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Retired Early in Mexico [San Jose del Cabo]

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  • Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024

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  • @hivolco151
    @hivolco151 2 года назад +17

    I totally LOVE This story! I am sitting here in Oregon with Snow/Hail all week! I am waiting for my documents that I have already paid for to be translated into Spanish and Apostilles... So my passport is renewed and I think I am nearly ready to make the leap... so encouraging to hear this story! I am also waiting for the sale of property. So very nice to hear Leenie's story.. she is Awesome!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +3

      Oregon has been nasty this week! My apostille was lost in Salem. So if it's taking too long, be sure to give them a call. Leenie is awesome! I'd definitely be hanging out with her if I lived in SJD!

    • @DestinationRetirement
      @DestinationRetirement Год назад +3

      I'm also an Oregonian moving to Mexico. Keep at it, you'll get here!!

  • @MR-ws5vj
    @MR-ws5vj 2 года назад +17

    If you open a bank account in Mexico you can pay your bills you just have to tell then that you want to "domiciliar los servicios" bring your water, electricity, Cable etc. And they will pay every month from your account all the utilities that you want and it's free and very convenient

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +2

      So this is a service from your bank? I know it’s possible to set up monthly payments thru some utilities, but doing them all in one place would be awesome!

    • @MR-ws5vj
      @MR-ws5vj 2 года назад +3

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico yes any Mexican bank offers this service, Im Mexican and we do it the way, as long you're a costumer they give you the free service, you can open an account with 5,000 pesos 250 dólares. I think for foreigners they just need to show your residency, but just contact the bank, Bancomer, Banamex, Banorte, Scotiabank etc.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +6

      Thanks MR - I talked to Banorte today (I had to call customer service for another problem.) It seems like they can pay a lot of different services. But I think the forms are in Spanish (and my Spanish is limited.) I may need to bring someone with me to make sure I'm doing it correctly. And once I get it done, I'll make a video. This is a great option - especially for those of us who live part time in Mexico. Thanks again for sharing!

    • @MR-ws5vj
      @MR-ws5vj 2 года назад +5

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico great 👍 also you can do bank on line and pay all your bills with your Mexican banking account. It will be good if you can bring a bilingual person with you to the bank so you can choose the best option for you.

    • @maryrandolph7751
      @maryrandolph7751 8 месяцев назад

      Best of luck, honey. Have friends on Sea of Cortez. Keep us informed of your success.

  • @jps3b
    @jps3b 2 года назад +8

    I’m glad it worked out for Leenie. She seems like a really nice person

  • @Kerry6691
    @Kerry6691 2 года назад +4

    Congratulations to Leenie for making the big move! We wish you all the best on your new journey in SJDC. Cheers

  • @ashatan4554
    @ashatan4554 2 года назад +12

    Congratulations Leenie, you got out before our political situation got a lot crazier! Many people are looking to leave for the same reason. I would love to join the Canadian expats so I am watching and learning. Enjoy your new life 🙏🏼❤️

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Ashatan - best of luck with your journey south.

    • @nicolewilton4898
      @nicolewilton4898 9 месяцев назад +2

      Agreed! Another Canadian here wanting to move to Mexico! The big decision seems to always be where to go ??

  • @tidy
    @tidy Год назад +8

    I'm Canadian as well and want to leave! I'm fed up!

    • @jimf.
      @jimf. Год назад +2

      Same here!

    • @siobhanhumstonart
      @siobhanhumstonart Год назад +1

      Same! I’m watching these videos to research the human stories, helpful hints and places that seem to work for people. I’m only been once to M and am ready to try again, with a plan to find ‘home’! Canada is in a steady state of decline.

  • @auntielu4394
    @auntielu4394 2 года назад +4

    When you said you sold everything you had in Canada in 17 days I was like Wow! I’m in a 1 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn NY that I’ve lived in for 20 years and I have to get rid of everything but it’s so daunting to even think about, but I need the money for the move to Mexico. I’m so glad it worked out for you. 💕

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +2

      It's a big move to sell 20 years worth of stuff! But it's so worth it if it opens up a new path in life!

  • @amylechelt5011
    @amylechelt5011 2 года назад +8

    Ironically, Leenie and I just met at the SJ farmers market! 🤗

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +2

      That's awesome! I'm going to have a little club of "expats featured on RUclips." ;-) Your video is looking great. I'm just trying to time everything perfectly.

