I've identified a number of properties in Costa Rica that are great opportunities for investors.

Now, let me say that I have carefully chosen these properties because they have a number of great features about them that make them conducive to investment properties.  I will be sure to list those features for each property.

House at Costa Del Sol - $199,000 reduced from $265,00

This is a finished, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in the gated community of Costa Del Sol, just 20 minutes South of Jaco, at Playa Bejuco.  This house has hardwood cabinetry in the kitchen, hardwood doors, tile floors throughout, and granite countertops in the kitchen.  The bathroom also has granite countertops on the vanities, and a glass and tile shower.

The community boasts numerous amenities like pools, tennis court, walking paths, a luxury BBQ area (with granite prep and BBQ station), and a gated entrance.  Property management is being put in place as we speak.

But the best part of this whole development is that it is just a 3 minute walk to the beach!

Key Investment Features:

• Property rental -   Property management in place soon to manage all aspects of renting your home to produce income (marketing, maintenance, etc.)  Great location and amenities that will attract the tourists.  Similar properties in the community typically renting at $125/night or $450/week.
• Built in equity - Comparable homes in the community are priced around $260,000 - so that's over $60,000 in equity!
• Use your self-directed IRA to buy this home and rent to tourists.
• Appreciation - Costa Rica has great appreciation rates, especially in the coastal areas like this home.

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Colinas Del Coyolar - Lots from $35,000

Colinas Del Coyolaris a gated community of buildable lots in the Guanacaste area, just 40 minutes from the international airport at Liberia, and a short 6 minute drive to Potrero Beach.  Tamarindo, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, and other notable tourist spots are just minutes away.

Lots at Colinas Del Coyolar range in size from just under a 1/2 acre, to over 2 1/2 acres, yet pricing remains below $100K, with some lots around $30K.  Phase 1 of Colinas Del Coyolar was released back in November, and most of the lots below $50K have sold.  Yet just recently, 3 additional lots were released which are $39K or less:

• Lot 27a - 0.48 acres - $38,500
• Lot 27b - 0.49 acres - $39,000
• Lot 27c - 0.44 acres - $35,000

Some other lots available:

• Lot 31 - 1.26 acres - $66,937
• Lot 33 - 1.44 acres - $76,622
• Lot 30 - 1.64 acres - $87,926
• Lot 14 - 2.94 acres (73,932 sq ft protected) - $98,714

Investors could buy a lot (or lots), hold them (you don't have to build right away), and resell them in a year or two.  However, foreign buyers are more interested in buying BUILT homes than having to worry about a building project abroad.  So, the developer is offering discounts to buyers who use them to build the home.  In some cases, it's possible to build a new home for under $200K - for the lot AND the house!

Real estate in the Guanacaste region is priced quite high, and it is rare to find real estate opportunities here for these prices. 

Key Investment Features:

• Low price - Difficult to find properties in this area at these price points.
• Great location- close to international airport, popular tourist town of Tamarindo, beaches, and other frequented tourist spots
• Developer discounts - If you use the developer to build on your lot using one of their home plans, and do it within a year, you will get discounts on the purchase of the lot and the cost of building the home.
• Property Rental- With the great location, this property will be extremely rentable to tourists.
• Appreciation- Costa Rica has great appreciation rates, especially in the coastal areas like Colinas Del Coyolar.

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Interested in other investment properties in Costa Rica?  Contact me and I can recommend some additional investments that are worth your time!

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