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m2marks

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Registration: 17 March 2022

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last year
wondering9

shipping and registering a car by wondering9

So I'm not sure if I'm understanding this right. Once you pick up your car from the port in San Juan, you have three days to register it? But in order to register it, you need to show a local residence?What if you just got there and you're still ...

m2marks

I don't think they can hold you to the three days when you can't even get an appointment to register it that fast. My advice is don't do anything to get pulled over, and in addition to a lease, utility bill or bank statement with the address don't ... Read More

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2 years ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2022 by Cheryl

Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Puerto Rico or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation ...

m2marks

@jenmayodc wow, your rent is so low! Is that because of the location? Read More

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2 years ago
Acros5790

Updated building Costs by Acros5790

Hi all! Wondering what updated 2022 construction costs are on a per square foot basis. I am seeing people on here quoting $250-$300/SF. This seems ridiculously high and is basically the cost for building in California. Also my architect ...

m2marks

If you have a guy who can build for less than $100/ft, please share his contact info! I am looking for land in the Rincon area and would eventually like to build.  I am also thinking about shipping container homes. Read More

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2 years ago
GuestPoster59009

Building in Puerto Rico by GuestPoster59009

Good Day, Thank you in advance for your helpful information. My wife and I are wanting to build our forever retirement home. We have purchased a lot and looking to start the process with an architect/engineer. We interviewed the first engineer over ...

m2marks

This is why I want to build a shipping container home! Does anyone have any experience doing this? If so, any info re cost and which company you used on the island would be greatly appreciated. Read More