  • @davila0893
    @davila0893 2 года назад +3

    Congratulations Leenie , you are so brave!!!
    You knew it was time for a change and did it. Period!!!
    I have a few more years before I can retire and start enjoying Mexico.
    Can't wait; thank you for the motivation.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +1

      Leenie is crazy brave! My jaw dropped when I heard her friend who talked her into this trip cancelled 10 hours before their flight!
      I encourage you to start "shopping around" Mexico so that you'll know where you want to live when you retire.

  • @222INFINITY
    @222INFINITY Год назад +4

    Congratulations, you certainly picked the right location, Cabo is magical, and San Jose del Cabo would be my 1st choice also. There are endless business opportunities for those interested, at whatever investment level you're comfortable. Lots of tourists with money visit, and the majority are there to spend their cash, so no problem earning a living. Have met people from all over the world, especially Europe who have visited once and moved to Cabo, plus quite a few that just found Cabo online and moved without ever seeing the place. There are so many ways to make the move, especially from Canada, I would have flown back to Calgary bought a nice Toyota 4x4 and driven it back to Cabo. Another option for others looking to move from Canada, is to keep your home in Canada, rent it out, and rent in Cabo. Values typically increase much faster in major Canadian cities than Cabo. Once you've made up your mind Cabo is where you want to live, you can officially move. You should spend time hanging out at Zippers, that's the spot where all the coolest people hang out, pick up a surfboard for the top of your Toyota 4x4 ............ for extra coolness, enjoy.

  • @campingalan
    @campingalan 2 года назад +3

    Hi Brighton! This is really a great talk. Thank you for sharing Leenie's experiences. Since I live in a resort-ish town in Colorado, we enjoy hearing the stories of what brought people here. They always are so interesting!
    Out of all that I heard, I think the most important part is to "just do it"! I haven't did what I just preached yet, but, it is definitely a goal. As I indicated in a different comment, I think we would be renters initially. So, all that we need to do is find a place that kind of works, and do it! Then, once there, it is much easier to travel around and continue to explore.
    The best of luck to Leenie. It sounds really awesome that she has been able to get linked up with some great friends down there to help her get situated. Listening to her talk, it really just sounds awesome down there. She mentioned live music. THAT will be high on our list as we do our exploratory trips.
    Safe travels!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +3

      Just do it! I'm working on a new video and the message it ends with is "you never know when your time is up, so start planning and then when the right opportunity presents itself, you'll be ready to move.

    • @campingalan
      @campingalan 2 года назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico yes yes yes!! Mack trucks...viruses...bad disease.....$$....etc. They are all out there to bite the plans. I was serving overseas, getting ready for our night missions, which means most people were eating breakfast at the local dinner hour. Some coworkers would him and haw about getting some ice cream before they headed out. And I would always tell them they would pissed if they got severely injured and didn't have some ice cream.
      Also, I used to talk to other army guys that were interested in our unit. I would tell them that they have to consider their current work situation, family scenarios, and their personal status and readiness. I would then tell them that if they waited until all 3 components are in line, they would probably be 50 yrs old...retiring ...and regretting they never gave it a try.
      Safe travels!!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +2

      I love the ice cream mentality! I might need to get some tonight!

    • @campingalan
      @campingalan 2 года назад +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico Absolutely!! To throw some words back at you......just do it!! It would really stink to drown in a margaritas and not have had ice cream!

  • @mikeboyd2204
    @mikeboyd2204 2 года назад +2

    Great video again. We are starting are residency May 10 with immigration here in Las Vegas Nevada and will finish it and Cabo or LAPAZ. Thanks for the video I was getting a little concerned with the worlds issues right now and this video reassured me to go for it !

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +3

      Thanks Mike! Congrats on getting an appointment with your consulate - that's the first step ;-) It's great being in Mexico where it seems like all the troubles of the world are so far away!

  • @patrickruvolo8427
    @patrickruvolo8427 7 месяцев назад

    very nice. My wife andI bought an ocean front 4000 sf condo in Cozumel. We paid 470 and it is now worth 750 in two years. Mexico is booming.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  7 месяцев назад

      Wow ' that sounds like a nice place! And nice appreciation. My wife and I never expected to make money on real estate in Mexico, but it's looking pretty good!

