dblahusch
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American, In a relationship
Lives in Vieques Municipality
Registration: 13 March 2017
Tourism ad for Puerto Rico by Gary
Warning! Some language that may be considered not appropriate by some and also maybe the video is not suitable for Act 20/22 expats. But for the rest of us enjoy the satire. (although there's a lot of truth in it...) "The US Government ...
how does one simply delete a post? asking for a friend... Read More
Tourism ad for Puerto Rico by Gary
Warning! Some language that may be considered not appropriate by some and also maybe the video is not suitable for Act 20/22 expats. But for the rest of us enjoy the satire. (although there's a lot of truth in it...) "The US Government ...
I understand (from a Gringo's ability to "understand") and agree with you. My partner and I completely respect the culture that we are entering and hope that as much as we want to enjoy the opportunity on Vieques to "use" ... Read More
taxes for importing our stuff? by dblahusch
I'm wondering how much, if any, folks (from USA) had to pay to pick up their belongings from the shipping container. We are using UPack, and I'm wondering if there is a way to find out what these taxes will be. ...
That's great thanks! I did find through the upack site some good info on the EEI form like you said. Since we are headed to Vieques, we have another step to this. And just like the rental cars, you can't take an enterprise or avis truck ... Read More
taxes for importing our stuff?
I'm wondering how much, if any, folks (from USA) had to pay to pick up their belongings from the shipping container. We are using UPack, and I'm wondering if there is a way to find out what these taxes will be. ... Read More
Anyone want to start a Facebook group? by Karenqc
So...we have a handful of Rincon FB pages (the main one with 10k+!!) but nothing island wide. I'm noticing more and more of you gringos moving over here and thought maybe we should produce something. I can help maintain it, but I don't want ...
me too please - I sent you a pm earlier Rey, thank you :) Read More
Insurance coverage in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Puerto Rico: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Ditto about the company on this site... Read More
Insurance coverage in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Puerto Rico: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
I'm finding out that quite a few people don't even carry property insurance. We were quoted $5,000/yr....with MAPFRE. Wondering if anyone else is willing to offer info on what you are paying annually and which company. thanks! Read More
IVU Taxes & Short Term Rental Houses by melendezki
Is a vacation home in Puerto Rico, with a NAICS Code of 721199, required to pay 10.5% IVU taxes to the Hacienda Department and 1% to the appropriate municipality, in addition to 7% to the Tourism Company?
"Airbnb has over 4,300 hosts and 7,100 listings in Puerto Rico. More than 250,000 Airbnb guests were reported in Puerto Rico in the past year, an increase of 83 percent from the previous year. That activity generated more than $28 million, with ... Read More
IVU Taxes & Short Term Rental Houses by melendezki
Is a vacation home in Puerto Rico, with a NAICS Code of 721199, required to pay 10.5% IVU taxes to the Hacienda Department and 1% to the appropriate municipality, in addition to 7% to the Tourism Company?
Well that insures I'll go with AirBnB instead of VRBO! Plus VRBO has a $400 annual fee per property on top of another $129 per rental booking! Read More
home building in puerto rico by mike hoch
I am planning to build a home in santa Isabel,pr.i own the land out right and will be paying cash for the house to be built.((no bank loans)it is my understanding that after you have permission to build any one can erect the house. my question is do ...
https://youtu.be/pYRr6VHCpv0 this is fascinating. I'm just learning about these panels...seems like the way to go in a hurricane prone/possible area. I wonder which brand is better, or which can you get in PR? Read More
home building in puerto rico by mike hoch
I am planning to build a home in santa Isabel,pr.i own the land out right and will be paying cash for the house to be built.((no bank loans)it is my understanding that after you have permission to build any one can erect the house. my question is do ...
Wow that sounds pretty decent - Read More
home building in puerto rico by mike hoch
I am planning to build a home in santa Isabel,pr.i own the land out right and will be paying cash for the house to be built.((no bank loans)it is my understanding that after you have permission to build any one can erect the house. my question is do ...
Does that include any electrical or plumbing work do you think? Or just concrete... Read More
My experience with La Rosa Del Monte (and some Hacienda) by richvide0
First here's a summary of the experience with La Rosa Del Monte if you don't want to read all the details below: We shipped household goods (90 boxes along with a queen mattress and box spring) and our 2008 Ford Escape from ...
