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JustGarlic
Joined 2014
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9 years ago

Rent now, retire later? Where in Colombia?

9 years ago

After almost 3 years of talking about vacationing in Colombia, with the idea of possibly looking to retire there in about 7 years, we have no idea where to look. I was thinking El Rodadero, possibly for a spot to visit in 2015.

Right now, we have teens and we won't move until they graduate college, but would love to find a place to buy where we can all vacation, but also become a place we would live in when we retire.

Close to the beach is a big plus, but we don't have to be right on the beach... HOWEVER the closest beach needs to be beautiful. That said, El Rodadero, I hear, does not have a spectacular beach. A short walk to the beach is fine.

Safety is a huge concern.

Healthcare is important.

Being able to rent it out several times a year would be a bonus, but we wouldn't want it to be rented out all the time.

My wife loves to walk / shop local places... not big name stores. She loves a boutique style. I am more into having a small place to garden.

Internet is CRITICAL as I do business through the internet.

Our budget will be 275 - 325K. We can do more, but that is our preferred price range. Would love 3 BR 2.5 bath.... 1500 - 2000 SF.... we are currently in a 4500 SF home.

We have started taking Spanish lessons thinking even if all we do is vacation, and not buy, it will still be a good thing.

So, with that said, what part of the country would you recommend? If we had to, we could go $400K on a place, but really would rather not.

Thanks!

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