  • @randyharris9878
    @randyharris9878 Год назад +2

    I recently retired from a US airline and am considering moving out of the country due to the politics here, as well. And to be clear, I don't like either 'side'! SJD will definitely be on my radar now...thanks for sharing this story.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад +1

      A lot of folks in Mexico are there to avoid the political mess of the northern neighbors. If you're out of the US or Canada, then you don't need to worry about their issues. And non-citizens can't get involved in Mexican politics, so you can be completely politics free.

  • @philipspencer5405
    @philipspencer5405 22 часа назад

    Sounds like a great life adventure !!!

  • @derrick8224
    @derrick8224 2 года назад +2

    Fabulous. Greetings from Ottawa. Congratulations

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +2

      Greetings Derrick! Lots of Canadians moving to Mexico - a flood of y'all after the Canadian border reopened!

  • @themonk1327
    @themonk1327 8 месяцев назад

    What a coincidence, I live in the community right next to Leenie's old one, Bankview (she was Marda Loop, which btw, has a Cinco D'Mayo celebration every year) and am planning on moving to Mexico for the exact same reasons she did. I wish her the best of luck.

  • @Kerry6691
    @Kerry6691 2 года назад +3

    We fell in love with La Paz. Our plan is to vacation for a few months each year and really get a feel for life in Mexico. We just came back from a 10 day trip and already planning our next. We met so many awesome expats and locals. !0 days driving and not a single ticket or cop stop, guess we just got lucky.

  • @James-dx6sf
    @James-dx6sf 10 месяцев назад

    I use Baselang for Spanish training. Unlimited one on one classes. I have been a student for 5 years and I am conversational in Spanish. I use it now for daily conversations to practice since I live in Texas and English is the primary language.

  • @catherinehall2072
    @catherinehall2072 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this perspective!

  • @MarioGomez-xc4yc
    @MarioGomez-xc4yc Месяц назад

    People ,you can have your vehicle shipped to Mexico from anywhere , lots of times for real cheap ! If you need furniture etc. you can have it shipped also ! You can drive it w/your countries drivers license just get insurance , also you het good cars in the border rehions near Tijuana etc. they sell nice vehicles from the states , Also If you want nice furniture you can go to states like jalisco , Sinaloa etc. and have them custom made , (real solid wood) My aunt had some custom made furniture made in Mexico (for cheap) and they had it delivered to California , its worth it to have all thcomforts,after all you only live once. 👍🙏🙋.

  • @glennmorris6071
    @glennmorris6071 2 года назад +4

    There is no doubt that Canada has changes a lot over the past 5 years.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      When it comes to colors associated with liberal versus conservative, is it the reverse of the US? In the US, red (eg red MAGA hats) is the color for conservatives and blue is the color for liberals.

    • @chrishanzek8930
      @chrishanzek8930 2 года назад +1

      Yes, in Canada red is Liberal and blue is Conservative.

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Год назад +1

    How frequent and how severe are the hurricanes? Brighton, could you do a video sometime in the special trade and tax status of Baja California, why it exists, and the benefits?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад +1

      I'm guessing a Category 1 or 2 hits every year or two. And a category 5 is every 15 years. Maybe?
      I've been trying to find the benefits of Baja California Sur and it's totally confusing! I think there are benefits to the northern half of the peninsula tho...

  • @tomm9540
    @tomm9540 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow Leenie; I know this Video is a year ago, but You bought a condo before being a Resident? That's brave! Curious were You a flight attendant with the airline? I am happy for You.

  • @swyllie30
    @swyllie30 2 года назад +2

    Would renting be cheaper option? Sell her Canada condo, invest the funds, then rent. Then she can move around more within Mexico/world if she wanted.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      Renting would be a good option. But it seems like Leenie is putting down roots and connecting with the community, so she may be there for a while.

    • @swyllie30
      @swyllie30 2 года назад +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico yeah makes sense if she’s looks to put down some roots. If she does want to move around obviously she can and keep her place as a base.
      Looks like great town, I’ll be there in October!

