Reinaldo Perez (Rey)
@ReyP
Puerto Rican citizen
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Puerto Rican
Lives in Ceiba
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 09 May 2015
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
All of them are closed including resorts. At least until Jan 7. New Governor just took office Jan 2nd and will release a new Executive order in a few days. We shall see if he relaxes some of the rules or make them more restrictive. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the Forum, the new Governor took over yesterday and will be issuing a new Executive order effective Jan 7 in a few days.He is pleased that hospitalizations have come down 30% and may relax some of the rules. The reason why the beaches are ... Read More
Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214
I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...
JS214, I am glad all is well happy new year. Read More
Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston
Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...
Interesting about PVC houses- The walls profiles are made of plastic (PVC) and concrete is pored into them. For finishing, the PVC coating can be blasted rough, painted or plastered as preferred. Their houses are earthquake and hurricane-proof. ... Read More
Homeschooling options in PR? by Ghebray
Hello, My family and I are looking for the best homeschool programs in PR. We are considering a move to the NW part of the island. We have a soon to be 1st grader and a soon to be 2nd grader that we would like to homeschool. We have not found ...
Everyone should learn Spanish regardless of age, makes things a lot easier. Based on a publication from 2018 only 25% of the population are fluid in English and over 90% of the population speak Spanish at home. It is a blessing for the kids to ... Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
I pay 150 a month in electricity in PR with one air conditioner running 7x24, yes that is expensive. I pay 27 dollars a month for water, I used to pay 200 in MA bimonthly or 100 a month for water. I also save a lot in heating since in PR I need no ... Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
Property. taxes are very low in PR, my place in Grafton payed 4,000 a year. People here a lot of times pay nothing or under 1k a year. It is based on the cost of the property back in 1953-55. I have not tried it but to my knowledge you also do not ... Read More
Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston
Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...
The AD does not say what material they used but I never heard of a PVC home being approved for construction of walls and roofs. But you may be right. Read More
Building in the hills of Rio Grande / Canovanas by Kiteli2020
Greetings! My partner and I are looking to rehab, or build new a home in the hills of the Rio Grande or Canovanas areas. Can anyone recommend a good engineer / architect and general contractor? We are looking at either a major rehab or buying land ...
Puerto Rico has been getting natural disasters for thousands of years and people adapt. if paranoid can always consider a hobbit like structure into the hill to server as an emergency shelter. But most houses made from concrete will stand the ... Read More
Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214
I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...
It has been determined that the majority of the break out in PR are due to family gatherings like birthdays and others, in almost every case it was a local coming from the states to visit and attend some gathering. If you take your test and are ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You did the smart thing, buying early and putting it up for Airbnb, just need to ensure the place is maintained well otherwise you will get bad rating and that will kill it. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Good luck with that, there are few jobs and you need Spanish to get them. Jobs tend to go to locals but not always. Coming to PR needing a job is not a good idea. Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
The west side of the island has gotten a lot more expensive due to all the English speakers moving there and all the Gringo prices. I live on the east side of the island, with many Expats, yes prices are going up but prices are still reasonable. I ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
All US banks are available via ATM. Banco Popular is a good starting point, but later you may want to switch. Banco popular has some branches in the states. All other banks in PR other than Banco Popular will not allow you to open an account ... Read More
Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston
Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...
sandrarduncan, I have not seen you in the group for a long time. Hi. Read More
Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston
Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...
You can get fairly cheap with prefab housing, but if you sell it you have to let them know. I think I heard a company was charging around 40 dollars a square feet for prefab, it was molded, each room is cast in their place and then Brough over. Lost ... Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
Land is thru the roof. Someplace rural you can still find lots for 2k per acre. But the closer to civilization the higher the price, if you have a view of the ocean you are looking at a lot more, probably around 65k an acre. I would say to discount ... Read More
Homeschooling options in PR? by Ghebray
Hello, My family and I are looking for the best homeschool programs in PR. We are considering a move to the NW part of the island. We have a soon to be 1st grader and a soon to be 2nd grader that we would like to homeschool. We have not found ...
