The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Today, many savvy investors are realizing that the best real estate investment opportunities are to be found outside of the U.S.A., in Latin America where stratospheric ongoing growth continues to attract more and more investment dollars as well as many baby boomers who have realized they can make smart investments on income properties to augment their retirement strategy. Investment property in Costa Rica continues to lead the Central American markets because it ticks all three key ‘critical points’ investors are looking for.
What Key Factors Buyers are looking for in High Value Investment Destinations like Costa Rica?
- Security. A stable democratic government still ranks as a the #1 key factor
- Growing economies. International profile is critical and just as important is local growth potential. Economies nurturing and fostering strong local growth in middle classes are key
- Income potential
Why so many Investors are looking at International Investment Properties:
Investors concerned with slowing US growth trends in a fully developed markets and the security of their investments see international real estate in growing economies as the best possible way to accumulate strong ROI over the coming decade. In a nutshell, investing in fully developed markets will never yield the ROI as emerging economies.
The benefits of international real estate
- Property can be less volatile than shares or other investments
- You can earn rental income and benefit from capital growth (if your property increases in value over time)
- If you take out a loan to purchase an investment property, interest on the loan and most property expenses can be offset against rental income, for tax purposes
- You are investing in something you can see and touch – a hard asset that always trends up over time
Can I Afford An Investment Property?
In a word – yes. Developing countries such as Costa Rica offer properties that you can control with an investment of just 10 to 35% of the purchase price. You can also find income property on modern condos with ocean views for under $180k in fully developed gated communities that offer every amenity under the tropical sun.
The Benefits of Income Property Investment
Costa Rica as an appreciating country means your investment property always retains an intrinsic value, and furthermore it is also protected from wildly fluctuating North American markets.
- Property can be less volatile than shares or other investments
- You can earn rental income and benefit from capital growth
- If you take out a loan to purchase an investment property, interest on the loan and most property expenses can be offset against rental income, for tax purposes
- You are investing in something you can see and touch – a hard asset
Buying Investment Property in Costa Rica
When buying an investment property in Costa Rica, especially if you are not going to be residing in the country full time, the type of property and its management becomes critical. By far the safest, easiest and most profitable properties to purchase are gated community with reputable developers that offer property management service, and that focus on the vacation rental market.
Why Gated Community Investment Properties in Costa Rica are Leading the Market?
This question was put to Christian Desmond of Punta Playa Vistas, located in the Tamarindo area of Guanacaste. Christian is a leading developer for gated communities in the Tamarindo Real Estate market.
“The vacation rental market is booming in Costa Rica, especially on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast, known as the Gold Coast for its endless pristine beaches of golden and white sand and fully developed infrastructure, amenities and services.
“Investors looking for investment property in Costa Rica are selecting reputable developments with a long standing track record in producing quality homes. Gated community developments protect buyers from many of the pitfalls of purchasing a lone-standing property which are often fraught with people issues and management issues.
“Gated community properties in terms of income potential have added security in both property protection and management processes. Gated communities offer exactly what investors are looking for, and further, they offer residence all the amenities, services and security they require for either their precious vacation time or as a permanent residence.”
In summary, investing in Costa Rica property has the potential to yield much higher ROI. Guanacaste gated communities are leading the market not only for the natural beauty of the region but for its fully developed infrastructure and easy access. Gated communities offer full service, amenities, security and property management for those seeking income investment opportunities.