Paragon Properties in Costa Rica – Part III – Discussion Forum from 2005
mjsgirl
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PostPosted: 07 Aug 2005 11:05 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I have friends (a married couple) that informed me they bought several properties in Costa Rica recentley… they never told me the name of the company they bought from. They told me that they had such a great time and the owner “Bill Gale” offered the wife a job working from home in the USA.
She said she will be taking calls from perspective buyers for the company… she hopes to be taking at least 20 calls a week and getting $1500.00 a week if she gets 20 calls?????? So I am assuming she will be getting $75.00 a phone call? I would think a company that has ‘happy’ buyers would not need to pay there ‘happy’ buyers to sell there properties?
I did not have much time to talk to them…however I know they are not internet ‘savvy’ yet…so I decided to do a search on “Bill Gale” … and this is the sight I found and forum I found.
After reading here I am concerned for them… they are doing this for investments to have $$ in the future for college, and there children etc…
I guess I am not sure what to advise them after reading the posts between Scott and Bill Gale? I would want all of the answers to the questions that Scott put up here! Confused Confused And the reply from Bill Gale was not a ‘positive’ one in my eyes!
scotto
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PostPosted: 07 Aug 2005 11:50 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
We are concerned too which is why so many people have been asking so many questions and as you can clearly see, we have received NO ANSWERS whatsoever to even the most basic questions from Paragon or from their Chairman Bill Gale…
Miguel’s posting spoke of this forum having a “negative bias against Paragon.” And continues with the comment that we have “no hard proof of any wrong-doing on the part of Paragon.”
It’s not our job to prove that “.. someone that has actually been “taken” by Paragon.” We are not crime-fighters or attorneys, this is a discussion forum for like-minded people who are genuinely concerned for the well-being of others…
We ask these questions so that we could understand how Paragon is operating. We ask questions so that we can unearth the “facts” and only after we and you learn the “facts” can anybody make an educated decision about investing in their development.
And if Paragon refuses to answer those questions, well guess what? People will ask even more questions. And without those facts, the only bias that an educated forum like this could have would be ‘negative’ no?
And with this additional posting for ‘mjsgirl’, once again, more questions are raised.
How many real estate development companies offer people that buy their land the equivalent of US$72,000 per year to take telephone calls from other prospective land buyers? And do they provide them with a script too? Perhaps a listing of the most ‘appropriate’ answers to give to the most frequently asked questions? We would love to know…
And if you were a prospective land buyer buyer calling this person on the telephone, do you really think the person you are calling will voice any doubts they might have if they are being being paid $75 just to speak to you on the telephone?
dubes14
Joined: 03 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: 08 Aug 2005 12:05 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I am relatively new to the site and I love all the information I have found. I admit I know nothing about this developer other than what is listed in this discussion, however, I think there may be a easy way to get some answers on if they are scammers or not. WHY DOESN”T SOMEBODY GOT TO THERE OFFICE AND MEET THEM FACE TO FACE AND GO LOOK AT THE PROPERTY? IF IT eXISTS. If there is one thing I have learned is that you should never buy anything of major value Sight Unseen. If you can’t afford to go see it then you can’t afford to buy it.
Turby says they have a office in San Jose. I know there has to be some on this board that is in San Jose that can take a few hours to see what is going on with these people. That is assuming you all really do want the facts. If there is a office somebody let me know. I will be in San Jose on September 1st and I will go see what is going on with these people and report back. Hey Turby where is the office?
crtreedude
Joined: 25 May 2005
Posts: 1
Location: Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica
PostPosted: 08 Aug 2005 12:47 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
Hi Dubes14,
One of the “funner” things in living and doing business in a foreign country (if you are buying land, you are doing business) is that you don’t know what you don’t know.
For example, you go and you see a piece of land – does it belong to them? Is it free from all liens, etc? Does anyone have a prior claim on it.
