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@bobbyr

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Lives in ensenada

Registration: 23 November 2014

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bobbyr replied to a thread
7 years ago
steveh2112

immigration rules question when visiting from US by steveh2112

hi, sorry if this has been asked before, but i can't find it. if i come from the US i understand i get 180 days free visit right. what if i return to the US on day 179, turn around and come right back to Mexico? can i do that? is there a ...

bobbyr

also you can import your moto for 180 days then turn in you will pay a deposit and then they will return it to in about 3 days on your credit card or debit card also you can pay cash deposit at so locations i have also done this many times also you ... Read More

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7 years ago
steveh2112

immigration rules question when visiting from US by steveh2112

hi, sorry if this has been asked before, but i can't find it. if i come from the US i understand i get 180 days free visit right. what if i return to the US on day 179, turn around and come right back to Mexico? can i do that? is there a ...

bobbyr

well nell fire heres how i do it in juarez mx cross boreder stop get 180 day fmm go aproxx 20 miles south on way to chih. get 180 day pass for car turn in car pass before 180 days then turn in fmm 180 day then go about my business in juarez then go ... Read More

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7 years ago
mexicali

rent or buy etc by mexicali

Which is the best option? I have always considered buying to be the way to go but am open to any information that can support renting. Is there anywhere that we should stay away from? Some of the house/condo pricing is really low (50-60k) while ...

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acapulco Read More

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7 years ago
mexicali

rent or buy etc by mexicali

Which is the best option? I have always considered buying to be the way to go but am open to any information that can support renting. Is there anywhere that we should stay away from? Some of the house/condo pricing is really low (50-60k) while ...

bobbyr

i know about dominicn republic similar to mexico also as i have lived in both countrys a lot about 30 years or so off and . so here goes i know a eureopean couple built a house in dominican republic 20 years ago 1million us dollars now try to sell ... Read More

bobbyr replied to a thread
8 years ago
Jimmyzquest

Apartment wanted by Jimmyzquest

I am moving to Acapulco. I am having a very hard time trying to find any information about apartment or home rental by the month in Acapulco apparently all I can find is vacation information. I'm not looking to vacation in Acapulco. I am ...

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yeah why ?? i have daughter in law that has house there and she says way to dangerous i can live rent free but iam in dominican republic cheap here also. crime in acapulco is crazy this year not like in past. Read More

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8 years ago
ilinderji

Has anyone driven to Mexico recently in a permanent move? by ilinderji

I am retiree considering a permanent move to Mexico from Canada, perhaps a 180 day trial at first to test the waters and find accomm. What are the docs needed and some good places near sea for a retired artist to reside on less than 1000 a month.

bobbyr

you canlive in ensanada bc fo 700 or less per month .youcan rent a littleplace not fancy liveable for about 200. per month Read More

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8 years ago
rubytue60

Traveling in Mexico. Need inexpensive phone plan to call U.S.A. by rubytue60

My U.S. A. phone carrier (Assurance wireless) does not provide out-of-country service. I will need to purchase a new plan while I am traveling in Mexico. Should I buy a limited minutes phone? Use the phone I have and change SIM card? Buy ...

bobbyr

hi i use a usa att 14.88 phone and calls from mex. to us and canada are 25 cents a minute i think free text i have used for 6 years now ..buy at wal mart 14.88 for phone with a camara cheap ...also i have a unlocked phone / but cheap phone is all ... Read More

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9 years ago
singledd

6 month Tourist Visas - Issues involved by singledd

Hello, I will be moving to Mexico... the Tulum area, soon. Initially, I will only have a Tourist Visa. I imagine that there are many people who have spent more than 6 months in Mexico, without getting anything more then the Tourist Visa. I am ...

bobbyr

if u renounce your us citizenship you lose ss and you pay to us govt.50% of your savings and need to find acountry that will take .millionares are trying it and no go to much taxs to pay Read More

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9 years ago
Oldladyman

Renting an apartment as a tourist by Oldladyman

Hi everyone! I'm new here. I haven't arrived in Mexico but will be there at the end of this month and am wondering if it's possible or doable to rent an apartment on a six month tourist card with the intent to leave when it expires and ...

bobbyr

oldladyman where are you in mexico what part Read More

bobbyr replied to a thread
9 years ago
Mississippi2015

cheaper moving everything or selling everything by Mississippi2015

I live in Mississippi moving next year. Would it be cheaper to move all our furniture down or sell everything and start fresh? Thinking of going to puerto vallarta or guanajuato. If anyone has moved there furniture is there a moving company yall ...

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you will be paying mexican tax 18% of what they think your stuff is worth ..to aduana at border crossing Read More

bobbyr replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maw971

Moving to Baja Norte by Maw971

Hi everyone, My husband and I are planning on moving to the Baja Norte region in October /November 2015. Like others we have come to a crossroad in our lives...he is retired and although I am still working I am not sure how much longer I will be ...

bobbyr

15k members and 30k iam better plsce to live Read More

bobbyr replied to a thread
9 years ago
Oldladyman

Renting an apartment as a tourist by Oldladyman

Hi everyone! I'm new here. I haven't arrived in Mexico but will be there at the end of this month and am wondering if it's possible or doable to rent an apartment on a six month tourist card with the intent to leave when it expires and ...

bobbyr

hola como esta ..i have been living in mexico for 20 years off and on last 6 years i have traveled all over mexico in my van .i get mexican ins. us plates and then go to a border and renew my 180 permiso on van and self no problem ever. i like ... Read More

bobbyr replied to a thread
9 years ago
Oldladyman

Apartment Hunting by Oldladyman

Okay am hunting for an apartment and see a good deal in an area I like in Vivanuncios, but the accomodation I'm currently in is off airbnb, which is a much simpler rental process for a newbie, so a couple of questions for those of you who have ...

bobbyr

go on and google real estate agents where you are looking and some reputable ones may have us or skype number for contact. Read More

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9 years ago
islandgirlagain

Bringing in 2 cars? by islandgirlagain

Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ...

bobbyr

mexican government WANTS YOU TO BUY MEXICAN no import ..just like all other countries do. like dominican republic i was going to import they laws was 2008 or no more than 7 years old ..and to import there was going to cost .as much as i payed for ... Read More

bobbyr replied to a thread
9 years ago
islandgirlagain

Bringing in 2 cars? by islandgirlagain

Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ...

bobbyr

mexican government WANTS YOU TO BUY MEXICAN no import ..just like all other countries do. like dominican republic i was going to import they laws was 2008 or no more than 7 years old ..and to import there was going to cost .as much as i payed for ... Read More