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I think we are talking about two separate things here, sure the US gives out a lot of foreign aid that can certainly be documented. But also the historical truth of the actions of our military/CIA/government in places from Iran to Nicaragua have been brutal and self serving. None of us are saying we are all bad, but certainly we are not all good. But lets remember that Scott is in the US military so of course it would be very difficult to have any kind of negative view of his country. The brainwashing has to be deep or else in a time of battle/unrest you could not kill your fellow man. I am not being sarcastic here but that is how the military trains men/woman…Scott is just being a good soldier.
If you do by it in the states you will have to have it un-locked if you want it to work with a CR sim card.
I love your optimism but as I watch the European and US markets tumble I have to imagine there is some truth in this article, http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aeWRhkAoaDlE , Also regarding future developments of Hotels etc..that can stop on a dime as it did with many projects here in the US. One of our biggest developers The Related Group pulled the plug on a number of condos even after signing contracts and taking deposits. luckily they are well funded and everyone got there money back, still many people were not happy. Costa Rica for me is about the easy going Latin life style, simple food, simple life. For those of you investing I wish you all the best. Are there enough baby boomers willing to move to CR? I don’t know, I just hope this gold rush mentality doesn’t hurt this wonderful place.
I would not agree with your general statement cars are “useless” outside of San Jose. We have rented both 4×4 and cars, of course the 4×4 was a must when driving across the monkey trail as well as the drive south along the coast from Nosara to Mal pais. But a car has been fine going from San Jose to Playa Hermosa/Jaco and then for driving up and down the central pacific coast down even south of Dominical. The road from Quepos to Dominical is gravel but no problems with our little alto and after Dominical its nicely paved. Also most of our driving around the central valley has been in a car. Atenas, Grecia Sarchi,San Ramon etc…Of course if cost is not a factor go with the 4×4 but renting a little car is half the price. But if you are going off the beaten path then yes a 4×4 will be a must.
I was being facetious of course. But using your analogy and based on some of my observations of human behavior. I think you know as well as I do many people would go back and buy another car from that dealer!
Just my 2 cents on Scotts recommendation, he’s recommending the services of an insurance broker and the quality of service he provided. It seems the insurance product and the company providing it would be another story…
Bottom? I think you need a real set of brass b**** to put money into this mess. I read today money market funds are falling below one dollar, how many of you out there knew that these accounts could actually go down?
Say what you want about prefab, but for now I’m going with these guys.I want a simple house with NO mortgage.
http://www.facoli.com/galeria.htmlPreston I agree. It’s rude to ask him what his financial arrangements are and insulting to use words like “kick backs” as the implication is derogatory. This site is a tool filled with facts and opinions, so use it it wisely.
Continental $289 r/t includes taxes, fees non-stop from Newark, NJ airport. Thanks to my kayak.com alerts!
Yes you do need to take exams and continuing education, NY’s test is fairly easy other states like Florida and California much harder. Real Estate is like any other business you have competent honest people who enjoy what they do, and others not so competent and honest. But sort of like being a stock broker a real estate agent gets no salary so most offices will hire just about anyone with a pulse and give them a shot. In a lot of offices I have worked the turnover was about a third of the office every three months. This is not an easy business to make a living in, each agent is basically there own small business-no salary, benefits, 401k’s etc…I enjoy it and have been doing it for 17 years but it can be very stressful especially when that money is not coming in! But yesterday at 1pm I was done with my appointments, jumped in my truck and went surfing that part I love!
I have no problem with a Costa Rican or Mexican etc…working in the US legally or illegally. Not many Americans willing to do the kind of work they do anyway. In NYC if all the illegals were thrown out my friends in the restaurant business tell me the elites would not be able to eat. They also can not find Americans to work the crazy hours and as hard. That said most of the gringos working in real estate in CR are selling to other gringos a job a lot of Ticos may not be able to do because of language. The ones who are bilingual could work in that business and I’m sure do well. I would much rather work with a Tico to help me find a property as long as he/she is competent, knowledgeable and honest. This type of situation occurs everywhere you have expats coming to live for various reasons. I know there is some stress in France with all the English that come over to buy vacation homes and retire for similar reasons gringos go to Costa Rica.
It was a rhetorical analogy that’s all…about the gum that is. Also lets remember at least in the US you are innocent until proven guilty. But of course under the Napoleonic code that Costa Rica adheres to it’s just the opposite. I have to tell you I have been a broker in NYC for 17 years and this code written in 1913 has never been brought up? But again I will state with out the use of an analogy, I do not need a written code to know how to treat someone fairly. Laws are a different thing all together each country having various interpretations, but honesty is universal.
*So this is the code of Realtors, oh that explains it. we are not members of this organization in NYC we have an organization called REBNY that has it’s own set of guidelines.
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