Absolutely correct and after talking to fred before a lot of guys on this board knew who he was... (glad he's better known now) He'd get out not to mention he talks how he has to work that much harder to succeed there because they have repeatedly tried to run him out. Look at where he's at now compared to where he started out.... ACROSS FROM CLASICO/ CLUB59!!!!
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Most apartments or condos here will require a administration fee. This covers security, grounds and building maintenance, a pool area, etc. The better the area, the higher the price. For example, we pay $580,000 in actual rent. Then we also pay $120,000 for the administration fee.
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Sosua has changed a lot as you know, bro. Seems like there are more so-called expats living in Sosua and POP than ever.
You hit the nail on the head. I hear stories of dudes that are living on a shoe string and burn bridges. I can't hate on guys that are trying to make it work however best they can so I wish them all the best. Some are probably escaping from things and people they left behind in the states more than living in the DR for a better lifestyle, but so be it. To each his own.
wow just saw this thread, started in 2011! I know many ex-pats myself Included 98% is a crazy number and is nowhere true in my experiences, of course some do better than others, but that is just life. Many have assimilated themselves so well, you would never know about them, they are living their lives happily. Of course many that don't make it, never should have tried in the first place, they couldn't make it where they were before, so why would you think they could make it in a foreign country? Losers are losers, no matter where they move, sorry to be so blunt but that is the reality.
I would say that in my experiences about 85% if not slightly more make it, those who don't, weren't seriously someone who you would consider being able to make it anywhere. I know so many ex-pats living successfully, here that it is not even funny, and that includes Europeans, Canadians etc., I will continue to read this thread, to read what has been said, but in my opinion, this is not a serious topic, and reading 98% will fail, I am just scratching my head
I have just read the first two, responses and am already amazed! But continue..........
Why should I limit myself to only one woman when I can have as many women as I want?
George Gershwin
I had a biz in a foreign country in the late '80's. Did pretty well.
I am with Jimmy....I think he was referring to businessess not just living on a pension. There is HUGE difference between the 2...
98% of businesses by ex-pats in Sosua have failed....lol..maybe that is high but not by much....
How many businesses actually work out in Sosua?? - the Italian in New Garden is about it.
I would agree any body that has a penison or source of income is going to make it in a foreign country....But if you had to JUST rely on working or running a business that percentage goes WAY down....
I know many ex-pats that are successful, can't really speak about Sosua, as I haven't lived there in over 8 years, and remember ex-pats as I said doesn't only refer to Americans. I would say the majority of successful businesses in Boca chica are run by foreigners. Many Italians, some Germans and Canadians a few Americans and other nationalities. I also know of successful foreigners running or who have ran businessess in Sosua as well.
If you really think about it you will too, even the hotel you guys stay in, when visiting Boca Chica the Garant is owned by a foreigner a Canadian, and he is in the process of expanding. I would go as far as to say the majority of successful businesses in Boca are owned by ex-pats, foreigners.
Also you say Jimmy was referring to businessess, but best of my knowledge that was not what the thread was about. It was if I am not mistaken about ex -pats living in country that failed, some begging on the street.
Just sayin'
Is it possible that a greater percentage of expat businesses are doing OK now as opposed to before? I only ask because it seems like there are some pretty good restaurants in the Sosua/Cabarete area. The 2 most popular spots in Sosua, Rumba and Clasicos, are owned by foreigners no?
Anyone know some of the big winners/losers of late?
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