Many of the houses I saw in Puebla, Mexico have the top level with no roof and some block walls up. I asked my escort and his explanation was that you get a tax break if you have an unfinished house / house under construction. Needless to say, it looked pretty bad.
I read this thread without prejudice and I give this advice. Move to the mountains of NC. You can’t go wrong. Nobody fucks with you and if they do you can shoot them and the po po knows they had it coming. I’m not kidding
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I see this a lot in Peru as well, the break is no insurance is required if the house isn’t technically finished. So, what you see, in some parts of town, are lots of buildings the top floor with no roof and rebar sticking out everywhere.
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Though I’ve often made fun of West Virginia where my family is from, I am considering buying my moms childhood home from my uncle in a few years. I could probably get it for $40,000 or less and it’s on the Gauley River about a mile from where white water rafting ends, so at a minimum it might be a good spot to Airbnb.
The little town is a shitty old coal company owned town, but it would be nice to have a river house for minimal investment. Rumor is they’re going to get gobbled up into the federal park system as part of a national recreation area.
I know several guys in their 90s that will tell you “don’t let the couch eat you” and things like that. Seems like working/having a mission in some capacity keeps people living longer.
Personally I will probably always call North Carolina home even though I love traveling the world, its hard to find a better place to raise your kids. We are currently refitting a 30ft sailboat for adventuring to the Bahammas and beyond and that’s my short term escape plan for a couple of weeks away at a time. Long term a larger boat that’s paid off and you can live very affordably when your not here at home.
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This is a great thread. Keep it coming.
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Then I’d say you’ve done very well!
The shitty thing this, even if you live abroad, unless you renounce your U.S. citizenship, the us government is still going to want a piece of your earnings.
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Yep, my brother in law moved to Texas before going abroad to at least skirt state taxes
I think it’s pretty common all over the Caribbean. It was like that in both Jamaica and Aruba. Our guide in Jamaica said they simply build as they get extra money and time. They don’t necessarily use an official plan, budget, get a contractor, sign a contract etc.
Sounds like Aruba. It felt more safe than other tropical places I visited.
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I loved visiting England. But there were times when they didn’t seem all that keen on Americans. Several times where it felt they were talking down. Ireland on the other hand mostly seemed very welcoming.
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I’m not much of a traveler but I have a friend that said if he moved it would be to Spain.
clt is eligible for dual citizenship, but hasn’t moved forward yet. usa!!
All I can say is that I pray none of you have to deal with the Social Security Admin. What a bunch of idiots.
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From the earlier discussion. Not good.
Almost died on the Upper Gauley during dam release back in the 90’s. Hell of a rush but not enough testosterone left to do that again.
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Three trips to Charlotte office until found someone who knew what they were doing.