Buying Property in Mexico/Costa Rica

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Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

Several friends and I are considering the possibility of buying property in Mexico or Costa Rica. Has anyone done this? Any suggestions, tips and/or amusing anecdotes that might help someone who wants to do the same?

Drew, the laws are a bit funny in CR concerning squatters, so I'm told. A friend of mine is a realtor in Samara (Pacific side), I could hook you up with her if you like. Apparently if you buy land and don't occupy it, and someone decides to "camp" there, they get to keep it after some period of time...