Claudid
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Lives in Humacao
Registration: 24 November 2019
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
it seems like everyone forgets that covid effects everthing. Trucks, laborers, delivery staff all are human and all can get ot got covid. that means everything for everyone get pushed back including the little things. I can'y get the paints to ... Read More
Looking for a building contractor / construction cost estimate by Yuliya Yakhontova
I would like to estimate a cost of building a very simple concrete cabin 21'x19' = 399 sq ft, with no kitchen, bathrooms or showers. I have a floor plan, but wasn't successful uploading it here. I reached out to several building ...
May I ask what is the purpose of the building? It鈥檚 not a home and since it has windows it鈥檚 not a storage unit. I assume there must be codes if some one intends to live in a space like this? Read More
Looking to retire in PR by Dactyl D
Retired looking to relocate to PR for tax benefits. I am married with three kids. My wife will retire soon and the kids will be off to college. Can afford retirement and beach resort style living, but do not want to. Would like a solid, ...
Hi are tax benefits for act 60 and those type of indiviuals only? I understand that if you are not attached to one of those acts and you make your principle adress in PR when you retirement you are tax like any other PR resident at 33% on ... Read More
Looking to retire in PR by Dactyl D
Retired looking to relocate to PR for tax benefits. I am married with three kids. My wife will retire soon and the kids will be off to college. Can afford retirement and beach resort style living, but do not want to. Would like a solid, ...
Hi did you once say you are also a lawyer? Someone asked me if I knew a lawyer in the Rincon area for a home purchase. if not do you recommend anyone? Thanks Read More
Rio Mar/Rio Grande Condos by JoeJon
Considering moving to start the 2022 tax year. I speak no Spanish. I prefer to not live in San Juan even though I know it has the most English speakers. I know Dorado and Palmas del Mar are the other recommended locations from people moving from ...
Yes there is main gate and many of the developments there is a 2nd gate. To be transparent there are developments whose HoA could be over 5K a year but they also get additional amenities . Mine is much less than 5k a year but well worth it. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Welcome and good luck what is the YouTube channel? Read More
Rio Mar/Rio Grande Condos by JoeJon
Considering moving to start the 2022 tax year. I speak no Spanish. I prefer to not live in San Juan even though I know it has the most English speakers. I know Dorado and Palmas del Mar are the other recommended locations from people moving from ...
$5K a month in Palmas?? I have a home in Palmas no where near $5K a month not even a year at my development. The HOA fees includes the yearly fee for the main gate security, landscaping lightning, road etc for common grounds for the main ... Read More
Rio Mar/Rio Grande Condos by JoeJon
Considering moving to start the 2022 tax year. I speak no Spanish. I prefer to not live in San Juan even though I know it has the most English speakers. I know Dorado and Palmas del Mar are the other recommended locations from people moving from ...
$250 condo fee ? Is that a lot of money? I鈥檓 just wondering. Living in the states and having a condo in Palmas that does not sound high? What do you get for $250? Thanks Read More
Registering my car in Puerto Rico by Kassanova
Hi, I've just moved here to Luquillo and I shipped my financed car out here. Is the registration process different here in PR for a financed car vs when you own the car? I do not have the title, I'm still making payments...
Preparation is key. Read More
Registering my car in Puerto Rico by Kassanova
Hi, I've just moved here to Luquillo and I shipped my financed car out here. Is the registration process different here in PR for a financed car vs when you own the car? I do not have the title, I'm still making payments...
This might be help full: https://youtu.be/Lpmzf9FNDaM I have no connection to this person other then subscribing to the channel on YouTube. Here is another one different person. [link under review] Read More
Moving to PR with kids - where to live? by rcohn79
Hello- We are considering moving to PR in January. We live 40 minutes outside NYC. We have two small dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig. I love citing living, but I want to see all the options plus, my girls are used to having a yard, and I have dogs. ...
Hi I鈥檓 wondering what you meant 鈥渉ostilely divided over vaccinating鈥�? Do you mean in Palmas Del Mar or the the isla in general? Per the CDC Puerto Rico has the highest vaccination rate in the United States? Close to 80% of ... Read More
Moving to PR with kids - where to live? by rcohn79
Hello- We are considering moving to PR in January. We live 40 minutes outside NYC. We have two small dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig. I love citing living, but I want to see all the options plus, my girls are used to having a yard, and I have dogs. ...
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visit puerto rico for 2 wks. .thanks. by csnchz1913
:heart: plan to visit puerto rico for 2 weeks.no covi vacine i will take the test..before boarding the plain..
Get vaccinated make your trip better. You will have to test again if there longer than a certain time. Read More
Dealing with mold and/or mildew by Claudid
Mold or mildew due to not living in Puerto Rico full time. Any suggestions on dealing with it? Usually happens from June to September when we don鈥檛 visit the condo .
Thank you Read More
Dealing with mold and/or mildew by Claudid
Mold or mildew due to not living in Puerto Rico full time. Any suggestions on dealing with it? Usually happens from June to September when we don鈥檛 visit the condo .
Thank you Read More
Dealing with mold and/or mildew
Mold or mildew due to not living in Puerto Rico full time. Any suggestions on dealing with it? Usually happens from June to September when we don鈥檛 visit the condo . Read More
Moving to PR with kids - where to live? by rcohn79
Hello- We are considering moving to PR in January. We live 40 minutes outside NYC. We have two small dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig. I love citing living, but I want to see all the options plus, my girls are used to having a yard, and I have dogs. ...
