Ramon shares his Do's and Don'ts for buying and renovating his ocean front retirement home in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Learn more about Mayagüez, Puerto Rico at jentheredonethat.com/mayaguez-puerto-rico-architectural-gem/
I lived in Mayaguez for several years with my parents after moving from the states. My family is from that town which has a lot of history. Many artists, writers, business people, politicians and the first jewish synagogue was founded in that town.
Hi Jen. I bought my house in San Lorenzo on February 9th 2021. Being Puerto Rican born in Corozal, I have heard the madness in buying a home in Puerto Rico. I felt at ease when I saw your video because I did everything that Ramon did to buy his home. I hired an attorney, payed cash for the house and renovated the house with a very good contractor. This video is very good advice for anyone that is thinking of buying a home in Puerto Rico. I wouldn't let the negative parts deter anyone from buying a home in Puerto Rico. There are lots of fixer-uppers here. Some that need more work than others. Thank you so much for your amazing video. I have retired in my home and still working on it. All the inside work has been done and now working on the outside. I will also be having a solar system installed in the next few weeks because you really can't depend on the electrical company to supply constant energy. If you ever have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
...jen...nice place to move is..san sebastian...is a beautiful city...houses are beautiful...plenty of restaurant to eat...we also have beautiful sport park...the has everything even a zipline... another thing...if you come from the states like my parents did..with..a..good social security benefits..and..a pension you live great here in Puerto rico...
I would love to do a tour, but I have to balance personal privacy. Just read some of the hate comments to understand why I did not show any more of the house.
I purchased a Condo last year and found an inspector that surpassed all my expectations. 40+ page report with detailed pictures and explanations. She even inspected the common areas shared in the community. She made the Realtor and seller very upset because they were not used to the brutal honesty.
AS-38 is an application form you can file with the CRIM to get a tax exemption on property tax for your main residence. Sounds like he could file it and save the $1,200.
I’m retired in PR for the past 4 years, purchased a home for a reasonable price. But spend a good amount of money fixing up the house. Still working on the house almost done most of the work was done by myself. The house is equipped with a solar system that runs the whole house including AC units. Water reserve system and water purification all completely installed by owner. Refrigerator runs 24/7 on solar never off. Learned my lesson after Maria, the cost of living here is cheap comparing to other states. I did use a bank here but the interest is around 4.6 percent.
Why does he pay property taxes? Is that not his first home? I was under the impression that in Puerto Rico you do not pay property taxes on your first home.
I've purchased several homes within my 30+ years living here. I didn't have any problems with the financing. Currently, I live in Barranquitas and only own one home. Love your videos
i am from PR and trying to buy a house to move back home. found my dream home and the bank that the realtor recommended never approved me, they literally ghosted me which i found so disrespectful and unprofessional. i still waiting to hear whether or not the pre-qualify me. the realtor never showed me the house and i lost it. found a new house, and within hours got approved with a different bank, home morgage banker is called actually Arismendi is the best. Still in the process, so i really hope i can do it and move home like i have been dreaming for 11 years.
@Prevolu that’s not hospitality. I get your frustrations but really it sounds like you may have a territorial anger issue. Are you a PR that lives in the States? It’s not anyone’s fault that you haven’t invested in your “Patria.” So many “proud Boricuas” but they waste their money on liquor and gambling then get angry and territorial when anyone else comes along and buys “their” land & homes. Hey, PR is in bad shape. Quite frankly it needs investors. So instead of getting angry with Jen or anyone else, why don’t you go to PR and get a piece of the pie? Instead of bashing those who do. 🤦🏻♀️
I disagree on the inspector comment. Our report was 35 pages long, included pictures of all rooms, roof, pool, pool pump house exterior. They told us all the code issues and things that needed to be fixed. The owner gave left us many pieces of furniture and outdoor items as a compromise for not fixing some of the items. It was worth the extra 3 emails and conversations.