Thank you so much for so much detail. My partner and I are planning on late September of this year to move from Maine to Vieques. I thought we would get a U-Pack...still researching. I'm assuming the SUV was roll-on/roll-off? We wanted to ... Read More
Moving to PR by ReyP
Well we gave up on the Ceiba house we were planing to purchase. The plan was to sell some stocks and use the money to buy the house cash. However there were a lot of delays (since July) due to the seller realtor and a problem with the land ...
Hi guys - I realize this is an old thread but I hope you will see it. My partner and I are under contract with a house on Vieques and have finally received the inspection report (PM me if you want my full rampage and 2 cents worth on the inspection ... Read More
Hurricane Season 2017 by Justpeachyy
Here's a link of the article [url]https://www.google.com/amp/s/weather.com/amp/storms/hurricane/news/2017-hurricane-season-forecast-atlantic-colorado-state-the-weather-company-may.html[/url] So far they have predicted: -Eleven to 17 named ...
Maybe the island hurricane path is due to Charlie the shaman? https://youtu.be/pabHGTG8vB4 Read More
How to bring your car to Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Puerto Rico, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the ...
can I ask which shipping company you used? I found out that Crowley no longer moves household items...only commercial. :( Read More
Need a shipping Co from Maine
Hi, Does anyone know of any shipping company that allows you to ship a car within a cargo container? We are trying to plan our move for this fall. Still can't find a shipping company. We are in Portland, Maine right now. I feel like this ... Read More
News about the economy by ReyP
I will be posting news that affect the economy of Puerto Rico. You are welcome to comment but keep it civil.
How would you predict this affecting real estate values? Read More
News about the economy by ReyP
I will be posting news that affect the economy of Puerto Rico. You are welcome to comment but keep it civil.
What do you think that means for people like me/us who are hoping to move to PR this fall? What effect will there be for the short term and long term? What industries could it affect? Read More
Strike on May 1st?? by Dawndoro
Just wondering what everyone has heard regarding a possible strike that could start on May 1st and possibly effect everything from utilities to travel ...??
where can one find local PR news online? Read More
Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
Almost a year later and I'm still combing through all of your posts...you who have gone before and blazed the trail! We are hoping to come to Vieques this fall, a permanent move. I'm collecting tons of info and making a workbook for us of ... Read More
Looking for info on helping get a second home in Puerto Rico by Kennypackers1
Just wondering if any one can help give any tips or personal experiences on buying a second home on the island and places you can meet up with others like ourselves when we are there. This is going to be an incredible journey and hope someone can be ...
Oh gotcha. Good point. thanks Rey. Read More
Looking for info on helping get a second home in Puerto Rico by Kennypackers1
Just wondering if any one can help give any tips or personal experiences on buying a second home on the island and places you can meet up with others like ourselves when we are there. This is going to be an incredible journey and hope someone can be ...
Hi Rey, just wanted to pop in and say all these threads still help...me anyway. I have googled or searched this site directly for information and a lot of it is still very relevant and helpful. :) So thanks to everyone who offers their advice! Read More
Making recommendations by ReyP
If you know of a business or person that provides a service that other members could use. Please make an entry in this page. It will remain available long after the particular subject becomes old and it is archived. This way your recommendation will ...
Can anyone offer a recommendation for a bank on Vieques? Thank you! Is Banco Popular the only one? If so, is that a good one for a newcomer? thank you!! Read More
Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618
Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...
yeah...this is going to take some good research! We are in Maine...and I've wondered how we are going to move 3 dogs and 2 cats! We will be leaving almost all of our furniture behind so we can rent out our house. And we are planning on being ... Read More
Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618
Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...
Hi Nan... We are also looking for shipping help. We don't have a move date just yet, but are headed to Vieques in 2 weeks to look at more properties. What kind of quotes were you getting if you don't mind sharing? We thought about pods ... Read More
I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely by tpritty
Hi everyone, I've lived in Guaynabo for a year now. I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely, more so because of my nonexistent Spanish speaking skills. I'm a social butterfly, so my inability to communicate adequately has ...
Hi everyone! My partner and I are hoping to move to Vieques, PR and become snowbirds (from Maine...the snow is only fun for so many decades.). If any of you are on Vieques we would love to connect and learn more about construction, homes for ... Read More