It cost a lot of money to condo-ize that in the first place.

I will be spending two weeks in Costa Rica and my plan it so be 100% focused for the 2nd part of the year.

Seems like that's where the real money is, but it also seems like it would cost a fortune as well.

Doesn't cost a dime to do that.

You assumption was correct, there are many Canadians purchasing "vacation" real-estate in the southern US (Az, NM, Tx, Fl) ... though most of them are snowbirds 3-times your age ;) Mexico, Costa Rica, & Nicaragua are also popular places for Canadians purchasing vacation real estate ...

There is very limited coverage in basements and you don't want to give away 10% of it for nothing and you most likely won't get full replacement cost as it's a rental property and not primary?

I'll be in Costa Rica for a couple weeks this summer, but following this thread in case I can make it.

It may cost a little more in holding costs, but then you shouldn't have any trouble getting a mortgage with a traditional bank, and can recycle that cash faster. 

I've heard that "remediation" companies can cost a fortune and wondering if anyone has faced this situation, what are the ways to get it done properly but also not having to sell a kidney to cover costs.Many Thanks,AK

Someone above said it's $500-$1000 to replace 3 slabs, by the pic, I would suspect it to cost a minimum of $1000/slab.