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: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultMaria Marta Alfaro: mariamartalfaro@gmail.com

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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 McGowin: alex.mcgowin@mcgowintax.com

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

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: paola@legalshe.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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