Consulting
Are you considering property, investing or residency in Nicaragua? How about business, tax, and incorporation strategies to regain your personal and financial freedom?
Do you work remotely and are looking for wholistic strategies to legally reduce your overall tax burden?
If you’re looking considering Nicaragua, and want the best resources, I’m here for you.
A large part of my business is brokering premium estate in Nicaragua. Check out all my listings or the article on Buying Property in Nicaragua.
I represent your interests no matter what your situation. I’ve had a lot of people request help with solutions for a number of different issues in Nicaragua.
That includes real estate transactions in other parts of the country, incorporation of businesses, investments, residency and more.
I also am a partner in a law firm in Panama providing solutions for digital works that can dramatically decrease their tax burdens through the use of international corporations, bank accounts and business planning.
For my clients buying property in San Juan Del Sur I already assist with all these things. Check out the testimonials for real results from real people who invested here with me.
In order to help more people I offer these private consulting services to people to everyone who needs them. Maybe that’s you.
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Does any of the following apply to you?
Are you looking to invest in Nicaragua?
Have you already got a real estate agent in Nicaragua but want a second opinion?
Want to incorporate a subsidiary in Nicaragua?
Already found your property and are looking for advice?
Looking to invest in something other than real estate in Nicaragua?
Have an investment in mind and want recommendations on lawyers, agents, contractors or banking?
Want to get residency and /or citizenship in Nicaragua?
Interested in investing in an existing business in Nica?
You’re looking to diversify into developing markets?
Did you answer yes to any of the above questions?
If so you a consulting session might be worth the investment.
Private consulting sessions are $140 for up to an hour. I also provide bespoke quotes and ongoing assistance for more complex issues.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Experience matters
If you’re here you’re considering a consulting session regarding an investment in Nicaragua. Why is it worth it to have a consulting session with me? We’ve successfully completed close to twenty million dollars in deals in our time here.
1. Avoid the expensive mistakes
A $140 consulting session could save you thousands of dollars. Does that sound like a worthwhile investment?
“The return of your money is more important than the return on your money”
Entering a new market can be difficult. It’s easy to make mistakes or connect with the wrong agent, lawyer, developer or agent. I can connect you with the right people saving you time and money.
It’s not just the deals I help make happen. Sometimes the value I provide is counselling against bad investments.
I saved a client $60,000 by counselling against investing in a hospitality business which looked OK superficially. But the accounting numbers were false and the corporate structure incorrect and therefore worthless. They would have lost almost all of it.
Another client saved close to $100,000 by advising against working with a certain “developer”. When that developer later ran off with his clients money, unfortunately, at least my client didn’t lose his investment.
In June 2020 we restructured a commercial investment including a real estate purchase to include the use of a corporation from the date of closing. The clients avoided close to $10,000 in double taxation and expenses that would have been unnecessarily incurred in their original plan. Thanks to a $120 investment and an hour of their time. That is an 111x rate of return.
I have been involved in transactions worth over $55 million dollars in the Central American region. I will not have ever answer to every question you may ask at first.
I deal with dozens of jurisdictions and the rules in each vary. What I will do is tell you if I don’t yet know., and research out the best solution for your unique situation.
Jerry is a great guy and I’m glad I was able to help him get his dream place here in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Hey guys, If you’re looking to get a house in Nicaragua I highly recommend Joel. He’s the man.
My name is Eric and I just wanted to share a quick comment on my experience working with Joel. He actually handled both the purchase and sale of my property. Both were closed smoothly, completely remotely.
“I just want to say thank you very much for all your help and assistance in helping me buy my property in Playa Remanso, outside of San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. You made it very easy and you’ve been a lot of help, and I’m looking forward to possibly even a little more help in the coming months and years.” - Nic
“Thank you for being my realtor I look so forward to going to Nicaragua and enjoying my property. I recommend you without reservation to anyone that would like to buy a property Nicaragua”
“Joel found the property that fit into our budget and met all expectations. If you are looking to purchase in Nicaragua we highly recommend you contact Joel.” - Gyorgyi and Jozsef
“We would highly reccomend Joel if any of you need any representation in Nicaragua. Either to purchase or sell. He's the man”
Thank you for being my realtor I look so forward to going to Nicaragua and enjoying my property. I recommend you without reservation to anyone that would like to buy a property Nicaragua.
“After 10 or 11 years of dreaming of coming back and we sought out a fantastic realtor - Joel. Who was wonderful through the whole process. He was patient, knowledgeable, educated us on every step that we needed”
“Hey my name’s Kevin Mako and I wanted to shoot over a quick thank you to my friend Joel on all the various real estate transactions he’s done for me”
“We couldn't be happier now we never thought that we could buy a house remotely without actually visiting it and seeing it first however in dealing with Joel made it happen
"Hey Joel, I just wanted to reach out and say thanks again for you support with helping myself and my wife find a fantastic investment property in Nicaragua.”
