They RAISED MY RENT - Living in Costa Rica - Water Fast - Relocation Retreat

[@dakotahstr]

Our mortgage payments were 190.00 a month. House paid off!! Yay! Enjoy the retreat Michael. Looking forward to watching a few interviews.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

nothing better than a house paid off. Congrats. OH, I will, thanx. Packed house, beautiful today... all is good. Always appreciate you commenting, muchas gracias.

[@denicagilmer7951]

Looking good Michael! Enjoy the retreat 😊

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx...That's the plan! Should be fun.

[@DianeVitale-j2k]

Just found your channel. You look fine. Of course such sunshine is going to wash you out. At this point in my life, find myself dreaming of getting out of USA to what would be a haven to me. A little scary, but being of Italian descent, I would so enjoy the people of Mexico or Costa Rico from what I've heard. Best medicine. TY for your videos.

[@paulabeacom8557]

Have fun! Have a good retreat!!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx. should be good we have a packed house.... whoo hoo. LIke a vacation... I love coming down here.

[@livingdaybyday1174]

In San Jose the rents are high.; that's basically the price of a room. In fact, a loft can even cost over 1000 USD monthly in C.R.

[@RebelGran_01]

Consider yourself blessed. In Canada rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is between $2000 & 2500, Houses are around 3500

[@pigspigs76]

Canada is kinda large lol I imagine your referring to southern Ontario

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

YIKES.... I could live like a king on 2 grand a month lol

[@tjamieson7238]

Ditto in Seattle

[@shawnsteinman2001]

@@pigspigs76 Your joking right. Pretty much anywhere in Canada rent for a 1 bedroom is around $750 at the minimum. $1300 for a 2 bedroom, unless your way way up north freezing where no-one wants to live. For us Canadians the idea of paying less than $300 USD per month for a 2 bedroom is like winning a Jackpot.

[@pigspigs76]

@@shawnsteinman2001cities and major towns will obviously be allot .. live with a senior citizen if you really trying to save

[@kimk3580]

Safe travels!!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx. but all good, I made it... and what a beautimus day to travel.... so nice.

[@stevez5134]

in san francisco it goes up by $100 per month every year, currently at $2200. we should probably get in our car and drive to costa rica without any research.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

damn... I would be living under a freeway #funnynotfunny

[@pamelatill4805]

Dang it! That would have been good to know before last June! Lol! Safe travels. I know you’ll have a great retreat. We enjoyed it so much, learned a lot and made my new BFF!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

I am here and I forgot my cup.........*sad*. Thanx, hope to see you again at some point. Hope all is well.

[@pamelatill4805]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW I’m drinking coffee right now. Lol!! Looking forward to lunch again!

[@shelleysquires7225]

Good morning, love 🌺 72 hours will rejuvenate your stem cells as well 👏 I'm glad you're bringing the coffee pot, I was gonna bring mine ☕️ Safe travels, see you soon!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

I am here, safe and sound thanx. See you tomorrow.

[@shelleysquires7225]

@TravelCostaRicaNOW you made good time!

[@RigHauler]

Mike your rent is pretty cheap and you have nothing to complain about. We have friends here in Perez Zeledon - family of 4 can not find anything under 250 K for quite a while now. Don't worry and be happy bro'.😊

[@ninarios6198]

Have a good time at the relocation retreat!!❤❤❤

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

It is off to a great start, thanx 😊

[@pigspigs76]

Slick ride, should have taken us for a spin around town

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

anytime.

[@sandrabedard7848]

Have fun Michael. The casa looks great. I know where you are and what they use to look like. You are really lucky to have the rent you have especially being the location you are in La Fortuna. Perfect location for sure. Have a great retreat and wanted to tell you I have been doing Carnivore lifestyle for 60 days now and OMG my life has totally changed with my health and results!!!! I will not go back to the western diet's ever again!!! Pura Vida 😊 Blessings 😁

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

SWEET! congrats with the results.... very nice. I know you're feeling great. Yeah, I think I am kinda lucky... 5 minute walk,, bike everywhere.. I could do worse. Blessings back atcha.

