The beautiful country of Costa Rica is attracting investors from all over the world, thanks to its status as the "Switzerland of Central America," as well as a stable, democratic country with endless opportunities in the real estate sector. 

Those who are looking for a second home or an idyllic place to retire to will not be disappointed in the residential and commercial real estate investment opportunities that Costa Rica has to offer, particularly since investing in and applying for residency in the nation is easier and less time-consuming than in many North American and European countries.

In this episode, we have discussed how to become a resident of Costa Rica and the important factors that need to be considered when deciding to invest in Costa Rican real estate. Some of the questions we answered in the show are given below:

• Does an investor need to become a resident of Costa Rica to invest in its real estate?
• How can you become a resident through investments in Costa Rica?
• What kind of people are moving to and making investments in Costa Rica?
• What kind of real estate investments are people interested in making?
• How complicated is the immigration process of Costa Rica?
• What kind of documents do you need to apply for immigration to Costa Rica?
• How long does it take before you gain your residency in Costa Rica?
• Do people in certain industries get precedence when applying for immigration or residency in Costa Rica?
• Can you work in Costa Rica while you are waiting to get your residency permit?
• Can you get hired by a Costa Rican company when awaiting your permanent residency permit?
• What kind of privileges do children of full-time Costa Rican residents enjoy?
• How many people are interested in living and investing in Costa Rica?
• What is the biggest tip for people who want to invest in Costa Rica and are looking to immigrate?

Speakers

• Denise Katerabik, your host for Profit Knocks
• George Vega, the Chief Operating Officer at Inter Properties, real estate developer, investor, and the founder of a property investment company, Rapid Offer
• Maria Vargas, an attorney specializing in immigration at Cresco Legal.

Resources from this Episode

• Profit Knocks on YouTube
• Inter Properties