taking the world by the horns but where do i start

[grasptheworld]

So I’m young. 23. I’m married. I plan to be a business owner in Costa Rica in one and a half years. I will own a home in two and a half. I only have one problem and that is the fact that I am so young. I do not come from a wealthy background although I have worked hard to earn what I have. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would be incredibly appreciative. :D:D:D

[grb1063]

Gain some experience, make mistakes, learn everthing you can, live below your means and embrace frugality.
You cannot be an “employee” in Costa Rica until you are a “resdident” or married to a Tica (a more cumbersome process now) or born in Costa Rica or have a child in Costa Rica, which still requires the “resident” process. All of these steps require time and capital, both of which you must be able to spare in order to live in CR.

[hrichards]

grasp the world

that is a great handle

23 years old wow.. you do have the world in front of you.

as a business owner and also a warrior of my own living and doing business here for the past 10 years. i am 50 years old.

here is my advice:

1. do NOT i repeat do NOT plug into the local economy by opening a retail brick and mortar business. costa rica is broken internally and the only way you will ever get things done here unfortunately is thru Chorizos and such which already puts you behind the proverbial 8ball.

now I love living here.. I repeat living here is wonderful and has a slew of positive benefits.. but owning a business here is NOT productive. you are better off living here and usining the internet to do business. much like our moderator acott. smart guy he is.. which is why he is still in love with costa rica. this is the only way I would recommend.

start an internet based business with NO retail location. costa rica has yet advanced to thepoint where they harass online businesses effectively although that may change in the future. use a business model selling information or services or even real estate this way you can generate a good income and still hev no one locayy know what you do for a living.

2. also embrace the concept state above… embrace frugality. and live below your means.. never use credit and alsways be debt free…. credit is one of the tools big business and goverment use to keep you in that enslaved state of mind.

3. surround yourself with successful like minded people.. this is an important one.

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