

JiuJitsuBeachBum
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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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 ...

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


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 ...

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

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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

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


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 ...

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

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