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@vicml1

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Puerto Rican looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Puerto Rican

Lives in Punta Cana

Speaks English; Spanish

Registration: 16 July 2020

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vicml1 replied to a thread
2 years ago
sweetapplecee

Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee

Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...

vicml1

@DRVisitor Hello, My experience so far with Cana Rock has been great.  Yes, projects have been delayed. My project (Galaxy) was delayed an entire year due to covid. However it’s now back on track.  As to the investment, you have ... Read More

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2 years ago
karedcycling

Vista Cana vs Cana Rock by karedcycling

Hey everyone! Found this forum and am excited to learn more about the area to help me with my decision. I am planning on buying a property in Punta Cana, both for pleasure and for investment/Airbnb throughout the year. I have some friends that just ...

vicml1

Hello, Cana Rock offers an on-site management company plus each of their projects have lobbies just like hotels. This will make it easier for new renters and potential problems with your unit. Also keep in mind Cana Rock owners have discounts at ... Read More

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3 years ago
Edwin Zorrilla

Looking for suggestions by Edwin Zorrilla

I’m 35 years old and a US Army veteran. I served in Afghanistan and was medically retired. I’m moving to the Dominican Republic in November 2021. I’m struggling as to where I should rent an apartment. I’ve never been to the ...

vicml1

Hi Edwin, Thanks for your service. Like you, I am also a US Army Veteran currently living in Florida and planning to move to DR in the next 2 years. We purchased a new apartment in the Punta Cana area that is currently being built. We're ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Sean Collins

Mail Services by Sean Collins

I am moving to the Dominican Republic from Puerto Rico on July 5th. I receive all my medications and stoma supplies from the veterans hospital in San Juan, which are currently mailed to my PO Box here in Puerto Rico. I was wondering if anyone can ...

vicml1

Great information Richard. I am also a US Veteran and Retired (TRICARE). We purchased an apartment in Punta Cana (Being built now). I’ll send you a private message regarding a question I have on benefits. Thank You! Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
sweetapplecee

Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee

Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...

vicml1

Hi Benjamin, I sent you a private message with our experience regarding our investment at Cana Rock. Read More

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3 years ago
matt552

Taxes for USA Retire by matt552

Can anyone please tell me the tax consequences for a retiree resident in the DR please. There is no treaty with Colombia, and it's ugly if there for more than half a year over any consecutive 365 day period. Thank you, and I appreciate being ...

vicml1

Great Thank You. We spoke to our accountant and a DR Attorney and confirmed the Foreign Tax Credit by the US IRS. We definitely took note on the bank form you mentioned. Our scenario is a little more complex. We receive both US military ... Read More

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3 years ago
matt552

Taxes for USA Retire by matt552

Can anyone please tell me the tax consequences for a retiree resident in the DR please. There is no treaty with Colombia, and it's ugly if there for more than half a year over any consecutive 365 day period. Thank you, and I appreciate being ...

vicml1

But you can't be taxed twice. If I am working virtually from the DR from the USA (i.e. US Bank) let's say 6 months out of the year, the bank payroll is already taxing that income. Are we saying that the DR will also tax me over that ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
sweetapplecee

Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee

Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...

vicml1

Absolutely agree with coming in and see and feel the property in person. Like I said, we have been traveling to DR for over 25 years and since we live in Florida we typically go between 3-5 times a year. We also selected our Punta Cana property in ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
sweetapplecee

Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee

Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...

vicml1

Hello, they only require 50% during pre-construction which you can work a payment plan with them based on your situation. We did a monthly payment over 3 years. You can finance the remaining 50% with one of the local banks working with the builder. ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
scoldoc

Veterans from the USA by scoldoc

Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.

vicml1

This is great information. I am also a Veteran with VA service connected disabilities. However, I am also Retired military so to know that there may be places that accept TRICARE is awesome. I do know that TRICARE does have an overseas program which ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
sweetapplecee

Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee

Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...

vicml1

Hello, not sure what your budget is but we bought pre-construction at Cana Rock. These are inside the facilities of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Their projects are amazing. We live in Florida. Just know that while Vista Cana does have some ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Memo1234

Health Insurance for United States Veterans by Memo1234

Greetings, I am still looking for an answer concerning US veterans health insurance. I would like to converse with a veteran receiving those benefits,, I see two facilities, ,one near Santiago and on near Santo Domingo. They advertise care for ...

vicml1

Hi Bill, There are a couple of Veterans who I follow on YouTube that are Veterans and have used these two facilities. One of them, his channel's name is "Caribbean E", and the other channel is "I'm leaving these united ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Memo1234

Health Insurance for United States Veterans by Memo1234

Greetings, I am still looking for an answer concerning US veterans health insurance. I would like to converse with a veteran receiving those benefits,, I see two facilities, ,one near Santiago and on near Santo Domingo. They advertise care for ...

vicml1

Hi Bill, Are you also retired military? i.e. 20 plus years of service? Or you just getting a VA compensation? I ask because if you're a retired military, TRICARE Overseas will be an option. For example, I am retired military and also ... Read More

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4 years ago
planner

Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner

Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...

vicml1

Hi Planner, Can you also please send me Ms. Lishali Baez' contact information? We're planning to apply for DR Residency. We meet the retirement income requirement (US Military Retirement). Thanks for all you do to share important ... Read More

vicml1 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Guest2022

COVID-19 by Guest2022

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...

vicml1

Is there any data for Punta Cana/Bavaro area? All the numbers I see on few of the newspapers I've read, don't show any cases in that area. Or is that part of the Altagracia? Read More