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Thank you pharg for the info. Sorry for the mis-spell. Will try to reach him.

[quote=”pharg”][quote=”windom”]Hello,
Was wondering if George Linquist is still doing relocation tours for people interested in moving to CR?
Haven’t seen any articles about him recently.
Thanks in advance for any replies.[/quote]
George LUNDQUIST gives these contact points on his website:

cell ~ (+506) 8888-4543
home ~ (+506) 2417-1041
info@CostaRicaRetireOnSS.com
skype ~ glundquist[/quote]

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[quote=”Scott”]George Lundquist is still very active…
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Thanks Scott, will be down in CR soon.

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[quote=”Scott”][quote=”windom”]In regards to the statement “hundreds of empty rental units out there just waiting for a tenant”…is it because the owners just don’t advertise them (on this site?) in whatever location-it sure would be nice to have more listings for rentals in all areas because that’s all I’m interested in is renting-not buying. Thank you.[/quote]

We manage about 50 rental units (apartments) primarily in Santa Ana and I can assure you there are certainly NOT “hundreds of empty rental units” in our area…

Our area tends to be more long-term, ‘executive’ rentals whereas I am [i]guessing[/i] that CostaRicaFinca is referring to more touristy areas where the rental market is more short-term.

Scott
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Thank you Scott and CostaRicaFinca for the clarification. Is there a way to find out more about those apartments in Santa Ana area?

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[quote=”costaricafinca”]A new law is intended to be implemented soon, regarding renting out condos, vacation homes, etc. if they are rented for over 15 days, where you will have to pay 13.5% tax. How this is going to play out, I have no idea…:roll:…but it [u]may[/u] make you decision easier…or not.
Realize that there are [i]hundreds[/i] of empty rental units out there just waiting for a tenant, so location is very important.[/quote]

In regards to the statement “hundreds of empty rental units out there just waiting for a tenant”…is it because the owners just don’t advertise them (on this site?)in whatever location-it sure would be nice to have more listings for rentals in all areas because that’s all I’m interested in is renting-not buying. Thank you.

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[quote=”lvc1028″][quote=”costaricafinca”]I, too, like the Arenal, Tilaran area …but it is too wet, windy and cool for us to live there!

Make that an extended round trip and check out various parts of the country.[/quote]

Wet=green and lush (with still lots of sun during the day)

Cool=temperate=70s-90

Windy-find yourself an isolated, protected spot. Some lake areas are far windier than others.

After a couple of days on the NW coast, I couldn’t wait to get back to the temperate weather. Oh, another plus, with the humidity/moisture comes beautiful, plump skin…it does wonders for the face and body! Everybody I see in Lake region looks SO much younger than they are! You all know who you are…hahaha.[/quote]

thanks for the response, I really like the ‘beautiful, plump skin’ advantage! 😀

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[quote=”elindermuller”][quote=”costaricafinca”]I, too, like the Arenal, Tilaran area …but it is too wet, windy and cool for us to live there!

Make that an extended round trip and check out various parts of the country.[/quote]

wet-windy-cool ?

windy only from december through march (and I love it)

wet ? has not been wet enough for almost 10 years (ask ICE about the lake level)

cool ? most time we have summer temperatures. What we call “cool” here would be “nice and warm” in Germany.[/quote]

Thank you for your interpretation of wet-windy-cool.

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[quote=”rosiemaji”]As long as your Social Security is at least $1000 per month, your plan sounds very feasible. That will qualify you to apply for temporary residency and then after 3 years you can apply for permanent residency. Living on $1000 a month or a little over that won’t net you luxurious living but you would be able to afford something modest and comfortable. As Victoria suggested, look for an area that has the climate and interests that you enjoy. As a renter, if you find somewhere that you like more, you can move. There are apartments and houses for rent in numerous areas – near the beach, in the mountains, in cities, in smaller towns, and in gated communities.[/quote]

Hello and thank you for your reply, I don’t need luxurious-like you said something modest and comfortable. This give me more hope as far as the ‘budget’ you mentioned. Like I mentioned to Victoria my next plan is a trip back down there to research areas.
Keep in touch and thank you.

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[quote=”VictoriaLST”]Up here by the lake, we love young women in their 60’s (I am one, but married). And we have some great rentals up here as well as a lively community of expats. Ladies of the Lake is very active in the community and Arenal Gardeners has both meetings and monthly trips. Come join us![/quote]

Thank you so much for your reply, would love to learn more about the community and join you!!! Would like to get info on rental availability. Where would I find that? I guess also would be a discovery trip down there which would a little time in the future but I’m excited and motivated.
Thank you again, have a ‘pura vida’ day.

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