Wow that's rare. I'm planning on buying out there as well. Could you maybe forward me the contact information for that inspector? I'd love to use someone as detailed as that.
@@taz10029 we loved the work they did. Very detailed and spoke both English and Spanish and you could do the transaction via ATH, CC, or check. They sent the report via email. Spent a solid 3+ hours and opened up every drawer and door. Good luck!
Awesome Video, great interview, I just closed on a house last week in Combate... Love the Area. It took me 4 months to close on the house. My story is different, I did work with a realtor and mortgage company... No Bueno... On a side note, my sister lives across from Ramon. Great guy in Mayaguez. Take care! Angel
Nice interview Jen, thanks for sharing. The view from Ramon's home is stunning. Is that the Bahia de Mayaguez in the background? Lucky for Ramon, Home Depot is close by!
Fixing a house in Puerto Rico is so much easier, unless you're basically rebuilding the whole structure or adding new rooms you don't need a permit from the government, just get a local contractor or do it yourself.
Jen thanks a lot for this important information about housing in Puerto Rico and also thank to Ramon for be with you. Please keep it up and I’ll be waiting for the new video.
I purchase my house in San Lorenzo and it took me 5 whole months to do the closing!!! And true, I had to fix up the place a bit so that it could pass inspection adding several thousands of dollars to be able to go forward with the closing. In the end it was worth it. I have the best neighbors. Living in the countryside is quite an experience. It is less expensive than living State side that's for sure.
Love your videos. The information you provide has helped us as we prepare to return to Puerto Rico after 27 years living abroad. We bought land in Cabo Rojo and have the blue prints ready to build our dream house. Our biggest challenge has been finding a contractor to build it. Would you consider doing a video about building a home in Puerto Rico? Again, thank you and good luck with your own house hunting! Luis
Yes! I would love to document your home building project. Please contact me via Facebook messenger or other secure channel. facebook.com/jentheredonethat
This is huge Jen glad I came across your channel. I'm finishing a refi with Penfed right now for a condo in Guaynabo. They take forever. This will probably be my move when I reloc from Texas. Insightful. Thanks for the Scuba dogs tip. Meeting with them next Friday.
@jentheredonethat Would you consider making a video of how veterans use a VA Loan in purchasing a house out there in PR? That's my plan going out there. Hope to hear from you soon.
I’m starting to do research on utilizing a VA loan as well. When I get more info I will come back to this page and share it with you if you haven’t purchased with your VA already.
My parents passed down to me the house I grew up in. I've been remodeling and renovating for over a year. I'm now behind with covid restrictions last year. This week I've been working hard after it was closed for a year. I'm not looking forward to getting a loan for windows and floors that are 40 years old. 😕
Great videos very informative. Ignore the hate. I understand the video style & what you were trying to achieve. I’m looking now and hate classificado as many listings don’t exist. I wish they can sort it by listing date. Anyway will continue to look for my compound.
I am planning to move next year. Have a acre of land and started the building process. I want to take my car from Florida any suggestions? Love the information you provide. Thank you
Some good advice from Ramón. However he should focus more on the positives of the experience than on the negatives. In all places there are pros and cons. Ex. Florida, sink holes, up north, winter storms. He is right about some of the things he mentioned in regard to the infrastructure, however, he did relocated to the island even though all those factors, I'm assuming, taking into consideration. The bottom line is Puerto Rico is a beautiful place to consider when the opportunity for retirement present. Jen , your videos are great, very insightful and educational for those like myself considering to relocate in the future. Thank you. So far I have chosen Palmas del Mar as a #1 oj my list.
Jen, I watched your video on buying a car, or a jeep I should say, congratulations, I’m looking to buy a jeep myself, and I went to a dealer in Bayamón, I remember watching your video and it said that the sticker price has the Marbetta and tax and license all put into the price already, not like the US where you have to pay after the sticker price, they told me at the car lot in Bayamón that this is not true, that I would have to pay more than the sticker price, is this what you meant or did I misunderstand you, I just don’t want to get ripped off, thank you.
