bmccarney72

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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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American

Lives in Rincón, Rincon

Registration: 03 June 2019

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Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale

My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...

@Dylanriverdale Greetings! I need to share this with you…my husband and I have been in Rincon for 5 years. We have renovated 3 properties. No wood!!!! Termites, hurricane, mold, etc. They build with concrete and they usually embed the ... Read More

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Google says cost of living is lower than the mainland US by Guest6792

Hellooo.New member, about as ignorant as can be regarding all things PR.Just got a job offer in San Juan for around $115K, was initially VERY excited about the prospect to consider moving to PR until I started looking at costs.Everywhere you look on ...

@Guest6792 Just what the others have said, depends where you are. We have been in Rincon for five years, we got some great deals after María but now it’s too expensive. We are looking at the interior, mountains etc. Rent for awhile, ... Read More

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New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...

@Official Isabela Owners hello. My husband and I have been here going on 5 years. Have renovated condos in Rincon I need to stress to you when the plumbers are installing pipe make sure it is US rated. The diameter, the strength, etc. They older ... Read More

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

@Julien Greetings! My name is Bree, my husband has been visiting PR for many years while he was playing in golf tournaments. We signed up to volunteer with All Hands and Hearts after María. We stayed after our volunteer obligations and ... Read More

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calm water swimming beaches by open water swimmer girl

We are planning to visit the island to explore places to move/relocate. We want to focus on visiting areas that are near or on calm water beaches good for distance swimming. Looks like the west coast is good for surfing. Are there also calmer areas ...

@GHUC If I am swimming in the ocean, sharks are there. This is their world, their community, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, maternity ward. If you are in the water so is a shark. The only big issue we’ve had is with a stone fish. Right off ... Read More

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5 years ago

Building a home by bmccarney72

WE have bought a plot in Sandy Beach and are in process of gathering info. I have been told to install a solar system (which I agree with!) Anyone have any info, experiences, recommendations, warnings, etc?? Thanks!

Are you working with a local builder during the planning and design process? Are they trained to use the ICF products? Everything I've read about the products sounds on par. As we are in the Rincon area the question will always be "how do I ... Read More

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5 years ago

Solar powered house in PR by londonpride

Generators were covered pretty good in a recent thread with 50 replies and 600 views. Learned a lot from that one. Solar hasn't. I'm just starting my research but it looks like roughly $10,000 + install for whole house if attached to the ...

Many of the posts are from 2017 and back. Any information/updates for those of us who are hoping to break ground and install an off grid solar system in 2019? Read More

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Building a home