If Costa Rica is on your real estate radar, I have good news. Buying property here is straightforward. The laws are buyer-friendly and the process is transparent. But—as with anywhere—it helps when you have the right people guiding you.
On Thursday, during a Rolodex Live session for RETA Lifetime members, my long-time Costa Rica contact and trusted attorney, Gonzalo Viquez Jr., walked us through exactly how to buy here with confidence.
Gonzalo answered the questions everyone wants to ask, including:
- What are the full closing costs when buying in Costa Rica?
- Should you use a corporate structure to buy—or is buying in your own name better?
- What are your residency options, and which path makes the most sense?
The session was packed. Hundreds of RETA Lifetime members joined us live to get answers to their most pressing questions and understand the best practices when buying in Costa Rica.
Today, I want to give you a glimpse inside that session…
In the short video below featuring clips from the hourlong event, Gonzalo shares the answers to the three questions I listed above and a few more besides…
At Thursday’s Rolodex Live hosted by RETA Senior Researcher Margaret Summerfield, attorney Gonzalo Viquez answered questions from RETA Lifetime members on legal best practices when buying in Costa Rica. To get access to our Rolodex Live events and a host of other benefits, learn how you can join RETA Lifetime here.
This Rolodex Live was hosted by RETA Senior Researcher Margaret Summerfield, my longest-serving colleague and one of the most experienced international real-estate scouts anywhere.
Together, she and Gonzalo covered the key topics that matter most for anyone planning to buy, own, or rent out a property in Costa Rica.
Gonzalo didn’t hold back. With decades of real-world experience—and as a RETA member who has personally bought in several of our members-only deals—he broke down how to protect yourself legally, and the key things to understand when buying in Costa Rica.
From colorful toucans to sleepy sloths and playful monkeys, Costa Rica is a paradise for wildlife lovers who flock here.
In addition to the topics above, they also chatted about…
- Exactly what your attorney should check before closing.
- What a Costa Rica purchase agreement must include.
- How long it takes to receive title after delivery of a new build.
- How foreign buyers can open a Costa Rican bank account.
- And so much more…
Access to the Rolodex Live sessions with key members of my global network is just one of the benefits of being a RETA Lifetime member.
As a Lifetime member, you also get…
- An Invite to the Gathering—our annual, closed-door club event where my scouts, top developers, and insiders come together. Lifetime members are always invited.
- Legacy Advantage—gift a RETA membership to your family, at no cost, so they can build wealth and opportunity alongside you.
- Never miss a deal—you’ll always have access to RETA, with no risk of lapses, renewals, or missing out on a deal.
- Best-value membership—all the benefits of RETA for life, locked in.
If you’d like full access to all our future Rolodex Live briefings—learn how you can join RETA Lifetime here.
Wishing you good real estate investing,
P.S. What countries and topics would you like to receive expert guidance on? Drop us a line here and let us know. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