For people that are retiring there or moving there. How are the banks. Do you guys keep your money back where you are from is it safe to keep in the banks on the island
Wise investment, wise decisions and kudos! I want to do that very thing.. Fixer upper, all concrete house for cash money with no realtors or banks. Oh the electrics in PR.. the ONE thing that angered and frustrated me so much when I rented houses there in 2011! Here is the thing: It does not matter if the electrical grid is old and the wiring is ungrounded. If the modern day electricians are wiring the LIVE wire as a NEUTRAL, and the NEUTRAL as the LIVE(reversing the connections at the lights and receptacles), then you are screwed 6 ways till Sunday when you try and use your appliances and electronics there! And do not get me started on getting shocked by touching metal conduit and wall plates! YES, shorts happen due to the corrosion of metal in the concrete but my friends, I am talking about NEW surface wiring being wired backwards!!! In all 3 houses I had rented in the 6 months I lived in PR, the first thing I had to do was rewire all the receptacles and lights. Why? Cause my microwave would not power on when plugged into a "working" socket! Why? Cause the neutral and live leads were wired reversed and a microwave needs neutral to be wired neutral on the socket and live to be live on the socket. Oh it was a nightmare. Then there was the corrosion of socket and light socket contacts even in NEW receptacles and lights! PR is a great place though, and yes, you have to be a DIY guy first thing even on Rentals.. Life is very different from the Main land, but if you are willing and able it is well worth it. I am thinking to move back home to PR but with Covid restrictions being so draconian in PR, it may be too risky to even try right now. But hopefully in the future PR will be free again and I can move back.. If prices do not get so high by then that is! And speaking of houses, repairs and Home Depot? With Covid laws being so strict and scary, how on earth can you go shopping for materials? And the prices of materials being so high here in the mainland, I can only imagine it being faaaaaaaaar worse in PR. I heard ALL hardware stores and electronics stores, clothing stores and other "non essential" stores being closed right now in PR due to covid laws. How do you get supplies then? I have not returned to PR to buy my windows and doors to ship them to my house in Western PA due to the stories of no hardware stores open in PR and the prices being so high it is not even possible to buy anything there right now to fix or build any structures.. What is the real scoop on all that?
@@JenThereDoneThat People thinking about moving to that neighborhood should know that it is a low-lying coastal zone prone to floods from the Yaguez River (which is right next to it), storm surge from the ocean, and tsunamis. I wouldn't be too worried about the last one, but flood and storm surge caused the most damage in Mayaguez during Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Georges, and Tropical Storm Eloise.
Jen I saw your video and I'm curious.. It sounds like PR property taxes may be lower than in the US, so if I move to PR and buy a house but my Puertorican residency takes several months to go threw wont I be paying American property taxes on that house in PR? and secondly once my residency goes through will that property tax on the house in PR go lower then as a resident, becoming a PR property tax only (not an American property tax)? Could you clarify this for me?
I was looking forward to seeing the actual before and after. I love fixer uppers. So when you guys were mentioning how beautiful it was I was sitting at the edge of my seat waiting to see it. Bummer 😔
The incomes are low because no one wants to work. Just like your guest, we can’t find anyone to do construction unless they are “ Pay now disappear forever” contractors.
There are No jobs in Puerto Rico. Because Puerto Ricans do everything in their own homes. But if they have to buy it instead of cultivating it or recycle something. Is when the cash flow is not good. PUERTO RICANS are known for the amazing barrio or tribe unity and attentiveness to each other IS why Boricua are WELL KNOWN FOR.... Since before columbus.
Right when she said the house should be worth more, a grown man on a bmx bike wheeled past in the background. That's a sure sign of a bad area to live in.
@@JenThereDoneThat it is completely normal these days anywhere, to be a dollar debt slave. Government trillions in debt and climbing exponentially, the constituents may as well start calling themselves slaves.
