

Andymedellin
American looking for information about Colombia
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19
About me
American, Married
Speaks Spanish
Registration: 17 February 2017
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I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada? by Andymedellin
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans?

The only way that I know to get more information is to call/email Coomeva. When I finally retire to Medellin, I will go in person and review. I will also look into their local Colombian health insurance policies. Read More

I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada?
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans? Read More

Capital Gains is 33%?
So if I buy an Colombian apartment and then, sell it in less that 2 years... I pay a 33% Capital Gains tax on the profit? Read More


Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...

I saw your article on your beginning a Real Estate business in Medellin. My wife and I will be relocating to Medellin from USA . Please share your contact information, so that we can reach out to you for getting a safe rental property. Andy Read More


How can I get a Colombian ID Card if I am in the US? by Andymedellin
I am in Houston; there is a local Colombian Consulate. Can I apply for a Cedula de Extranjeria (ID Card) before I arrive in Colombia? Is there a service company that can do this for me? Anyone know?

Yes, I have not gotten a visa , yet. I will apply for a TP-10 visa (Married to a Colombian) then, apply for the Cedula Extranjeria. I was hoping that with a local Colombian lawyer and Power of Attorney, theses transaction could be handled from ... Read More

How can I get a Colombian ID Card if I am in the US?
I am in Houston; there is a local Colombian Consulate. Can I apply for a Cedula de Extranjeria (ID Card) before I arrive in Colombia? Is there a service company that can do this for me? Anyone know? Read More


Process for buying an apartment in Medellin by Andymedellin
I have been looking for step by step process to buy an apartment, but found many different and confusing processes. I found a link to a Medellin Real Estate company called LUHO. They look like they have people to guide you through sending money ...

Thanks! Shopping for a lawyer. I will look into Columbia Legal & Accounting firm or Strenreiter, Serna & Associates for a real estate lawyer in Medellin. Maybe they can "cover my back" and do good work at reasonable rates. Read More


Process for buying an apartment in Medellin by Andymedellin
I have been looking for step by step process to buy an apartment, but found many different and confusing processes. I found a link to a Medellin Real Estate company called LUHO. They look like they have people to guide you through sending money ...

Hector, Than you for your advice! I will look into Alianza Valores when I am in Medellin! I understand that some Real Estate companies have their own attorney. Andy Read More


Process for buying an apartment in Medellin by Andymedellin
I have been looking for step by step process to buy an apartment, but found many different and confusing processes. I found a link to a Medellin Real Estate company called LUHO. They look like they have people to guide you through sending money ...

My wife is Colombian. She has a big family there. Love that my money will go a long way. I am retiring there. Love Medellin, like Houston, there is a lot to do, something always happening. I speak Spanish. Read More

Process for buying an apartment in Medellin
I have been looking for step by step process to buy an apartment, but found many different and confusing processes. I found a link to a Medellin Real Estate company called LUHO. They look like they have people to guide you through sending money ... Read More