There are several homeschooling entities in PR, many of them have pages in Facebook. Enter homeschooling and Puerto Rico and they will pop up. Read More
Relocating to Puerto Rico for Tax Act 20 & 22? by KWRealEstate_Act2022
Now is easier for those Relocating to Puerto Rico, for Act 20 & 22. Check the new changes! https://goo.gl/YC6uhS
I could be wrong but you are likely to need both credit card processing systems. If your business line is not services act 20/22 act 60/74 will not work for you. The above acts require that you do almost all your business with non PR customers Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Sorry to hear about your place Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You seem to be headed in the right direction, getting an Airbnb for a month is the way to go while you search for the right place to settle at. However that is a lot of driving, maybe a week at each location may work better for you. Most common ... Read More
Relocating to Puerto Rico for Tax Act 20 & 22? by KWRealEstate_Act2022
Now is easier for those Relocating to Puerto Rico, for Act 20 & 22. Check the new changes! https://goo.gl/YC6uhS
Act 20 / 22, 60 / 74 are government programs in Puerto Rico. Discussing the advances and disadvantages is perfectly ok. But when a member starts complaining that such programs exist and how rich people are squeezing the island, we are past the ... Read More
Relocating to Puerto Rico for Tax Act 20 & 22? by KWRealEstate_Act2022
Now is easier for those Relocating to Puerto Rico, for Act 20 & 22. Check the new changes! https://goo.gl/YC6uhS
Seems people have forgotten the rules of the forum. A lot of this is political crap that should not be here. A person asks a question, you answer the question or you pass on answering the question. But to attack them for their point of view, for ... Read More
Covid cases in PR by ReyP
See this dashboard if you want to know which region of the island is affected or switch by town and see how many in your town. *** Please note that the secretary of health did confessed that the numbers are not reliable, apparently a person can get ...
#covid Update 6/16 Numbers keep getting better, we should see some spikes as we open, but I dont expect anything serious. Compare today to yesterday’s numbers. this morning they declared 2 new confirmed cases and 23 suspected cases. They ... Read More
Covid cases in PR by ReyP
See this dashboard if you want to know which region of the island is affected or switch by town and see how many in your town. *** Please note that the secretary of health did confessed that the numbers are not reliable, apparently a person can get ...
#covid Update 6/15 Last night they declared 6 new confirmed cases and 47 suspected cases. They also declared 0 new covid confirmed death. There are now 1477 confirmed covid cases to date and 4413 suspected cases. There are 57 confirmed deaths ... Read More
Best places for English Speaking Jobs by Wonderer
Hi. My fiancé and are interested in moving to PR for a year or two, particularly San Juan area. I am an attorney and he is into marketing. I would not be able to practice in PR and need to find employment. Our Spanish is decent but not great. ...
Look into federal jobs and military bases.. it works also in tourism to some degree but you are going to need Spanish also. I do not recommend looking for a job in PR. A few months ago US was at 3.5 unemployment and PR was at 12% unemployment. Now ... Read More
Documents for Driver's License in 2020 by travelmomo
Hi all, I'm new here and had some questions about the docs required to get a PR driver's license. The other posts seem to have outdated info. 1. Proof of residence: I am renting and don't have utility bills or a deed. What else will they ...
You don’t have to change your name, they can not force you. You want your license, social security and other documents the same. You don’t have to change, make a stand they will back down, there is no law requiring it. Read More
Documents for Driver's License in 2020 by travelmomo
Hi all, I'm new here and had some questions about the docs required to get a PR driver's license. The other posts seem to have outdated info. 1. Proof of residence: I am renting and don't have utility bills or a deed. What else will they ...
You don’t need a PR driver license unless you are a resident or your license expired. Read More
Documents for Driver's License in 2020 by travelmomo
Hi all, I'm new here and had some questions about the docs required to get a PR driver's license. The other posts seem to have outdated info. 1. Proof of residence: I am renting and don't have utility bills or a deed. What else will they ...
Let me try. Your passport if up to date is your birth certificate and your SSN You need also an official driver license record from CA since that is where your license is from. Your lease paperwork is proof of residency . You phone or other utility ... Read More
Curfew / lockdown by Sitka
Well, it’s been only a day since the Governor announcement of an island wide curfew and lockdown. The impact has been dramatic, most businesses are closed, no public gatherings, only gas stations, banks, grocery stores, medical facilities ...