  • @diegodelavega6237
    @diegodelavega6237 2 года назад +1

    Am glad you sold your place and use that money to buy a house and enjoy life instead of struggle and letting your equity fade away! And that area looks pretty cool

  • @ronmoshontz2143
    @ronmoshontz2143 19 дней назад

    love Laguna Vista!

  • @jerry6369
    @jerry6369 2 года назад

    Great interview. Would like to see more of these.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Jerry. More coming your way. This Wednesday I'm doing a live interview with someone who moved to Mexico temporarily for cancer treatment. I hope you'll join in.

  • @lisas44
    @lisas44 9 месяцев назад

    Your channel is great and you have such a nice attitude

  • @FreeToBe_Me
    @FreeToBe_Me 3 дня назад

    Don’t laugh but I’m learning from FB groups that bugs can be a huge problem even in condos not on the ground floor.
    Ppl spoke of having huge spiders, roaches, scorpions, in their homes. Even a video posted showing bugs coming through the minisplits ( 😱).
    Is this common? If this so, I don’t if my heart can take it 😅

  • @carefulconsumer8682
    @carefulconsumer8682 8 месяцев назад

    Nice interview and guest.

  • @rickyo.1171
    @rickyo.1171 Год назад

    The best decision in your life to move to a nice little town in Mexico. Everything cheaper , great weather and great people. Nothing to regret. Now just enjoy your life!!. Very simple. Congratulations.

  • @GC-ym6ef
    @GC-ym6ef 2 года назад +1

    Great video you guys! Curious, does purchasing property expedite or relax qualifications for attaining a temporary visa? Thanks, we enjoy your content very much.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +3

      Thanks GC! I'm not exactly sure about residency, but I don't think our owning property made any difference. However, each embassy office is different. And I think you can use your property as a reason you can get residency (if it's above a certain value - but we just used our bank accounts to get residency.)

  • @maryrandolph7751
    @maryrandolph7751 8 месяцев назад

    Great story. Loving, a lady that can afford themselves. Job well done. Stash it back. Enjoy the grand life.

  • @belliott4844
    @belliott4844 10 месяцев назад

    Good timing! Still in Calgary but working on getting to PV, and thinking SJD for summers. Calgary is now soooo expensive!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  10 месяцев назад

      PV in winter sounds great, but SJD in summer? Most people go inland or north… unless you like hot weather!

    • @belliott4844
      @belliott4844 10 месяцев назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico so true, but hard to decide where.

  • @michelelovesfreedom
    @michelelovesfreedom 2 года назад +7

    Glad you got out of Canada. I’m looking at Cabo towns too. I’m 55 and don’t plan to ever be vaccinated.

    • @siobhanhumstonart
      @siobhanhumstonart Год назад

      Same! I moved back to Canada in early 2021 and have spent this whole time deciding on how to leave and where next! These videos are super helpful and hopeful!

  • @johnmorelli3775
    @johnmorelli3775 2 года назад +1

    Congrats!
    Regardless of any frustrations/challenges one inevitably experiences in a new place, this is a very smart move!
    I wonder about healthcare? I am assuming it is easily accessible (especially compared to Canada) and also affordable.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +1

      I'm planning to make some healthcare videos. For the most part, healthcare is easily accessible. And it's also affordable. Cheap compared to the US... maybe expensive compared to Canada. I went to the doctor (got an appointment the day after I called with a specialist) then got chest x-rays and an ultrasound the same day (15 minute wait max!) All for a couple hundred dollars US.

  • @1tmidwinter
    @1tmidwinter 2 года назад

    Hi Brighton my wife and I were in La Paz last week of March and we bought a lot in El Centenario

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      Congratulations! Did you make it to the Sunday happy hour? I'm never sure who is who based on "real names" versus "screen names."

    • @1tmidwinter
      @1tmidwinter 2 года назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico no we didn't make it to sunday beers

  • @camalv977
    @camalv977 Год назад +1

    Por esta gente estadounidense, México se vuelve más costoso, ellos viven su sueño mexicano y los mexicanos que no pueden pagar esta vida tan costosa y son los que la pasan mal. Inadmisible

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      Gracias por su comentario. Si vives en Mexico y hablas ingles - quieres hacer un video conmigo sobre gentrification?

