Like a majority of expats, I researched the most common Google results regarding living in Costa Rica, and while most were generally accurate and informative, a number of sites were too simplistic, exaggerated, or outright disingenuous. After moving to Costa Rica, reality quickly proved that my knowledge and preparations were somewhat lacking. Laws, costs, and procedures regularly change in paradise which is why nothing compares to relevant, practical, and up-to-date information. “Why Not Costa Rica” rises to the challenge by equipping potential expats with contemporary, sensible, and highly-beneficial insights. Tim Burke knows how the game is played and his wide-ranging experience and proven understanding will help you avoid wasting time, energy, and costly mistakes. I wish “Why Not Costa Rica” was available when I made...
Read moreI would like to say a few things about Tim Burke, and Why Not Costa Rica. I had been working on building my family's retirement home in Costa Rica, and just like you read about, I was fleeced by a unethical builder. My project had been abandoned, and I was completely discouraged and ready to give up. I met Tim through a post on Craigslist. He looked at my project, and offered his assistance. Since meeting, I have been taken by Tim and his compassion for my situation, and his natural initiative to help me recognize our retirement dream. It would be an understatement to call his efforts "help". It is the single reason we had the confidence to continue. I would not only recommend working with Tim Burke and Why Not Costa Rica, I would say it is the best way I can think to smoothly transition to the sometimes...
Read moreMy wife and I are brand new to Costa Rica, staying with family. We responded to an advertisement for an apartment and a meeting was set for the next day to see it. We were met by Tyler, at the appropriate time and place and he drove us to the apartment. On the way he explained what we were going to see, and he explained, fully what we should expect. The apartment met all of Tyler's and the web page views, only it was nicer then expected, and the landlords were super willing to meet our requests for furniture and expectations. Tyler stayed with us and assisted with the negotiations for the apartment, as needed and at the end drove us back to our brothers house. He was extremely friendly and helpful in every area; a true professional. I highly recommend this company in all areas, he/they were a pleasure...
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