May 20th 2866 infected, 59 confirmed covid deaths, 66 deaths attributed to covid but not confirmed. Out of 1100 ventilators, close to 900 are NOT in use. Lockdown still in place some relaxation expected later in the week, beaches, rivers, parks ... Read More
Homeschooling options in PR? by Ghebray
Hello, My family and I are looking for the best homeschool programs in PR. We are considering a move to the NW part of the island. We have a soon to be 1st grader and a soon to be 2nd grader that we would like to homeschool. We have not found ...
A lot of Expats home school in PR, now with the quarantine a lot of people are considering it even more. Check FAcebook groups with homeschooling in their name, some are in Spanish but if you ask for help in English they will respond. Read More
Traveling to SJ airport
Second hand info: When you arrive they will do a temperature check, if they think you should, they will send you to a desk to get a covid test. Other people tell me that everyone will get a covid test and also the temperature test. If they think ... Read More
Curfew / lockdown by Sitka
Well, it’s been only a day since the Governor announcement of an island wide curfew and lockdown. The impact has been dramatic, most businesses are closed, no public gatherings, only gas stations, banks, grocery stores, medical facilities ...
That depends on the type of business and the risk to the people. But flat out any business open no special considerations, that is not being discussed at all by the goverment Read More
Real Estate Lawyer for a Purchase of a condo by Claudid
Hi can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer that can watch our for my interest for closing. I understand the bank and seller will handle the closing but i'm looking for some one to protect me. Thank you David
One last item, if you are planning to rent your condo for Airbnb or similar, check the bylaws of the HOA before you make any deals. Short term rental may be prohibited. Again supply them to your lawyer to make sure you won’t have any issues in ... Read More
Tax on personal household goods when relocating to PR by Sobedani
We have seen different information on what is taxed when you move it to PR. Some sources state that the entire shipment, if over $2500 , is taxable. Others read that if there is a single commodity or "collection" that is valued at over ...
You work that out with the shipper. It is my understanding that all of your household is completely tax free with the exception of individual items that have values in excess of 3,500. Individual items, not the value of your entire household!!! They ... Read More
Real Estate Lawyer for a Purchase of a condo by Claudid
Hi can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer that can watch our for my interest for closing. I understand the bank and seller will handle the closing but i'm looking for some one to protect me. Thank you David
During a closing you only need one lawyer. During closing a lawyer is not acting as a lawyer, it is acting as a notary. If you are getting a mortgage, the closing is with the mortgage lawyer. you need your own lawyer to check paperwork, title, ... Read More
Covid cases in PR by ReyP
See this dashboard if you want to know which region of the island is affected or switch by town and see how many in your town. *** Please note that the secretary of health did confessed that the numbers are not reliable, apparently a person can get ...
They are considering recommending to the governor that the lockdown be extended to early June. Probably because they have no idea what the real numbers are. They have no public data as to covid beds in use, covid patients intubated. I assume the ... Read More
Covid cases in PR
See this dashboard if you want to know which region of the island is affected or switch by town and see how many in your town. *** Please note that the secretary of health did confessed that the numbers are not reliable, apparently a person can get ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Puerto Rico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Puerto Rico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
PR is used to being kicked and getting up again so we will be fine. We are already working on a plan to open up the economy again, likely that will start around June sometime. But plans are on the way. As of today we have the strongest set of ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Puerto Rico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Puerto Rico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
A lot of expats have been looking at their home state and deciding to stay in PR even if the lock down is a lot more prohibiting. They feel safer here. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Puerto Rico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Puerto Rico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
The lockdown in PR is stringiest. Due to that our total cases is 903 and deaths 45, if you consider a population of 3.2 million we are doing great. You can follow with this dashboard ... Read More
Sample PR budget by ReyP
Here is a sample PR budget, these are safe numbers for me, my electricity is high because I will have a pool, my water is higher also due to the pool and my medical is higher because the wife is not yet to the age that she can get medicare. So these ...
That should be plenty if you don’t buy too many expensive toys. Most expat couples live on 3500 or less, some do like luxury and end up with rents around 4,000 a month in a condo a block from the beach, but they have the money for that. A lot ... Read More
Worth Moving to PR now? by Jannyboy63
After the recent hurricanes PR has had to endure and the recent mass amounts of earthquakes, most people would think I was crazy to consider moving there. I only have my father living there alone. I will be retiring in 4 years and therefore was ...
