I Discovered the SECRET to Living on a Shoestring Budget in Mexico

[@dianaj3139]

I have actually done my share of house-sitting with pets. It just came easy for me when I was living in a rural area outside of Portland where I had a lot of family and friends. since I was raised around farms and everyone, I knew pretty much had cats and dogs or horses those were the animals I took care of. I think grooming horses for example is so soothing. Feeding flocks of free-range chickens also fun, because they actually talk to each other and "pecking order" is REAL! For some reason dogs and cats just like me. Maybe someday I will do it for the location like Lisa... She is a cool lady I can tell. Thanks for highlighting this story. Great interview!

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Thanks for sharing your story Diana! Where were you near Portland? You’ve got skills to be a farm-sitter!

[@dianaj3139]

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico West side of Bald Peak, in Washington county also later lived in Portland, Mt. Tabor... 5 years Oregon City ... I've been all over Oregon haha... I spent a lot of time in Eugene during the past 15 years. the Beach and Bend are also places I have spent a significant amount of time. I took some geology in college, and it gave me curiosity for the terrain in our state of Oregon.

[@MexicoLivingtheDream]

Great job, Lisa! You nailed the pros and cons wonderfully 💜 that house looks totally amazing!!

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Thanks for watching!

[@CdnLady001]

My partner and I also house sit in Mexico, preferring longer sits. He is a retired engineer and I once was a veterinary technician. It's a great fit. We've made many friends and are able to consider locations for us to retire in by actually living there for a bit.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

That's great! And I'm sure folks like your veterinary background when entrusting you with their pets!

[@christinas-l9t]

Lisa is awesome! Loved watching this ✨

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

@@christinas-l9t I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@katwest6505]

Brilliant idea!! 🎉❤

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

@@katwest6505 I agree - let’s do this!

[@martbright]

Hi Lisa! We met in San Miguel with Kim and the other Lisa! Cool to see you! I wish we could get a sitter for our house in Pennsylvania while we're away, but who wants to do that??? Especially in winter! I also did petsitting in Mexico--it was a great experience.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

I'm in a similar boat finding a house sitter in Oregon during the winter!

[@lisajohnson5927]

Thank you, fro a great video! Giving us more options in life. Thanks again!

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

@@lisajohnson5927 happy to share!

[@davebaker489]

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Bryce ? Good Gawg you'd probably answer to Brian. lol

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

I answer to anything that starts with a B. And sometimes Ryan. Or, if Kat is saying any sentence that starts with "God dammit!" I answer to that too.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

My friend does house sitting here in Canada and gets paid a small amount. I could absolutely see myself doing that as long as there are no dog as unfortunately I'm allergic to them. I ♥ LOVE ♥ cats, fish, lizards though. Thank you for directing me to this video. Subscribed to your channel and looking forward to your next video. ☺♥

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

@@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore thanks for subscribing Joan. I always thought house sitters were paid (especially when pets were involved.) but I guess if you live in a desirable location, folks will sit for free!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Yes, she gets paid for every sitting job (so far). Not much, but some. Now, If I could get a longer term sitting job in Mexico let's say, I would do it free, (pending on responsibilities)

[@elizabetha.188]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm a professional pet sitter in Portland, where I stay in my client's homes while they are away for extended periods of time. I've been wanting to trade housing for rent in Puerto Vallarta. I wasn't sure how to go about it. Thank you for the information, and best wishes!

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Enjoy your stay in PV. Pet sitting is a great deal - for both the sitter and the pet owner. Send me an email if you'd like to add me to my list for my Portland summer happy hours - I usually get folks together a couple times per summer in the Hawthorne area. [e-mail]

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this video. What are the best online resources to identify owners seeking sitters?

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

I'm not sure which is the best, but you could try www.housesitmexico.com/

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thanks for the reply. I was thinking worldwide. For Spain or other areas of Europe too. Any guidance is welcome!

[@bajaboy29]

This is much more relevant to me than the TiAjuana video 😂. We live full-time here in Mexico and don't need a house sitter now. But our kids are getting closer to heading off to college and we want to travel. One thought is to build a casita for a caretaker but maybe we look into something like this instead.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

It's nice the same caretaker every year, but if you have a regular vacation where you're away from your home, you could get the same house sitter each year. Thanks for watching! Hopefully no mispronunciations in this one!

[@ginam8505]

Awesome idea! Would love to see your other video of the couple who house sits too, but I can find it. 😮

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Sorry - I got that fixed now. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJOad6eCf9Bqnck

[@enriquegutierrez1902]

Brighton Great Idea Enrique from Yuma, visiting family in San Diego regards Brother Buena Idea!! Traveling Retired Veteran.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Thanks for watching Enrique. Enjoy San Diego!

[@laramontes1746]

I've lived in Mexico for more than two years. Even if you housesit, I find it imossible to think you can live on $350.00. I pay more than that for my monthly groceries/supplies, about that again for going out to eat for the months, plus monthly Uber charges, mobile phone, monthly allotment off vitamins, supplements, etc. Why give people false hopes?? Attention -grabbing title for clicks??

[@colinmccormick2579]

This is awesome! Brighton, I am a big fan of yours! I am living in Portland currently, and me and my wife are having a baby in La Paz for birthright Mexican citizenship! Would love to do a video with you!

