Today's guest on the Expat Money Show is Gill Phelan. Gill has truly led a most interesting life. He grew up in the cold north of the USA, moved to Florida after his divorce and now lives full-time in Costa Rica, making Gill a true expat.   WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW: Gill Phelan's Book: "The Caribbean of Costa Rica: Live and Invest on the Last Frontier" aims to help expats buy real estate in Costa Rica. Grand View Estates: Founded in 2005 on the Caribbean Sea, sold out first three phases, now finishing Phase 4. Why Costa Rica: Gill fell in love with the country 20 years ago due to its people, economy, and natural beauty. Discussion on why Costa Rica and specifically the Caribbean side are appealing. Discussion Points: Eco-friendliness Scuba diving Realizing dreams in Costa Rica Assessing if one is suited for living in Costa Rica Grand View Estates project details Investment potential for seniors Financial aspects of buying and building in Costa Rica Cost Breakdown: Land costs between $75,000 for 1.25-1.50 acres. Custom homes built for $56/sq. Meter. Example: 1000 sq meters (~3281 sq ft) house plus land totals $131,000 USD. PICTURES Open up Facebook and go and look at Gill Phelan's community, called Grand View Estates Costa Rica you won't be disappointed. The best way to contact Gill is through his FB page or if you have specific questions, Gill says you can email him @ info@gillphelan.com.  He's happy to answer any questions you might have.   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER If you’d been receiving the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, you would have already read the basics of today's story! Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   CONCLUSION Over the past several months I've really gotten to know and like Gill Phelan. He is the real deal, as I've already mentioned. When we bring on new partners to work with, it’s my responsibility to do my due diligence to make sure they are who they say they are.  Mentioned in this episode:This Is Your Invitation to The HubThis isn’t for tourists. This is for serious freedom-seekers. The Hub—our private membership for expats and investors—is now open. Inside, you’ll get $2,000 off every trip, direct access to my offshore Rolodex, and exclusive calls with the sharpest minds in the game. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real strategies for real sovereignty. We only open this a few times a year—and spots fill fast. Go to ExpatMoney.com/go. Join The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityNo Plan-B Without the LanguageIf you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.Story Learning CoursesGovernments Hate This TripParaguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.No Plan-B Without the LanguageIf you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.Story Learning CoursesThis Is Your Invitation to The HubThis isn’t for tourists. This is for serious freedom-seekers. The Hub—our private membership for expats and investors—is now open. Inside, you’ll get $2,000 off every trip, direct access to my offshore Rolodex, and exclusive calls with the sharpest minds in the game. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real strategies for real sovereignty. We only open this a few times a year—and spots fill fast. Go to ExpatMoney.com/go. Join The Hub - Our Paid Members Only Community