Lsantana
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Lives in Fort Worth
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Registration: 20 August 2015
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Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
Completely agree! Read More
Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
Another recent lesson learned since we moved back to the island is that you need your security card, not laminated for most government and id requirement is lots of places. It is different in the island and just have to get used to carrying it ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
Lol ReyP true. I was asked once when going on vacation to PR how long it would tske me to cross the bridge and were serious about it too. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
I agree with Rey and adlin20 comments. People are making assumptions without researching. For those from other cultures other that American and PRican here is a fact that I have not seen anyone mention. Even thou PR is part of the US we have lived ... Read More
Buying a house in the Aguadilla, and Rincon areas, any recommendations by Treats7985
Greetings from South Korea by way of Houston,Tx. We are a military family of four currently stationed in South Korea. We have two children ages 10 and 11. We are headed in December for a short vacation. We are considering buying a house in the ...
I agree with Hector. Take ownership of the process you will be the one living with the outcome and payment if you let a realtor take full control. After all they are in for the sale and you are stuck with the afternath. Not sll realtors are like ... Read More
In PR, why do most of the houses not have enclosed garages? by csmi
In PR, why do most of the houses have carports instead of enclosed garages? It cant be only because there is no snow, because even in Florida most houses where they also don't get snow, Florida houses have garages.
Agreed! Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. What is bound to happen will happen. What we do extra is just personal peace of mind and just deterrent. Dont share you are on vacation away frim your house on facebook etc especially if there ... Read More
In PR, why do most of the houses not have enclosed garages? by csmi
In PR, why do most of the houses have carports instead of enclosed garages? It cant be only because there is no snow, because even in Florida most houses where they also don't get snow, Florida houses have garages.
That is an important detail. You cannot alter a rental unit. My suggestion is to buy a locking shed to place in the property that you cantake with you if you move. That would probably work the best. Read More
In PR, why do most of the houses not have enclosed garages? by csmi
In PR, why do most of the houses have carports instead of enclosed garages? It cant be only because there is no snow, because even in Florida most houses where they also don't get snow, Florida houses have garages.
You can also have a built in concrete closed that you can lock up without havng to close the entire garage. The reality is, if someone wants to really break in they will anyway just like anywhere else. Your best security is to keep to yourself what ... Read More
What do you like the most in Puerto Rico? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Puerto Rico? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Puerto Rico and the reason why you ...
Family, 90% of my family is in PR. Miss Sunday's visiting family and shooting the breeze and just going to the beach any time of the year! Read More
What do you like the most in Puerto Rico? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Puerto Rico? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Puerto Rico and the reason why you ...
Agreed ReyP. Once you lived away from a country for many years you must reacquant yourself and get used to different traditions and way of live. Mainland or US territory doesnt matter is still a differentcway of live. Si yes expats is correct ... Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
Lol!!! Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
Very much agree with you ReyP Read More
What is the cost for a notary to notarize a document in PR? by csmi
What is the cost for a notary to notarize a document in PR? I am looking for a cheap provider. Please give name, address, and phone along with cost if you have it. The document is already constructed. It is a simple 1 page that needs notarized.
That is most likely correct. The closer to a larger city the more expensive. The good thing is that you can just look in yellow pages orcwalk in and ask the front dedk and they will tell you right away. Single page notarization will be cheapest ... Read More
New members of Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’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 on your expat ...
Hello, been here for a bit. I check in from time to time. Married to adlin20 who is also here. Live north of Fort Worth Texas and just finished our vacation/retirement home in PR and looking forward to moving permanently there as soon as we can. ... Read More
In PR, why do most of the houses not have enclosed garages? by csmi
In PR, why do most of the houses have carports instead of enclosed garages? It cant be only because there is no snow, because even in Florida most houses where they also don't get snow, Florida houses have garages.
When movng to a new country, one must investigate the laws and traditions of the place moving to and adapt. Not saying you didnt but it requires adaptation. That is why it must be investigated and tried out for a while before making a decision to ... Read More