Rental Management
Property Investment and Rentals Anyone who can enjoy and appreciate; open space, the radiating warmth of mother nature, beautiful flowers, magical birds, monkeys and parrots as neighbours, the smell and feel of the ocean, mystic rain and cloud forests, rolling hills and pastures, fresh cool mountain air, OR even the more rapid pace of the metro city - framed by a mountainous, lush green flora ...
There is more to say about the attractions that motivate people to vacation or own a vacation home in Costa Rica then the actual requirements: funds, desire, ability to leave your country and not much more. What will go a long way is a pinch of common sense that should lead you to the right choices.
A non-Costa Rican "foreigner" has the same rights to own property in Costa Rica as do citizens. All have a legal right to ownership which is reflected in the laws and protected by the Constitution. Citizenship nor residency or even presence in the country, is required for land ownership or a vacation home.
There is one exception to the simplistic legal right to own land. Property fronting the ocean or close to the ocean, within 200 meters above the mean high tide, is known as the maritime-terrestrial zone. This zone holds certain ownership restrictions affecting foreigners.
Bon Appetite - there is an endless variety of very special properties for you to choose from. The limit is your energy to search and select the most appealing to your taste. Enjoy your venture.
Primeros, first and foremost ... find the "right" property of course through an experienced real estate agent.
When looking you should be considering the purpose and function of the property; vacation home, retirement property (now or in the future), primary residence, or investment.
The next important consideration is the "location, location, location", in terms of what is important to you.
Weather: rain, humidity, dry climate, cooler temperatures, altitude. Varying conditions exist in different regions, e.g. the Northwest of Costa Rica, Province of Guanacaste, is dryer 1/2 of the year, moderate rain 1/4 of the year, and many beaches.
Terrain: mountainous, flat, dense with forest (wet/dry), road conditions during the wet season (pothole intense, passable/impassable).
Services Available: hospitals, medical/dental clinics, grocery stores, specialty stores, hardware stores, pharmacy, restaurants, gas station, churches, schools, post office, police/fire services, experienced service workers for gardening, domestic cleaning, car mechanics, professional services - property manager, internet services.
Recreation/Entertainment : swimming (pool or the sea/lakes/rivers), snorkelling, diving, sailing, fishing (onshore/offshore), kayaking, horse back riding, golf, lawn bowling, canopy tours, hiking, bicycling, bird watching, internet café, disco, concerts, restaurants, museums, galleries, shopping malls.
Transportation: International and local Airports, bus - private and public, car rentals.
Planned Communities: Gated, guarded, similar home values, association regulations, common area amenities.
Complete home, condo, apt, property management, includes the following,
Hire, general contractors for repair and maintenance of property, gardening [includes watering house plants], pool maintenance, utility payments [cable TV, water, electricity, phone], pest control, A/C maintenance, maid service, security visits.
Rental services are determined by the customer, we customize to what you want
There are short term rentals and long term rentals, we screen the prospective clients for your rental, collect necessary client documentation, make bank deposits, collect damage deposits, airport pickups, laundry service, clean and maintain the units, inventory checks, short term rental agreements long term lease agreements, contacts via advertising on our website, walk-ins, referrals, work with owners scheduling rentals.
Now ... enjoy yourself and tell a friend to join you and "Come to Costa Rica".