Ramon shares his Do's and Don'ts for buying and renovating his ocean front retirement home in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Learn more about Mayagüez, Puerto Rico at jentheredonethat.com/mayaguez-puerto-rico-architectural-gem/
I lived in Mayaguez for several years with my parents after moving from the states. My family is from that town which has a lot of history. Many artists, writers, business people, politicians and the first jewish synagogue was founded in that town.
Mayagüez is so beautiful! You are correct, the history is fascinating.
I would love to find out the purchase price, cost of renovations, and see a home tour.
Hi Jen. I bought my house in San Lorenzo on February 9th 2021. Being Puerto Rican born in Corozal, I have heard the madness in buying a home in Puerto Rico. I felt at ease when I saw your video because I did everything that Ramon did to buy his home. I hired an attorney, payed cash for the house and renovated the house with a very good contractor. This video is very good advice for anyone that is thinking of buying a home in Puerto Rico. I wouldn't let the negative parts deter anyone from buying a home in Puerto Rico. There are lots of fixer-uppers here. Some that need more work than others. Thank you so much for your amazing video. I have retired in my home and still working on it. All the inside work has been done and now working on the outside. I will also be having a solar system installed in the next few weeks because you really can't depend on the electrical company to supply constant energy. If you ever have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
...jen...nice place to move is..san sebastian...is a beautiful city...houses are beautiful...plenty of restaurant to eat...we also have beautiful sport park...the has everything even a zipline... another thing...if you come from the states like my parents did..with..a..good social security benefits..and..a pension you live great here in Puerto rico...
Thanks for the tips! There are so many beautiful places in PR.
@PREVOLU A good example of a hater's comment!!!
Ay chica! Loved this but I was looking forward for a tour of this house 🏡🌺 Lindo día!
Yes, we need a tour!
IKR? At least show the outside!
I would love to do a tour, but I have to balance personal privacy. Just read some of the hate comments to understand why I did not show any more of the house.
@@JenThereDoneThat oh ok I didn’t know that.
@@JenThereDoneThat Don't worry about the haters and trolls, Jen. You could do the best job and there are people that will still be haters.
I wish you would have show the house to see what you two were talking about
Jen I love your videos but every time I watch them, I get home sick and makes me want to make rash decisions lol
Thank you, I am glad you enjoy them.
So enlightening! I'm in the process of buying in PR and the tips in this video are outstanding...
I loved this video,I close this week on a house that needs everything replaced, You inspire me 💕
I purchased a Condo last year and found an inspector that surpassed all my expectations. 40+ page report with detailed pictures and explanations. She even inspected the common areas shared in the community. She made the Realtor and seller very upset because they were not used to the brutal honesty.
Wow, that is fantastic news! Very happy to hear that.
Do you still have the contact to the inspector you used? I plan on purchasing a property in pr..
@@bluegoldent Sra. Sonia Torres Rivera- Inspectora de Vivienda Certificada, No. 11052303 Representando a Vikingos Home Inspectors.
Hi Jen.. I miss you.. stay safe please.... keep up the good work.. I'm still in NY.. be safe n. Hugs...
Very informative. Thank you.
Jen, thank you for being respectful towards our way of life and embracing our culture. Am sorry if you are receiving any undesirable comments.
Thank you for the kind words!
I was Waiting for a peak inside 😊
AS-38 is an application form you can file with the CRIM to get a tax exemption on property tax for your main residence. Sounds like he could file it and save the $1,200.
I’m retired in PR for the past 4 years, purchased a home for a reasonable price. But spend a good amount of money fixing up the house. Still working on the house almost done most of the work was done by myself. The house is equipped with a solar system that runs the whole house including AC units. Water reserve system and water purification all completely installed by owner. Refrigerator runs 24/7 on solar never off. Learned my lesson after Maria, the cost of living here is cheap comparing to other states. I did use a bank here but the interest is around 4.6 percent.
That is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
I just visited PR in Feb and I'm seriously thinking about moving down there. Thank you for these videos. Very insightful
Glad it was helpful! This may help in your possible move to the island. jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Why does he pay property taxes? Is that not his first home? I was under the impression that in Puerto Rico you do not pay property taxes on your first home.
