Hello all,
I'm a US citizen who is seriously considering residency in the DR. I would appreciate insightful conversation with 'those in the know'. In short - I am fortunate in my profession that I can 'reside' almost anywhere, and I am at the point in my life that I am getting serious about becoming an ex-pat. I think its important to mention that I'm very well travelled throughout most of the inhabited world.
I have done a lot of research on the DC (and several other locations). Now I am in process of planning a 'scouting trip' to the DC, probably within the next 6 weeks. I will only be able to spend about 5 nights max this trip and would like to get a good overview.
So, first I would appreciate any itinery suggestions. My goal of course is to determine if the DC suits me as a potential 'home'.
What I'm looking for? :
- A residence location that benefits from the relative 'good buy' condition in the DC, yet is overall safe and can endure my absence on a regular basis for several weeks at a time.
- A location that has solid potential for property value appreciation - increased demand. I'm looking for the long term here, but like any other property acquisition would like to treat it as a 'starter home' in the DC and upgrade within 3-5 years to a higher end property. So my first acquisition would most likely be a 'condo' type - prefer 2 bedrooms.
- I am single, but am not doing this to 'find a wife', however tips on I would like insight places to visit where I could get a feel for a 'normal' singles place - and am less likely to run into professional prostitutes.
- Language: Unfortunately my Spanish isn't thebest. I do speak fluent French, English (obviously) and my German is So-so. I do have the knack for learning language, especially via osmosis. Any comments there? Should i choose to do something serious in the DC I would naturally enroll in a Spanish language submersion program.
Well, basically I'm looking for any insight at this point. And I wouldn't mind finding some ex-pats to meet up with while I visit. So, if you can take some time to help me out I would appreciate it. if nothing else I would be happy to buy you a few Presidente.
Ciao
Chris
I'm a US citizen who is seriously considering residency in the DR. I would appreciate insightful conversation with 'those in the know'. In short - I am fortunate in my profession that I can 'reside' almost anywhere, and I am at the point in my life that I am getting serious about becoming an ex-pat. I think its important to mention that I'm very well travelled throughout most of the inhabited world.
I have done a lot of research on the DC (and several other locations). Now I am in process of planning a 'scouting trip' to the DC, probably within the next 6 weeks. I will only be able to spend about 5 nights max this trip and would like to get a good overview.
So, first I would appreciate any itinery suggestions. My goal of course is to determine if the DC suits me as a potential 'home'.
What I'm looking for? :
- A residence location that benefits from the relative 'good buy' condition in the DC, yet is overall safe and can endure my absence on a regular basis for several weeks at a time.
- A location that has solid potential for property value appreciation - increased demand. I'm looking for the long term here, but like any other property acquisition would like to treat it as a 'starter home' in the DC and upgrade within 3-5 years to a higher end property. So my first acquisition would most likely be a 'condo' type - prefer 2 bedrooms.
- I am single, but am not doing this to 'find a wife', however tips on I would like insight places to visit where I could get a feel for a 'normal' singles place - and am less likely to run into professional prostitutes.
- Language: Unfortunately my Spanish isn't thebest. I do speak fluent French, English (obviously) and my German is So-so. I do have the knack for learning language, especially via osmosis. Any comments there? Should i choose to do something serious in the DC I would naturally enroll in a Spanish language submersion program.
Well, basically I'm looking for any insight at this point. And I wouldn't mind finding some ex-pats to meet up with while I visit. So, if you can take some time to help me out I would appreciate it. if nothing else I would be happy to buy you a few Presidente.
Ciao
Chris