I did an investment research trip to Guanacaste, Costa Rica in March of last year.

It takes a lot of phone calls and asking around, but you can normally find a local or regional bank that is willing to work with investors on these types of properties.Mike

I have been working the last 6 months as a commercial real estate agent focusing on retail investment sales in Los Angeles. 

The investors who succeed now will be the ones who adjust their strategies to current conditions rather than relying on what worked during the last bull market.

Last year I spend $9500 additional in bookkeeping (not including my accountant or tax filing.)

My husband and I purchased our first Costa Rica property last year and were advised by our agent that in almost 6 years of working in that market he had only ever seen 1 American Couple successfully obtain a mortgage in Costa Rica and it was from Scotia Bank. 

If I have to buy a last-minute ticket or spend $1,000 or so for notarized signatures at a consulate, then it has a significant effect on my choices.

The last thing I want is to fall into analysis paralysis or burn out chasing something unattainable.

All they ask for is your last two months bank statements.

Was the last Thursday of each month.