About bluewater1

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Mexico: visa:

I'm seeing $2100 - $2200/month as I research this. Still trying to determine if it is more with a spouse.

Mexico: f/n over whelmed ?:

Really - read less and visit. Funny how much you learn from prospective neighbors.

Mexico: TIP and snowbirds leaving a US-plated vehicle in Mexico?:

Thanks. We own a home with a value over the minimum requirement to obtain a Residencia Temporal visa. I have not yet looked at the application form, is there a site that helps complete that form for different situations?

Mexico: Advice about Riviera Maya:

US political rhetoric aside, we bought a home north of Playa and love the quiet with our neighbors and the short drive to great restaurants and bars, and medical services and shopping. If you want to live in town, or outside, a good real estate agent and more importantly a good lawyer are invaluable. Top Mexico, Judy Shaw, and Jason Waller are all excellent real estate agencies, and if you want recommendations for a place and a a great lawyer pm me.

Mexico: towns near playa del carmen:

You may want to do much more research on more Playa-specific sites like www.playa.info. Just doing your own research on Playa, Puerto Morelos, Akamul, Puerto Aventuras, and Tulum will give a good feel for this section of the Riviera Maya. Playa has become a very busy town and we just built a home just to the north of Playa because we wanted access to great restaurants as well as services and shopping. Other areas will give you a different experience.

Mexico: Anti-Amer.sentiment in the Riviera Maya:

Wow...

Mexico: SSA Benefits, deposit on USA bank?:

Thanks. I would have a separate investment account elsewhere, but this and the Ally account look like great options for a checking account for travel use only.

Mexico: Going to Cancun to ck out nearby areas to retire:

Cancun is a great vacation destination if you want more of a hotel on the beach experience. For a retirement option in Cancun you’re probably considering a condo in one of the resorts or timeshares, and with a limited budget that can be very expensive. Many folks retire in the city of Cancun for much more affordable living but you’re not near the beach. When you say you think you should rent for 6 months are you talking about you renting in an area to become more familiar before actually buying? Or do you plan to stay there part of the year and rent the rest? If looking at this as an investment you'll want to take into consideration ease of access from the airport for renters and the necessity of renting a vehicle to get around. As you research the Yucatan and Caribbean coast of Mexico you’ll find many excellent choices for more affordable retirement places from Puerto Morelos to Mahahual in Costa Maya. We chose to buy just outside Playa to have access to good medical services and shopping along with the beautiful beaches. We’re a 5 min bike ride from the beach and didn’t break the bank. You might want to be near a smaller community and drive further for those amenities and areas to the south like Tulum are great choices. So a lot depends on what your preferences are. Continue to research the different areas, and it is a good idea to visit a destination a few times before buying.

Mexico: Living on Yucatan coast:

Other folks like us love Playa, so much more to enjoy and places to visit. For a much quieter spot with nothing to do other than enjoy the beauty there look at Mahahual.

Mexico: Shipping smaller items, e.g., kitchen electrics, dishes, etc.:

The problem with digitizing music (MP3 or similar that is) is is the huge loss in quality from the CD audio. Pandora does not work in Mexico for us, but XM/Sirius radio does, We've shipped larger items like a sink and slide-in grill and the cost was high but there was no other way to obtain those items.

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