How about services? Are they there? Are they possible? The future valuation of a land depends on many things outside the control of Paragon from my reading of this. A better road (Hah!) an Airport (please, don’t make me laugh so hard) Better infrastructure overall…. If you did not know it, learn it – Costa Rica is suffering some serious financial difficulties right now. No one can predict what investments will be made in the future in infrastructure. Costa Rica doesn’t spend the money to keep it’s current roads in one piece – where is the money coming from to build more?
I personally would never in Costa Rica invest in properties with the speculation that someday there will be a road, an airport, phone lines, high speed internet, etc. If it is there – cool, if not, I would pass. No one seems to be able to predict these things.
There has been a road promised for more than 40 years in our area (Ciudad Quesada to San Ramon – Northern Zone) and if it is going to be built, it is because the Tawainese are going to pay for it. I am not betting any money on it.
So, you go to their office, and you meet them and they are just wonderful people – what does this prove? You go to their land and it looks great – what does this prove? They will show you what they want you to see – it is up to you to be able to search the national register (or your independent lawyer) and determine the facts regarding any investment, and how risky it is.
The truth about investment of any type is to be sceptical. Before I would waste my time visiting (and being glad-handed) I would make sure to have all my questions answered before. Costa Rica has a way of being intoxicating – you don’t want to make decisions when you are drunk. Wink
dubes14
Joined: 03 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: 08 Aug 2005 01:58 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I hear you. Good point. Like I said. I’m new. That was just my two cents. I just think is is always better to meet face to face to get answers. Many times you can see things in there face or body language that tell a different story then the BS out of there mouth. I’m looking for property in Dominical anyway so it doesn’t really matter to me either way. Just trying to offer some help. Well, Wish you all the best in getting some answers.
Soon2BNXpat
Joined: 11 May 2005
Posts: 24
PostPosted: 08 Aug 2005 02:16 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I suppose the poster’s friend who will get paid $75.00 to talk to prospective customers has the same job as the retired school teacher in Wisconsin who also fields these calls and assures people that buying land with no infrastructure is a good deal? LOL At least now we know what a satisfied customer gets paid. As for reading the body language of people trying to scam you (not implying that Paragon is a scam btw) if that were possible and if they weren’t so good at hiding the obvious clues, then nobody would ever be a victim of bad real estate/banking/investment schemes, eh? It’s precisely the ability to mask the obvious that makes a good scam artist (again, not implying that Paragon is doing this, I was just making a general statement about companies whose business it is to scam people out of money for whatever reason).
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dubes14
Joined: 03 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: 08 Aug 2005 06:46 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
Actually, I realize that some people are very good at that, however, more often than not, I believe, it is peoples lack of attention to these things. If you pay attention and anylize a situation you can often identify if things are not right. Even acting too nice or helpfull will do it for me. Not that the person is not sincere but it does post a flag to me. I’m not saying it is 100% or that it is obvious either, because it is not, however, most people pay little to no attention to these things at all. Maybe I’m just over cautious I guess. That is just my opinion though. Everyone does what they feel is best and that is fine. I’m not trying to get into any big debate on this. Just trying to help.
CatchMe
Joined: 21 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: 10 Aug 2005 02:01 am Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
My first time interjecting my 2 cents’ worth. Been watching this forum for months. There appears to be a great deal of dialog on just Paragon Properties. Paragon cannot possibly be the only property investor in Costa Rica. If there are others, what of their business practices? How do they compare to Paragon’s business practices? If Paragon’s practices is so darned questionable, what, if anyone knows, is the Costa Rican government’s position?
scotto
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PostPosted: 10 Aug 2005 05:05 am Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
And thanks for your feedback…
This particular thread in the ‘Costa Rica Real Estate’ forum is only about Paragon and it’s large because their “business practises” are so VERY different from any other real estate development that we have seen in Costa Rica.
Just because they conduct their business is an ‘unorthodox’ way does not mean that we are saying that they are doing anything illegal, we just ask questions so that we can understand why they are doing things the way they are doing them.
The members of this website (5,000+ of them) come from all over the world, quite a few of them live here and collectively, we have alot of experience and we have asked a lot of questions and have received no answers.
A few people that have commented in this forum have spent their lives developing real estate so it’s worthwhile seeing that they say.
