A 3,000 Peso a Month Apartment in Trece Martires almost totally Refurbished and Ready to Move In !!!

A quick showing of a 3,000 a month apartment.

[@peterchapman272]

You have done very nice job upgrade that apartment is fantastic for $60 a month you can’t compare that to anything in the US it’s very quiet there beautiful

[@skiprat63]

Keep up the good work showing retirees that these places can still be found . Perfect for someone to lock up and go travel .👍👍👍

[@MrSteven5975]

Absolutely

[@Sweet-T-Mama]

Great video, We appreciate all the very informative videos you make Steve! 🤗

[@ted1558]

Its a great price ! All you need its a bed, a chair, a table, a fridge, an Aircon and a flexible shower hose. If you want to cook, you need a magnetic plate and some pans...

[@tobywebb6452]

Perfect as a base until you decide where in the philippines you wish to finally settle. I have a similar place in Cebu, and it allows myself and my partner to explore other areas whilst retaining a base camp to come back to.

[@christopherhouse7937]

I love the price! The apartment needs appliances though. I wish you would address this in your next video. Where do you purchase the stove/oven and refrigerator. The apartments are not coming with appliances but stripped down. I would live in a apartment like this, if I could get appliances and was in a close proximity to a market or grocery store. Amazing rental price!!! 👌🏻

[@justininarkansas7792]

I live next door. that is my bike in the video. Appliances are easy. Store is half mile away,, next to grocery store. 18000 peso for new Panasonic fridge delivered. Big toaster rotisserie oven is 4000 peso, have a electric hot plate for skillet and pot. I choose not to have gas bottle hot plate or oven. Food is available everywhere. My first apt for 5 months I did not have a fridge. BBQ grill is outside.

[@filipinonurseretireshome4864]

I will live there in a heartbeat for 3000 a month. Just need an AC and miniature furniture. It is better than living outside.😊😊😊

[@MrSteven5975]

I totally agree!

[@danielhackney7806]

Looks like a good rental for a local Filipino. If you are coming from America, Canada, UK or Australia and $175 is all you can afford to rent in the Phil's it's probably best just to stay where you live and collect public assistance. No reason to come to the Phil's if you have very little money. If you end up broke in the Phil's there is no public assistance to help you. If you are broke at least you can qualify for federal or state welfare, free food at food banks and medical care. At least that's the way it works here in California and I assume in all the other states.

[@danielhackney7806]

@@MichaelHawk1936 You Have a good point about the Filipina. That is a nice bonus in the Phil's. That being said I wouldn't recommend any one living in the Phil's unless they had some kind of steady monthly income like pension or social security. Last thing you want to do is get stuck in Phil's with no money. It happened to a friend of mine and he had it very rough, basically living on the streets. I got him back to the US and he's on public assistance and has a place to live and food to eat.

[@TiminBaguio]

If the wall wasn’t there would be easier to arrange as a studio. Including decent size bed. Great for the price! I live comfortably in a studio here and find its all I really need. Nice base to return to as I travel these incredible islands!

[@remo1wodmnetwork9605]

It's a perfect dorm for anyone! You could use it for when you first arrive, stay rfor 3 months while checking other things, save money for other things like a scooter, needed furniture and traveling to see where you want to settle in. At that price I could hire a housemaid or groundskeeper and house them there if I live nearby , have a smaller place or enjoy my privacy. Even as a second place if I live elsewhere; it's very useful.

[@racheysdad]

Depends what areas you want to be near. Trece Martires is a good 2-3hrs from Manila. I'd recommend Bacoor, which is about half the distance to the big city. Good sized city with decent amenities and only an hour or so away from Manila.

[@SadButTrue__]

$720 a year, lol. i would have to be desperate.

[@MakatiMazz]

Why must you always make me feel dumb for paying over P80K for a one-bedroom apartment in BGC?

[@jacked6]

You get what you pay for. Cheaper apartments are in less wealthy areas with less services. BGC has many well over 100k but top quality.

[@harrylately1]

Man😂 I hear that

[@richspurlock24]

Is that already rented out?

