In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I sit down with Mike Cobb, a fellow freedom lover and CEO of ECI Development, to talk about international real estate investing, global property trends, and what investors should be watching heading into 2026.

Mike has spent nearly three decades developing resort and residential communities across Latin America, and he shares insights on where the big shifts in real estate, capital flows, and lifestyle migration may be heading next.

We also talk about success, entrepreneurship, raising a family, and how to build a meaningful life while pursuing ambitious goals.

In this conversation we cover:

• Real estate and financial trends to watch in 2026

• Why more investors are looking at international property and offshore diversification

• The appeal of Costa Rica, Belize, and Latin American real estate markets • Lifestyle advantages of owning property abroad

• Building wealth while still prioritizing family, hobbies, and personal fulfillment • What Mike has learned building a global development company over nearly 30 years

Mike is someone I personally look up to and consider a mentor, so I’m grateful he spent time sharing his insights with our community.

We’ll also talk about ECI Development’s international projects, including opportunities in Costa Rica and other Central American markets, and some important updates for anyone interested in owning teak as a timber investment.

Join the conversation and bring your questions.

About Michael Cobb

Entrepreneurial CEO Michael K. Cobb has led ECI Development since 1996, growing it into one of Latin America’s most respected international resort development companies.

The firm has developed thousands of acres of communities across Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and beyond, and Cobb has been named one of the “100 Outstanding CEOs in Central America and the Caribbean.”

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