I've purchased several homes within my 30+ years living here. I didn't have any problems with the financing. Currently, I live in Barranquitas and only own one home. Love your videos
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing this video with us Jen, the view from the house is really gorgeous. God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much!
i am from PR and trying to buy a house to move back home. found my dream home and the bank that the realtor recommended never approved me, they literally ghosted me which i found so disrespectful and unprofessional. i still waiting to hear whether or not the pre-qualify me. the realtor never showed me the house and i lost it. found a new house, and within hours got approved with a different bank, home morgage banker is called actually Arismendi is the best. Still in the process, so i really hope i can do it and move home like i have been dreaming for 11 years.
That is so frustrating! Best wishes for you to get your dream house!
Thanks for sharing!! I live in PR and renting at the moment. What is the banks name that approved you? Arismendi?
@Prevolu that’s not hospitality. I get your frustrations but really it sounds like you may have a territorial anger issue. Are you a PR that lives in the States? It’s not anyone’s fault that you haven’t invested in your “Patria.” So many “proud Boricuas” but they waste their money on liquor and gambling then get angry and territorial when anyone else comes along and buys “their” land & homes.
Hey, PR is in bad shape. Quite frankly it needs investors. So instead of getting angry with Jen or anyone else, why don’t you go to PR and get a piece of the pie? Instead of bashing those who do. 🤦🏻♀️
Some realtors not responding if call from USA - pls let us know how it went, thanks!
Jen, Great video as usual!!! Thank you for your channel.
Thanks for watching!
I disagree on the inspector comment. Our report was 35 pages long, included pictures of all rooms, roof, pool, pool pump house exterior. They told us all the code issues and things that needed to be fixed. The owner gave left us many pieces of furniture and outdoor items as a compromise for not fixing some of the items. It was worth the extra 3 emails and conversations.
Wow that's rare. I'm planning on buying out there as well. Could you maybe forward me the contact information for that inspector? I'd love to use someone as detailed as that.
@@taz10029 we loved the work they did. Very detailed and spoke both English and Spanish and you could do the transaction via ATH, CC, or check. They sent the report via email. Spent a solid 3+ hours and opened up every drawer and door. Good luck!
@@FincaBelleVue What company did you use?
@@taz10029 see my messages above. Ayuso Inspections
@@FincaBelleVue Juan F. Ayuso was the one I found under that name. If thats him... I'll deff will be sending them an email to get the ball rolling!!
Awesome Video, great interview, I just closed on a house last week in Combate... Love the Area. It took me 4 months to close on the house. My story is different, I did work with a realtor and mortgage company... No Bueno...
On a side note, my sister lives across from Ramon. Great guy in Mayaguez.
Take care!
Angel
Wow, 4 months using a mortgage company is very fast from what I am learning.
Always doing a great job go girl 👧 👏
Gracias!
When he stared to speak I knew he was from New Orleans. Just like me born and raised. I live in Mayaguez and and fixing up my dads house in Mayaguez.
He definitely has the accent! Really sweet guy.
Hi girl.. What's up?.. Keep up the good work... Blessed
Thank you! You too!
Nice interview Jen, thanks for sharing. The view from Ramon's home is stunning. Is that the Bahia de Mayaguez in the background? Lucky for Ramon, Home Depot is close by!
Yes, it is. That is why we did not show any more of his home, to preserve some privacy.
Fixing a house in Puerto Rico is so much easier, unless you're basically rebuilding the whole structure or adding new rooms you don't need a permit from the government, just get a local contractor or do it yourself.
Great advice.
In 2 weeks.. That's a record.. Well deserve guy.. Good luck.. You encouraged me now...
Cash purchase makes everything faster & easier.
Here is a completely different experience - ruclips.net/video/SYFGmTAdj-4/видео.html
@@JenThereDoneThat im still looking to buy.. Every where i turn has a contract or owner change mind of selling there home.. Im still looking...
