tropicaldaze23
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 01 March 2026
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Santiago / Filtraccion by Marcel W
Hi, I have bought a brand new home in Santiago that I use for Airbnb and it has been doing really well; however, some of my profits has been consistently going to "fixing" my roof. About 1.5 yeas ago I paid a "contractor" for redo my concrete roof ...
Very disheartening. Read More
Santiago / Filtraccion by Marcel W
Hi, I have bought a brand new home in Santiago that I use for Airbnb and it has been doing really well; however, some of my profits has been consistently going to "fixing" my roof. About 1.5 yeas ago I paid a "contractor" for redo my concrete roof ...
I hate that it sounds like everybody there is dishonest and they cheat and take advantage of anyone not born Dominican. 馃ズ Read More
Quality of customer service in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Dominican Republic, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local ...
So鈥hey鈥檙e lazy and hate us because we expect an employee to help? I don鈥檛 understand this because the Dominicans I worked with here in the US were very helpful and lovable. Ironically, we worked in Federal customer service! ... Read More
Best way to transfer money from US to Dominican bank account by wondering9
Any insights or opinions on the best way to transfer money from a US to a Dominican bank account?I've seen Remitly recommended here and I think that's what I'll end up going with, but I was curious about other options, especially Wise and Xe.My ...
@Stacy ST Hi! So, does the DR bank (which one do you use?) exchange automatically to pesos? Do the wire transfers cost anything on either end? This sounds more secure and straightforward rather than using something like Western Union. I've never ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@JulienHello! I'm a retired soldier looking to move to the Dominican Republic in 1 to 3 years. I get my military retirement in 1 year and Social Security in 3. That also gives me time to pay more on my current mortgage, organize and whittle down my ... Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
@Karin1 I'm leaning back and forth between rentals and a plot of land with 2 containers and small pool. The thing that keeps me swinging back towards rentals is that it's just me and when I die...nobody to leave the home to. Although it could be ... Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
@UncleBuck They block out a lot of noise, but not mortars. 馃し馃徏鈥嶁檧锔� I did sleep through a mortar attack once, but I was beyond exhausted. Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
@planner I lived in one for 16 months in Iraq. Hot sun, dust, sand, etc. Read More