<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kindred Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your trusted partner for real estate insights and financial success in Costa Rica.]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:14:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kc-cr.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Costa Rica's Growing Digital Nomad Scene Is Driving Rental Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindred Consulting Costa Rica Something shifted in the global workforce several years ago, and the effects are still amplifying through real estate markets from Bali to Lisbon to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Remote work went from a pandemic-era necessity to a permanent structural feature of professional life. And the professionals doing that remote work — in technology, finance, consulting, marketing, design, and dozens of other fields — looked up one day and asked a simple question: if I...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/how-costa-rica-s-growing-digital-nomad-scene-is-driving-rental-demand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a646664424f5a9980aaa502</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_afa76929f8044a9d98e82f1b734be661~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mes en Revisión: Actualizaciones del Equipo de Kindred Consulting Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Month in Review: Kindred Consulting Costa Rica Desde el Escritorio de Jennifer Cada mes me recuerda que invertir en Costa Rica es mucho más que comprar una propiedad: se trata de crear oportunidades, construir un estilo de vida y planificar el futuro con confianza. Este mes, hemos conversado con familias que buscan casas de vacaciones, jubilados que se preparan para su próxima etapa de vida e inversionistas que exploran formas de diversificar sus portafolios a nivel internacional. Aunque los...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/mes-en-revisi%C3%B3n-actualizaciones-del-equipo-de-kindred-consulting-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64552b1d2bd89721cb37b3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_e21d39081a5d4243947d09280b0b091b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Month in Review: Updates from the Kindred Consulting Costa Rica Team ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Month in Review: Kindred Consulting Costa Rica From Jennifer's Desk Every month reminds me that investing in Costa Rica is about much more than purchasing property—it's about creating opportunities, building a lifestyle, and planning for the future with confidence. This month, we've had conversations with families looking for vacation homes, retirees preparing for their next chapter, and investors exploring ways to diversify their portfolios internationally. Although every client's goals are...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/month-in-review-updates-from-the-kindred-consulting-costa-rica-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64537f10a4941c0725ba42</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_e21d39081a5d4243947d09280b0b091b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Costa Rica Real Estate Still a Good Investment in 2026? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investing in Costa Rica? This is the question every serious investor asks before committing capital. Markets change. Opportunities peak and fade. Is Costa Rica real estate still as compelling in 2026 as it was five years ago? The short answer is yes — and the specific reasons behind that answer are worth understanding in detail. The Structural Foundation: What Has Not Changed The foundational investment case for Costa Rica rests on institutional characteristics that have remained stable for...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/is-costa-rica-real-estate-still-a-good-investment-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a646300532301fe59fabdde</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_efa115667f5a42f99e7bbfb9f12ecef2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect in Year One: A Realistic Timeline for Your Costa Rica Investment Property ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Month by Month Guide You have closed. The deed is recorded. The keys are yours. Now what? Year one is the most operationally active year of your investment's life. Systems are established, compliance obligations begin, and the property builds its rental identity. Here is an honest month-by month picture of what Year 1 typically looks like for a Kindred Consulting Costa Rica client. Months 1–2: Activation and Setup The first year of ownership often includes preparing your property for the...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/what-to-expect-in-year-one-a-realistic-timeline-for-your-costa-rica-investment-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6451ab532301fe59fa8ef4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_772dda5b5f334634ad97815da68df544~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los 5 principales errores que cometen los norteamericanos al comprar una propiedad en Costa Rica y cómo podemos evitarlos.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindred Consulting Costa Rica Los errores más costosos en el sector inmobiliario internacional no los cometen personas poco inteligentes. Los cometen personas inteligentes que carecían de la información adecuada —o del equipo adecuado— en el momento crítico. Estos son los cinco errores que vemos con mayor frecuencia entre los norteamericanos que compran en Costa Rica, y cómo Kindred previene cada uno de ellos. Error 1: Estructura de propiedad legal incorrecta Costa Rica ofrece tres...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/los-5-principales-errores-que-cometen-los-norteamericanos-al-comprar-una-propiedad-en-costa-rica-y-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a645057497e17ca11c9be67</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_d039421265a049bca16afa4d0e347c6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top 5 Mistakes North Americans Make When Buying Property in Costa Rica — And How We Prevent Every One ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindred Consulting Costa Rica Most expensive mistakes in foreign real estate are not made by unintelligent people. They are made by intelligent people who were missing the right information — or the right team — at the critical moment. Here are the five mistakes we see most consistently among North Americans buying in Costa Rica, and exactly how Kindred prevents each one. Mistake 1: Wrong Legal Ownership Structure Costa Rica offers three primary ownership structures for foreign buyers. Each...