11 | Invest in Costa Rica with Dan Saklofske

What if your next real estate investment wasn’t in Calgary… but in Costa Rica? In this episode of Espressold, Annie and Paula sit down with Dan — a Calgary realtor who made the leap into international real estate — to unpack what it really looks like to buy, invest, and live in Costa Rica as a Canadian.Whether you’re dreaming of escaping winter, diversifying your portfolio, or simply curious about owning property somewhere warm, this episode breaks down the opportunity and the reality.This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s an honest conversation about lifestyle, returns, risks, and what most people don’t think about until it’s too late.In This Episode, We Cover:Dan’s transition from Calgary real estate to Costa RicaWhy Costa Rica is gaining attention from Canadian buyersInvestment opportunities: what’s actually working (and what’s not)Short-term vs long-term rental potentialThe truth about returns and expectationsWhat day-to-day life looks like as a snowbirdHealthcare, safety, and infrastructure realitiesThe buying process for Canadians (and what to watch out for)Common mistakes investors make when buying abroadWho Costa Rica is not a good fit forMarket outlook: is it too late or just getting started?Key Takeaways:Costa Rica is a lifestyle-first market — returns exist, but expectations need to be realisticHaving the right local team (legal, property management) is everythingNot all areas perform equally — location matters more than everThis is not a passive investment for everyone — know your involvement levelIt can be a powerful way to diversify beyond Calgary real estateConnect with Dan:@danfindsparadiseFind Dan's Buyers Guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dD_gMEaf_MxVGLpf2ePl33AgBRT-ZNc-/view?usp=drive_link