What Is The Best Way To Invest $300,000?

I just got this question in:

I am an American English teacher who has been working and living abroad for many years. I have been living and working in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the past four years.
 
If you had up to $280,000 to invest in CR where would you invest it? The investment should not involve too much risk [that is the bulk of my savings], but can involve some speculation, as any real estate investment does, of course. Ideally, there would be good rental market opportunities. I have read that the Southern Zone is the place to invest now… Is this true? I can let the money ride indefinitely if there is rent and/or good capital gains.Anything that you can offer is much appreciated…

Here is my response:

I will outline some real estate investment options below. I agree that Costa Rica’s southern pacific zone is likely a top area to look for strong investment potential. Each of the below points are fodder for extensive discussion between us. For example,

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