"If you're thinking about buying in San Juan Del Sur, or anywhere else in Nicaragua, Joel is definitely the guy you want to talk to. Thank you so much Joel" Ira & Janette - bought in San Juan Del Sur
" I'd highly recommend Joel for any real estate transaction in Nicaragua. He helped me search for over a year to find the perfect property and throughout the process. Thanks again Joel for everything!" -Corey,
“"Hi I just want to thank Joel for all the work he put into the sale of my property. In what was a pretty tough sellers market and political climate. He's a super down to earth guy who I felt like I could trust completely and I felt he always had my back. I would definitely recommend him to anybody else. Thanks Joel!"
Chris, San Juan Del Sur
“Hey I just wanted to say that we are so appreciative of what Joel did for us in the hunt for a building… I want to recommend him really to anybody. If you're looking for a broker in the area. He is a wealth of knowledge. “ Hans & the Ride Nature team
We are Markus and Kirsty. We were looking for a property when we stumbled upon Joel's blog for the do's and dont's of buying property in Nicaragua. And so when we found our perfect little casita we entrusted Joel to assist us in making the dream a reality.
"My name is Ryan Logtenberg. Joel helped me find a farm in 2018 and he has helped me get it all set up as well. So he went over and above what was expected of him. I will not hesitate to use him again for future needs" Ryan L. Eco-Farm near San Juan Del Sur
“I just bought my dream home from Joel at Century 21. The house is up on the slope with a view of the Pacific and the town of San Juan Del Sur. I’m very happy dealing with Joel. “ Johan H.
“Joel was great. I met him down there. I didn't know about San. Juan Del Sur besides one vacation. Joel took care of me, showed me everything. This is when we became great friends and we stay in contact today. Thanks Joel”
Louis- United States
“Joel is an incredible real estate agent. I would highly recommend him. I feel like I totally would have missed out on this dream property if it weren't for him. Thanks Joel, I couldn't be happier!"
"I used Joel to purchase our families dream home in San Juan Del Sur. Joel was amazing. He's very professional, and helped us before, during and after the transaction. So I would highly recommend Joel.” Kim - U.S.
“Joel helped me purchase my property in San Juan Del Sur last year. I shopped around and looked at a lot of places. This was the exact one I wanted and he helped me get it at the price and terms I was looking for. If you’re looking for a property in San Juan he’s your man.”
Mitchell - Canada
“My husband and I bought a house through Joel in Nicaragua. He did such a great job, we’re so happy. We would highly reccomend him to anyone looking to purchase something there. Awesome job Joel. Thank you!”
Dana P.
“My name is Juan Carlos. Joel was my real estate agent when I bought my dream home in Tola. On a cliff with views of the Pacific Ocean! He was incredible during the process. Always prompt, polite, and to the point. Thank you so much Joel!”
“Joel helped me with my real estate deal in San Juan Del Sur in late 2019. There we some challenges and tight deadlines but we made it all work - and completely remotely as we were out of the country. I recommended him to a number of other people afterwards. He was super professional and my wife and I couldn’t have been happier.”
Set up the correct structure from the beginning
In November 2021 I consulted on a seven figure deal with an international investor. Using tax accountants in the US and Nicaragua we created a legal tax strategy that allowed hm to save $300,000 in taxes over 15 years by creating a subsidiary here that can offset their US tax burden. All to the letter of the law, it just takes corporate and taxation strategy with someone who knows the experts in the field.
With my partners in Panama we set up corporations and bank accounts in Panama for banking, business operations, and cryptocurrency investors. Depending on your situation we can lower our total tax rate on global operations to as low as 5%. You can see more on that here.
3. Save your time
New markets mean new research. It can take a lot of leg work, time and searching to analyze all the options available to you.
I do this all day, every day. I’ve been doing business in Central America for close to a decade. That research and understanding will save you untold days and more than a few grey hairs if you get it wrong. Check out my articles for the depth of research I’ve done here.
Over the year have spent 15,000 + hours in the market. Let me put that experience to work for you.
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4. Improve your ROI
I’ll help improve your return on investment by steering you towards investments that generate better yields and the professionals who do things right.
Which homes will make good money on AirBnB vs which will have all their income eaten by HOA fees and bad management? I can tell you.
Which developers can build you a home that won’t need expensive repairs in a couple years? I have the contacts.
Which lawyers can successfully get you residency on the first application? The right recommendation matters there too.
5. Integrated international tax and corporate solutions
In order to meet needs requested by clients we’ve branched out into offering integrated international solutions. A flood of forward thinking people are moving abroad to escape ever decreasing freedoms and higher taxes. There was a need for wholistic corporate, tax, and crypto strategies . To that end I’ve partnered with the premier firm in Panama offering a unique set of services to expats moving abroad. We can discuss a legitimate personalized corporate and banking strategy that allows you to keep the maximum amount of your hard earned wealth.
How many of these sounded important to you?
Then a consulting session is worth the investment. Don’t fall prey to simple mistakes that could have been avoided. Get things right the first time, improve your ROI, and be successful in Nicaragua.
Private Consulting Session
We go over your goals, needs and resources and determine how to get you where you want to be.
$150 US per hour
If you end up purchasing property with us consulting fees will be refunded to you. Some conditions apply.
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