Wow aggressive, There are 3.2 million people the majority of them have never left the island, you seem to be speaking about personal experience with your family and friends not population wide. Also Medicare and mi salud programs are not the same as ... Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
With the lockdown construction is at a stand still. Read More
Sample PR budget by ReyP
Here is a sample PR budget, these are safe numbers for me, my electricity is high because I will have a pool, my water is higher also due to the pool and my medical is higher because the wife is not yet to the age that she can get medicare. So these ...
Some minor things Prescriptions = 0 we feel a lot better Water = 26 a month Electricity with one 18,000 btu split air conditioner in the bedroom running 7/24 set at 69 degrees = 150 a month including an electric stove/oven since it came with the ... Read More
Worth Moving to PR now? by Jannyboy63
After the recent hurricanes PR has had to endure and the recent mass amounts of earthquakes, most people would think I was crazy to consider moving there. I only have my father living there alone. I will be retiring in 4 years and therefore was ...
Fburgos, There are a lot of people living more than 100 years here. Doctors are as well trained and most train at US universities. The problem is availability, takes longer to see a specialist, but if you don’t wait too long to check yourself, ... Read More
Best Public Schools for Spanish Immersion Students by Fern1008
Hello! I'm brand new to this group but have browsed for hours on some threads about moving to Puerto Rico from the states. My husband and I are putting a lot of thought into the move and of course our main concern is the education our sons ...
Sounds like you will be forced to use public schools, all public schools are in Spanish, there may be exceptions, i dont have kids. English is 1 hour a day, the rest of the classes are in Spanish. A lot of people are very dissatisfied with public ... Read More
Curfew in Puerto Rico by Chris1304
Now that we have a Curfew and general shutdown, can someone explain the details? What stores remain open? When is it o.k. to leave the house? Do they really hand out %5000 fines? Are banks open? What if your car breaks down? Is there a website ...
Check with gas stations, some may still do repairs, I also head that PepBoys and maybe others are handling appointments. Read More
Curfew in Puerto Rico by Chris1304
Now that we have a Curfew and general shutdown, can someone explain the details? What stores remain open? When is it o.k. to leave the house? Do they really hand out %5000 fines? Are banks open? What if your car breaks down? Is there a website ...
Testing: Testing is reserved for those with the symptoms and with a doctor order. Department of health is testing, VA is testing the VA, and some private labs are also doing testing. PR is using the swab test up the nose and also the quick test. ... Read More
Worth Moving to PR now? by Jannyboy63
After the recent hurricanes PR has had to endure and the recent mass amounts of earthquakes, most people would think I was crazy to consider moving there. I only have my father living there alone. I will be retiring in 4 years and therefore was ...
The majority of the crime is drug related, gangs fighting for territory or settling a score. Next is family issues, likely a love triangle or jealousies Next is crime of opportunity, you walk around showing money and items of value, or leave thing ... Read More
Curfew in Puerto Rico by Chris1304
Now that we have a Curfew and general shutdown, can someone explain the details? What stores remain open? When is it o.k. to leave the house? Do they really hand out %5000 fines? Are banks open? What if your car breaks down? Is there a website ...
Here is what is happening: Update 3/27 We have 79 confirmed cases, 3 deaths. New cases in metro area, Mayagüez, Bayamón and Caguas. I dont have a map yet but if I find it I will post it. Remember starting 3/31 no traveling at all on ... Read More
Curfew in Puerto Rico by Chris1304
Now that we have a Curfew and general shutdown, can someone explain the details? What stores remain open? When is it o.k. to leave the house? Do they really hand out %5000 fines? Are banks open? What if your car breaks down? Is there a website ...
My son came to visit me and to go shopping with me today. On the way to my house he was stopped by the police and he had to tell them that he was bringing his aging father groceries, lucky he had 2 bags with can good in the trunk Read More
Wooden houses and Insurance by DocRob
After all the catastrophies hitting La Isla in recent years, I was wondering what effect it has had on obtaining HOI much less mortgage loans on wooden structures.