There are also dozens of Costa Rica real estate agents that have contributed to this forum and NONE OF THEM have ever seen anything like it either.
What is the Costa Rican “government’s position?” They have probably never heard of Paragon…
What was the US government’s position with Enron, Worldcom, Global Crossing and all the other investment disasters that cost US investors BILLIONS of dollars?
CatchMe
Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Posts: 0
PostPosted: 10 Aug 2005 05:26 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
Scotto, Thanks for the response. My husband I like to go someplace warm every winter (we have long winters here in Alaska) and Costa Rica is on the top of our list for this winter. Yes, we’re looking for a winter vacation home for our retirement years and we’re going to Costa Rica to investigate possibilities. I’m a pretty good gatherer of information (that’s one of my many wifely duties!) and if Paragon is in Costa Rica, and we choose to see them, I want as much information on this organization as I can find. There must be other property investment firms in CR and I’d like to get information on those firms as well, to compare methods, practices, etc., Is there another thread with information on other firms? I understand and accept that these forums are subjective in nature. However, getting others’ perspectives is part of information gathering. I’ll continue to read the forum because it provides valuable information to me. I am curious though about your comment that the Costa Rican government may be unaware of Paragon. Does this property investment company need to engage the government (local or otherwise) as it sells and/or develops Costa Rican land? Seems logical to me the CR government would know something or have something to say about this company. Does Paragon own the land it is developing? We went to Mexico last winter (investigating possibilities) and the Mexican government has significant input in non-residents purchasing (actually leasing) land. Another comment you made was Paragon’s ‘unorthodox’ way of developing/promoting its property. How is their method unorthodox compared to other property investment firms in CR? What do I need to watch for should we consider visiting Paragon this winter in Costa Rica? Thanks
scotto
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PostPosted: 10 Aug 2005 06:42 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
You sound like a very intelligent person who will take the time to some serious homework – Excellent! That’s all we are encouraging people to do… Do extensive homework BEFORE making any serious decisions.
To avoid repeating all that has been written before, I would recommend that you read all of the pages that have been written in this Forum for Paragon and also visit the the following articles and MAKE USRE that you also read the articles that we link to within those articles….
Sending out 30 millions emails per week is NOT traditional. Selling land that has NOT yet been legally subdivided is NOT traditional and would be NOT be allowed in the US – As you will see there are dozens and dozens of other simple questions that remain unanswered.
1. Paragon, Paramount Parrita Land Sales
< https://www.welovecostarica.com/articles.php?a=read&aid=432 >
2. Costa Rica Land Sales in Parrita – True? Or too good to be true?
< https://www.welovecostarica.com/articles.php?a=read&aid=312 >
3. Paragon Properties in Parrita – Their Attorney Responds by Attorney Michael Fingar.
< https://www.welovecostarica.com/articles.php?a=read&aid=328 >
4. Psst, Sucker. Beachfront Property! It’s hard to keep a good hustler down.
< http://www.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2005-04-21/news/tailpipe.html >
5. The Grift of Gab – Stephen Tashman
< http://www.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2000-05-18/news/feature_1.html >
6. Telecard Dispensing Corporation
< http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/Telemarketing/Inbound/MajorIn/BusinessOps/tele_king.htm >
7. < http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2000/06/telecard2.htm >
8. Federal Trade Commission – < http://www.ftc.gov/os/1998/10/troord.htm >
9. Kiosk Scams – < http://www.kioskscams.com/menu1.html >
10. Boiler Room Operators/Telemarketers Criminally Charged in Multi-Agency Crackdown of Business Opportunity Schemes
< http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls/Project%20Biz%20Opp%20Flop.html >
Idea PLEASE One last favour… Idea
After visiting all of those pages and reading the other articles written by people and visiting the other websites, would you PLEASE tell us what you think and should you visit the property, PLEASE give us an update after visiting it. We would LOVE to hear your thoughts & opinions.
bhdixon
Joined: 09 Aug 2005
Posts: 39
PostPosted: 10 Aug 2005 10:37 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I am new and just learning how to use this forum. I just started a new thread about Paragon when I should have responded to this one. Oh well, please forgive.