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/the-top-5-mistakes-north-americans-make-when-buying-property-in-costa-rica-and-how-we-prevent-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a644f0f10a4941c0725adc1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_d039421265a049bca16afa4d0e347c6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennifer Kindred: Why I Built a Cross-Border Investment Advisory Firm in Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Partner in Borderless Wealth People ask me sometimes why a CFO and business consultant from Texas ended up building a cross-border investment advisory firm in Costa Rica. The honest answer: I saw a problem I could not stop thinking about — and eventually I stopped thinking and started building. What I Kept Seeing Over more than 30 years in financial consulting, I have worked with hundreds of clients on complex decisions: business acquisitions, financial restructuring, cross-border...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/jennifer-kindred-why-i-built-a-cross-border-investment-advisory-firm-in-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a644b2210a4941c0725a2dc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_cb68f2b0bfb04532ab9c938055ebb5b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennifer Kindred: Por qué fundé una firma de asesoría de inversiones transfronterizas en Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Partner in Borderless Wealth A veces me preguntan por qué un director financiero y consultor de negocios de Texas terminó creando una firma de asesoría de inversiones transfronteriza en Costa Rica. La respuesta sincera: vi un problema que no podía dejar de pensar, y finalmente dejé de pensar y empecé a construir. Lo que seguía viendo Durante más de 30 años en consultoría financiera, he trabajado con cientos de clientes en decisiones complejas: adquisiciones de empresas, reestructuración...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/jennifer-kindred-por-qu%C3%A9-fund%C3%A9-una-firma-de-asesor%C3%ADa-de-inversiones-transfronterizas-en-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a644ca049285c3efe63fd6d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_cb68f2b0bfb04532ab9c938055ebb5b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historia de un cliente: De "¿Qué es posible?" al día del cierre.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindred Consulting Costa Rica Mark y Susan llevaban tres años hablando de Costa Rica. Habían hecho lo que hacen la mayoría de los compradores interesados: buscar información en Google, ver vídeos de YouTube, unirse a grupos de expatriados en Facebook y guardar una carpeta con anuncios que iban desde apartamentos de 150.000 dólares hasta villas frente al mar de 800.000 dólares, claramente fuera de su presupuesto. Dos preguntas que no pudieron responder con su investigación fueron: "¿Podemos...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/historia-de-un-cliente-de-qu%C3%A9-es-posible-al-d%C3%ADa-del-cierre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6449f93c8cfb6b3c76318d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_a95ffcc4e60940e995137200d80e57a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Client Story: From 'What's Possible?' to Closing Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindred Consulting Costa Rica Mark and Susan had been talking about Costa Rica for three years. They had done what most interested buyers do: googled it, watched YouTube videos, joined expat Facebook groups, and saved a folder of listings that ranged from $150,000 condos to $800,000 beachfront villas clearly outside their budget. Two questions they could not answer from research: 'Can we actually make this work financially?' And: 'Where do we even start?' A friend who had gone through a...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/client-story-from-what-s-possible-to-closing-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6447fb424f5a9980aa55cd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_a95ffcc4e60940e995137200d80e57a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residencia en Costa Rica: Los programas que los norteamericanos realmente están utilizando]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about Life in Costa Rica? ¿Sueñas con hacer de Costa Rica algo más que un destino de vacaciones? Para muchos Para los norteamericanos, obtener la residencia legal es uno de los pasos más importantes para construir una una vida a largo plazo en el paraíso. Afortunadamente, Costa Rica ofrece varias vías de residencia diseñadas para jubilados, inversores y personas con ingresos que cumplan los requisitos. Elegir la opción correcta depende de Su situación financiera, sus objetivos a...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/residencia-en-costa-rica-los-programas-que-los-norteamericanos-realmente-est%C3%A1n-utilizando</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64453e1530aa0e25602b3f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_cf98853572d649a48f3863b7d7519d24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa Rica Residency: The Programs North Americans Are Actually Using]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about Life in Costa Rica? Dreaming of making Costa Rica more than just your vacation destination? For many North Americans, obtaining legal residency is one of the biggest steps toward building a long-term life in paradise. Fortunately, Costa Rica offers several residency pathways designed for retirees, investors, and individuals with qualifying income. Choosing the right option depends on your financial situation, long-term goals, and future plans in the country. More Than Just...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/costa-rica-residency-the-programs-north-americans-are-actually-using</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6443da532301fe59fa6b3a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_cf98853572d649a48f3863b7d7519d24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 preguntas que debes hacer antes de contratar a un consultor inmobiliario en Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring a Costa Rica Real Estate Consultant Antes de contratar a un profesional para que le asesore en una decisión financiera importante, es fundamental hacer las preguntas adecuadas. Esto es válido en cualquier contexto, y resulta especialmente importante en una inversión inmobiliaria transfronteriza, donde hay mucho en juego y las variables son desconocidas. Aquí están las diez preguntas que todo posible inversionista en Costa Rica debería hacerle a cualquier consultor que esté...