@@JenThereDoneThat also if u remember i had told u to listen to neil diamond song ...
Great video. I’m actually renting in Mayaguez. I’m here to stay and want to buy property.
Good choice!
Jen thanks a lot for this important information about housing in Puerto Rico and also thank to Ramon for be with you. Please keep it up and I’ll be waiting for the new video.
Gracias!
I purchase my house in San Lorenzo and it took me 5 whole months to do the closing!!! And true, I had to fix up the place a bit so that it could pass inspection adding several thousands of dollars to be able to go forward with the closing. In the end it was worth it. I have the best neighbors. Living in the countryside is quite an experience. It is less expensive than living State side that's for sure.
Thank you for sharing your experience. 5 Months to close is much closer to average. I have no idea how he did it in 2 weeks!
My parents/ Family live in the island! And I will Be BUYING for sure!!!!
Hopefully this video helps with that process! Best wishes.
I wish you had shown the house. but very informative
Thanks! Loved the video!
So glad!
Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 is the best place to live 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Love your videos. The information you provide has helped us as we prepare to return to Puerto Rico after 27 years living abroad. We bought land in Cabo Rojo and have the blue prints ready to build our dream house. Our biggest challenge has been finding a contractor to build it.
Would you consider doing a video about building a home in Puerto Rico?
Again, thank you and good luck with your own house hunting!
Luis
Yes! I would love to document your home building project. Please contact me via Facebook messenger or other secure channel. facebook.com/jentheredonethat
Dang it, could have at least show the property. I was curious what it looked like
As you can read from the other comments, I get a lot of hate here and I am cautious to protect private information.
Yes, big fail. The video needed more content....remember your viewer.
Smart
A very smart purchase!
Inspirational!
This is huge Jen glad I came across your channel. I'm finishing a refi with Penfed right now for a condo in Guaynabo. They take forever. This will probably be my move when I reloc from Texas. Insightful. Thanks for the Scuba dogs tip. Meeting with them next Friday.
Glad you enjoy it. Best wishes for the condo purchase and have fun diving!
@jentheredonethat Would you consider making a video of how veterans use a VA Loan in purchasing a house out there in PR? That's my plan going out there. Hope to hear from you soon.
I’m starting to do research on utilizing a VA loan as well. When I get more info I will come back to this page and share it with you if you haven’t purchased with your VA already.
Why didn’t he show it?
Great interview...and tips for the BUYER !!!@
Muchas bendiciones me encantan tus video gracias 😘
Tsk for another great video!
Well at least he did say he has nice neighbors!!!!
Rafael Leonardo, you might find this particular video quite interesting!
Thanks for sharing!
My parents passed down to me the house I grew up in. I've been remodeling and renovating for over a year. I'm now behind with covid restrictions last year. This week I've been working hard after it was closed for a year. I'm not looking forward to getting a loan for windows and floors that are 40 years old. 😕
That sounds like a painful process to deal with the banks. Best wishes for the remodel!
Great videos very informative. Ignore the hate. I understand the video style & what you were trying to achieve. I’m looking now and hate classificado as many listings don’t exist. I wish they can sort it by listing date. Anyway will continue to look for my compound.
Thanks for the info!
You are welcome.
Remind your “relator” friend in Mayagüez to stop referring to “back in the US”. He IS in the US!
Great info.
Glad it was helpful!
So what does it look like?
Noticed two homeless dogs in the background. Very sad that people there are numb to it
I think you need to move back to New Orleans, I only hear complaints.