I would like to hear more about the developing Saga of Paragon. Have they proven themselves somewhat trustworthy with time or does everyone still think they are crooks? I ask because I have been talking with them lately and was ready to invest before I found this forum and now I am thinking harder. I did purchase one of Scott’s books (about the Camisa) so will read that as well before committing. I received Paragon’s info package by Fed X and I must admit it is a very professional looking package. I called the references and they admitted they were being paid $10/call to field calls for Paragon but also claimed to be legit property investors with Paragon. Doesn’t seem terribly damning to want a few bucks when fielding a bunch of calls from strangers. Everyone I spoke with had good things to say naturally. They didn’t seem like salesman with specific talking points or anything and one of them was a buyer in the original 1 acre projects and now has roads and water lines etc. She has visited her site several times since buying. The package I received from them had an article that was apparently published in A.M Costa Rica Magazine that was favorable to Paragon and quotes Tashman who admitted having problems with US regulator law suits but responded that they were picking on him because of his “innovative approach to marketing”. Anyway the man doesn’t appear to be in jail for criminal activities or anything I am not inclined to convict the man yet. Now please don’t anyone accuse me of working for Paragon. I am just trying to understand what’s going on and don’t want to be talked out of a possibly good thing with innuendo and negagive opinions without basis. Is there any new information out there on Paragon other than a re-hashing of what’s already been posted? If there are some legit complaints against them I want to know about it before I invest but what I have seen so far is some legitimate concerns and questions mixed in with a piling on, mob mentality.
I want to know facts before I invest and not just rumors and speculation.
CatchMe
Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Posts: 0
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 02:44 am Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
Scotto,
Never been accused of being intelligent! Promise I’ll read everything. I did read some of the links to previous articles and I was puzzled about the blanks in the FTC document. The DOJ document had actual case numbers and no blanks, appearing to be a complete record of the court, so I’m going to delve a little deeper into that direction. The articles were interesting if not intriguing, one in particular (Psst…), so…Off I go to read and ask questions and when I’m finished reading and asking questions, it’ll be time to go to Costa Rica!! I’ve picked up some Spanish tapes and am learning the language while I drive to and from. I sound so gringo!! Mind you, I grew up in Arizona and took French in high school (go figure!). Thanks for the conversation. I’ll jump in from time to time with questions, comments or declarations.
Soon2BNXpat
Joined: 11 May 2005
Posts: 24
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 02:44 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
“I called the references and they admitted they were being paid $10/call to field calls for Paragon but also claimed to be legit property investors with Paragon. Doesn’t seem terribly damning to want a few bucks when fielding a bunch of calls from strangers. Everyone I spoke with had good things to say naturally. They didn’t seem like salesman with specific talking points or anything and one of them was a buyer in the original 1 acre projects and now has roads and water lines etc”
If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck! Someone who is getting paid to say good things about any company is a paid employee of that company, and there is no two ways about that. I own property in Costa Rica but nobody is paying ME to say good things about the development or its principals. Can you REALLY believe anything these paid employees are saying, since they are getting PAID to say nice things no matter what. Paragon has their TV ads all over Fox lately — but there are some things about their verbage that I do not understand, such as, what does it mean when they say “You can control $60,000 worth of property for only $25,000.” I’ve never heard that term “control” in any of the dozen or more property deals I have consummated. And someone in a prior post in this thread (I believe) mentioned that Paragon doesn’t even own the property they are trying to sell. Has that been confirmed or is that speculation? I would seriously worry about buying property where the infrastructure is NOT in place, and there is no guarantee when it will be in place. Putting in the infrastructure is a major capital investment and I would want to be sure that all of this was done before I purchased any piece of land, otherwise what are you really buying?
UncaMikey
Joined: 07 Aug 2005
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PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 03:07 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
bhdixon wrote:
I want to know facts before I invest and not just rumors and speculation.