  • @peterbedford2610
    @peterbedford2610 2 года назад

    Great story. Thanks

  • @danielrothe3902
    @danielrothe3902 9 месяцев назад

    Will you help me talk to this lady because I love Mexico and want to move there and I am just retired and I think she can answer my questions?

  • @danielrothe3902
    @danielrothe3902 9 месяцев назад

    I would love some way to ask her a few questions to move in that area ? I am 65 and lobe the beach and the life style. I also like music.

  • @davebaker489
    @davebaker489 2 года назад

    Good vid. Informative. Clear. Grrr8. Now we need 1 for us folk that may melt there in the summer. When Pam and I make the move , it will be year round. The fur babies do make travel a tad more difficult. PS we will be watching tomorrow.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      Good idea on melting! You may consider somewhere like Lake Chapala where it doesn't get so hot. It does get hot here during the days in summer. But in La Paz it seems to cool off at night (I never needed AC at night this past summer.) "See" you tomorrow!

    • @davebaker489
      @davebaker489 2 года назад +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico I've read about Lake Chapala, some benefits but also drawbacks. No thanks. I've dealt with the "cottage crowd" before. Besides it's a real hike for happy hr.

    • @amyhollingsworth16
      @amyhollingsworth16 2 года назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico, what are the usual high temps in La Paz during the hottest months of summer, over 100 Fahrenheit? With low humidity levels? I live in the high desert of California and would be totally fine with temps in the 90’s as long as the humidity is low. Otherwise, I’ve been considering San Miguel De Allende or Querétaro for the hot summer months.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +1

      @Amy Hollingsworth. Temps in La Paz seem to be in the high 90s in the summer during the days. But they cool off nicely at night. There is some humidity around September / October. But I've only been here on and off during the one summer, so I'm far from an expert.

  • @LoriDawn327
    @LoriDawn327 2 года назад +4

    We just sold our house in Hawaii and we’re on our way there for the same reasons.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +2

      That’s great! I’ve met other folks who’ve moved here from Hawaii. Not a lot of people, but a few :-)

    • @hivolco151
      @hivolco151 2 года назад +3

      I was almost ready to buy property on the big Island after cashing out a 401K So very glad I didn't!! The politics in Hawaii have been the worst since the pandemic started... I also noticed the issues with the Native people on the Big Island over the past few years and seriously shed tears over the whole peaceful protest being met with GOV Ige's insane fear mongering. Hawaii is lovely to look at , but unfortunately there needs to be more than good looks.

    • @LoriDawn327
      @LoriDawn327 2 года назад +3

      @@hivolco151 we are leaving for all reasons you mentioned. We moved here 4 1/2 years ago and lost our home to the volcano, then it’s been one thing after another ever since. We are ready to leave this unfriendly island and state and the communist USA. It’s so sad what has happened to our nation. 😢

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +3

      @Lori Meximenko Sorry to hear you lost your home. Kat and I were thinking about moving to that area of the big island, but moving to Hawaii was complicated, plus the volcano risk. One thing to consider, Mexico is way less political, but in places like La Paz, the residents all mask up and just follow the government regulations (which fluctuate weekly based on the virus / hospitalizations / etc.) Expats here mostly follow what the locals do. I think in Cabo it's a different story...

    • @LoriDawn327
      @LoriDawn327 2 года назад +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico thank you for the tips!

  • @spocksvulcanbrain
    @spocksvulcanbrain Год назад

    My partner and I are in the process of purchasing a place in San Jose del Cabo. We're excited about the new adventure ahead. Thanks for the various insights.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      Congrats on your purchase! Glad to share. Maybe you can share your experience in a future video with me ;-)

    • @spocksvulcanbrain
      @spocksvulcanbrain Год назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico We are purchasing a pre-construction condo so once we get the keys, I'm sure I'll have lots to tell. I'll make sure to keep notes.

  • @adriangalysh
    @adriangalysh 2 года назад +5

    i'd leave authoritarian Canada too!

  • @jodibrilling
    @jodibrilling 2 года назад +1

    Hi Leenie, we are also from Calgary and planning to spend this winter there and explore our retirement options. I’d love to get together with you for lunch while we are there. I’ll look you up on FB!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      You'll often find here in the San Jose del Cabo Expats Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1574129946122526

  • @piabravo9045
    @piabravo9045 2 года назад

    Great story
    Good for you girl💪💪💪💪

  • @h.z.5694
    @h.z.5694 Год назад

    what do you have to pay if you want to rent something

  • @TropicTrdr
    @TropicTrdr 7 месяцев назад

    Good advice about bringing a car!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  7 месяцев назад

      It's easy to bring a car to the Baja Peninsula. On the mainland it can be a bit more tricky - especially if you have permanent residency in Mexico. But it's really nice to have a car!

