US Government Raves about Costa Rica

Successful real estate investors are well aware that one of the fundamental keys to building a successful property portfolio is the careful timing of market entry; therefore investors always seek to buy ahead of an emerging trend and often take a national or international perspective when looking for the next big thing in terms of real estate.

The CIA World Fact Book has recently begun listing Costa Rica as "a Central American success story" because the Costa Rican government have successfully established an economically and politically stable country in which more overseas investors are focusing their financial interests. Here is a quote:

In 2006, Costa Rica is one of five countries that stand head and shoulders above all other nations worldwide in terms of the potential their real estate markets present property investors.

According to the CIA report, the retiree and second home markets in Costa Rica are growing as is tourism interest and the country offers visitors and expatriates a stunning climate, an abundance of rare and beautiful flora and fauna, it is bordered by both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and the standard of living is both high and affordable.

The report continues that the real estate sector in Costa Rica offers investors an affordable platform and the Costa Rican government offer investors certain tax breaks and incentives to commit to the country.

The other four countries in the CIA World Fact Book are: Ghana - Located in West Africa; Malaysia; Qatar: and, Turkey.