WarnerW
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4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408
I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...
@Maz Josh What area of the island? What municipality? Read More
PR Act 20/22; Roth Conversion Ladder, FIRE Tactics? by BoricuaWannabe
Please be patient with my lengthy consideration here. I'm trying to import some of the strategies used by the FI/RE folks, which are largely stymied by US/PR differences. First, I understand that IRA/401k distributions are considered taxable ...
Singularitynear is correct that you should consult a good CPA, one with experience in this matter. Better odds of finding one on the island than the mainland. I disagree that Act 20/22 was made for those who are "loaded", but that's ... Read More
What website shows the recent Puerto Rico local election results? by bothas
What website shows the recent Puerto Rico local election results, such as the # of votes received for each PR candidate running for mayor, senate, representative?
Under the US Constitution, all elections are managed within the states, so in Puerto Rico's case, island elections are managed by the State Commission on Elections. Their website is http://ceepur.org/ Read More
Relocating to Puerto Rico for Tax Act 20 & 22? by KWRealEstate_Act2022
Now is easier for those Relocating to Puerto Rico, for Act 20 & 22. Check the new changes! https://goo.gl/YC6uhS
Welcome to the forum. I'm not certain I understand your business model, but I don't know that is especially relevant. Two points: First, Act 20/22 have been combined into Act 60, and in that process some provisions of each were dropped. ... Read More
Curfew in Puerto Rico by Chris1304
Now that we have a Curfew and general shutdown, can someone explain the details? What stores remain open? When is it o.k. to leave the house? Do they really hand out %5000 fines? Are banks open? What if your car breaks down? Is there a website ...
Life under lockdown is kinda boring, gonna read my copy of Don Quixote to pass the time. 😎Ah, if only Sancho Panza were governor of Puerto Rico! Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
Shipping containers are readily available on the island. My guess is that the costs of pre-fabing and shipping from Colorado are prohibitive. My advice is to search "articulos" in Clasificados for "contenedor". Read More
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 ...
My advice would be to talk to a licensed contractor on the island, but I grew up in the building trades, and it seems to me that you'd be in pretty good shape. Slab foundations are quite common, as are concrete walls, either block, tilt-up, or ... Read More
Gardening in Hatillo by aca358
I am very interested in growing a lemon tree. We currently have a sour orange tree and avocado trees. I am here for 3-5 months from November to April. I have someone to care for the plants while I am gone. I am not a gardener at all, but love ...
I currently have 6 seedlings in pots.Seedlings? Are you trying to grow citrus from seed? If so, you will be disappointed with the results. Yes, you can get the seeds to sprout, and yes, they will grow into citrus trees. However, they will not be ... Read More
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 ...
That seems high to me as well Larry, although a 6KW system is pretty big. Coach, have you measured your electricity usage? Sure you need that much? Anyway, I'm confident you can find a better price. Here's an easy and convenient source ... Read More
Setting up new house in Vieques by solgirl
HI everyone, We finally are building the new house. We are -wondering where to buy appliances and furniture ? Walmart Puerto Rico ? maybe its cheaper to buy everything at once in miami and ship door to door. We have two small kids so really ...
You might also consider Rooms To Go. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 on ...
Welcome to the forum. I'll let others give advice on best towns; my advice is spend some time on the island to get to know the areas. For such a relatively small island, it is quite diverse. Regarding income taxes, I'd refer you to IRS ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
Official reports on earthquakes, from the US Geological Survey: https://www.usgs.gov/products/data-and-tools/real-time-data/earthquakes Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
My wife and I just returned this afternoon. I went for a conference in San Juan, but we left early for a bit of a vacation. Spent Sunday night in Ponce, and got dumped out of bed at 6:30 am (Monday) by a significant quake, 5-point something. No ... Read More
Gardening in Hatillo by aca358
I am very interested in growing a lemon tree. We currently have a sour orange tree and avocado trees. I am here for 3-5 months from November to April. I have someone to care for the plants while I am gone. I am not a gardener at all, but love ...
I saw that there may be a problem growing them on the Island.I presume this is a reference to the Citrus Greening (CG) virus. This affects commercial citrus farms as the virus is spread by the grafting process. If the budwood is infected, then ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Puerto Rico is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Hello Warner, The only posts which will be removed are the ones where political stances have been taken.I hope that by a "political stance" you mean partisan or ideological, but the term (and the policy) remains unclear. I concur that ... Read More