[@ninarios6198]

You’re looking good Michael!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

ahhhh... thanx. I appreciate that. :)

[@EllaHablaSpanglish]

Michael, hope the retreat goes well. Glad you’ve got a car. You just can’t overestimate the importance of getting to pee when you want to. 😉

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

jaja...AGREED😉

[@shellijohnson3043]

Thank You!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

welcome. :)

[@brucenixon4470]

I am coming down in May… to take care of some business… we are looking for a rental to start the to find our own house down there… our plans are to come back in Aug.

[@pshaffer45]

Safe travels

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx. all good. I am here and it is BEAUTIMUS.... let the vacation begin... oh yeah, it's a retreat. lol

[@cayetanocanales7662]

Saludos from tx. Great video

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Thanks and welcome. much appreciated.

[@riskyron1416]

Get a small 400 to 600 watt 12 volt to 120 Volt AC Inverter and you can use that coffee maker in your car. Without a car I travel to other countries to vacation as it is cheaper than anyplace I can go in Costa Rica.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

I always love your perspective and insights.. but you really are starting to bag on CR more and more. You can, no problem but you've definitely have upped the anti on your negative comments about CR..... but they do give good comparison's, so again, all good.

[@riskyron1416]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW It is the way I find it. And I really can and do visit places in other countries much cheaper and easier than within Costa Rica,. And I do not live anywhere near the areas other Foreigners tend to live in Costa Rica. Thus also why I have such a great deal on the place I rent. But it is what it is from my prospective. And openly honest as I do not have any business interests. Nothing to sell or gain from financially. And again I spent 32 years in the US Army. Per agreement with the Panamanian Government for giving them two fully equipped US Naval Hospitals, one being where John McCain was born, I can receive the best of medical care in Panama. I can also receive medical in Philippines, Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany, Italy/ But certainly not here in Costa Rica where in a medical emergency I would head immediately to another country than chance things here .Circumstances are very different among individuals. And frankly the only reasons I am still here are acquiring too many possessions and my wife who is Costa Rican. And we met and married and lived in Nicaragua and lived there 3 years. After moving to Costa Rica the marriage rapidly fell apart and in under 3 months. Costa Rica really is the Graveyard for Marriage. And you have pointed that out yourself.. Stupidity on my part is not having walked away a good 6 years ago. But find myself unable to do it. And again of all countries I have ever lived I have never made friends in Costa Rica, and I really don't want American friends as Americans themselves are why I do not live or go to the US. Costa Rica needs to offer a form of National Service to Citizens to finance education. But the poor have very bleak futures and I am very aware of many suicides of youth due this hopelessness. Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada offer much more to Costa Rican, South and Central American migrants. Those going to the US usually return deported and drug addicted, unlike even 10 years ago where many returned with enough money to buy a home and business. Again it is what it is as I see it. And make no apologies. I won't sugar coat anything and have no reason to, as I do not currently make a cent from anything I do. My income is Retirement and Patents and Copyrights, Manufacturing and Sales contracts all from more than 25 years ago. The majority in China, which I have never visited and have no plans to.

[@riskyron1416]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW Different people have different perspectives. But after receiving only a 5 day visa returning to Costa Rica and a 6 month ban, my negativism about Costa Rica has only begun. I have never committed any infraction here and employ 8 people, never an overstay, never even a day late on rent or any bills. As I told employees in Saudi Arabia we are all ambassador to our own countries and beliefs. Violate the Saudis I will have you on the next flight home. Were it not for my wife I would have left Costa Rica a good 6 years ago. Now the possibility of another short stay visa makes it a certainty I leave.

[@robertwilliams6324]

According to Costa Rican law if one pays their rent in colones, the landlord can increase the rent annually. If one pays their rent in any other currency (including the dollar), the landlord can only raise the rent every three years. I have lived in Costa Rica since November, 2010, and have always paid in dollars. I would never pay in colones. Also interesting is one never sees a home for sale in colones. It is always USD.

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

Yeah, but from my experience, probably best not to contest it. My rent just went up $40 from 300. They did put in better internet, but other than that, yes the dollar is down. The prior rent they'd be losing about 11.5mil, or $23, so it's justified. If they're paying another 10mil for better internet etc, ok it's understandable. I've been at this place 9 months. I brought it up that it's not legal to change the price in USD. They weren't aware. But they might just lose money every month in having me...Do I really want to tell them to fk off and say I don't care about your best interests, and btw the contract is valid for 3 years not the lesser amount that you wrote in it? Do I want to get a lawyer to fight that? Have the landlords hate me? Been there. Didn't work out. Done that. Pura Vida Mae.

