Hi- I plan to move to the DR in 5 or 6 years when I retire. Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I wonlt be rich but should be comfortable enough being single. In la Caleta for example I was offered a home for 10000 bucks.. basic m three bedroom, cement-block and zinc roof. I would like to get a bit better than that. I would like some comforts of home.
But I know I do not want to live in a resort, or in an area full of ex-pats- I want to be where people live and breathe- Dominican people. Being used to the barrios a bit, I have no issue with staying in one- like La caleta near Boca Chica. Is it worthwhile buying a terrano now, and building up floor by floor as I go back from time to time( I went 8 times last year and have been 5 times this year already- so I do get there a bit), or better to buy a house already built? I know nothing of building houses... so that's another issue- one of trusting someone there.. I have some very poor friends that I've know for a few years-Dominicans- but presenting them with a bunch of money to purchase bricks and whatever might push things over the limit for them
Just meandereing- I'd like toget somethign rolling while I still have a few years to go at work... cheers for any (helpful) advice..thanks Mike
But I know I do not want to live in a resort, or in an area full of ex-pats- I want to be where people live and breathe- Dominican people. Being used to the barrios a bit, I have no issue with staying in one- like La caleta near Boca Chica. Is it worthwhile buying a terrano now, and building up floor by floor as I go back from time to time( I went 8 times last year and have been 5 times this year already- so I do get there a bit), or better to buy a house already built? I know nothing of building houses... so that's another issue- one of trusting someone there.. I have some very poor friends that I've know for a few years-Dominicans- but presenting them with a bunch of money to purchase bricks and whatever might push things over the limit for them
Just meandereing- I'd like toget somethign rolling while I still have a few years to go at work... cheers for any (helpful) advice..thanks Mike