We asked for a new survey as we no longer trusted the lot markers we had been shown.

I don’t trust these servicing companies and their sub-servicing companies to get anything straight anymore unfortunately.

This is a revision of my popular post from 3 years ago. See, the older I get (don't ask), the more annoyed I get with the endless "I WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO CUT YOUR TAXES in DECEMBER" emails, posts, webinars, podcasts, ...

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

They need to have enough disposable income to where they are not dependent on a high return, they need to be adventurous, they need to love the idea of owning a property in Costa Rica, and they need to have a very high level of trust in you and your ability to manage a property well in another country.

Make sure to stay on top of things and don't trust too many people (especially the so-called experts). 

It takes time to develop trust and credibility with potential investors, so don't wait until the last minute.

If you do your due diligence and do it right, losing money with trust deeds is almost impossible.

I have to trust not only that you can oversee the project and deliver on the financing, the leasing, and the management (none of which is in place when I deposit $100k into an account), but I would have to have an iron-clad partnership agreement.

Building a trusted network of contractors will save time and ensure consistency as you scale.