@mrtibbs
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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American
Lives in Aguadilla
Speaks english and spanish
Registration: 03 February 2018
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Buying a car/renting? by ashyfay02
Hello All! I am moving to Puerto Rico in October, as of now I am only going to be living there about 6-7 months and I am wondering what to do about transportation there. Since I wont be there to long I will not be shipping my car because the cost ...
Good questions. I would like to buy in Aguadilla seeings it most likely has better options to car shop considering its a bigger town. Following to read and learn. Read More
Utilities by rambla
In terms of electricity (AEE) and water (AAA) getting turned on when you are a new home owner, is this something I can do online/phone? If not, is this information I found online (not on the uitilities site) still correct and current in your ...
To make things simply clear for anyone reading these mixed responses for WATER|SEWER you can NOW request the activation ONLINE instead of waiting in line at the office. Just go to the website eambla listed and its all there in black n white. For ... Read More
Time Is Here To Buy by mrtibbs
Hello all, So the time is upon us to buy and we will be in Puerto Rico (our home away from home) in a couple of weeks to start looking at properties. Initially, we were going to make a cash purchase but have decided it'd be wiser for our ...
Rey, you are absolutely right and I have to say that I feel much less stress about the whole process. Read More
Time Is Here To Buy by mrtibbs
Hello all, So the time is upon us to buy and we will be in Puerto Rico (our home away from home) in a couple of weeks to start looking at properties. Initially, we were going to make a cash purchase but have decided it'd be wiser for our ...
UPDATE: Browsing for property as a first time home buyer has been a little overwhelming with so many beautiful properties all over the areas we were considering. Carlos Torres offered some pretty sound and straight talk advice on FB that really made ... Read More
Time Is Here To Buy by mrtibbs
Hello all, So the time is upon us to buy and we will be in Puerto Rico (our home away from home) in a couple of weeks to start looking at properties. Initially, we were going to make a cash purchase but have decided it'd be wiser for our ...
I own a vacation home in Aguadilla, and several of my friends do as well. I really love the area, and the geographic location. It seems the city’s location on the bay protects it from the more rough currents and wind compared to Isabela and ... Read More
Time Is Here To Buy by mrtibbs
Hello all, So the time is upon us to buy and we will be in Puerto Rico (our home away from home) in a couple of weeks to start looking at properties. Initially, we were going to make a cash purchase but have decided it'd be wiser for our ...
Not sure if I understand your post correctly. Looks like you are interested in buying one property as a second or vacation home for you, and you hope to rent it when you do not occupy it. And the question is whether you buy in Aguadilla or spend ... Read More
Time Is Here To Buy by mrtibbs
Hello all, So the time is upon us to buy and we will be in Puerto Rico (our home away from home) in a couple of weeks to start looking at properties. Initially, we were going to make a cash purchase but have decided it'd be wiser for our ...
We are a Puerto Rican family that grew up going to the island all the time. It has always been my dream to buy property there and now I am finally able to do so. This purchase for us isn’t a land grab and is a very personal connection to the ... Read More
Time Is Here To Buy
Hello all, So the time is upon us to buy and we will be in Puerto Rico (our home away from home) in a couple of weeks to start looking at properties. Initially, we were going to make a cash purchase but have decided it'd be wiser for our ... 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?
I will share with you our experience in the hopes that you do not need to go through the stress and anxiety we did, trying to finagle our way around the island government to conduct a legitimate business of a vacation rental house. We ... Read More
we are looking at moving there and buying a house by Billclin
Hello I have read some of your posts and found them to be very helpful thanks we are looking at moving there and buying a house I would love to chat to get some more information we are retiring I am 54 years old but I am ready to enjoy life
Correct, HUD homes are all over the US. I never knew of anyone buying through this process. So thanks for sharing your personal experience. Read More
we are looking at moving there and buying a house by Billclin
Hello I have read some of your posts and found them to be very helpful thanks we are looking at moving there and buying a house I would love to chat to get some more information we are retiring I am 54 years old but I am ready to enjoy life
I moved to Cabo Rojo last year. So far so good. Except for the hurricane, i can't complain. We installed a new inverter with solar panels, so we are ready for the upcoming hurricane season. We bought our house from www.hudhomestore.com cash. We ... Read More
First bank by Nellylinda
We bought our house in Aguada last dec and our bank is First bank who handle everything. During the signing of the documents we have 2 lawyers present one from the seller and the bank.Well done.
HI, would you mind recommending the lawyer that you used to close on your home? Read More
New Financial Plan for PR by ReyP
The PROMESA board (http://www.promesacodex.com/oversight-board.html) has decided they had enough with the government delays and financial plans, so they have drafted and are about to implement a new financial plan for the island, the university, ...
The politicians are going berserk, screaming like little girls. But they are going have to take the medicine no matter how bad it tastes! :lol:Correct, the board is playing hard ball and if the politicians delay in implementing the measures, ... Read More
Just curious about the expat scene in Rincon by mrgood100
I am guessing that most gringos in Rincon are snowbirds but maybe someone can shed some light regarding how many there are who have sold everything they owned in the States and moved there for good. Also, maybe someone can give me an idea of what ...
Thank you Rey for clarifying and sharing your personal experience. That is something I would not want my family to experience especially on their own motherland. It helps explain why so many expats love Rincon with the servitude they receive among ... Read More
Just curious about the expat scene in Rincon by mrgood100
I am guessing that most gringos in Rincon are snowbirds but maybe someone can shed some light regarding how many there are who have sold everything they owned in the States and moved there for good. Also, maybe someone can give me an idea of what ...
Greetings, Welcome to the PR Expat forum. First off let me say that the main reason for waking up in the morning is that you live in Rincon! Everything else after that is just icing on the cake. I don't live there yet but I will be soon. Have ... Read More