No sanky panky mess waiting to happen here, sorry to let you all down. Although, I wouldn't mind a new pasola for myself.
I am not interested in applying for residency quite yet if not necessary. I am looking to stay in DR for up to a year, however, time will tell. I do like the idea of renting up to three months. My question with that is, money aside, is it really as simple as crossing over the border and then coming back in to renew that tourist visa? Now problems I am having with internet research is that every one has something different to say. For instance, I read that if one is looking to rent, landlords will come to you (this is one scenario where my Dominican friend would look out for us). Is that insane or is there truth to that? If not, could someone point me in a good direction of finding long term rentals, whether that be online or in person when I visit? There would absolutely be two incomes in the household, however, I'd still like to budget. In a previous post, someone warned me of safety. I am concerned that the gated areas are going to be too expensive (not to say my safety is not worth it). I could not put myself in danger to save a buck. I suppose I will know more after looking around at some. I think finding work will not be easy and I may have to struggle with that on my own. That being said, I am going to browse the forum for more help on renting and continue to read your responses.
Chobby
Chobby,
If you check the legal forums, you will find much more information about residency.
As far as staying over the initial 90 day visa, you have two options: either pay the overstay fee at departure (which is what the vast majority of folks do), or take a quickie trip to PR or Haiti, and get a new stamp. Frankly, the overstay fee for a year is less than $200USD, so not too much to worry about.
As far as a job is concerned, is there anything you can do (or learn how to do at your local community college) that can be done via the internet? Perhaps customer service, or translating technical documents. If you can make dollars and live on pesos, life will get really pleasant really fast.