  • @lynnesunshine
    @lynnesunshine Год назад

    So nice to see how happy you are settling in SJD Leenie! 🇨🇦🇲🇽

  • @basicinfo2022
    @basicinfo2022 5 месяцев назад

    Is the tap water drinkable? How safe is it for women to live and travel alone there? Are the locals friendly to foreigners? Is the local government maintaining city well?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  5 месяцев назад +1

      Can’t drink from the tap.
      It’s a pretty safe city - including for single women.
      Government is probably average for Mexico.
      Most locals are friendly… even those not happy about gentrification.

    • @basicinfo2022
      @basicinfo2022 5 месяцев назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico thank you!!

  • @luisims382
    @luisims382 2 года назад

    Are you still in San Jose, we will be there soon, would love more intel on the area and cost.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      Leenie is still in San Jose del Cabo. I recommend joining local Facebook Groups to connect with locals and get lots of information. Here's on (but there are a number of additional ones): facebook.com/groups/1574129946122526

  • @kazzyburton196
    @kazzyburton196 Год назад

    Very interesting and informative video, watching from England, and yes Mexico is calling me 🎉

  • @Healingfromtheroot
    @Healingfromtheroot Год назад +1

    Cabo is heaven on earth. So happy for you! My goal one day 🌊☀️💗

  • @secretlake5528
    @secretlake5528 7 месяцев назад

    This Canadian can only handle the heat for six months

  • @chrishanzek8930
    @chrishanzek8930 2 года назад

    I don't think she paid condo fees and sold her condo in US dollars. She only mentioned US dollars buying and paying in Mexico

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      I'm not sure if she translated the sales price in Canada, but it's still $500k vs $130k to buy and $475 vs $200 monthly (all USD).

    • @FreeToBe_Me
      @FreeToBe_Me 7 месяцев назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexicoThanks for clarifying. I thought she said the SJC condo cost 130k less than what she sold her Canada place for. Great price!

  • @AmberWilkerson
    @AmberWilkerson Год назад

    How safe is it to road trip down if you want to bring your car?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      It's pretty safe as long as you only drive during the daylight hours. After dark, the chances of hitting a cow skyrocket! Or a goat, or a burro, or an unmarked tope.
      I've met a few women who've traveled alone with a dog. I'm not sure I'd want my wife driving completely alone, but with one other person or a dog would be fine.

  • @jessemiranda326
    @jessemiranda326 Год назад

    Love this place
    Lots of memories

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Год назад

    As someone originally from Calgary and relocating back there I'm interested whether Leani has a Facebook or web page to contact her.

  • @osvaldoceballosorozco9312
    @osvaldoceballosorozco9312 Год назад

    Come on I being n hakifax nova scotia and n Toronto up there people are crazy driving sooo not generally says mexico this mexico that..if you sys this to any méxican no one's going to like you anymore soo respect where you live

  • @buzzardbill3042
    @buzzardbill3042 Год назад +1

    FA, divorcee, an “ocean view”. SJD is wonderful, I own a couple of timeshares there, but wouldn’t want to spend more time there. It’s the shower that breaks the heat.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      I agree that SJD is more of a place to visit. La Paz is the place to live ;-)

  • @ashatan4554
    @ashatan4554 2 года назад

    Is it safe to drive there when you don’t know the country?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад

      Yes - it's safe to drive if you follow some simple rules. #1 - never drive at night. More reasons here: ruclips.net/video/WHnNHNVRNo8/видео.html

  • @Kurio71
    @Kurio71 2 года назад +1

    WOW, what a lady

  • @jerry6369
    @jerry6369 2 года назад

    Are Ubers easy to find here?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +3

      There are Ubers, but the more popular car sharing services are DiDi and InDriver. Be sure to download them if you're going to be traveling in Mexico.

