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Post by drako007 on Oct 20, 2006 21:26:30 GMT -4
I was going thrue the Dominican Republic websites for a very good reason when I found this forum . We're planning, (7 of us, mom included) to sell everything here and move to this beautiful paradise hopefully before the end of 2007. I remember talking to Colleen's husband (Mark? I think from the pictures?) and him saying that it's not like when you come for a vacation!
We'll have enough money to buy 3 maybe 4 x 1 bedroom appartments to rent for income, rent a house/villa with 4 bedrooms to live in for 2 years and have enough left for "problems". And of course aroud the Sosua area, Cabarete...
The plan is not to get rich, but like you seem to be doing, have enough enough to live and have spare time to give to the community, volunteer work...
Any information on; hints on how to buy a property, where to look, getting our citizenship, health/house insurance, the websites on long term rentals for house/villa are really hard to find, maybe someone knows where to look . If anyone has information that could help us achieve this dream, PLEASE reply!
Thanks a bunch!!
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Post by Spanky on Oct 23, 2006 12:45:24 GMT -4
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Post by Sosua Gal on Oct 23, 2006 13:20:30 GMT -4
Also try a few of the links from our Checkpoint website and here, on the LINKS page.
Good luck!
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Post by drako007 on Oct 25, 2006 8:08:51 GMT -4
Alright!! Thanks a lot for all the links guys. I really appreciate it!! I'll be busy for a little while now! ounce again...Thanks!
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Post by sosuatan on Oct 28, 2006 22:07:34 GMT -4
good luck to you drako007, Brenda
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Post by Spanky on Nov 1, 2006 11:09:35 GMT -4
Happy to be of assistance and hope it's what you are looking for. If you need further info just ask.
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Post by coppersun2001 on Nov 1, 2006 11:20:17 GMT -4
good luck to you Drako007, you know what would be so great, if you guys could kinda keep us updated on your progress as there are others out there who are thinking of doing the same thing. Any help or experiences you go through certainily would be a welcome bit of information for the rest of us. Thanking you in advance.
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Post by drako007 on Nov 12, 2006 10:06:20 GMT -4
Hi guys,
didn't forget about you. Just ran into our first obstacle! I'm not the real father of my wife's daughter. Her real Dad doesn't really agree with us moving to paradise! He's concerned about the schooling and the safety of kids in the streets in Dominican Republic. He says that he'll go for a visit in the month of January 2007, to have a feel for the place.
We have now kind of planned for departure July 2007. I'm saying kinda because we all have to keep in mind that, we first have to get my wife's father to agree and my father doesn't have much longer to live and we want to be here when he goes. I'm not sure if I had already told you guys about my Dad, he's been slowly dying from a rare lung disease for 5 years now.
- I have now wrote a letter to the Dominican Embassy here in Ottawa, asking for any documents we have to fill out to get our citizenship (medical report needed, police report, credit report...?) I guess we need to first make sure all our paperwork is in order before selling everything here!
I'll keep all of you updated on our progress as we go along.
Always good to here from you guys, we often check the weather over there....it's not fair!!
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Post by Sosua Gal on Nov 12, 2006 22:58:46 GMT -4
Drak- how old are your kids???
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Post by Sosua Gal on Nov 12, 2006 23:38:36 GMT -4
I was going thrue the Dominican Republic websites for a very good reason when I found this forum . We're planning, (7 of us, mom included) to sell everything here and move to this beautiful paradise hopefully before the end of 2007. I remember talking to Colleen's husband (Mark? I think from the pictures?) and him saying that it's not like when you come for a vacation! We'll have enough money to buy 3 maybe 4 x 1 bedroom appartments to rent for income, rent a house/villa with 4 bedrooms to live in for 2 years and have enough left for "problems". And of course aroud the Sosua area, Cabarete... The plan is not to get rich, but like you seem to be doing, have enough enough to live and have spare time to give to the community, volunteer work... Any information on; hints on how to buy a property, where to look, getting our citizenship, health/house insurance, the websites on long term rentals for house/villa are really hard to find, maybe someone knows where to look . If anyone has information that could help us achieve this dream, PLEASE reply! Thanks a bunch!! Hi Drak: Just want to let you know that in my opinion, think before liquidate your entire life to come here! You may get here and 6 months later find out it is NOT your Paradise! Not everyone finds that it is, and we have just seen yet another family leave and literally go back to nothing...after exhausting their savings. By saying this, I do not mean to alarm you- just remind you to keep your eyes open. The best thing you could possibly do is find something to rent or lease for the first 6 months or a year and you can start researching and looking to buy while you make your way! This is a wonderful, wonderful place, but it is not for everyone. And the only way you'll know is by trying. My advice? Dip your foot in the shallow end and wade in gently...don't just jump in the deep end- you could find the waters rather deep. Mark and I did just that- we took our time and have been here almost three years. But we didn't jump into anything and sat back for 7 months before we even went into business. There's no rush, this place isn't going anywhere- now may be the time to buy, but things will not change that much in 6 months. We would love to see you get here, and enjoy it without too much stress- it is a big step for anyone. Good luck plotting and schemeing, and we will all be here for you along the way to answer your questions when we can. Most of all, have fun- that's what life is all about isn't it??? Thanks for reading what I have to say. Cheers! Colleen |
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Post by Sosua Gal on Nov 12, 2006 23:41:42 GMT -4
Sorry Drak, I meant to also say sorry about your father. I know it is hard to watch someone you know and love be i;; and I am sure your being there is a real comfort to him and the rest of the family. Good luck- we'll all be thinking about you.
Colleen
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Post by andy on Nov 13, 2006 12:37:37 GMT -4
hello colleen you mentioned a family leaving sosua its ,a shame, but at least they tried.anyone i know? give them my best wishes.
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Post by sosuatan on Nov 15, 2006 8:57:15 GMT -4
best wishes to all, Colleen great piece of advise!!! Drako are you in Ottawa Canada, if so me too. im back and forth to Sosua usaully 4 times a year, im no expert but if you need any info or anything would love to help, you can email me at bcraw89@hotmail.com ps.. Colleen ill try and get those swiss chalet sauces to you this time. Brenda
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Post by coppersun2001 on Nov 15, 2006 11:59:15 GMT -4
Hi Drako,
Colleen is one of the smartess women I know, her advise is great and truthful. Coll, good on ya! wonderful advise. We are in the same position and are planning on making the DR our home one day. However, we are planning on going for a six month stint the first time just to see if it is what we think it is. We also have an ailing and elderly father in the picture and will not make our move until that time.
We are planning on looking into apartments when we are here this time and will go from there.
I am sorry to hear about that family colleen, they must be devasted, any idea why they left. that would be good information for any one to know. without getting into particulars, especially if they had children involved.
GREAt ADVICE!!
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Post by Sosua Gal on Nov 16, 2006 9:06:55 GMT -4
FYI, it was the owners of Common Ground, Val and Robert- and we were heartboken to see them leave. Their son is staying, as is Peter who worked for them.
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