[@keywestcatlady]

Safe Travels, Michael! No, you don’t Look Dead…. YET!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

yeah, that 'yet' is definitely closing in lol. thanx for watching to the end.... ;)

[@sqorpy]

Drive Safe and you look great in the sun

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx. got here safe and sound.... and a beautimus day... :)

[@riskyron1416]

After receiving only a 5 day visa after returning to Costa Rica as well as a 6 month ban, I am in Panama with a 6 month Visa I can extend to a year. When I do return to Costa Rica it will be to gather my things and move to Panama. 7 years in Costa Rica to have this happen, they can stick it where the sun don't shine. Plus in under 3 hours approached by 5 women contending to replace my Costa Rican wife. So maybe that 5 day visa was actually a favor.

[@annrichmanrn4514]

Continue on!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

that is the plan. ;)

[@Infochique]

Safe journey 😮

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx. It was, since I am here.... OMG, so freakin beautimus here.

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

Nice car you never use Michael! 10mil is not bad at all.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

I was wondering if you could talk about the difficulties in Central America affecting Costa Rica such as the mining issue, the ongoing drought, the flood of migrants northward creating a state of emergency, etc. and how this affects expats and retirees as well as Costa Rica in general.....and its image as following American foreign policy as a stooge government .....

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

sounds like you already know. But yeah, I can talk about those issues,,, plus 20 more.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW These sounds like really fundamental type of issues for thinking seriously about relocating to Costa Rica. Sometimes I have the idea that the best place left is only Uruguay.....I left off my list about Central America and Costa Rica the issue of high heat and humidity. 😉😉

[@fosterbrower4116]

Don't sound like your kind of place, PEACE!!!

[@SaltyDraws]

Michael, I wonder if you removed the paint if he would lower the rent back to what it was?

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

damn, you're on to something..lol

[@SaltyDraws]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW I'm an idea man, Michael.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

@@SaltyDraws yeah, I see that.

[@erichertzen3251]

I didn't know you got a driver's license, took me 2 months to get mine.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

I have had a CR drivers license from the start. Next year you be my 4th or 5th renewal... can't remember.

[@seancruiser]

ill be down there week after the retreat 😅

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

better late than never.... where are you headed?

[@seancruiser]

@TravelCostaRicaNOW San jose for some dental work. I wanted to get up to LA fortuna but not sure if I can.

[@maukamarine3083]

complimentary comment

[@erichertzen3251]

My guess, you went and bought a newer vehicle so they figured you could pay more for rent.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

omg! you're right. I should have hidden it... lol

[@paulvta761]

I pay $300 a month for the last 10 years, never raised the rent

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

yeah,,, you definitely got a nicer place. *don't worry, he will.

[@michelinecousineau8497]

Wow! 3 days. I don’t even do 1 day 😜

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

I got to say, glad it's over. ... until the next time that is. ;)

[@barco581]

Raised the rent?! Time to move in with Allen as a roomie! Haha, jk :)

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

dude, I would live under a freeway first😂🤣🤣

[@LisaMack100]

Hi!!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

hola, como estas?

Gotta have a man size coffee!! 😄👍

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

You got that right!

[@daviddurango9562]

Boo hoo hoo Allan.. That is dirt cheap rent.

[@barco581]

Keep in mind most Ticos earn $600-$1,000 per month.

[@jennylane2498]

Eat Michael! 😅

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Don't got to tell me twice. lol

[@Heavensmyhomenow]

Thats still a deal steal

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

yeah... it doesn't suck.

[@davecote4817]

Hopefully they do not raise it for another 7 years.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

It's all good. but yeah, that would be nice and if he does, he's going to have to revamp the inside first ;)

[@charlestovar399]

Always relocation retreat? C'm on. We want to know about Costa Rica. No Gabacho pushy . . pushing..and pushing. Ok? Man ? We know?

[@spliff32000]

i know where that is

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

me too.

[@melodietaylor6220]

Really? Just use a chorreador.

[@athenachloewoodrow6356]

😂

[@Finley67]

What isnt doing shitty here?