Thinking about moving to Latin America? In this episode, we sit down with Mike, who has spent 14 years living in Nicaragua and over 30 years building communities across the region. We dig into the truth about safety, the real cost of living, and why the media narrative gets it wrong.If you are looking to retire abroad or invest in overseas real estate, this conversation covers essential topics like cultural adjustment, buying property in Nicaragua, and finding affordable healthcare abroad. Whether you are interested in Gran Pacifica or just exploring expat life in Central America, Mike shares honest advice on building a home away from home.🎙️ Guest: Mike CobbMike Cobb is a veteran real estate developer and community builder with over 30 years of experience in Latin America, including living in Nicaragua for 14 years with his family. He is the founder of ECI Development, focusing on creating residential communities for expats.🔗 Guest LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecicommunities/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ECIDevelopmentLTDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eci-development-ltd./Website: https://www.ecidevelopment.com/📚 Guest BookHow to Buy Your Home Overseas: And Get It Right The First Time!: https://www.amazon.com/How-Buy-Your-Home-Overseas-ebook/dp/B0D3RZ14NYGet your free copy at: [email protected] us a message!Level8: Upgrade your travel experience with luggage designed for people constantly on the move. Durable, sleek, and built to last—Level8 makes every trip smoother. Get 10% off with code LEVEL8Expat10. StartAbroad: Planning a move abroad doesn’t have to be overwhelming. StartAbroad helps you navigate visas, paperwork, and the entire relocation process—especially for Costa Rica, Panama, Spain, and Portugal. Get 5% off with code ALMOSTLOCAL. Slate and Key: Thinking about relocating to Portugal? Slate & Key offers step-by-step support to guide you through the process. Start with their free webinar to understand exactly what it takes to make the move. Check out the free webinar!PodMatchLike a dating app by matching hosts and guests for podcast interviews with process automations.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showCheck the episodes in video in Youtube 🎥:https://www.youtube.com/@almostlocalstoriesFollow us on social media 📲:https://www.instagram.com/almostlocalstories⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@almostlocalstories⁠https://www.facebook.com/almostlocalstories🌎✈️ Join our Almost Local Network now and connect with a global community of like-minded adventurers!