Sosua Reports

[OldKool]

On my way to the pussy Mecca. I have noticed that the guys are getting younger. The word is out and that may not be good. Young guys tend to me more cocky and reckless. This can be a turn off for older gentlemen like my self. I have read reports from people who are tured off by the hip hop culture. It is quite alien to me but I wear a belt. Some guys from work are putting together a trip in September. You could not pay me to go.

[Manizales911]

Here is where the confusion lies. The rental mentioned was a condo / apartment, likely a one bedroom, in very nice conditions.

Renting a house for $500 US a month is possible, but much would be much simpler, without the amenities.

Example, in Santiago, 3 BR, 2 BA apartments are available for about $250 US a month (unfurnished) with Dominican (questionable) management.

But this is with occasional water and power outages. You would learn about "inversores" or large household batteries, to cover some power needs during an outage.

A good reason to get familiar with an area, and learn about reliability of electricity, water, etc.

The key to rentals in DR is management.

Service is often poor, and landlords can be foolish, driving away tenants with poor maintenance, etc.

I looked at airbnb and found houses and villas ranging from about $600 US to over $2000 US.

Suggest you go to airbnb website, query Puerto Plata, and enter a multi-month stay so see what is available and the monthly rent.

Try it for a vacation sometime, to see the area, property market, etc, and you can talk with owners to see if a long-term rental might get a special rate.

Would also suggest you look at various locations, not just Puerto Plata.

In my eyes there is a difference between a house and a villa. I lived in a huge 3 bedroom two bathroom house in Puerto Plata for $275. A month, not the same as a villa in Casa Linda and the prices are reflective of the difference.

[Yanqui69]

HMM if you could rent house out at 500 a month after paying Estate agent that is a good contribution to the $3500.

Where did you find the Airbnb $500 a month places.

Here is where the confusion lies. The rental mentioned was a condo / apartment, likely a one bedroom, in very nice conditions.

Renting a house for $500 US a month is possible, but much would be much simpler, without the amenities.

Example, in Santiago, 3 BR, 2 BA apartments are available for about $250 US a month (unfurnished) with Dominican (questionable) management.

But this is with occasional water and power outages. You would learn about "inversores" or large household batteries, to cover some power needs during an outage.

A good reason to get familiar with an area, and learn about reliability of electricity, water, etc.

The key to rentals in DR is management.

Service is often poor, and landlords can be foolish, driving away tenants with poor maintenance, etc.

I looked at airbnb and found houses and villas ranging from about $600 US to over $2000 US.

Suggest you go to airbnb website, query Puerto Plata, and enter a multi-month stay so see what is available and the monthly rent.

Try it for a vacation sometime, to see the area, property market, etc, and you can talk with owners to see if a long-term rental might get a special rate.

Would also suggest you look at various locations, not just Puerto Plata.

[Grub1]

It's too small a town to be avoiding people.

New guys take note of this comment and act right.

[JjBee62]

Why would a lone wolf need a villa in Sosua? Never knew anything about villas, so did not refer to them in my posts.

This is some quoting confusion. MSClive talked about renting a villa for him and I assume his wife. You just got dragged in because of your recent AirBnB rental and the ensuing exchange.

[Manizales911]

Why would a lone wolf need a villa in Sosua? Never knew anything about villas, so did not refer to them in my posts.

I qualified my statement by saying that "I could be wrong" and I apparently was, no big deal.

[Taboc]

Renting an apartment for $500. A month is easy, plenty to be had for that price and less but if I'm not mistaken you originally said a villa which is a horse of a different color, you aren't getting a villa for $500. A month.

Why would a lone wolf need a villa in Sosua? Never knew anything about villas, so did not refer to them in my posts.

[Manizales911]

I used Airbnb to rent it by day. View from apartment attached.

The real estate agent said $500/ month. I do not know her, just said Hello, that's all. We then communicated via email, she sent me photos. If interested PM me, I will give her contact info.

Renting an apartment for $500. A month is easy, plenty to be had for that price and less but if I'm not mistaken you originally said a villa which is a horse of a different color, you aren't getting a villa for $500. A month.

[Taboc]

Where did you find the Airbnb $500 a month places.

I used Airbnb to rent it by day. View from apartment attached.

The real estate agent said $500/ month. I do not know her, just said Hello, that's all. We then communicated via email, she sent me photos. If interested PM me, I will give her contact info.

[Oakie]

Not a lot of point in discussing specific figures like 4000 or 6000, then. Or any of it, really.

Who knows what the economic / financial situation of the DR will be in 10 plus years? Only 13 years ago it was in collapse with the peso at 56 to the US dollar. Five years later when I first came it was 28 to the dollar. Now it is nearer 46 to the dollar.

I expect at least one worldwide recession within the next 10/12 years. How will that affect the DR and board members' planning? (Not that I personally will be affected, unless it arrives damned quick).

You are just fantasizing, MSClive, and I had admired you as a very hard-headed person. In ten plus years your dick may have dropped off. How would that affect your choice of retirement location?

LOL Just one bad puta experience or a bad meal can put the idea of retiring in Sosua away for good.

It's too small a town to be avoiding people.

[Charles Pooter]

... at least a decade away.

Not a lot of point in discussing specific figures like 4000 or 6000, then. Or any of it, really.

Who knows what the economic / financial situation of the DR will be in 10 plus years? Only 13 years ago it was in collapse with the peso at 56 to the US dollar. Five years later when I first came it was 28 to the dollar. Now it is nearer 46 to the dollar.

I expect at least one worldwide recession within the next 10/12 years. How will that affect the DR and board members' planning? (Not that I personally will be affected, unless it arrives damned quick).

You are just fantasizing, MSClive, and I had admired you as a very hard-headed person. In ten plus years your dick may have dropped off. How would that affect your choice of retirement location?

[Yanqui69]

HMM if you could rent house out at 500 a month after paying Estate agent that is a good contribution to the $3500.

Where did you find the Airbnb $500 a month places.

My two cents (or two pence).

Go to airbnb dotcom.

Just type in your destination, time period, and you will get a variety of options to choose from.

Very interesting site for short term travelers, but I imagine most renters would be interested in long-term rentals as well.

[Oakie]

Yes, I will be back in DR at some point, not sure when. I will let you know ahead, if you are there, drinks will be on me. Charles sent me a good reply when I was planning for DR, I regret not taking him for a drink. I am looking into Eastern / Central Europe for the next trip, followed by Manila.

Thanks. Look forward to those reports, too.

I'm getting geo-curious

[Taboc]

Anyway, you sound like you could make a better trip happen next time, chica wise.

Yes, I will be back in DR at some point, not sure when. I will let you know ahead, if you are there, drinks will be on me. Charles sent me a good reply when I was planning for DR, I regret not taking him for a drink. I am looking into Eastern / Central Europe for the next trip, followed by Manila.

[Tempoecorto]

Otherwise I did not touch anyone else in the strip, saved money and spent that on good cigar, drinks and food.

Looks like you are a food aficionado! I have not seen a place that within 2-3 walking blocks have, Italian, French, Austrian / German and English (ahem, fish and chips) food. To top it, the food is genuine, not the crappy food for example that passes for Italian in Little Italy in my town. This is because all these restaurants are run by the immigrants from those respective countries. So great food, excellent beverages to accompany it (though I am not into Bacchus), followed by great desserts and genuine cappuccino or caffe' stretto and then a cigar! Ahhh, Paradise found! Well, did I mention women?