Sarah Marie

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Guanacaste,

Costa Rica

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Business Name: BWPCR

Dream it, Create it, Live it up!

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Investment Type:	Development
Activity Level:	Full Time
Investing Since:	2007
Reason on REI:	Make Partnerships
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Other Website:	www.BWPCR.com
Member Since:	01/04/2008
Last Login:	11/04/2008

The Rich Coast

I fell in love with the country and lifestyle first, THEN realized the investment potential & decided to move full time... call it rational - but it was the best decision I've made in my life so far!

It wasn't 100% emotionally driven, (although I'd be lying if I said not at all). I knew before I ever saw a "For Sale" sign that this was a solid investment for all ... like Florida in the 1950's

The beaches, surfing, diving, ziplines, rain forests, volcanoes, cloud forests, orchids, monkeys, sloths, snorkeling, canyoning, rafting, mountains, weather, latin food and culture ... the people - make it oh so beautiful.

Not to mention the .25% property taxes and cost of living!! I know there are many places in our small world to love ... to live ... don't stay in one spot!

... Makes me TICK!

I enjoy all types of people and places - learning, growing, stretching, developing. I'm an advocate of green building, open source movements, & constructive criticism.

Love to learn, read, and share while entertaining others opinions and perspectives.
I enjoy the present, the process of where we're headed, the journey - otherwise - what the heck is the point, really?

Life in Costa Rica

Buenas amigos!

I live in Costa Rica enjoying life's simple pleasures ... oh, and work! I am an International Real Estate consultant on the North Pacific 'Gold Coast' & love every minute of it... More to come on that below.

I welcome contrast in my perspectives and have enjoy cultural differences. My parents sent me on a student ambassador trip to England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales when I was 14 ... so it's their fault I'm so worldly (thank you!!)
I have a severe addiction to travel (that I don't fight) and appreciate how it shapes my personality... Everyone should take a trip solo!

I spent Fall of last year gallivanting Spain - Barcelona for a month, the tomato fight near Valencia, family in Salamanca & Mallorca; then Monaco, France - Rome & Bari, Italy; Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, & the island of Bol, Croatia; Athens and Corfu, Greece; and Marrakesh, Morocco - 3 months total - making friends all the way.

I actually ended up in Costa Rica because in 2006 I came here, lived with a family for a month and traveled for another ... and I knew I found a gem, and a great use for my International Business degree, while utilizing my investing experience, in paradise!

*** COME SEE MY PRESENTATION IN TAMPA ***

www.BlueWaterPropertiesofCostaRica.com (undergoing updates)

BWPCR specializes in single family homes, condos, townhomes, and land near the beaches of the North Pacific Coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica ... and we do property management, as most client enjoy steady rental income. The other partners are both Costa Rican - one being an agricultural engineer and the other specialized in rehabbing in Tampa, Florida and knows a few of the folks on here.

The market is completely different - lower taxes, ridiculously low homeowners insurance, pristine beaches - and although there are mortgage products available - most of our buyers are cash. Great options for a vacation home and rental income in one. Feel free to ask questions about living, working, buying here ... I'm happy to lend my expertise, as it is my passion.

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From: Real Estate Investor
06/16/2008

Hey lady,

How was Playa Panama? my email is seanmalarkey@gmail.com

Sean

From: benboyer
06/07/2008

Thanks! Looks like you are following your dreams and living life to the fullest , congratulations. I'm sure you are an inspiration to others. Rock on!

From: Steph
06/07/2008

Hi Sarah,

I will definitely be there on the 20th.

A good friend of mine from Tampa moved to Jaco about 6 months ago. I was seriously considering moving down there, but then things started to pick up here. I will be making a trip down there before the year is over. I have a feeling once I get there, I'm not going to want to leave.

If you have any spare time when you're in Tampa, I'd love to get together for lunch or coffee. If not- I'll see you on the 20th.

Take care,

Stephani

From: Real Estate Investor
05/25/2008

Hey Sarah,

Good to hear from ya, Hows C.R? Where exactly are you?

Where did My wife and I go - The Guanacaste region. We flew into San Jose - drove straight to Arenal -spent 48 hours there and then headed to the coast.

We went with no itinerary, but armed with a map and some basic info on cities and spots. We went north first and literally stumbled upon a hotel in Panama that one one of the highlights of our trip. and Then we headed south stopping many places including Tamarindo - Portero - and finally ended up what I call Paradise - Playa Negra.

I knew of a wave from the Movie "endless summer" and I thought If I was to go to C.R. I would have to go there. So we did and we discovered Heaven. We stayed here for 3 days - and It was Heaven. I miss Costa Rica.....

Pura vida,

Sean

From: Matt
05/21/2008

Great profile Sarah! We would love to hear some stories of your real estate experience in Costa. Fire up the blogs!

From: rking9898
03/30/2008

I am also a real estate investor in Florida. I wanted to let you know I have a real estate brokerage that will either help you save a ton of money when selling or put money back in your pocket when buying. Check it out at Http://FranklinBell.com or look on my profile page. If you have any questions let me know.

From: jjansson
03/20/2008

Hi there, I have wholesale properties as low as 30%LTV would you be interested in seeing them? Send me an email to southsidepm@gmail.com I look forward to doing buisness with you. We also restore your clients credit! Jason

From: bewealthy
01/14/2008

Welcome to our group, You will find a great valuable information on this site so make sure to take advantage of them and implement them into your life and business. If you are a beginner I suggest reading some of my blogs on how and where to start your real estate journey and what to look for. If you are advanced make sure you share your experiences in the forums or on your profile. I also have a weekly inspirational and life changing quote that will enlighten your day and can be of great use in your business. I also write a blog on each of these quotes explaining my own experiences or ways you can use it towards your real estate business and in life. Other than that, welcome again and visit my profile weekly. Livy

From: Jonathan Seabolt
01/14/2008

Welcome to the community! We hope you enjoy your time here and if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to ask anyone! I hope that you have a prosperous 2008!!!

Best,

Jonathan N. Seabolt

From: Real Estate Investor
01/12/2008

Sarah,

Thanks for the note, Hows life?

Im so Jealous. My wife and I took our last pre-kid era vacation to Costa Rica. We loved it.

What part of Costa rica are you going to?

Sean