Hello all, I have a few questions I have not found adequate answers to just yet. Maybe you can help me? I will retire from police work in 2 years at the age of 49. I have a young (27 year old) Russian wife and 2 young daughters age 1-6. We are looking to relocate outside the US for many reasons. One reason is her family can not visit the U.S. Visas here are next to impossible if you are not wealthy. I have spent my life near Dallas, Tx. We are considering both Costa Rica and the DR. In the DR we are looking at either Punta Cana or Cabarete. We are family people who love boating, fishing and the beach/water. We do not really party or drink much at all. I will take your adice and do a test life for 3-6 months first, but I can only choose 1 area to live Here are my questions.
1. Which area is more consistent for family life...ie health care, education, shopping, movies, parks? I am accustomed to driving an hour or more for these things now so a drive of 30 mins is acceptable.
2. Where can I best educate my children besides homeschooling? I beieve kids need to socialize more.
3. Which area would be best to keep a decent offshore boat for fishing and pleasure boating?
4. I prefer owning a house on at least 1/2 acre with a pool but not too isolated. Where do I get the best deal for my money?
5. Are there any Russian communities in DR?
6. Can a family live 6 months a year in the DR and still maintain residency as I fully intend to carry my weapon as allowed by DR law. 25 years of police work has ruined my trust in humanity. So which areas seems to be less crime stricken?
7. How bad are the mosqitoes in each place?
8. Which area seems to be less windy?
9. What are average utility bills for a home monthly?
10. What are the property taxes on a 250K home?
Thanks and I appreciate everyones time.
1. Which area is more consistent for family life...ie health care, education, shopping, movies, parks? I am accustomed to driving an hour or more for these things now so a drive of 30 mins is acceptable.
2. Where can I best educate my children besides homeschooling? I beieve kids need to socialize more.
3. Which area would be best to keep a decent offshore boat for fishing and pleasure boating?
4. I prefer owning a house on at least 1/2 acre with a pool but not too isolated. Where do I get the best deal for my money?
5. Are there any Russian communities in DR?
6. Can a family live 6 months a year in the DR and still maintain residency as I fully intend to carry my weapon as allowed by DR law. 25 years of police work has ruined my trust in humanity. So which areas seems to be less crime stricken?
7. How bad are the mosqitoes in each place?
8. Which area seems to be less windy?
9. What are average utility bills for a home monthly?
10. What are the property taxes on a 250K home?
Thanks and I appreciate everyones time.