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The beautiful country of Costa Rica is attracting investors from all over the world, thanks to its status as the "Switzerland of Central America," as well as a stable, democratic country with endless opportunities in the real estate sector. 

Those who are looking for a second home or an idyllic place to retire to will not be disappointed in the residential and commercial real estate investment opportunities that Costa Rica has to offer, particularly since investing in and applying for residency in the nation is easier and less time-consuming than in many North American and European countries.

In this episode, we have discussed how to become a resident of Costa Rica and the important factors that need to be considered when deciding to invest in Costa Rican real estate. Some of the questions we answered in the show are given below:

• Does an investor need to become a resident of Costa Rica to invest in its real estate?
• How can you become a resident through investments in Costa Rica?
• What kind of people are moving to and making investments in Costa Rica?
• What kind of real estate investments are people interested in making?
• How complicated is the immigration process of Costa Rica?
• What kind of documents do you need to apply for immigration to Costa Rica?
• How long does it take before you gain your residency in Costa Rica?
• Do people in certain industries get precedence when applying for immigration or residency in Costa Rica?
• Can you work in Costa Rica while you are waiting to get your residency permit?
• Can you get hired by a Costa Rican company when awaiting your permanent residency permit?
• What kind of privileges do children of full-time Costa Rican residents enjoy?
• How many people are interested in living and investing in Costa Rica?
• What is the biggest tip for people who want to invest in Costa Rica and are looking to immigrate?

Speakers

• Denise Katerabik, your host for Profit Knocks
• George Vega, the Chief Operating Officer at Inter Properties, real estate developer, investor, and the founder of a property investment company, Rapid Offer
• Maria Vargas, an attorney specializing in immigration at Cresco Legal.

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The beautiful country of Costa Rica is nothing short of a paradise, so is it any wonder that people from all over the world flock there to live and invest in? The nation is known as the “Happiest Place on Earth” and has the most beautiful tropical climate along with a stable democratic economy. In addition, it has the distinction of being the only country in the world that does not have an army, signifying its commitment to peace and acceptance of foreign trade and investment.

In this show, we will discuss whether Costa Rica is a good place for investment, particularly real estate investment. The focus of the conversation will be on estate planning and how important it is in a country like Costa Rica.

Here are some highlights of the show:

• Does everybody do estate planning when they invest in Costa Rica real estate?
• How do you prepare for estate planning in Costa Rica?
• How risky is it not to have your estate planning in place in Costa Rica? What happens when people don’t follow this due diligence?
• If you own a real estate property in Costa Rica, what is the right way to hold that property and pass it safely to your beneficiaries?
• What are some things to consider when setting up a limitada in Costa Rica?
• What is the next step to take in estate planning once you have set up a limitada in Costa Rica?
• What is the most common mistake people make when estate planning in Costa Rica?
• What is the biggest piece of advice to offer to someone who is interested in investing in real estate in Costa Rica?

Speakers

Denise Katerabik, your host for Profit Knocks.

George Vega, the COO of Inter Properties, a property developer and a real estate investor.

Nataliza Gonzalez, an attorney at Cresco Legal, specializing in real estate and estate planning while working in foreign investment.

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One of the most awkward and frustrating things that a landlord has to do is evict a tenant.

When you are renting out your property, you give your tenant the legal right to assume control of the property during the lease period. Although this allows you to collect rent from tenants if things don't go smoothly, it can create a lot of problems for you.

In this podcast, we invite industry experts to discuss how to get rid of bad tenants and what issues you may encounter when starting the eviction process. We understand that Chicago property owners may have a lot of questions for us, so we have discussed many common questions in detail below.

• How friendly is Chicago when it comes to tenants?
• What is the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, and what does it comprise?
• What are the general rights of a tenant in Chicago?
• What is the landlord's right of access, and how much notice do they need to give before they can enter a leased-out property?
• How is the security deposit managed?
• How much interest is there on a security deposit, and is it mandatory to pay it?
• What happens if you violate a lease agreement?
• What are the general duties of a landlord?
• What are some of the conditions that affect habitability, and can you give notice to them?
• What is retaliatory conduct by a landlord, and is it legal?
• Any insights into the Eviction Early Resolution Program?
• The importance of a good relationship between a landlord and the tenant
• The most important things to consider when getting a tenant for your property
• What are the main reasons for evictions?
• What does an eviction process entail?
• What to do when your tenant is not cooperating with the eviction process?
• How much does an eviction process cost?
• Can an eviction case ever go to litigation?
• What is money judgment?
• Is it possible to waive the money judgment in exchange for the possession of your property?
• Is it possible to represent yourself in an eviction lawsuit?
• Some instances when tenants won’t return the security deposit
• The biggest piece of advice for tenants
• The biggest piece of advice for landlords

Speakers

• Denise Katerabik, your host for Profit Knocks
• Konstantine Shelegeda, the CEO and owner of Inter Properties. He has 30 years of experience developing and investing in real estate properties.
• Aleksandra E Fremderman, owner of AEF Legal PC and principal attorney specializing in real estate transactions, lender negotiations, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, tenant-landlord law, evictions, foreclosures, contract disputes, breach of warranty of habitability, property damage and personal injury.

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• Profit Knocks on YouTube
• Inter Properties
• Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
• Aleksandra E Fremderman’s email: [email protected]
• Aleksandra E. Fremderman’s phone number: 847-791-7357

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