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Nice! When is the baby due? Where in Portland do you live? We are behind the Bagdad Theater.

[@colinmccormick2579]

⁠@@AlmostRetiredinMexiconice! We are actually up in Clatskanie, across the bridge from Longview. I work at Kaiser Westside in Hillsboro, so I commute up Cornelius pass every morning. Sometimes they send me to Kaiser Sunnyside in Clackamas! I’m a travel nurse, so we are always moving around! Let’s do dinner soon! We will head to La Paz in mid-September, and baby Liliana is due mid-November.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Wow- you’ve got a great plan. Having dual citizenship could be quite valuable in the future. I assume you’ll return to the US to work at some point, right? Send me an email: [e-mail]

[@SandyE-h1u]

I would love to do that! Anywhere would be great! I’m clean and very respectful of others property. I’m 67 and my son would be with me. He’s 27 and clean respectfull .

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

What's holding you back? Head over to one of the house sit websites and sign up today!

[@davebaker489]

WOW. The house and pet sitting (especially pet) is the reason we have not been down there yet to check on houses to buy. We will NOT use a kennel , too many horror stories. GRrrr8 to know. Now we need to find someone like Lisa for short term that could handle living on 4.75 acres on the water, a protected harbour app 16 km from the Atlantic Ocean. But that's my problem not yours. Thanks again Mr B . Please keep em coming. P n D

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

It might be easier for y’all to find a summer house sitter! But it would be a great way to get a Mexico trip in. I’m not a fan of kennels either.

[@davebaker489]

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico A summer trip is a good option...except for finding someone to house sit AND dog sit and cut 4 acres of grass every 3-4 days might be problematic .

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

The grass could be a problem. We are lucky here in Oregon. Grass only grows in the spring and fall. So we take the summer off from mowing!

[@davebaker489]

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Luckeeeeeee. Here beside the ocean there is almost always a heavy due which blankets the grass in the wee hours . So even when it doesn't rain for weeks the grass gets moisture. Thus grows.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

@@davebaker489 Living on the ocean in Mexico, I just get the salt corroding my fence...

[@kocreteify]

Nice !

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Thanks!

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

Wow. I wonder how many sits you can get with no pets? It would be a great way to see new places without the fear of where to stay.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

I think there are a lot of sits without pets. But I've personally never done this...

[@jetcontracting4244]

So besides the accommodations, how else are you compensated ? I have a residential contracting business; property management/maintenance /short term rental etc. How could I benefit from this lifestyle? Thank you! Best, JH

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Some house sitters are paid. And as Lisa mentioned, she might get other perks like a driver or trip to Costco to stock up. But the bigger perk is staying in a house that would Airbnb for $2000+ a month.

[@deborahmoronese2374]

Hi. I love your videos. Iblived in Mexico and studied at la UNAM long ago. Now retired from the federal govt in DC i have a lot of free time. i would love to house sit there given my familiarity with Mexico. If you know someone who would like to interview me, please feel free to contact me. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Most folks connect in Facebook groups. Or join housesitmexico.com

[@andresvillarreal9079]

Every thing sounds amezing ...exept the bye bye moment to those persons and animals ...Regards

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Yeah - I agree!

[@DeanDecoursey]

So no light housekeeping or yard work. That’s a good deal for her!

[@lisawoods588]

🤔 I am an experienced house and dog sitter in the U.S.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Maybe this could be the answer for you living in Mexico?

[@lisawoods588]

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico it's something to consider. Especially in the short term.

[@SteveAdams-yv2ss]

Your clients definitely should pay you. They wouldn’t get away with not paying if they were in the states.

[@lynnrussell1641]

Against the law to work for pay in Mexico unless a work Visa or Permanent residency

[@vivavasquez]

i had no idea M. T. G. lived in Mexico.

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Hah. She may look like her, but I can assure you they are nothing alike!

[@gif24gt60]

What happens if the family's pet iguana has an emergency?😮

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Mexica vets are amazing!

[@CassieDavis613]

The virtue signalers have paid a visit.

[@waileaservices]

A teacher, she taught English in Spain for 5 years? And she speaks of her friend an says "Her and her husband?" Uh, that would be "She" and her husband. Lord help us! Lol!

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

Lord help us if that's your takeaway from watching this video.

[@Resmith18SR]

But she can house sit in luxury homes.😂😂😂

[@Lisa-my2dz]

Thank you for pointing out my error. I acknowledge that nervousness can sometimes lead to tangled words and mistakes, as was evident in this interview. Public speaking, interviews, and being recorded are areas where I typically feel less comfortable and are out of my comfort zone. Nevertheless, I hope that the discussion still provided valuable insights. Best regards.

[@Resmith18SR]

@@Lisa-my2dz Thank you Lisa. I'm a retired American living here in Mexico for many years. My mother used to own a house in San Miguel de Allende and she really enjoyed the 12 years there. I've been there many times and it's recently been voted by Travel and Leisure magazine as the best city in the world to visit or live. I've been living here in Cuernavaca Morelos Mexico and the weather spring like all year round.

[@MexicoLivingtheDream]

@@Lisa-my2dz you are so gracious in a world intent on perfection. Keep being you 💕

[@davebacon6194]

i'd hire her, good one!😊

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

@@davebacon6194 thanks Dave!