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JiuJitsuBeachBum

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Lives in Dallas but live in OKC now

Registration: 19 May 2014

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10 years ago
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Solar energy in Dominican Republic by JiuJitsuBeachBum

I have been researching living in the DR with my family for a while and I still am. I have a vacation home in South Padre Island, TX and recently purchase a beachfront condo in Playa Del Carmen, MX. Both places have solar energy systems. I paid an ...

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That is what we do in Playa. We sell it back to the grid. Read More

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10 years ago
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Solar energy in Dominican Republic by JiuJitsuBeachBum

I have been researching living in the DR with my family for a while and I still am. I have a vacation home in South Padre Island, TX and recently purchase a beachfront condo in Playa Del Carmen, MX. Both places have solar energy systems. I paid an ...

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Yeah Bob, the initial (upfront) costs are high, but it will pay for itself in the long run and as costs for panels come down this is where I see everyone going. Just seems that it would solve the power outage problems. Most condos in Playa have ... Read More

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10 years ago

Solar energy in Dominican Republic

I have been researching living in the DR with my family for a while and I still am. I have a vacation home in South Padre Island, TX and recently purchase a beachfront condo in Playa Del Carmen, MX. Both places have solar energy systems. I paid an ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Cost of an upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun by JiuJitsuBeachBum

I understand that there are many variables involved so exact numbers will be impossible, but what amount of money monthly would allow a US °µÍø½ûÇø couple to live a comparable upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun very close to or on the ...

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True! I'm just trying to get a handle on what my family will need in order to live the same lifestyle we do in the US in Playa. I am a wanting to retire early. If we can live a upper middle class lifestyle on little less than half our investment ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Cost of an upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun by JiuJitsuBeachBum

I understand that there are many variables involved so exact numbers will be impossible, but what amount of money monthly would allow a US °µÍø½ûÇø couple to live a comparable upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun very close to or on the ...

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Right now we live in a huge house which we are ready to downsize big time and our electric bill can run $600-$700 in Aug. we are wanting to get a house around 2000sqft and hope to keep the elec. bill $200-$300 a month. Is that realistic? We have a ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Cost of an upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun by JiuJitsuBeachBum

I understand that there are many variables involved so exact numbers will be impossible, but what amount of money monthly would allow a US °µÍø½ûÇø couple to live a comparable upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun very close to or on the ...

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I think people are misunderstanding my post. There was no advertisement. It was a question. Read More

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10 years ago
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Cost of an upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun by JiuJitsuBeachBum

I understand that there are many variables involved so exact numbers will be impossible, but what amount of money monthly would allow a US °µÍø½ûÇø couple to live a comparable upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun very close to or on the ...

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Thank you. I think you are the first person that actually understood my post. Obviously, I was not clear enough. We would like to move to Playa and use about $5000 to $6000 USD a month for living. We would like to be on the beach or very very close. Read More

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10 years ago
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Which towns to stop at and which to avoid ? by CWO 3 military retired

We hope to RV down to Baja Norte and check out towns with RV parks,If we like anything we may do a long term lease and bring our granddaughter whose will In the1st grade and hope to find a Bi lingual school, to attended. Our hopes will be we can ...

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I apologize about the confusion. What I meant was can a couple from the US move to the Playa or Cancun area and live on $5000/mo USD the same way an upper middle class family lives in the US. Is $5000USD/mo enough to live in a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom ... Read More

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10 years ago

Cost of an upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun

I understand that there are many variables involved so exact numbers will be impossible, but what amount of money monthly would allow a US °µÍø½ûÇø couple to live a comparable upper middle class lifestyle in Playa or Cancun very close to or on the ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Dominican Republic for family and extended family (long post) by JiuJitsuBeachBum

I am currently a pedodontist in Oklahoma City (a transplant from Dallas, TX.) I am 42 and my wife is 38. We have a 16.5 yo son, 14.5 yo son and a 4.5 yo daughter. Born Dec. Oct. Nov. respectively. My mother is 72 and in very good condition (she is a ...

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Cabarete is where we are planning to stay. There is a very reputable jiu jitsu academy there. An instructor from Padre recommended the academy. In fact, Papo, the instructor at the academy in Cabarete, is a PE teacher at the ISSOSUA. A friend who ... Read More

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10 years ago

Dominican Republic for family and extended family (long post)

I am currently a pedodontist in Oklahoma City (a transplant from Dallas, TX.) I am 42 and my wife is 38. We have a 16.5 yo son, 14.5 yo son and a 4.5 yo daughter. Born Dec. Oct. Nov. respectively. My mother is 72 and in very good condition (she is a ... Read More