Episodios

  • EP - 265 Developing advice in Costa Rica from the Alethea project in Playa Junquillal - Dave Matt
    Oct 1 2025

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    Today we sat down with Costa Rica developer Dave Matt to hear about his journey and what he’s learned so far building in the country. We explore why having the right team is crucial, which key players you need in place, and the practical advice he’d give to anyone thinking about starting a development project in Costa Rica.

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    Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

    Alethea Project: https://www.aletheacr.com/

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    31 m
  • EP-264 Presidential Candidate Juan Carlos Hidalgo: Future of Investing in Costa Rica
    Sep 24 2025

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    We chat with Presidential Candidate Juan Carlos Hidalgo of the PUSC party to talk about Costa Rica’s present and future. We dive into what the country is doing right, where it’s falling short, and the changes he believes are needed to move forward. Our conversation covers security, the role of free trade zones, investing in rural communities, and much more.

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    Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

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    36 m
  • EP-263 Developing & Building mistakes with Engineering Project Manager Luis Fernando Rojas
    Sep 17 2025

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    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 every developer should know before investing in these opportunities, and dive into the realities of Costa Rica’s construction industry—including how to avoid costly mistakes and protect your bottom line when building here.

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    Rojas Consulting: lfrojasc@gmail.com

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    30 m
  • EP-262 Running a non Profit in Costa Rica & US501 C 3 corps
    Sep 10 2025

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    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 structuring in the U.S. for smoother operations. We also dive into the cultural differences every nonprofit leader should understand, and look ahead at the exciting future of Guayabo Animal Rescue & Sanctuary.

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    Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

    Guayabo Animal Rescue: https://guayaboanimalrescue.org/

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    19 m
  • EP-261 24% ROI investment property in Jaco and Jaco + Costa Rica Market Update with Beth Beaird
    Sep 5 2025

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    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 standout properties Beth believes offer strong investment potential - one offering 24% ROI - self-managed.

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    Coldwell Banker Jaco: https://www.jacocoldwellbanker.com/

    Beth Beaird: bethbeairdcostarica@gmail.com


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    18 m
  • EP - 260 My journey so far in development and recommendations on what to do and what not to do with Richard Bexon
    Aug 27 2025

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    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 challenges of infrastructure, the realities of construction, and even a glimpse into what it takes to rent them out.

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    Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas: https://www.manuelantoniotreehouse.com/


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    20 m
  • EP-259 How investors can give back in communities throughout Costa Rica - Lifting Hands
    Aug 20 2025

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    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.

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    Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

    Lifting Hands: https://www.liftinghands.org/


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    22 m
  • EP-258 US style loans being offered in Costa Rica with Volo Loans
    Aug 14 2025

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    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 over 30 years at competitive interest rates and how the US market is impacting Costa Rican Real Estate.

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    Contact us: info@investingcostarica.com

    Website: https://vololoans.com
    E-mail: support@vololoans.com


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    30 m