Author: Jay
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Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Dates: TBD | Co-host: Rodrigo Costa
Our journey continues in São José do Rio Preto, one of the most dynamic mid-sized cities in São Paulo State—known for its strong business community, real-estate potential, and quality of life.
This leg of the trip is co-hosted by Rodrigo Costa, a respected realtor and former professional basketball player whose work ethic and charisma have earned him an impeccable reputation across Brazil’s interior markets.
Rodrigo’s ability to spot hidden investment gems and his unwavering accountability make him the ideal guide for our visit.What to Expect:
- Private and small-group tours of promising neighborhoods and developments
- Insights on return-driven property opportunities in Rio Preto
- Networking sessions with local agents, investors, and builders
- Optional cultural stops and gastronomy experiences curated by Rodrigo
Highlights of Rodrigo Costa:
- Expert in identifying undervalued properties with consistent returns
- Deep local connections built on trust and transparency
- Leads every interaction with kindness and professionalism
Learn More:
- See more about Rodrigo Costa → [LinkedIn Profile / Website link placeholder]
- Discover São José do Rio Preto → [Tourism or City Overview link placeholder]
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Back in São Paulo
Back in São Paulo
The last time I was here was November of ’24 — not much has changed since then, I can’t lie.
I decided not to book anything in advance this time. I wanted to wait until I was on the ground, in the neighborhood I actually wanted to stay in. After a bit of searching, I sent a request to one Airbnb host and didn’t hear back for over 30 minutes. So I sent another request — this time to Michelle.
Her response was quick, thoughtful, and clear. She offered me an early check-in at 1 PM, no extra charge, no hassle. The best part? My total for the first two nights came to less than $90.
The flat is inside the World Hotel, where the front desk even offers free luggage drop-off. Across the street, there’s the classic São Paulo combo — a bakery and a bar. I waited there about an hour while my room was being prepped. Michelle messaged me right at 12:50 PM to let me know it was ready.
The Wi-Fi at the bakery was solid, so I didn’t even need to touch my data plan. Check-in was smooth — the staff spoke fluent English and Spanish, from what I could hear helping other guests.
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Finally made it to my studio — one bedroom, cozy setup, not sure about the square footage yet (I’ll update that later). For now, time to unwind… maybe an evening walk through Ibirapuera Park.
Stay in the Grind.
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This layout is super, super clean for blog pages, and if ours can follow this in any way, our communications and messages should come across just fine.
Here is the link for the hospitable page.
https://help.hospitable.com/en/articles/12311688-teammate-notes-and-mentions-in-your-inbox