I am thinking about strating to build a home in the outskirts of Santo Domingo- close to Boca Chica. But I only visit there,..albeit many times a year. I am sure I will have a problems not being on site... I ws thinking about doing it as the Dominicans do- build a floor when you have the money- bit by bit - so that by the time I retire at 55 ( 5 years) I should have it all done... anybody see any issues I might need to think about before gettting involved? I have some friends there but they are poor and, not meaning any disrepect but being practical, - I am unsure if I can really let them handle thousands of my dollars.... any suggestions? thanks Mike