Take a look at Palmas Del Mar, Humacao. You can see the community on YouTube. Depending on where in San Juan the job is located it can be a 45 to 1hour plus commute I鈥檝e been told but well worth it. The earlier you leave both ways the the ... Read More
How can people buy a house in PR if they make less by NobodyCares
Hello Everyone, I ask this question for many reasons. We are buying a $250k house in Puerto Rico. I make over $3400/month and I'm being told I need to make more than that to afford a 2 family house in Puerto Rico. I'm the only one ...
What is the property tax rule if you own a home but it is not your main home because you live in the states? I have a condo and will retire in about 3 years but keep my main residence in The states. How can I find out what my taxes should be? Read More
Can anyone get legal council? We cant'! by AMoose
I was wondering if anyone has been able to find lawyers or legal advisers who are willing to help expats. Me and my partner have had little to no success finding lawyers who are willing to help us on any legal matter, especially the tough issue ...
Thank you and my apologies. Read More
Can anyone get legal council? We cant'!
Dam you are an idiot. 3Rd world, pet the animals? What the hell. No wonder you don鈥檛 get respect. Read More
Can anyone get legal council? We cant'!
Than state true facts. USA is 98 and no other country is above 107.4. If Puerto Rico is 84 that鈥檚 not bad compared to the USA and it鈥檚 superior education dollars. The reports don鈥檛 include Puerto Rico probably since it鈥檚 not ... Read More
Can anyone get legal council? We cant'!
Cabo Rojo Ron idiotic comments like yours is why some Native Puerto Rican鈥檚 don鈥檛 like idiots like you with low intelligence. Just because you are a gringo doesn鈥檛 make you intelligent. Your comment just proved it. Read More
Theft and corruption in Puerto Rico by frogface
This question is NOT meant to criticize the wonderful, warm folks of of Puerto Rico.Have you experienced Theft and Corruption on the island? Perhaps perspective expats can read them and be better informed of reality.. Do you have any stories to ...
I was being sarcastic with the east coast. I have family in Aguadilla and friends and family in many of the western towns. Some who close up for months at a time and I never heard so much negativity. Yes it鈥檚 not perfect but than neither are ... Read More
Theft and corruption in Puerto Rico by frogface
This question is NOT meant to criticize the wonderful, warm folks of of Puerto Rico.Have you experienced Theft and Corruption on the island? Perhaps perspective expats can read them and be better informed of reality.. Do you have any stories to ...
Why don鈥檛 you leave the island, if it鈥檚 so bad. In the 30 -40 years I visited and now having a home there I have never heard so much negativity or experienced it. Glad I鈥檓 on the east coast. Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico by Henny96
My boyfriend and I are highly interested in moving to La Isla de Encanto. We鈥檙e young adults with flexible careers that will allow us to either work from home or work directly on the island. For those who have made the big move from the US, ...
Thank you and I agree with most and the others car and plumbing I have not dealt with it yet. Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Puerto Rico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
As a person who has a home in Puerto Rico and New Jersey and goes to New York, you have no idea what you are talking about. You can鈥檛 compare living in NJ/NY and Puerto Rico both have good and bad. What kind of real estate person are you? Read More
mortgage on average to get approved in Puerto Rico by Claudid
Hi I鈥檝e been waiting on getting approval of a bank mortgage for a condo from a major bank in Puerto Rico since mid-November. My question is, how long on average does it take to get approval in Puerto Rico? I over heard one person in Luquiilo ...
Thank you. The time frame you stated is about what is expected on the mainland. I was told it was longer in PR. The other issues you pointed are not surprising and I would agree. Thank you maybe I will get the approval soon. Read More
mortgage on average to get approved in Puerto Rico
Hi I鈥檝e been waiting on getting approval of a bank mortgage for a condo from a major bank in Puerto Rico since mid-November. My question is, how long on average does it take to get approval in Puerto Rico? I over heard one person in Luquiilo ... Read More
Medical services by Claudid
I'm in the process of buying property but whenever I mention that I am, people say that all the doctors left (before and after Maria) and medical services are awful. I have family born and raised there and family members who died in their in ...
Thank you Rey P ( I appreciate most of your posts) and yes I agree genes. I hope I have not screwed mine up. Your response makes a lot of sense. For the most part, my perspective is from people I know on the island and in line with what you wrote. I ... Read More
Medical services
I'm in the process of buying property but whenever I mention that I am, people say that all the doctors left (before and after Maria) and medical services are awful. I have family born and raised there and family members who died in their in ... Read More
Real Estate Lawyer for a Purchase of a condo by Claudid
Hi can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer that can watch our for my interest for closing. I understand the bank and seller will handle the closing but i'm looking for some one to protect me. Thank you David
Thank you yes it鈥檚 a little scary doing everything long distance but I will be there for the closing. Thank you Read More
Real Estate Lawyer for a Purchase of a condo by Claudid
Hi can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer that can watch our for my interest for closing. I understand the bank and seller will handle the closing but i'm looking for some one to protect me. Thank you David
Thank you I鈥檝e called a couple of lawyers but no response from all but one. That person told me I don鈥檛 really need a lawyer because of the way the notaries handle things in PR. The bank told me the same. He asked me to send my contract ... Read More
Real Estate Lawyer for a Purchase of a condo
Hi can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer that can watch our for my interest for closing. I understand the bank and seller will handle the closing but i'm looking for some one to protect me. Thank you David Read More