Nick Viale

Many of the new property developments on Coast Rica's beautiful "Gold Coast" are gated communities. These are an ideal choice for investment, especially if you aren't planning on living in your property all year round.

Are you looking for more meaning in your life - a sense of happiness? Are you tired of days that blend into each other? Do you find yourself sitting in traffic feeling the heat rising up your neck? Fighting with your family members, coworkers or neighbors?

1) Cost of living: Those pension dollars will go a long way here, compared to most places. San José's prices are among the second lowest of any city in the Americas, and the cost of goods and services is among the lowest in the world.

While almost everyone uses online video, many marketing professionals have left this resource untapped in favor of more traditional, time consuming methods. For tech-savvy Realtors it can be a huge opportunity to advertise home listings and services prominently where other marketers have been unsuccessful.