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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 investment pitfalls and highlights the areas he believes offer solid investment potential across the country.

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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 it’s helping expats navigate daily communication in Costa Rica. Jake also shared his thoughts on current market conditions, including which areas he sees potential in and which ones he’s avoiding for now.

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Tucan.io: https://tucanchat.io/

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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 estate transactions. Valeria also shares what sets TLA Escrow apart from other providers in the country.

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Valeria Aguiluz: vaguiluz@tlaservices.com

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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 expenses you can deduct. We also explore the most tax-efficient ways to structure your assets in Costa Rica.

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Alex McGowin: alex@mcgowintax.com

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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 ratios, and more.

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Catherine Palacios: cpalacios@donedealcr.com

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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 can go wrong and how to avoid it.

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Paola Retana: paola@legalshe.com

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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 still sees promising investment opportunities across Costa Rica.

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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 opportunities lie. From emerging beach towns to mountain hotspots, she shares where she’s investing over the next 5–10 years and why.

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Guest today: gina@costaricarealestatecr.com