  • @Veronica-tk9rl
    @Veronica-tk9rl Год назад +1

    Does Leenie have an instagram? I am also with the airlines and feel the same way. would love to connect with her

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      I don't know about Instagram, but she's on FB facebook.com/gayleneleenie.anderson

  • @1232bluejays
    @1232bluejays 6 месяцев назад

    Shes basically rich no money worries

  • @silvachifla
    @silvachifla 2 года назад

    Lovely story and girl :)

  • @StreetTruckinTitan
    @StreetTruckinTitan Год назад

    She appears to in the same condo development as Bert? 👍

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад +1

      Good eye - yes she is!

    • @crpunks
      @crpunks 9 месяцев назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexicowhich complex is this? Trying to find out if there are some apartments available. Got my temp residency this year, but still in California.

  • @danielrothe3902
    @danielrothe3902 9 месяцев назад

    Will you connect me with her please?

  • @lucchabot7305
    @lucchabot7305 Год назад

    Wonderful interview!…..I’m also Canadian and planning to do the same soon ….I want to be your friend… can we?….😊Luc from Montreal

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      You can message her on Facebook here: facebook.com/gayleneleenie.anderson

  • @LoriDawn327
    @LoriDawn327 2 года назад +2

    On our way!

    • @davebaker489
      @davebaker489 2 года назад

      I'm sure you'll enjoy the place. Luckily you are used to the heat. But a dry 100F ish in the summer ? I'm a little afraid we might melt. Pam n Dave

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +1

      Hawaii has such an ideal climate. Summers get a little hot here, but you'll definitely enjoy the prices of cold drinks!

    • @Kurio71
      @Kurio71 2 года назад

      Hawaii is so expensive now

  • @latinocaliente2000
    @latinocaliente2000 Год назад

    Dear lady, do you speak spanish?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      Leenie doesn't follow the comments here. But if I remember correctly, she only spoke a little Spanish.

  • @estebanbarajas6709
    @estebanbarajas6709 2 года назад

    Ain’t it illegal for non Mexicans to own condos in beach fronts in Mexico?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 года назад +1

      Not exactly. Non-Mexicans can own thru a bank trust called a fideicomiso or a corporation. But you’re right, non-Mexicans can’t own directly the way Mexican citizens can.

    • @hivolco151
      @hivolco151 2 года назад +9

      The work-around is the Bank holds the title, but it's really the same as ownership and much cheaper than mortgage in the USA.... probably Canada as well... Truth is none of us truly "own" anything

    • @davebaker489
      @davebaker489 2 года назад +1

      @@hivolco151 So true.

    • @estebanbarajas6709
      @estebanbarajas6709 2 года назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico oh ok!

  • @Lizz7711
    @Lizz7711 Год назад +1

    So glad Lee ie was able to leave crazy Canada- wondering how she was able to leave since they basically forced any un- j-abbed ppl to stay in the country. I live in USA near Canadian border and couldn’t believe what that Trudeau was doing there (bad enough in USA!). Also have temp residency in Mexico but haven’t moved there yet. Need to sell my house first.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад

      Did you live in Mexico in the past? Interesting that you have temp residency - come on down! But note that outside the tourist areas, when Covid surges, the government responds.

    • @Lizz7711
      @Lizz7711 Год назад +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico I decided I want to live in mexico a couple years ago, so I went ahead with applying for temp residency last year and then went to PV for the first time to mexico for a month and got my 1 year temp residency. Then this year in September I went to PV for 3 weeks and renewed it for 3 years. I'm 57 and need to find an online job before I quit current job and move down there, but figured I can be accruing the residency time while waiting for all to fall in place! :) Re covid - yes, but MX never made anything mandatory in order to keep working or traveling in or out of Mexico, even if some cities within MX did perhaps have some strict measures in place within their city. Viva Mexico!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  Год назад +1

      @@Lizz7711 Great plan on the temp residency! The requirements keep getting more strict. And you can easily move to permanent when your 4 years are up. Best of luck on the job search. I'm hoping to do a video about finding a remote job, but I haven't quite figured it out yet.

    • @Lizz7711
      @Lizz7711 Год назад

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thanks! I enjoy your videos and interviews alot, keep it up! :)

  • @irenemassey6292
    @irenemassey6292 Год назад

    Learning Spanish is a plus but no necessary