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American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Lives in San Juan
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Registration: 02 May 2018
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
There was a PR shipping container home building company called Hivecube that got some buzz a while back. Don't know if they ever got off the ground though. Good luck! Read More
New to Puerto Rico
Maybe if you're finding employment hard to come by you could do some volunteer work? I know I've seen opportunities helping the earthquake victims in the south and I believe there are even still opportunities for Maria recovery. If ... Read More
Looking for feedback on the Aguada area by kaford
Greetings! Hope you are all safe and sound after the recent "shake up" ;) I am a professional woman in my forties looking to relocate to PR very soon. I am interested in purchasing a property in Barrio-Guaniquilla, Aguada. I am ...
Hi K, I only passed through Aguada, but took a fairly close look as I was interested in it for it's low property prices and proximity to Rincon where property seems to be much higher. My limited take on it was that it was not touristy and not ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
Scary. Hope it's not a precursor for bigger things. Read More
Real Estate Lawyer for a Purchase of a condo by Claudid
Hi can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer that can watch our for my interest for closing. I understand the bank and seller will handle the closing but i'm looking for some one to protect me. Thank you David
I think it's important to make sure any back taxes are caught up - which mine were. My property was also being sold "as is" so it wasn't like there was anything to really negotiate. And yes the notary at the close was excellent! He ... Read More
Real Estate Lawyer for a Purchase of a condo by Claudid
Hi can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer that can watch our for my interest for closing. I understand the bank and seller will handle the closing but i'm looking for some one to protect me. Thank you David
I can at least tell you who I don't recommend: Jorge R. De Jesus. He came with good reviews so I retained him. He was extremely slow to respond to anything, and didn't bother to show up for the close. It all worked out, but I would have been ... Read More
Solar Hot Water Heater
Anyone had a good experience with a solar hot water installation? I'm on the East side of the island in Luquillo. Feel free to drop me a message. Thanks! Read More
Help with purchasing a home.
You may want to contact Larry Johnson - a member here on expat. I believe he could help you. Read More
Taxi from airport by Sundaiirose
How much can I expect to pay from the airport to Trujillo Alto? Also do I expect to pay the fare in cash Im using lyft and Uber鈥檚 in the states and that unfortunately what I鈥檓 use too. Please don鈥檛 kill me just want to be prepared? ...
Oh dang I forgot you can't uber from the airport. The cabs are lined up there and I usually pay cash, but I think most can take a card too. Sadly it will probably be a lot more than Uber maybe $40 to Trujillo Alto? Read More
Taxi from airport by Sundaiirose
How much can I expect to pay from the airport to Trujillo Alto? Also do I expect to pay the fare in cash Im using lyft and Uber鈥檚 in the states and that unfortunately what I鈥檓 use too. Please don鈥檛 kill me just want to be prepared? ...
I use Uber there all the time. I think you can request an estimate on the app, but my guess would be around $20. Read More
Green Energy by Michaelz1952
The last reply on the solar panel thread was way back in 2015. If "side241" is still on this forum, I'd like to know if there has been any further development of affordable solar panel installation in Puerto Rico. With the high cost of ...
WarnerW, great info! Do you have a solar system in PR, or have you just done your homework? Read More
Green Energy by Michaelz1952
The last reply on the solar panel thread was way back in 2015. If "side241" is still on this forum, I'd like to know if there has been any further development of affordable solar panel installation in Puerto Rico. With the high cost of ...
+1. And not just the high cost, but also the reliability (or unreliability) of the grid. I was reading that some panels have now reached 400 watts. Seems like lithium batteries are cheaper than ever too. I'd love to hear about any recent ... Read More
Buying property in PR , closing February 1 - Need advice please by solgirl
HI, I'm buying a piece of land and finally everything is checked and done. Now i go to the closing but I am not sure how to get the money to the seller since there is no escrow and I am nervous to give it to the attorney, who I never met. And ...
Congratulations!!! Glad to hear it worked out! Read More
garbage collection
Probably a dumb question, but in my town on the mainland garbage collection was done by the city water/sewer department and was factored into that bill. I didn't see anything on acueductos about it, and was wondering how it works in PR. (My ... Read More
Pre-retirement Exploration - San Juan, 1/26 to 2/9 by stevenkenny
Hello everyone! We are Steve & Kenny. We've been to Puerto Rico several times, both before and after Celebrity cruises. We have driven down to Ponce and explored a bit including trips to El Yunque National Forest. We love the Caribbean and ...
Hi Steve and Kenny! I'm still on the mainland for now, but recently purchased a fixer upper in Luquillo. The town is small and slow paced, but a short drive to Fajardo which has everything. It's also only 45 minutes to the San Juan airport. ... Read More
Buying property in PR , closing February 1 - Need advice please by solgirl
HI, I'm buying a piece of land and finally everything is checked and done. Now i go to the closing but I am not sure how to get the money to the seller since there is no escrow and I am nervous to give it to the attorney, who I never met. And ...
I totally understand. I did a wire transfer to the law firm. Yes I agree it's super scary when you don't know them!!! But I had to remind myself if it was a scam it was very elaborate to involve the real estate company, the law firm, etc. It ... Read More
Making recommendations by ReyP
If you know of a business or person that provides a service that other members could use. Please make an entry in this page. It will remain available long after the particular subject becomes old and it is archived. This way your recommendation will ...
Ok sounds good. Thank you. Read More
Looking for Reputable Licensed Electrician and Plumber by Jcherry
I am in Puerto Rico looking for a property to purchase and found a property but it is distressed and needs a lot of work. For one it needs new electricity wiring and a new roof. Major work. A project of this magnitude would be a task in the ...
Great! Thank you so much RiaTere!!! Read More
Making recommendations by ReyP
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Thanks Rey. There is not currently a category for "home inspector" or "property inspector" there that I could find. Unless I'm missing it? Read More
Looking for Reputable Licensed Electrician and Plumber by Jcherry
I am in Puerto Rico looking for a property to purchase and found a property but it is distressed and needs a lot of work. For one it needs new electricity wiring and a new roof. Major work. A project of this magnitude would be a task in the ...
Any other recommendations regarding this? I live in Dallas, but just bought a property in Luquillo and am looking for a trustworthy electrician, plumber and roofing company. Read More
Making recommendations by ReyP
If you know of a business or person that provides a service that other members could use. Please make an entry in this page. It will remain available long after the particular subject becomes old and it is archived. This way your recommendation will ...
I just purchased a property in Luquillo and was fortunate enough to have an amazing property inspector. I want to add them because I know it was huge for me to find that perfect person who speaks English and was trustworthy and responsive. However, ... Read More