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I’m retired, 60yo. My wife is handicapped (wheelchair). I will be visiting soon to scout a location that would be suitable. We can rent or buy. All types of property can be made viable, for the most part. The best location would have:
1) Proximity to medical (San Jose)
2) An extremely dependable water supply
3) Single story for obvious reasons
4) Internet is important
5) Some social activities (not too rural)
6) Lower price range. I want to keep a lot in cash
7) View would be nice
8) An area that is fairly self-sustainableI have enjoyed this forum and this is my second serious look at the pros and cons of leaving Calif. It sounds like Escazu or Alajuela would be natural choices. Escazu might be too upscale for me. I’ve never spent in excess of my income and will not do so now. As solid as the real estate market may be in CR, I won’t be part of any bubble. Soap box aside, Scott’s recent article which gave the perfect Readers Disgest of the current problems which we face and which I agree with 100% is enough to make me call my travel agent.
I would love any reinforcement or diversion of my points.
When you make the scouting trip, I would advise to check out the availability of rental properties until you decide, CR is for both of you, then renting for 6 months or so in your chosen area, which will enable you to test the climate, noise, local services.
If you are intending to apply for a residency status you should get your paperwork in order, as the financial requirements are changing in March.
Sidewalks here are awful!! In some places they are non-existent. While it is mandatory that there are ramps, the sidewalks are uneven and broken, for the most part so pushing a wheelchair or even using s motorized one can cause ‘major headaches’…and pain in the ‘butt!
Having had to use one recently, I can attest to this!:roll:[quote=”costaricafinca”]When you make the scouting trip, I would advise to check out the availability of rental properties until you decide.
If you are intending to apply for a residency status you should get your paperwork in order, as the financial requirements are changing in March.
pushing a wheelchair or even using s motorized one can cause ‘major headaches’…and pain in the ‘butt![/quote]Thanks.
1) Renting is the plan. I just wanted to narrow down the initial search area.
2) I read about $60k going to $120k. Can this money, once deposited be used to buy a house?
3) I would have guessed about ease of movement with a chair. As long as vehicle rides to medical and entertainment facilities is doable, that will work.Apprish on the info
No, the $1,000 is deducted every month from the principal, for your living expenses and you must keep track of the money exchanges. Right now, you can apply as a ‘Pensionado’ which will cover both you and your wife, if you have a ‘life-long pension plan’ of $600 per month. Much better for you if you can do it!
The future plan say that one can obtain ‘temporary residency’ if you purchase a house valued at $200,000 but I don’t think this is going to be as simple as it seems.
Go to [url=www.arcr.net]ARCR[/url] for the Residency requirement as they stand now.
I don’t live ‘in town’ so can’t help you much, although I will say the Belen area is nice.
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