Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 88

Quality Time Left.  I was recently in the USA and Canada again visiting some friends, watching sports; the only reason I really go back anymore truthfully. I do my best to avoid North America from October to April as I just flat out, despise the winter. But the NHL and NFL are played in cold weather and they are two of my favorite sports so I suck it up for the sake of satisfying my cravings, and I try my best not to complain. My friends are all tired of hearing how awesome my life is, how gorgeous the weather is, and what an amazing place Costa Rica is to live, and they really hate when I bash the city they happen to live in; “What a dump!”  But heh; that’s their problem, not mine. They could come join me in paradise, just like you can, but for some reason, so many people just postpone. It is incredible how many people email me, looking for info, inquiring about properties, that I know are NEVER going to come here. There are so many of them that just keep torturing themselves, week in and week out, pretending that someday they will live the life, but never put a plan into place. Maybe they don’t have the fortitude, or the guts to pack up and come; maybe they are all talk and no action; I don’t know. But they keep scouring my website, reading my newsletters, sending me posts; “Don’t give up on me yet, Michael, I am coming.” Dreams just don’t COME true people; you have to MAKE them become a reality. Every time, it is one excuse or another; kids, college tuition, work, the Canadian dollar; blah blah blah. Thanks for the update, I tell them, and I go back to living the dream. They are in the bottom of a rut and won’t ever get out. But as I found out this past week, it can all be over in a minute. Would you be satisfied with your life if it was?

We felt it was very important to take time out of our busy schedules to do this Costa Rica Video FAQ page to answer many of the common questions people have about Costa Rica.  Whether it’s about life in Costa Rica, Residency or questions about Real Estate we cover the whole spectrum of what an expat can expect down in our little slice of paradise.  It’s up to you to carve out your own part of it!

So just check out the title above each video that relates to your question and hopefully I answered it for you.  If not please contact me directly at michael@tanktopsflipflops.com and I will answer your question right away.  I am here to help make your move or investment decision as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Why work with Tres Amigos Realty Group?

Why only sell Real Estate and not do Property Management?

Why List my property with Tres Amigos Realty Group?

Who will help me settle in when I move to Costa Rica?

Which Airport should I use in Costa Rica?

What Resorts are being built in the Papagayo Area?

What Makes me Happy in Costa Rica?

What is the Rainy season like in the Papagayo Area of Costa Rica?

What is the Purchase Process in Costa Rica?

Is it important to have an international Real Estate Brand in Costa Rica?

What business should I open in Costa Rica?

What are the Zoning Laws in Costa Rica?

What are the Negatives of Living in Costa Rica?

Should I get Residency in Costa Rica?

Should I buy property in a corporation or my personal name in Costa Rica?

Should I bring my family and kids to Costa Rica?

Is there good internet and cell phone service in the Papagayo Area?

Is there good insurance in Costa Rica?

Is there good infrastructure in Costa Rica?

Is there financing in Costa Rica?

Is there an MLS in Costa Rica?

Is Costa Rica Safe?

Is Costa Rica Expensive?

How to open a bank account in Costa Rica?

How to Choose a Good Property Manager in Costa Rica

Do I need to speak Spanish in Costa Rica?

Do I need a Realtor in Costa Rica?

Do I need a 4×4 in Costa Rica?

Can I work remotely in Costa Rica?

Can I make money renting my property in Costa Rica?

Can I make a living or open a business in Costa Rica?

Can I get Water to Build in Costa Rica?

Can I find Good Workers in Costa Rica?

Can I drink the Water in Costa Rica?

Should I bring my family and kids to Costa Rica?

Are There good home inspectors in Costa Rica?

Are There good Doctors Dentists and Hospitals in Costa Rica?

Are there good builders in Costa Rica?

Are there Capital Gains Taxes in Costa Rica?

Why Did You Start Tank Tops Flip Flops?

What Charities Does Tank Tops Flip Flops Help?

Why did you come to Costa Rica?  Why should I?

Is There an MLS (Multiple Listing Service) in Costa Rica?

Is there An Expat Community in Costa Rica?

Can I start a business in Costa Rica?

What kind of business should I start in Costa Rica?

Can I move to Costa Rica with my family and small children?

Is there good medical care and first responders in the Papagayo area of Costa Rica?

How long can I stay on a Tourist Visa in Costa Rica?

Should I become a Resident of Costa Rica and what are the advantages?

Why do you sell more Real Estate than any other Realtor in Costa Rica?

What should I bring when I move to Costa Rica?

What happens after I buy a property in Costa Rica?  Will you help me get settled?

What do you think about the new VAT and Capital Gains Tax in Costa Rica?

Is the Government Stable in Costa Rica?

Is The Papagayo Area of Costa Rica a good place to retire?

What is the best time of year to come to Costa Rica and The Papagayo Area?

Are there good restaurants in Papagayo Area, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa?

Are there good Supermarkets in the Papagayo Area, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa?

Is The Papagayo Area of Costa Rica a good place to invest?

Should I rent or buy a car in Costa Rica?

Is there good Mass Transportation, Taxis and Uber in Costa Rica?

Are there Escrow companies in Costa Rica – Are they secure?

Who will help me set up Utilities, Banking, Insurance, etc. after I buy my property in Costa Rica?

Is there high speed internet and cell phone service in Guanacaste Costa Rica?

How I came to Costa Rica

Which Area in Costa Rica is Best for Me?

Where Should I Live In Costa Rica?

What Taxes Will I Pay Living In Costa Rica?

  What Does It Really Cost To Live In Costa Rica?

  Why Are Tourism And Real Estate At An All Time High In Costa Rica? 

  Why Your Realtor Should Own Property In Costa Rica?

  Can Young Professionals Live and Make a Living in Costa Rica?

  Should I Rent Before I Buy Property in Costa Rica?

  Is it Safe Living in the Papagayo Region of Costa Rica? 

  How Can I Protect My Assets Offshore in Costa Rica Real Estate?

  Are Costa Rica Real Estate Agents Licensed?

  Was the Market Crash Good for Costa Rica Real Estate?

  What is the Buying Process for Costa Rica Real Estate? Who Will Protect My Interests?

  Why Should I Invest in the Papagayo Region of Costa Rica?

  How is the Medical Care in the Papagayo Region of Costa Rica?

  How is Costa Rica’s Vacation Rental Market in the Papagayo Region?

  Costa Rica Real Estate vs California Real Estate?

  How Can I Make a Difference – Give to Charity in Costa Rica? 

Why are Big Resorts Important in The Papagayo Region of Costa Rica?

  Why Should I Work with Michael Simons?

  Growing my Real Estate Business in Costa Rica?

  Is there Mortgage Financing in Costa Rica?

  Can A US Citizen Buy Costa Rica Real Estate? Do I get a Title? What are the Advantages of Buying   Real Estate in a Corporation?

  Can I Buy Property in Costa Rica with my Self Directed IRA?

  Should I Buy Real Estate in Costa Rica Now?

  How to Bring Pets to and from Costa Rica?

Thank You for checking out our Costa Rica Video FAQ page.  If you have any suggestions for further videos just comment or email us.

Many thanks to our friend Scott Oliver from WeLoveCostaRica.com for making us take the time to put all our knowledge about Costa Rica into these videos.  Enjoy the Costa Rica Video FAQ!

FOR MORE ANSWERS to your questions check out the written Costa Rica FAQ page