Wife and I are considering a move to Rincon. Early retirement, so we would not need to work.
We do not speak much Spanish - just enough for a very basic, simple conversation. we are hoping to learn Spanish better.
We are thinking it might be best to rent a condo or house for a year, before we buy anything. Any suggestions who to contact about that? How much should we expect to spend for a two or three bedroom place, in a very safe area and in excellent condition? Does not need to be walking distance to the beach. But a view of the water would be great.
Are furnished rentals common? I think it will be less hassle to not ship any furniture.
How is the health care? Any tips on finding a good primary care doc who speaks fluent English? Any advice on buying health insurance down there? Who are the leading insurers? Is the process complicated for someone who does not speak Spanish well?
I assume it would be better for us to sell our car in the mainland and buy a car in PR, rather than trying to ship a car. Is that right?
Any suggestions on good ways to get plugged into the local community, meet other expats (and locals), etc? (I am open minded as to how to do that -- expat bars, volunteer opportunities, etc.)
What is the tax situation in PR? We would not have earnings from employment, but would have some investment income (both ordinary income and capital gain). Is there some basic summary I can read, to get an understanding? Of course, I will hire a CPA -- but just so I have some basic background.
If any of you are expats in Rincon, what were the biggest surprises (positive or negative) when you moved there? Any downsides I should keep in mind?
Any and all advice is appreciated.