I saw in your other post that you have never visited CR. You mean you would seriously consider buying land when you have never even seen the country, much less the particular lot?
That is simply amazing, to me.
scotto
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PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 03:11 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I do NOT recall anyone saying that Paragon does NOT own the property that they selling. From the research I did, they do indeed own the property in Parrita anyway.
However, one of the BIG sticking points which still remains unanswered was that they were selling land in Parrita that had NOT yet been legally subdivided.
According to the Costa Rican attorneys that we know, if the land has not yet been legally subdivided, you can NOT legally own it. Perhaps this has changed recently, we do not know because they have chosen NOT to answer any of our questions.
The last time I looked at their documentation, it appears that you are NOT actually buying land in Costa Rica, what you are buying is a Costa Rican corporation which at some stage (we assume) should become the legal owner of the land that you wish to buy.
Bottom line is that Paragon has no interest in responding to our questions, when you send out 30 millions emails per week and have extensive television advertisements – they are obviously making money hand over fist.
bhdixon
Joined: 09 Aug 2005
Posts: 39
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 04:36 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
The individual corporations are indeed what they are selling it appears to me. This is apparently what allows them to sell interests in the land before the lengthy permit process is completed and keep a large inventory of land available for purchase. The selling point seems to be that you are gettng in on the “ground floor” of a development and thus the potential for immediate appreciation of the property becomes possible. Not saying I believe all that but that is what their argument is. It seems to me we have to look at their first project and determine whether they are doing what they say they are doing as far as infrustructure. One thing that occurs to me which may be wrong of course is how it might happen that they wouldn’t be able to get the permits etc. This seems to be in a highly desireable coastal area (Parrita) and in a place where everyone involved including the CR govt would do everything in their power to get developed. Some of the past ideas about CR may be wrong if we are entering a new highly accelerated development phase in the country. From everything I’ve been reading lately over the last couple of years with baby boomers retiring and the increased interest in CR, this may be exactly what’s happening. So getting back to my original question: Does anyone know how the 1st development is going. According to a reprinted article from AM Costa Rica, roads have been put in the the first homes are getting ready to go up. The article also mentions a company called Soluciones par Aguas Residuales SA who has installed 4″ PVC water lines. Not sure when this article was written so not sure if a well has been drilled yet t supply the water. Heights of Pacifica is the name of the project if anyone living there is CR would be able to check this out. It is located 14 KMs north of Quepos on centra pacific coast.
bhdixon
Joined: 09 Aug 2005
Posts: 39
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 04:50 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I forgot to mention that you do get to see the property before committing and then they say they refund your deposit and this is written into the contract they sent me. Also in the contract they sent me which I haven’t returned yet, they say that they agree to have infrastructure in place within 18 mos. Of course contracts can be broken so that is why I still want to know about their past performance. Their references say they have performed, but as was pointed out quite correctly these people are being paid so must be considered employess of the company. My problem is that I am not in CR so is hard to check on everything. Real estate agents won’t help you because there is no commission in it for them. Paragon would have to be considered the competition and therefore real estate agents might mislead you into thinking the whole thing is a swindle when it may not be. I guess I’m just trying to verify some of the things they are saying thru independent sources to help me make my decision.
crtreedude
Joined: 25 May 2005
Posts: 1
Location: Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 04:55 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I would say that that contract is only as good as their previous track record with other businesses they have done. Therefore, all the links that Scott provided have a lot of bearing on this investment.
The question isn’t so much as is this a good business, but are THEY are good risk. All investments like this are inherently risky – so the character and past performance of the founders is very important.
just my dos colones
CatchMe
Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Posts: 0
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 07:39 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
I have specific questions about the language in the contract Paragon has out. Is there any way to see a unsigned contract?
I have several questions about Paragon’s requirement of forming a corporation which then purchases land from Paragon.
Did I understand correctly that rather than purchasing property directly from Paragon, Paragon requires a corporation be formed by prospective ‘property owners’ and then the corporation purchases the property from Paragon.
Does anyone know if Paragon is a corporate officer or stock holder in the corporation?
