Hello, I'm Ron. I'm new to this site and was wondering if there was anyone here who could answer a couple of questions that have been bugging me for a while.
About me: I'm was born In America and am currently engaged to a Dominican woman. I plan on maybe retiring one day in DR, as we visit at least once a year anyway.
Questions: (I promise to ask only questions that I couldn't find the answer to)
1.) I didn't really like any of the floor plans or materials being used in constructing the homes there. Is it possible to build your home from your own plans (purchased or self designed and approved) using the materials you'd like to use?
2.) What jobs (or careers rather) are there in Santo Domingo that could be somewhat close to what I'm averaging now? (50k-60k)
3.) If you live on the shore, and own a boat (not a small canoe or fishing boat, but not quite a million dollar yacht) what has to be done for legal international travel? Is it possible?
4.)What part of the isla is more prone to tropical storms, hurricanes, flooding and other natural disasters? (I read that Santiago is at the biggest risk of suffering a massive earthquake)
5.)Last but not least, Does marriage make you a legal resident? How long does it take after becoming a resident (which takes 18 mths to 2 yrs i'm listening! ) to become a citizen?
About me: I'm was born In America and am currently engaged to a Dominican woman. I plan on maybe retiring one day in DR, as we visit at least once a year anyway.
Questions: (I promise to ask only questions that I couldn't find the answer to)
1.) I didn't really like any of the floor plans or materials being used in constructing the homes there. Is it possible to build your home from your own plans (purchased or self designed and approved) using the materials you'd like to use?
2.) What jobs (or careers rather) are there in Santo Domingo that could be somewhat close to what I'm averaging now? (50k-60k)
3.) If you live on the shore, and own a boat (not a small canoe or fishing boat, but not quite a million dollar yacht) what has to be done for legal international travel? Is it possible?
4.)What part of the isla is more prone to tropical storms, hurricanes, flooding and other natural disasters? (I read that Santiago is at the biggest risk of suffering a massive earthquake)
5.)Last but not least, Does marriage make you a legal resident? How long does it take after becoming a resident (which takes 18 mths to 2 yrs i'm listening! ) to become a citizen?