You can disguise a concrete house and make it look like stone and or wood, you can put dirt on top and grow plants hobbit like Read More
Curfew in Puerto Rico by Chris1304
Now that we have a Curfew and general shutdown, can someone explain the details? What stores remain open? When is it o.k. to leave the house? Do they really hand out %5000 fines? Are banks open? What if your car breaks down? Is there a website ...
Check with police department, it could be a very expensive ticket. Read More
Auto salvage yards? by Hayseed
Anyone know where an old fashioned auto junkyard is on the island?
You will not be able to visit one until the lockdown is over which end 3/30 if not extended. All non essential businesses are closed Read More
Curfew in Puerto Rico by Chris1304
Now that we have a Curfew and general shutdown, can someone explain the details? What stores remain open? When is it o.k. to leave the house? Do they really hand out %5000 fines? Are banks open? What if your car breaks down? Is there a website ...
It is ok to leave the house from 5am to 9pm provided you are going to one of the places that were mentioned above and return back home again. They want you home 24/7 otherwise. After 9 pm you must be home unless it is an emergency and you are ... Read More
Worth Moving to PR now? by Jannyboy63
After the recent hurricanes PR has had to endure and the recent mass amounts of earthquakes, most people would think I was crazy to consider moving there. I only have my father living there alone. I will be retiring in 4 years and therefore was ...
As long as you stay away from metropolitan areas, you will see less crime, most crimes in PR are drug related or a situation with a triangle of love. Avoid both, stay away from drug points of sale and you will be fine. Home breaking happen all over ... Read More
Wooden houses and Insurance by DocRob
After all the catastrophies hitting La Isla in recent years, I was wondering what effect it has had on obtaining HOI much less mortgage loans on wooden structures.
Building a wooden house is cheaper but not that much, maybe around 25% less and your ability to sell it forward is less. Read More
Wooden houses and Insurance by DocRob
After all the catastrophies hitting La Isla in recent years, I was wondering what effect it has had on obtaining HOI much less mortgage loans on wooden structures.
I could be wrong, but it is my understanding that you can not get a loan or insurance for a wooden house, at least that is what I have been told. I would suggest talking to a bank and one or more insurance companies in the island. Start with Banco ... Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
Click on someone’s name and it will take you to their profile, you can send then private message with no restrictions. Read More
Window cleaning by Veckyschmerler
Good morning everyone, I hope life is going well to all of you. Does anybody knows someone or a company that clean windows in the Metro area? Thank you very much for your attention.
There are a lot of handy man that will do the job for you and do your screens also. Read More
The buyer fees associated with closing on a property in PR by Sobedani
My family and I are moving to the beautiful east coast of PR in April. We are relocating from St. Petersburg, FL. We are looking at a possible property purchase with owner financing. In addition to the purchase price what fees should we expect to ...
Lease to buy has no refund if you do not buy. If you do buy it is applied to the sale. You have to be damn sure before you do a lease purchase agreement but if you do the individual should be checked, he could be a scammer, use your lawyer and ... Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
By the way, containers are known as Vagones and contenedor but also containers for those with some English. Read More
The buyer fees associated with closing on a property in PR by Sobedani
My family and I are moving to the beautiful east coast of PR in April. We are relocating from St. Petersburg, FL. We are looking at a possible property purchase with owner financing. In addition to the purchase price what fees should we expect to ...
We do have members that are realtors and some in the mortgage business, however they come and go so it is hard to know when you are going to get an answer to these complicated questions. Not all owners would go for owner financed, but it is a very ... Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
You should communicate with Hacienda, they handle money for the government. One of the departments CRIM is the one that bills you for property taxes. This is an assumption on my part, but a trailer is a trailer as far as transportation goes and cost ... Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
Most contractors can work with you on this. However You are going to want somebody that can show you a 3D model of the house before you start paying money. The containers made from steal will do perfectly fine in a huracane if well angered to a ... Read More
Window cleaning by Veckyschmerler
Good morning everyone, I hope life is going well to all of you. Does anybody knows someone or a company that clean windows in the Metro area? Thank you very much for your attention.