If there is no requirement by the CR government (or any other entity in CR) to form a corporation in order for non-citizens to purchase land in CR, what could the purpose be of adding a layer such as a corporation between Paragon and a ‘property owner’? Never mind about infrastructures not in place, first things first — paperwork.
Now, could anyone lead me to real estate agents/property investment firms with solid honorable reputations? We are going to CR this winter and we do want to look into property ownership possibilities. Thanks ahead of time for any answers.
crtreedude
Joined: 25 May 2005
Posts: 1
Location: Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 07:42 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
For tax reasons, it is very common here to form a corporation to hold land, house, etc. There is nothing weird about this.
Taxes for land are less for corportations if I remember correctly, so that is why it is done.
You are correct, it is important to know who is the associates – i.e. shareholders.
bhdixon
Joined: 09 Aug 2005
Posts: 39
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 09:47 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
To CRtreedude and Catchme:
I can email a copy of a blank contract they gave me if you’d like to inject some feedback. Also have some names: Estaban Soto is the new President of Paragon. By the way Paragon is the name of the corp and not someone’s name as far as I can tell. Mr Soto succeeded Inri Robles as President recently. Bill Gale is the Chairman. He is situated in Hollywood FL. Yes, the corp thing doesn’t bother me too much unless you are only buying shares in a corp which would be bad because you don’t know what the encumberances and expenses of the corp are and you could end up owing money to someone. But Paragon is saying that each person would be getting their own corporation specifically to hold title to the land. At least I think that is what they are saying.
In Response to Uncamikey:
I don’t plan to live in Costa Rica, at least not right away. I plan on purchasing as more of an investment and then after vacationing and looking around for 10 years or so I may decide to build there and live there in retirement. Right now I’m just interested in how many other people are planning on making CR their home or favorite vacation spot. It seems that popularity is growing at a frenzied rate right now. This may continue and perhaps not. Wish I had a crystal ball I guess. But right now it looks pretty good to me as an investment. I know I’m going to buy something. Just not sure if it will be with Paragon. I’m still on the fence.
bhdixon
Joined: 09 Aug 2005
Posts: 39
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 10:03 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
To Catchme:
About the corporation thing. No they don’t require you to form the corp. Their lawyer does that for you and what you are actually purchasing is a corp which they will be under contract to give title to the lot when the land is subdivided. This is how they are getting around the legal aspect of not being able to sell actual land until it is legally subdivided. They can’t do that until they get permits and put in roads etc. Since this takes awhile and they want to make profits now to fund the previous projects and pay everyone’s salaries, they figured out this creative way to make money. If the whole thing collapses and they fall into an onslaught of law suits and basically fold before your land is developed you have basically bought a corp which doesn’t own anything. Here lies the problem for me. If you have confidence that they will succeed and will have other successful developments after yours, then it may work out great for you. If not it’s like one of those pyramid schemes where all the first people in make the money and get the land while the rest are left holding the bag. This is all sort of me just thinking out loud and I thing characterized the rish pretty accurately. However it may all work out great and then If I don’t act, I would end up feeling like I did when I had a chance to buy Ebay stock super cheap in the 1990s. Does any of this make sense?
UncaMikey
Joined: 07 Aug 2005
Posts: 0
PostPosted: 11 Aug 2005 10:34 pm Post subject: RE: Paragon Properties
bhdixon wrote:
If I don’t act, I would end up feeling like I did when I had a chance to buy Ebay stock super cheap in the 1990s. Does any of this make sense?
Not really. But hey, it’s your money, so spend as you think best. Remember that for every ebay, there were thousands of other dot.coms that went belly up.
I do not live in CR, but have visited there regularly for 10 years. I cannot imagine putting money into a company or country that I am not familiar with. As for the “frenzied” explosion of interest in CR, be aware that upwards of 40% of foreigners who move to CR leave within the first year. I love the place myself, and am contemplating a move in a year or two, but I can easily see that it is not for everyone.
To be honest, bhdixon, it sounds to me that you are being tempted by slick marketing. Considering the amount of money you might invest
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