I am planning to move next year. Have a acre of land and started the building process. I want to take my car from Florida any suggestions? Love the information you provide. Thank you
Best wishes for your move - here is information on shipping vehicles to the island. jentheredonethat.com/moving-and-shipping-items-to-puerto-rico/
Some good advice from Ramón. However he should focus more on the positives of the experience than on the negatives. In all places there are pros and cons. Ex. Florida, sink holes, up north, winter storms. He is right about some of the things he mentioned in regard to the infrastructure, however, he did relocated to the island even though all those factors, I'm assuming, taking into consideration. The bottom line is Puerto Rico is a beautiful place to consider when the opportunity for retirement present. Jen , your videos are great, very insightful and educational for those like myself considering to relocate in the future. Thank you. So far I have chosen Palmas del Mar as a #1 oj my list.
He has so much great advice. I asked him to share the good and bad from his experience.
Was good info. But fell short no sales price or home shown ?? 🤔 ??
It was a privacy request by the owner.
Jen, I watched your video on buying a car, or a jeep I should say, congratulations, I’m looking to buy a jeep myself, and I went to a dealer in Bayamón, I remember watching your video and it said that the sticker price has the Marbetta and tax and license all put into the price already, not like the US where you have to pay after the sticker price, they told me at the car lot in Bayamón that this is not true, that I would have to pay more than the sticker price, is this what you meant or did I misunderstand you, I just don’t want to get ripped off, thank you.
I was referring to used cars for the sticker price is the exact price, they will not lower it. For new cars there are many more taxes.
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Do's: Be an American
Don'ts: be a Puerto Rican
Im seriously am struggling buying a home. I can't even find a house that want w/o getting ripped off
For people that are retiring there or moving there. How are the banks. Do you guys keep your money back where you are from is it safe to keep in the banks on the island
I have bank accounts with Banco Popular (expensive, but many locations) and First Bank (fewer locations, but much better service & fees).
Wise investment, wise decisions and kudos! I want to do that very thing.. Fixer upper, all concrete house for cash money with no realtors or banks. Oh the electrics in PR.. the ONE thing that angered and frustrated me so much when I rented houses there in 2011! Here is the thing: It does not matter if the electrical grid is old and the wiring is ungrounded. If the modern day electricians are wiring the LIVE wire as a NEUTRAL, and the NEUTRAL as the LIVE(reversing the connections at the lights and receptacles), then you are screwed 6 ways till Sunday when you try and use your appliances and electronics there! And do not get me started on getting shocked by touching metal conduit and wall plates! YES, shorts happen due to the corrosion of metal in the concrete but my friends, I am talking about NEW surface wiring being wired backwards!!! In all 3 houses I had rented in the 6 months I lived in PR, the first thing I had to do was rewire all the receptacles and lights. Why? Cause my microwave would not power on when plugged into a "working" socket! Why? Cause the neutral and live leads were wired reversed and a microwave needs neutral to be wired neutral on the socket and live to be live on the socket. Oh it was a nightmare. Then there was the corrosion of socket and light socket contacts even in NEW receptacles and lights! PR is a great place though, and yes, you have to be a DIY guy first thing even on Rentals.. Life is very different from the Main land, but if you are willing and able it is well worth it. I am thinking to move back home to PR but with Covid restrictions being so draconian in PR, it may be too risky to even try right now. But hopefully in the future PR will be free again and I can move back.. If prices do not get so high by then that is! And speaking of houses, repairs and Home Depot? With Covid laws being so strict and scary, how on earth can you go shopping for materials? And the prices of materials being so high here in the mainland, I can only imagine it being faaaaaaaaar worse in PR. I heard ALL hardware stores and electronics stores, clothing stores and other "non essential" stores being closed right now in PR due to covid laws. How do you get supplies then? I have not returned to PR to buy my windows and doors to ship them to my house in Western PA due to the stories of no hardware stores open in PR and the prices being so high it is not even possible to buy anything there right now to fix or build any structures.. What is the real scoop on all that?
Ramon is doing a great job on the house. Smart move!
@@JenThereDoneThat I hope to someday be able to buy a fixer in my home town of Fajardo, but only time will tell. And yes, buy owner only! lol!