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/10-preguntas-que-debes-hacer-antes-de-contratar-a-un-consultor-inmobiliario-en-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a617c78b59a92d7d30df477</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:50:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_7108d01b69044efaafbebc0c7736caef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend Wanderlust: 3 Experiences Near Guanacaste That Redefine What Living Here Means ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekend Wanderlust We spend a lot of time talking about numbers — ROI forecasts, tax implications, mortgage rates. Because those things matter, and getting them right is what we do. But sometimes the most compelling argument for Costa Rica is not a spreadsheet. It is a Saturday afternoon. Here are three experiences in the Guanacaste region that put pura vida in unmistakable, physical terms — and that remind our clients (and us) why this place is worth every conversation about fideicomos and...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/weekend-wanderlust-3-experiences-near-guanacaste-that-redefine-what-living-here-means</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a604d695514a6e974a6d190</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_405b9aa3466f40a5b6aaf5864d2b5c67~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Costa Rica Real Estate Consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring a Costa Rica Real Estate Consultant Before you hire any professional to guide a significant financial decision, you need to ask the right questions. That is true in any context — and it is especially important for a cross-border real estate investment where the stakes are high and the variables are unfamiliar. Here are the ten questions every prospective Costa Rica investor should ask any consultant they are considering. And for each one, we will tell you exactly how Kindred Consulting...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/post/10-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-costa-rica-real-estate-consultant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a616c016ed1567a596e8df6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_7108d01b69044efaafbebc0c7736caef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compradores canadienses: Lo que necesita saber sobre la compra de propiedades en Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[What You Need to Know About Owning Property in Costa Rica La mayoría del contenido inmobiliario internacional sobre Costa Rica está dirigido a compradores estadounidenses, y con razón, ya que los estadounidenses representan la mayor parte de los inversores extranjeros. Sin embargo, los canadienses constituyen una parte importante y creciente del mercado inmobiliario costarricense, y sus consideraciones financieras, fiscales y de propiedad pueden ser bastante diferentes. Costa Rica sigue...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/compradores-canadienses-lo-que-necesita-saber-sobre-la-compra-de-propiedades-en-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a617e61943bedd9a4a4a07b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:37:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_9ffb1595c46a4f21b0bf49a60456c676~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[¿Qué es Pura Vida y por qué es más que un eslogan para los expatriados que se mudan a Costa Rica?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Pura Vida Si has dedicado tiempo a investigar sobre Costa Rica, seguro que te has topado con el lema "Pura Vida". Está presente en camisetas de las tiendas de souvenirs del aeropuerto, lo repiten todos los guías turísticos y se puede ver pintado en las paredes de los pueblos costeros a lo largo de toda la costa. Puede llegar a parecer un eslogan publicitario para el turismo. Pasa una semana en Costa Rica —de verdad, no en un complejo turístico— y algo cambia. Empiezas a comprender que...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/qu%C3%A9-es-pura-vida-y-por-qu%C3%A9-es-m%C3%A1s-que-un-eslogan-para-los-expatriados-que-se-mudan-a-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a617e41ac5716e1a191ede1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:37:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_9b5c288174dd44fcafdb61eee1852ca4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[¿Ya tienes una propiedad en Costa Rica? Quizás te estés perdiendo oportunidades ocultas.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Already Own Property in Costa Rica? Comprar una propiedad en Costa Rica es solo el comienzo. Muchos propietarios se centran en el mantenimiento. su inversión, pero pocos se dan cuenta de cuánto valor adicional puede estar ya presente en ella. la propiedad que poseen. En Kindred Consulting Costa Rica , hablamos regularmente con propietarios de propiedades que tienen Compraron con éxito una casa o un alquiler vacacional, pero no están seguros de si son maximizando todo su potencial. ¿Su...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/ya-tienes-una-propiedad-en-costa-rica-quiz%C3%A1s-te-est%C3%A9s-perdiendo-oportunidades-ocultas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a617ca1943bedd9a4a49e8f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:35:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_db89d14b809f4f05813d36cfaf01ccee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oportunidades de inversión en Costa Rica: Vías de residencia y nuevas soluciones de financiación]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costa Rica: Su puerta de entrada a la inversión y al cambio de estilo de vida. =========================================================== Residency Pathways &#38; New Financing Solutions Costa Rica siempre ha sido admirada por su belleza natural, su estabilidad política y su alta calidad de vida. Para muchos compradores internacionales, invertir aquí no se trata solo de poseer una propiedad, sino de crear un estilo de vida. Hoy en día, dos importantes oportunidades hacen que Costa Rica sea más...]]></description><link>https://www.kc-cr.com/es/post/oportunidades-de-inversi%C3%B3n-en-costa-rica-v%C3%ADas-de-residencia-y-nuevas-soluciones-de-financiaci%C3%B3n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a617daf49285c3efe6181f8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:34:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1fb206_28c4694ca0674456a81db81d7c84221e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Kindred</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>