Ok, of course I need to actually come there to see the different areas that "speak to me" before deciding. But I still like to look anyway, just for fun. Also to get ideas for areas, price, etc. I do seem to stay on the west side, for some reason. Rincon sounds appealing to me, as they often describe it as laid back, and also the fact that there are a lot of English speakers does seem less stressful, in case I have trouble with Spanish. But I have read about the Cabo Rojo area, with the nice beaches? I thin that a lot of locals go there on weekends though, so it may be really busy and loud? However I never know which areas they are talking about, so not sure. I found a less expensive lot there, although I have to admit, since I don't have a lot of funds, the price is still much higher than I could afford. Also the area is considered completely off grid, so that would likely increase all the costs a lot, to add all the solar, wells, septic, etc. And then no roads, etc? Pretty crazy I suppose, as it likely wouldn't ever get services in the area?
http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/PR … ect/13_zm/
This is the lot. It looks really flat too, so I am guessing that water would be an issue? There is also a lot of clearing that would need to be done. There is a wood cabin there, that would also have to go, which adds more cost. But could maybe use it for a short time? I notice that is it also off the ground on stilts, which would lead me to believe that they are trying to prevent water. And I really need a one story house, preferably with not a lot of stairs. I do think that a second floor is safer to sleep maybe, and I may have to take that into consideration. But I don't want to have stairs must to get in the house all the time.
There is another one there as well, that looks really close, but the price is exhorbitant compared to this one. It is larger or course but the prices are very different.
http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/ho … ect/14_zm/
That lot looks pretty with the different colors, from the air, but on the ground, don't know if you would notice it when at ground level. It may have hills there, but can't tell. That clearly is WAY over my price range. I couldn't even afford it and live in a tent! Ha! Again, it is in an undeveloped area, which I think is way too risky for me. I may feel way too isolated, plus not to have city services may be whay too challenging for me too.
Anyone have thoughts to share with me? Have you determined that I am bona fide crazy by now? Goodness knows my friends and family do, at the thought of moving to Puerto Rico!!! Thanks for all your help, input and support.