That looks like "El Seco" neighborhood.
yes
@@JenThereDoneThat People thinking about moving to that neighborhood should know that it is a low-lying coastal zone prone to floods from the Yaguez River (which is right next to it), storm surge from the ocean, and tsunamis. I wouldn't be too worried about the last one, but flood and storm surge caused the most damage in Mayaguez during Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Georges, and Tropical Storm Eloise.
Jen I saw your video and I'm curious.. It sounds like PR property taxes may be lower than in the US, so if I move to PR and buy a house but my Puertorican residency takes several months to go threw wont I be paying American property taxes on that house in PR? and secondly once my residency goes through will that property tax on the house in PR go lower then as a resident, becoming a PR property tax only (not an American property tax)? Could you clarify this for me?
Search for Property Tax - this will provide the exact information that you are looking for.
www.crimpr.net/CMS/20
Except for tsunami
Hopefully not this year, but it is a possibility.
Hi Jen ! Thank YOU so much for all you do ! Can you explain what you meant by "the crem" to he house ? In other words whats a Crem ? Thank YOU!!!
CRIM is the system that we use in PR to pay property taxes. www.crimpr.net/
@@JenThereDoneThat Jen ! Good Mornin!! Thank YOU so much ! I appreciate you so much !! Have an amazing day !!
Yea a lot of gringos will move in and try to raise pricing and evict Puerto Rican’s eventually
Jen, if you could do it over again, would you still move to Las Palmas or elsewhere on the island?
I love Palmas del Mar community. It is one of my favorite areas of the island and I still visit about once a week.
You didn't pan thru the upgrades.
Hi Jen, thanks for your videos and interest in our Island. Did you move Palmas del Mar?
I lived in Palmas for 5 years, now I live in Cabo Rojo.
@@JenThereDoneThat We spent the month of January in Palmas. We liked it. Is there a resort or a vacation community in Cabo Rojo?
I wish I could hit like b/c Ramon is a awesome.. so knowledgeable and well spoken and learned, but huge fail to not show the property.
Ramon is awesome! Protecting someone's privacy is a choice, not a fail.
Hello..can you please send me a link to that site for houses..I'm retired. Looking to come back home....I love your house
www.clasificadosonline.com/RealEstate.asp
why didn't you show before and after of his house?
Privacy.
I was looking forward to seeing the actual before and after. I love fixer uppers. So when you guys were mentioning how beautiful it was I was sitting at the edge of my seat waiting to see it. Bummer 😔
All complaints from this guy 🤣🤣🤣 can't be that bad I live before in Cabo Rojo was amazing.
I love Puerto Rico
By the way great video.
He really has a great attitude. I asked him to share the good & bad about his experience.
The incomes are low because no one wants to work. Just like your guest, we can’t find anyone to do construction unless they are “ Pay now disappear forever” contractors.
You never showed the house!
Nope. I respect his privacy.
Why didn't you show the house??
Privacy for the homeowner.
What lawyer did he use? Does that law office speak English? Thanks
Is Ramon available for hire? I have some projects that need to get done on the island
Haha! He is retired, but I will ask him.
Can we get lawyers name?
Price?
Of course a stray walks by! Horrifying aspect of Puerto Rico.
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There are No jobs in Puerto Rico. Because Puerto Ricans do everything in their own homes. But if they have to buy it instead of cultivating it or recycle something. Is when the cash flow is not good. PUERTO RICANS are known for the amazing barrio or tribe unity and attentiveness to each other IS why Boricua are WELL KNOWN FOR.... Since before columbus.
I admire people with the skill to DIY, whereas I have to hire for everything.
Right when she said the house should be worth more, a grown man on a bmx bike wheeled past in the background. That's a sure sign of a bad area to live in.
It is a pretty normal neighborhood in Puerto Rico.
@@JenThereDoneThat it is completely normal these days anywhere, to be a dollar debt slave. Government trillions in debt and climbing exponentially, the constituents may as well start calling themselves slaves.
it's so nice to see colonizers back at it again.....
So, you don't even want the diaspora to move back to Puerto Rico?!?!
Don’t no police dangerous