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jonestom747

@jonestom747

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American looking for information about Belize

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Registration: 13 February 2023

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cjoymccalla

easy to make friends? by cjoymccalla

I am a single woman that may be living in Belize City for 3-6 months, maybe longer. I am concerned about leaving my family and friends in the States. How would you advise I go about meeting people, especially other Americans? I want to develop a ...

jonestom747

@cjoymccalla do you have a work permit for Belize? You need one to even volunteer. And they are not easy to get. If you will need to work in Belize to get by it’s going to be very hard if not impossible Read More

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last year
cjoymccalla

easy to make friends? by cjoymccalla

I am a single woman that may be living in Belize City for 3-6 months, maybe longer. I am concerned about leaving my family and friends in the States. How would you advise I go about meeting people, especially other Americans? I want to develop a ...

jonestom747

If you have lots of friends and family in the states why are you moving? Read More

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last year
Julien

New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Belize 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 on your ...

jonestom747

@africassie *** Read More

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radiohawk

Tips suggestions on buying land on Ambergris Caye by radiohawk

@Julien Hi,Gary and Rachel here from FloridaVery close to buying land on Ambergris Caye, and eventually build a home and a small Casida to rent.Secret beach seems to the the area that is growing fast and we're hoping to get in on this ground floor ...

jonestom747

@radiohawk LOL yep you have never even been to Belize...lol it really is just to funny to watch you guys? You will never move to Belize. All internet talk...lol.. Read More

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last year
radiohawk

Tips suggestions on buying land on Ambergris Caye by radiohawk

@Julien Hi,Gary and Rachel here from FloridaVery close to buying land on Ambergris Caye, and eventually build a home and a small Casida to rent.Secret beach seems to the the area that is growing fast and we're hoping to get in on this ground floor ...

jonestom747

@radiohawk I see you know nothing about Belize or Ambergris. How do you think all the fill dirt you are going to need gets around? Golf carts? Or big 5 ton dump trucks during like crazy men, is the guy that told you he made all that money the guy ... Read More

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Dorothy Wooden

Could i live off of $5000 a month ? by Dorothy Wooden

Hello everyone,My name is Renni and I am very interested in visiting Belize. Within the next 3 years, I would like to call Belize home if all works out in my favor. Can you tell me a few things about Belize? I am a teacher. Could ...

jonestom747

@Dorothy Wooden lol in next few years? Can I live off $5000 you live most any were in the world off $5000 a month. Read More

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radiohawk

Tips suggestions on buying land on Ambergris Caye by radiohawk

@Julien Hi,Gary and Rachel here from FloridaVery close to buying land on Ambergris Caye, and eventually build a home and a small Casida to rent.Secret beach seems to the the area that is growing fast and we're hoping to get in on this ground floor ...

jonestom747

@radiohawk nothing is simple in Belize Read More

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last year
radiohawk

Tips suggestions on buying land on Ambergris Caye by radiohawk

@Julien Hi,Gary and Rachel here from FloridaVery close to buying land on Ambergris Caye, and eventually build a home and a small Casida to rent.Secret beach seems to the the area that is growing fast and we're hoping to get in on this ground floor ...

jonestom747

I would not build, so many dreamers like you have went down and did the same thing only to leave with in a year. They all are looking to sell and rent to expats. Offer them 1/2 what they want for long term rental most will take it. It takes forever ... Read More

jonestom747 created a thread
last year

Think about this? Just sold a home we had for sale 21 years

We built a home in Belize in 1983 and lived in Belize for 12 years. It was time to move back home when our child wanted to go to college. We put our home and land up for sale in 2002 and just closed on the deal. Now to be fair, we did own 4400ac. We ... Read More