"We spent 2 weeks on NORTH coast - you don't know crap about our previous trips to the island - and you nothing of our previous travels in the Caribbean. "
Previous travels to other Islands have nothing to do with the Dominican Republic. Cant be compared to Bahamas, Aruba, St. Thomas or anywhere else. As far as me not knowing "crap" let me just quote you from another thread what you posted to refresh your memory.
"But this time, we hired a Dominican driver to show us the countryside and educate us on Dominican life. Everyone thought we were crazy to decide to look for real estate based on 2 pampered weeks behind iron gates. "
I agree with "everyone". This was how I knew crap about your experience. I read what you said before I put my thoughts down.
"If anyone has an attitude, you're it. Sounds like my Tourist section really hit a nerve with you (guilty?). Sounds like our home purchase hit a nerve too (jealous?)"
First of all, I don't really consider myself a tourist. I have my residency in the DR which I doubt that you do. I only spent about 80 days there in the last year and have been traveling there since the late 60's or early 70's. Time flys when you are having fun and who can remember. Compare my last year to your whole 14 days and you can probably come up with a better thought.
I may be guilty on the small breast piece of your work and I admit it. Since I went on my diet I went from a Double "D" to a "A" cup.
Some may say I am not half the man I use to be! LOL
As far as your home purchase goes, I am not jealous. Had I thought buying a residence in the DR was a good move I would probably buy a Condo instead. Different strokes for different strokes. Doesn't mean that Condos are any better than a vacation home, just a matter of preference.
Buying a residence doesn't make sense to me at this time in the DR. I just don't think it pays. I would be happy to crunch numbers for you if you want. I am presently getting over 15% on my US Dollars in the DR. When I go back down it will go up to over 18%. My money is secured by mortgages there.
I have been in the Real Estate business for 25 years. I am just retiring from that business. I have sold and held mortgages on 7 properties in the last year and sold a couple of others for cash or other financing in the US. Heck, I even donated 50 acres of property to a Church Camp for needy children. This is in the Woodstock NY area of the US. A building lot is going for about 70-80 thousand dollars in this area for a nice 2-3 acre lot. I have closings schedualed on 3 buildings between today and when I leave for the DR on the 21st of this month. On those properties I will be holding over 200k in mortgages at 8%.
Jealousy is not one of my traits. Not with money/belongings nor women. I am happy when others do well and don't have to put others down to make myself appear more successful, confident or happy. I spend a lot of time helping others get ahead. I have put many people on this board together so they could benefit on joint interests.
I have met many of these folks on this board in person in the DR. I have enjoyed their company on many occassions and look forward to enjoying their company in the future.
I have found even the most rude person on a message board to be very polite in person. You will probably be polite also. I could probably bet on it.
Again, good luck with your purchase and your enjoyment in the DR. I did find a lot of what you said offensive and not because I resembled any of it. The generalities and stereotyping were a big jump.
Previous travels to other Islands have nothing to do with the Dominican Republic. Cant be compared to Bahamas, Aruba, St. Thomas or anywhere else. As far as me not knowing "crap" let me just quote you from another thread what you posted to refresh your memory.
"But this time, we hired a Dominican driver to show us the countryside and educate us on Dominican life. Everyone thought we were crazy to decide to look for real estate based on 2 pampered weeks behind iron gates. "
I agree with "everyone". This was how I knew crap about your experience. I read what you said before I put my thoughts down.
"If anyone has an attitude, you're it. Sounds like my Tourist section really hit a nerve with you (guilty?). Sounds like our home purchase hit a nerve too (jealous?)"
First of all, I don't really consider myself a tourist. I have my residency in the DR which I doubt that you do. I only spent about 80 days there in the last year and have been traveling there since the late 60's or early 70's. Time flys when you are having fun and who can remember. Compare my last year to your whole 14 days and you can probably come up with a better thought.
I may be guilty on the small breast piece of your work and I admit it. Since I went on my diet I went from a Double "D" to a "A" cup.
Some may say I am not half the man I use to be! LOL
As far as your home purchase goes, I am not jealous. Had I thought buying a residence in the DR was a good move I would probably buy a Condo instead. Different strokes for different strokes. Doesn't mean that Condos are any better than a vacation home, just a matter of preference.
Buying a residence doesn't make sense to me at this time in the DR. I just don't think it pays. I would be happy to crunch numbers for you if you want. I am presently getting over 15% on my US Dollars in the DR. When I go back down it will go up to over 18%. My money is secured by mortgages there.
I have been in the Real Estate business for 25 years. I am just retiring from that business. I have sold and held mortgages on 7 properties in the last year and sold a couple of others for cash or other financing in the US. Heck, I even donated 50 acres of property to a Church Camp for needy children. This is in the Woodstock NY area of the US. A building lot is going for about 70-80 thousand dollars in this area for a nice 2-3 acre lot. I have closings schedualed on 3 buildings between today and when I leave for the DR on the 21st of this month. On those properties I will be holding over 200k in mortgages at 8%.
Jealousy is not one of my traits. Not with money/belongings nor women. I am happy when others do well and don't have to put others down to make myself appear more successful, confident or happy. I spend a lot of time helping others get ahead. I have put many people on this board together so they could benefit on joint interests.
I have met many of these folks on this board in person in the DR. I have enjoyed their company on many occassions and look forward to enjoying their company in the future.
I have found even the most rude person on a message board to be very polite in person. You will probably be polite also. I could probably bet on it.
Again, good luck with your purchase and your enjoyment in the DR. I did find a lot of what you said offensive and not because I resembled any of it. The generalities and stereotyping were a big jump.