Don’t know any but you should be able to find some in google or your maps application, sorry we do. Our own windows. Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
Try these This company seems to work on containers https://www.prefabcontainerhomes.org/2010/12/shipping-containers-for-sale.html Comments from one of the members: Like living in a closet with a short ceiling They are 7'8" wide and ... Read More
4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408
I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...
Streets names a lot of times repeat in different parts of a town. You need the community name. Read More
4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408
I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...
If you are looking for 6 or more months Clasificados would be the best place to check. If a month or so then airbnb Read More
expat federal tax knowledge
I would suggest to do a search in Facebook for act 20/22 groups, there are several. also there are several acts 20,22, 60, 74. Some of the acts have been turned into a new number after some changes, I think 60 and 74 are the new ones but not sure. ... Read More
New to Puerto Rico
Maybe you should look into federal jobs and also jobs that are remote. You can also contact the tourist industry and see if anything is available and apply. You can pickup a hobbie, donate your free time to a number of causes Read More
Security bars and windows by Mreds
Hello, my husband and I desire to move to Rincon, really love the area and the vibe. We are looking at homes this week. We are from Los Angeles and are also sailors, this year cruising down Baja pacific coast. I’m am wondering about all the ...
New security windows and doors take the place of the bars. Yes they serve 2 purposes, decoration and security. Old houses have cheap but functional windows designed to keep out the rain and let the wind in, they are weak so the bars ensures ... Read More
Another trip scheduled in April to scout out areas for a life move :) by citylist
Man, I have to say, I have spent hours, hours and hours reading some great information on this forum. I feel like I get a good plan down and then get completely overwhelmed. Me and my wife are going to stay in the Las Croabas area in April and ...
What I recommend is to rent a place for 6 months to a year, then look around, find the place you want, fix it and them move in. Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba and Naguabo are all good areas. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
I have seen 5kwh solar systems quoted at around 19k including everything cables, panels, electronics, batteries, and the labor. those guys I think are ripping you off. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
There is a new wind device, it only requires 3 mile an hour winds to generate 1 kWh, they run around 2600 each, so 6 of them would do it for you. Unlike big units that require constant 12 mile an hour winds Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
If the noise is an issue, you may want to look into insulated concrete to really dampen the noise or aN insulated wooden box Regardless of the solution, Ake sure you are not getting the exhaust gasses into the house and the intake of an air ... Read More
mortgage on average to get approved in Puerto Rico by Claudid
Hi I’ve been waiting on getting approval of a bank mortgage for a condo from a major bank in Puerto Rico since mid-November. My question is, how long on average does it take to get approval in Puerto Rico? I over heard one person in Luquiilo ...
60-90 days is common, I suggest you check with the lending institution to see what the holdup is, there could be a problem with the paperwork or maybe somebody dropped the ball and it is collecting dust in somebody’s desk. If not satisfied you ... Read More
4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408
I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...
PR has 78 towns each with their own feel, it all depends on what would make you happy. Rincon and surrounding areas in the west of the island reming me a lot of coastal California with the rocky shores and people skating and bar hopping. I live in ... Read More
4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408
I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...
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We are flying to Puerto Rico! by kircordero
Hi 😊 We are flying to Puerto Rico on February 3rd! Staying for three weeks and planning on doing a lot of "research" -- while we're not busy enjoying it all. 😎 Not my first time visiting, but this time we will be ...
Hi we are here to answer your questions, we also have a Facebook group named “Expats in Puerto Rico” so you have 2 places where you can ask questions, both expat.com and the FB group belong to this site. Read More
Looking for feedback on the Aguada area by kaford
Greetings! Hope you are all safe and sound after the recent "shake up" ;) I am a professional woman in my forties looking to relocate to PR very soon. I am interested in purchasing a property in Barrio-Guaniquilla, Aguada. I am ...
Aguada and Aguadilla are very popular with Expats that can not afford living in Rincon. We call Rincon “Gringoland” due to the number of foreigners living there and the fact that the town and restaurants cater to English speakers. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I would recommend the Area of Luquillo there are several condos there close to the beach, about 1 to 2 blocks away. Very nice and a 2 minute drive can take you to Balneario de Luquillo, one of the best beaches with full facilities. Luquillo is in ... Read More
Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale
My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...
