klordson40
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
I am also very worried about the current state and future of the US and that is why I want to have a home in CR to be able to escape to. I plan to spend time in the Osa and Corcovado on my next trip there and explore the most remote areas. Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
I actually haven't heard much about the crime rate in that area but I didn't that every home for sale had bars around every window and door. Do you think that the crime is worse near Uvita than the Caribbean side? We spent some time there ... Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
Samramon, Thank you for the informative response. I have been very leery of the entire buying process since I began doing research because of all the negative reviews I've heard of others buying homes in CR. Do you have a recommendation for an ... Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
I have contacted Outlier to get an estimate of cost and documentation that would be required. I would be owning under my personal name to start and not under any corporate structure to prevent issues with visa application later on. Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
I have read some bad stories about shady agents and people who try to sell property they don't own. Is there a trusted real estate attorney in CR you would recommend that won't break the bank? Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
It has been very difficult finding anything under $200k in that area, but we have found a couple potential options in that area we would like to look at in person. Do you feel that an attorney is still needed if buying through a real estate agency? ... Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
I only need to sign up for the CAJA when applying for a visa and not just to purchase property, correct? As for the empty vacation rentals, I would assume that's only in certain areas of the country where demand is lower than the current supply. ... Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
Thank you very much for your reply and recent experience with real estate investment in CR. We are mostly focused on vacation rentals in areas where we could charge higher nightly/ monthly rents. I know that property management and other fees can ... Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
I have read that September- October is the best months because of the rain and hadn't thought of looking for drainage issues during that time. I looked into creating an LLC in Costa Rica but the cost of doing so didn't seem justified. I ... Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita by klordson40
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ...
Thank you for the link. I wasn't aware they had dropped the minimum investment to $150k. Read More
Buying vacation property near Uvita
Hello, This is my first post here and I have joined so I can gain valuable insight from others on the same path. We are currently looking for vacation rental properties near Uvita/ Dominical. I currently still live in the US, but we vacationed in ... Read More