Homestead Ventures finds, restores, and develops meaningful homesteads in Sicily and Costa Rica's highlands. Every property is sourced, vetted, and developed with real hands-on expertise.
We focus on these two regions deliberately. Both are known for their longevity culture — clean food, strong communities, and a slower way of life. The Mediterranean coast of Sicily and the highlands of Costa Rica share a proven recipe for living well: real food grown locally, time outside, and homes built to last generations.
Our goal is simple: to create real, lasting value for our partners — improving their lifestyle, expanding their possibilities, and giving them something tangible to invest in that also makes a positive impact in the world.
Every property in our Scouted Homesteads has been personally walked, title-checked, and legally vetted. Whether you want to build now, hold for later, or develop on your own timeline — we’ve already done the groundwork.
You show up and sign. We handle everything else.
Both tracks deliver equity, passive income, and personal ownership. Mediterranean stone, olive groves, grapes, wine, and dolce vita, or cloud forest, fruit forest, bamboo grove, coffee farm, and biodiversity.
Permitted fixer-uppers where government incentives lower renovation costs. Olives and citrus pay the land. Short-stay guests cover the rest.
Mountain plots in one of Central America’s most biodiverse corridors. Solar-powered, permaculture-aligned cabins. 7–10% target yield from nature stays.
In an increasingly uncertain world, more people are looking for something real and secure — a place that provides both financial returns and personal peace of mind.
Cities are becoming more expensive, more crowded, and less stable. Food prices continue to rise, supply chains remain fragile, and many of us want a tangible backup plan — something you can actually touch and visit.
Real ownership of productive land and property — not just paper assets.
The property generates ongoing income — olive oil, produce, rentals — while also appreciating in value.
A physical retreat you can escape to whenever life feels overwhelming — your own piece of paradise.
A turnkey micro-homestead that can be used, enjoyed, or sold later at a premium because it’s already productive.
Something tangible and lasting you can pass down or enjoy with family for years to come.
This isn’t just an investment. It’s a way to build security, create income, and own a beautiful escape in two of the most desirable locations in the world.
Sicily offers rich agricultural land, particularly ancient olive groves, combined with historic stone farmhouses (casali) that already have building permits in place. The government actively supports rural restoration with tax incentives and grants. Its Mediterranean climate is perfect for growing food, and it has strong tourism appeal for agro-tourism stays.
Costa Rica sits in a cool, highland cloud forest with incredible biodiversity and fertile soil. The climate is ideal for year-round growing, and the area has excellent potential for eco-tourism. Costa Rica’s strong environmental policies and growing demand for sustainable retreats make it a perfect match for off-grid, regenerative homesteads.
Both locations are world-renowned Blue Zones — regions where people naturally live longer, healthier lives.
This isn’t random. We chose these places because they offer the perfect combination of fertile land, supportive regulations, natural beauty, and strong market demand for sustainable properties.
This is not a passive fund. There is a person on the ground — in Sicily and in Costa Rica — whose entire job is to find the right land, build the right project, and operate the homestead long after closing.
From sourcing to construction to ongoing operations, we work with local attorneys, agronomists, builders, and notaries to manage every step. Two decades of in-country relationships mean fewer surprises and faster timelines.
Homestead Ventures pools money from friends and family to acquire and develop undervalued properties in Sicily and Costa Rica. Every property is personally scouted, negotiated, permitted, and overseen.
Compensation is fully transparent: a flat 15% development fee built into the project cost. No annual fees, no ongoing charges, no surprises.
All remaining funds go directly into purchasing and improving the properties. Every term and risk will be clearly documented in a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).
Every property is designed to create income and value in several ways simultaneously.
We offer two simple ways to participate, so you can choose whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Own the entire property by yourself.
Join a small, carefully selected group on the same property.
Private offering. We respond personally and only move forward with people we’re genuinely aligned with.
With the Solo Option, you own 100% of the property outright in your name.
We act purely as your developer and operator. We scout the land, handle all the permits, renovations, and build-out. Once the homestead is complete and ready, you take full ownership.
You pay us a development fee for our work (this is built into the project cost), and after that, the property is completely yours — no partners, no shared ownership, no ongoing obligations to anyone else.
You have full control over how you use it, when you visit, and if or when you ever decide to sell it.
Full control over how you use the property, when you visit, and if or when you decide to sell.
No partners, no strangers, no shared decisions — it’s entirely yours.
All rental income, produce revenue, and appreciation go directly to you.
We can manage day-to-day operations on your behalf so you don’t have to be there.
The Small Group Option allows 2 to 5 people to share ownership of one homestead.
We create a separate LLC for each individual property.
Each person receives shares in that LLC proportional to how much they invested.
All owners have equal usage rights — everyone can visit whenever they want.
Decisions about selling or making major changes require majority approval.
We continue managing the property — maintenance, rentals, harvests — on your behalf.
Profits from olive oil, produce, or vacation rentals are distributed based on ownership percentage.
This structure keeps everything clean, legal, and fair while giving you a much lower entry cost than buying an entire property on your own.