A full budget of 75k for absolutely everything you mentioned may be a bit short. You would have to go with a structure in very bad shape in a lot that is 20-40 feet wider on each side, you can probably find that around 25k but they are hard to find. ... Read More
Filipinos in Puerto Rico by MiraOMG
I’m looking for a Filipino community in Puerto Rico. I’m from the Philippines and will soon move to PR hopefully by mid-year. My husband is very concerned about me getting homesick in PR and so he felt that it is better for us to settle ...
I could be wrong, but I am not aware of any communities like that, neither this or that, in PR communities are very integrated. My best guessis that they are probably 200 filipino families in PR out of 3.2 million people. Read More
Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale
My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...
Most times the cement is chipped / chizled out to put the receptacles, but the tube carrying the cables are put in place prior to pour. You can run from outside using PVC pipes, some do it above ground which I think look ugly, I would recommend ... Read More
Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale
My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...
Most houses in PR are build out of concrete blocks using re-bar and a poured concrete foundation and roof. Most roof are flat There are also molded cement houses and prefab concrete. If you are looking at a humble PR house it will likely have a ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
A very important part of all of this is that while the huge quakes happened in the very early hours of the morning while people were asleep, only 1 person was killed. A partial wall an old man in his 90s had the wall fall on him. He was building the ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
Yes you were right next to the issue Warner. Other than the lost of power most of the island is unaffected. I am in the east coast and so far I have yet to feel any of the quakes, a lot of people around me have felt them, but no damage on our ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
A poweplant was damaged, they are still evaluating it, 1 person say 4 months to repair, another say a year. Probably that means 2 years FEMA is here, but they are limited on the help they can give based on what is asked of them and based on law. ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
The highest one so far has been a 6.4, while it has been felt in a great part of the island, the damages are mostly in the south west and west southwest of the island. Eastern parts of the island have received no damages. Several houses on stills ... Read More
English speaking Nursing Program (US accredited)
You may want to contact Universidad de Puerto Rico, and see if they teach in Spanish or English, my assumption is Spanish. (UPR) Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
Mountains Orocovis in the center of the island and near by towns, also Las Maria’s in the west of the island. Read More
Building a concrete pool by CandVFrench
Hello! We’re hoping that someone will be able to guide us/help us obtaining a pool contractor or average cost in Puerto Rico for building a concrete pool. We would like it to include: *A beach entry (no steps) *Salt water *infinity pool ...
Yea, kids may jump in Read More
Moving to PR by ReyP
Well we gave up on the Ceiba house we were planing to purchase. The plan was to sell some stocks and use the money to buy the house cash. However there were a lot of delays (since July) due to the seller realtor and a problem with the land ...
Update: we went with the land in 2016, late 2019 we cleared the land, removed about 12 trees, cut into the mountain and we build 2 flat areas, one huge one 15 feet above the second one that will hold my house but is big enough for 4 houses, and the ... Read More
Building a concrete pool by CandVFrench
Hello! We’re hoping that someone will be able to guide us/help us obtaining a pool contractor or average cost in Puerto Rico for building a concrete pool. We would like it to include: *A beach entry (no steps) *Salt water *infinity pool ...
There are plenty of pool contractors in the island. You should be able to search for pool construction Puerto Rico. As to location, pools can be build on hills even on stills. As to how deep, consider 4.5 feet the entire length. It allows for ... Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
Corozal is in the mountains and very agricultural, expect cooler temperatures, maybe dropping around 65 during winter in the very early hours of the morning. Highs will vary but expect high 70s to low to mid 80 most of the year. The town is poor, ... Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
Glad you are making the jump across the puddle. I would not recommend condado or Dorado unless you have a very strong economic backing. Your preferred lifestyle and needs should determine the location. By renting at first you can take your time to ... Read More
Unusual (new) expat member question by RickC0369
Greetings to all members of the forum from a balmy 75° winter day in Central North Carolina! My name is Ricardo and I am using (hijacking?) the form to request some member guidance for a very unique situation I’ve been thrust into. First ...
You can go with AirBnb, some places rent for 50 a night. As to length of stay, if you are part of a legal battle, you should contact the lawyer and ask for information. Depending on the worth of the state, you may want to just give it up or go thru ... Read More