Patrick Beland
I was wasting a lot of time hunting scattered listings and running the Airbnb numbers by hand. So I built this tool for my own search — then made it free for investors like me.
Costa Rica's Gold Coast is one of the strongest Airbnb markets in the Americas. So my team and I don't just track broker listings — we drive the coast to find off-market deals and FSBOs, too.
When you want a buy shortlist with a deadline, start with Deal Desk → Sell, co-host, or partner? Talk to me →
Properties managed across Canada & Costa Rica
Building, buying, and operating real estate
Countries lived and invested in as a non-resident
Why a guide matters
Two decades of building, buying, and operating
Costa Rica is a great place to live and invest — but it has a learning curve. Language, local rules, and falling for a view on day one can push good people into bad buys.
Buyers often fall for the view before they check Airbnb income, title, and the fine print. On a first Gold Coast purchase, that order gets expensive.
You don't have to figure it out alone. I built this tool so you can see the income first — whether you're new here or you've bought before and want a local partner. When you're ready for hands-on help, bring me in.
- 2006Software & first ventures
Started as a software developer and built early internet businesses — learning operations, infrastructure, and how to ship something from nothing.
- 2010sFlips & brokerage
Bought, renovated, and sold homes; earned a real estate license and worked as a realtor — underwriting listings from both sides of the table.
- 2018+Short-term rentals (Canada)
Built and operated a vacation-rental portfolio with direct-booking systems, dynamic pricing, and hands-off remote management.
- NowPlayas del Coco, Guanacaste
Living in Costa Rica and investing in the same Gold Coast markets I co-host, build, and flip in — capital on the line alongside my partners.
- This sitePura Vida Portfolio
Built to aggregate scattered broker listings (no MLS), rank every home by Airbnb comps, and find the best bang for the buck in my own search — then opened it for likeminded investors.
From Canada to the Gold Coast
I ran Airbnbs in Canada before I bought in Guanacaste
Years of Canadian vacation rentals taught the same lesson buyers miss on a Gold Coast tour: peak-season photos lie, green season tells the truth, and ops beat brochure yield. Moving to Playas del Coco meant putting capital into the same corridor I co-host — not a second-home fantasy.
If you're a Canadian buyer weighing snowbird weeks against rental months, start with the Canadian buyers guide, then check a listing before you offer. Americans: US buyers guide.
How I work
Aligned incentives, honest numbers
Skin in the game
I put my own money into the same Gold Coast markets. When I help you buy, I use the same bar I'd use for myself.
Estimates, not guarantees
Yield and revenue figures are screening numbers from nearby Airbnb comps — useful for shortlisting, not a promise of what you'll earn. Always verify before you offer.
FAQ
Common questions
Who runs Pura Vida Portfolio?
Patrick Beland — a Gold Coast STR investor and operator based in Playas del Coco. The site pulls together broker listings plus off-market finds, ranks each home by nearby Airbnb income, and — when you want it — helps you buy, sell, co-host, or partner.
Are you a brokerage?
No. Free tools and ranked inventory first. When you want help executing — buying, selling, co-hosting, or structuring a deal — that is optional paid work with aligned incentives.
Is the map free, or do I have to hire you?
The listing map and tools are free. Browse, shortlist, and check nearby Airbnb income on your own. Hands-on help — buy, sell, co-host, or partner — is recommended when you want someone who's already walked this path, not required to use the site.
How do you help buyers?
I help you skip tourist markup: find and vet the deal, run the rental math against nearby Airbnbs, and walk the property before you wire — so you buy right, not just fast.
Can you help me sell my home?
Yes. I value your home against live comps and put it in front of my buyer list — or make a direct offer if it fits my portfolio. I'm not your listing broker; I connect you with real buyers and, when it makes sense, buy myself.
What does co-hosting look like?
I handle pricing, guests, and turnovers so your place can earn like a top local host while you're away — you don't need to live in Costa Rica. Fees and scope are clear up front before we start.
What does partnering mean — and do you invest your own capital?
Partnering usually means a joint venture on a flip or a build-to-rent — shared upside, with me on the ground. When the numbers work, I put my own capital in too. I can also help structure seller carry or partner equity so a good deal doesn't slip away.
Are the yield numbers a guarantee?
No. Yield and revenue figures are screening numbers from nearby Airbnb comps — useful for shortlisting, not a promise of what you'll earn. Always verify before you offer.
Let's build something together
Buying with capital and a real look window? Apply for Deal Desk. Own a home, selling, or want to partner? Talk to me — I review every inquiry within one business day.