The name is Kenny and though my wife and I are just at the beginning of our journey to the island life we look forward to becoming expats and relishing in this radically different lifestyle. I am 44 and she is 43 and we are moving from the state of Wisconsin. All our 4 children are grown up just waiting on my youngest to graduate from high school so we can move on in life. I have read many comments about the island and have been around the entire island. I seem to prefer the rainforest coast more but have nothing bad to say about the west coast as Rincon was awesome also.Currently we are in the financing stages of our home. Do most people finance through banks on the island? Once thats done then we will have to fly over and choose one. Any info on good realtor's or lawyers for documentation is appreciated. For now thats where we are at.... here's to a great new journey!! Take care all and thanks in advance for any input.