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This a great episode and I’ve found some good value. I have a problem with my business structure and how the high revenue puts it in the highest tax bracket even though its profit margin is not reflective of its revenue. It seems I may need to have several companies to stay in best tax brackets. Do you have an episode on navigating business structure to minimize tax with regards to subdividing corporate structure and tax bracket allocation? Thank you!

Another question regarding Cahuita/Puerto Viejo. It made it top 5 for investing but the daily average rental is lower than other places. What are your thoughts on that? Thank you

Thank you so much for your Webinar. What do you think about investing in Montezuma? Matapalo/ Dominical?

Yes, having the right profesional to guide you through the very cumbersome legal system is important, but understanding Costa Rican idiosyncrasy is a supreme factor.

I loved Puerto Viejo. You didn't mention the music scene, which, like the food, is by far the most vibrant that I've seen in Costa Rica. I'm not sure I agree about the crime and the allegations of racism though. A German man was killed a few weeks before I got there, taking photos of the sunrise on the beach, and most people I met that lived there had been mugged. It was weirdly normalised. Limon serves access to Europe and the East coast of the US, so it's well known as the drug and gang centre of the country. It's not racist to state a fact. But it was a few years back I was there, perhaps things are better now. Then again, it seems a Canadian man was killed last year doing exactly the same thing at exactly the same place. These things just don't happen in the UK, or the rest of Europe. Living under effective curfew isn't exactly relaxing.

Great feedback thank you

I lived in Puerto Viejo for 6 months when I first moved to Costa Rica. I think Shevonne provided a very honest overview. I, like her, saw a need for a sports center, and I had initially intended to open a martial arts gym in the area. I didn’t, only because there’s just not enough humans with enough expendable income to be able to cover even the basic overhead. It looked impossible to recoup your investment or make even a small profit. (That’s probably why it doesn’t exist there) As far as crime. I was only attacked once physically, but luckily, he wasn’t a very skilled attacker and I was able to handle the situation without much drama. The annoying thing is, everywhere you go in puerto viejo centro there’s people openly asking you to buy drugs. They don’t care if your with your kids or family. While I didn’t find it outwardly threatening, I could see how some people could. It would be an easy fix if the police put in half an effort to stop it. I found the real estate much more fairly priced than other beach areas. Just be careful with buying in the Kokoldi reserve area of Cocles. And lastly, I agree that Cahuita has a much better vibe. It still feels very Caribbean and less gentrified.

Great stuff. I agree more in the direction where Richard was heading, that everything is "naturally" organic enough already in Costa Rica, some direction and orientation and planning (state and/or private) in this field would be positive. Maybe pairing health tourism (more of the formal heath attention) with wellness can do a lot for the already positive image of the country overall (i.e. postpandemic handling in health indicators as a country) and for wellness entrepreneurs (yoga, retreats, nature gazing, adventure stuff) Also more professional, specialized vetting of wellness can give it a safer and more appealing take for investors and its pairing with hospitality...

I enjoyed stumbling upon this excellent conversation. I play pickleball with Marta a couple of times a week and I was the pastor at Richard and Silvia's wedding 13 years ago. I hope all is well. Pastor Allen

Hello Sir, can you recommend someone who is dooing rental management in San Jose. I will have one apartment for rent in near future in Bario Escalante. Many thanks

Hi Richard, Are you going to post on UA-cam the seminar that you made 2 or 3 weeks ago ? Tks for the information

Thank you for the opportunity to be a guest on your podcast. It was my first podcast experience, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Greetings from Nosara!!

A spelling error in your intro. "Investor" is spelled wrong.

Really interesting, thanks.

It was great speaking with you Richard, I sincerely hope this information helps your viewers to make the best decisions in starting their new lives abroad wherever they choose.

I like Scott , love the podcast very informative, I wish I knew about you guys before I started building our house in CR , I’m about $70k in losses, repairs from the so called builders we hired and I’m a tico, I can’t imagine what they would do to someone coming from another nation wanting to build in CR.

Great! job Richard..keep it up

Very good podcast! Thanks to you and Cristine!

Together We Accomplish More

Thank you for the opportunity to collaborate with you and share my perspective with your audience.

Great and very valuable information to folks from abroad wanting to build in Costa Rica, congratulations!

Always good informations. Thank you

I’m assuming the ROI percents are based on zero financing. It would be helpful to have an idea the PM management fee percentages, insurance , maintenance , and capex in your ROI estimations. Also I’m sure the assumptions are low to no owner occupancy in peak periods. Would be interested in the demand for mid term stays. I would think that as people like us who love CR but want to explore multiple areas before purchase would like to see opportunities to stay 3-4 months. Right now from our experience that is a missing product available and could be a good build

There are going to be 10,000 units built in the next few years between Herradura and Hermosa (Puntarenas), this is where the biggest boom is happening in my opinion.

Very interesting! I got lots of insights out of that. Do you know if there ia a place to get more info/data on the 5-stars hospitality market in Costa Rica? I am a data analyst and I would like to explore this growing market. Thanks for the great podcast!

Vende patrias, no les da vergüenza ser los gestores de la gentrificación del país? Deberían avergonzarse por su acciones, que clase de costarricenses venden su país a los extranjeros por unos cincos? Espero que la presión social obligue a regular esta cochinada lo más pronto posible. Dan asco.

Fight for better opportunities and a better environment IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY. We don't want you here, you're destroying our nature and resources. GET OUT!!!

STOP THE GENTRIFICATION!! Locals can't afford to live in THEIR COUNTRY because of you. WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE!!!

Good thinking.

Gabriel! Saludos Chicos.

Interesting

Me encanta! Gracias por compartir. Una consulta, cuando consultan por las 5 cotizaciones de proyecto. Ese es un proceso que toma semanas de trabajo. Las empresas lo dan de "gratis"?

Always good informations. Tks Richard 😊

You should call this podcast the 'Pacific Costa Rica' Investments. Completely disregarding the Caribbean side. Not well rounded at all

Where can I rent a long term car from you guys?

hello Anna, I very much enjoyed listening to your post on Ojochal. I'm planning to visit this January and would love to meet you and tour Ojochal. will you please share your email. Thanks eve

People were buying in COSTA RICA 20 YEARS AGO

Hi. When you said, National Association of Realtors, you referred to the NAR version that pertains to CR.?

Great episode! Love this channel. Do you have any links of the houses mentioned when talking about price per sq meter (such as The Gates house...)?

What is the best brokerage account to use in Costa Rica?

You guys are doing a great job of sharing quality information, thanks so much for all you are doing!

Great stuff !!

Any thoughts feedback on the playa coyote / playa San Miguel area? Great beach, good surf..

Richard, Can you expand on the quality of internet throughout Costa Rica? I understand that San Jose has quality fiber optic but what about areas outside of the central valley?

What about building in Samara?

Hmmm....his recommended area is ambiguous. There's matapalo inland from playa grande and one near playa blanca.....🤷‍♂️

Muy bueno como siempre.

Excelente felicitaciones

Loved your conversation!

Amazing info.