Hello @Jeff Skinner,Welcome to the vibrant world of real estate investing!

I am looking at a condo that is located across the street from a Sonesta Suites extended stay hotel.

Urban areas can definitely be tough to gauge from a google maps search because environments are street by street, block by block.  

But the likelihood of success with that depends on the specific street.

Quote from @Zachary Kay: Hey @Sarah Larbi,I recommend checking out Second Street (can google search "Second Street Costa Rica" and you should find their site).

I mistakenly assumed that was an error because the place didn't have an official street address yet.

Here is a recommendation I have for you as you begin to figure out what area you want to invest in.This website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code & discusses crime rate, schoolsUse this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below FBest of luck and let me know if I can help answer any questions! 

Or how vibrant is the Silicon Valley corporate real estate market?

Hope Second Street can be helpful when the time comes.

We bought a place in Truckee, CA (Tahoe area) across the street from Donner Lake, a few minutes off I-80.