The Ultimate Costa Rica Home Inspection Guide with Alex Stripe
We chat with Alex Stripe, owner and chief inspector of Stripe Signature Inspections, to discuss what every buyer should know before purchasing property in Costa Rica. Drawing on years of experience inspecting homes across the country, Alex shares what he's seeing on the ground in 2026, why not all home inspectors are created equal, and how buyers can find the right professional to protect their investment. The conversation dives into the unique challenges of owning property in a tropical climate, common construction defects, septic and water system concerns, and the red flags that should make buyers think twice. Alex also explains why even brand-new homes need inspections and reveals what he would personally invest in if handed $500,000 today. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/... Contact us: [email protected] Alex Stripe: [email protected] ____________________________________________ Love this episode? Your reviews really help us a lot: Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/281REgD... ____________________________________________ ► If you want to learn how to start investing in Costa Rica, visit: https://www.investingcostarica.com/?u... ► LinkedIn: / crinvestments ► Facebook Group: / crinvest ► Instagram: / costaricareit ► Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/... ____________________________________________ Related Episodes You Might Like Real Estate Investment videos - • Real Estate Investment Episode 295 - • Masterplanning Tropical Architecture & Cul... ____________________________________________ Timestamp: 00:00 – The Home Inspection Mistake That Costs Buyers Thousands 02:58 – Is Costa Rica Real Estate Slowing Down? 05:33 – How to Spot a Bad Home Inspector 09:27 – Scary Problems That Are Actually Easy Fixes 14:00 – Red Flags That Should Make You Walk Away 17:35 – Why New Construction Needs an Inspection Too 21:21 – Trust Nobody, Verify Everything
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