estate Insights from the Inside with Costa Rica's #1 Travel Company CEO
We sit down with Casey Halloran, CEO of Costa Rica’s largest luxury travel company, to explore the state of tourism today and where it's headed in 2025. Casey shares how these trends are shaping real estate, development, and investment opportun...
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Episode 243
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25:42
EP-242 Market Update and Opportunities for Investment with Investment Specialist Jake Alexander
Jake Alexander, an Investment Specialist and long-term resident of Costa Rica, chats to us about the current state of the BUYERS market, where he sees an opportunity to invest in Costa Rica, and where and what he would NOT invest in in 2025.
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Episode 242
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25:19
EP-241 2 years of living in Costa Rica: what you need to know with Kvon Tucker
Two years ago, Kvon Tucker made the move to Costa Rica with his wife and young daughter. We caught up with Kvon to hear about his journey so far—what surprised him, what turned out to be easier than expected, and his advice for anyone consideri...
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Episode 241
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35:06
EP-240 Costa Rica perpetual tourist, residency and Vacation Rental legal requirements with Cristina Guerrini
Cristina Guerrini joins us from Bluezone Legal to break down some critical updates for anyone living in—or thinking about moving to—Costa Rica. We dive into the proposed bill targeting perpetual tourists, explore the different residency options...
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Episode 240
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27:28
EP-239 Guanacaste Broker Report - where and where not to invest in with Becky Clower
We chatted with Becky Clower, Broker at Bluewater Properties—one of the largest independent real estate firms in Guanacaste. Becky gives us the latest updates on the market, sharing insights on what’s selling, what’s not, and where smart invest...
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Episode 239
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