[@ejtaylor73]

Looks like a decent place for a single person just wanting to get away from everything or plan on being out sight seeing and exploring more than being at home. Definitely not big enough for me, my computer desk is bigger than the bedroom. I guess the one major benefit, it's not big enough for her family to just drop by unannounced and they decide on their own they're going to stay for a month or 2 🤣

[@allanrickhi6081]

Just to live there sometime. Away from New England in winter. a workbench to make Jewelry..

[@cmorales5]

A place like that would cost $1,500 in Manhattan... $60 is an excellent deal for a startup.

[@jacked6]

This place would get demolished instantly in Manhattan. It's a dump.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

​@@jacked6It definitely isn't.

[@cmorales5]

@@jacked6 you are missing the point. It’s obvious I am talking mainly about the dimensions of the place. You sound a bit elitist.

[@cmorales5]

@@jacked6 and besides that, your comment insults the gentleman who runs the channel. Measure your thoughts pal.

[@jacked6]

@@cmorales5 I am just being blunt I never necessarily tell people what they want to here but that place is priced accordingly. It's no frills, quite dingy, and the washroom that looks like that of a jail cell. It's the sort of place you go to when you're down and out with no money or no where else to go. Although if you're at this stage it's best to go back home and get fixed. If you think Manhattan is expensive well so is BGC in Makati. The prices are quite comparable and many wealthy people live there.

[@michaelkessler3487]

It's just me and those little fridges there would not be enough for me.

[@MrSteven5975]

Good for the two of us

[@dgibbsfl]

I guess it's all a matter of what your tolerance level is and what you can get used to. That right there is the definition of minimalist living. Being around you guys and the support you would provide would probably be a plus. Who owns that property that you guys are all pitching in on to renovate and take care of?

[@katolau]

...that was well said, sadly I have to admit it kinda made me depressed, which is a sign I've gotten too soft, too entitled and not grateful enough for blessing as any clean place that puts a roof over you head you should be grateful for...

[@peterchapman272]

Definitely not the minimalist lots of Filipino’s live in a hole lot worse than that remember this is a third world country development is slow

[@leonardmarlin4330]

When I went through my Divorce I let the wife of 13 years keep the house and our 3 kids. My oldest at 14 came to live with me one year later, Once she figured she and her boyfriend couldn't deal with him doing whatever he wanted an not following the rules they tried to set down. I turned around and bought a duplex too lived in one unit and rented the other unit. As it turned out I lived in one unit my 15 year old son lived in the other. My son had to grow up an act like an adult at 15. I told him he could have his own place but I am right next door so several meals a week we would be together. As long as he wasn't getting into alcohol and drugs he would keep his own place. He was allowed on the weekends to have friends stay over never during the week especially when he was in school. Saying all this to say as a single man I didn't need alot of room and the best thing was I had my own space to have my friends over without my son having to put up with them and he could have his girlfriend over an not worry about me walking in on them, who he actually married after college 7 years later.

[@ministryoftruth8588]

PERFECT apartment you rent for one of your LTR 'Main GFs' because you DON'T want her LIVING with you. If she 'abuses' the AC, whereas the electric bill's too high, I'd rig a 'disabling' switch to the AC, so it can ONLY be turned on when I'M there. 90% of these girls NEVER had AC, so that's NOT 'abuse'. I'd AT LEAST provide her a refrigerator & microwave & a couple QUALITY fans, which should cool 'adequatly enough' for sleeping soundly at night. $250-$300/mo 'allowance' should cover room/board/all utilities/food/personal hygeine & clothing + a 'little' for entertainment. Whatever's left SHE can $ent to her family (I DON'T want to KNOW about it, NOR be ASKED to $end $ to her family). I have issues with 'monogamy' whilst in the Philippines, so I CANNOT 'live' with a woman. A "Main GF" who 'doesn't ask questions' is IDEAL for me. I've set up 'arrangementships' like this in the Philippines before, which worked out well for both parties, me & the "Main GF". However I was MORE generou$, providing a 5000p apt & ~$500/mo 'allowan$e'. The MORE 'allowan$e', the LESS 'questions' she'll ask. It's WORTH the extra $200/mo NOT be be asked, BELIEVE ME!

[@rustynail3630]

I would go insane in that little dive.

[@philrose7716]

I think my walkin closet is bigger than that apartment. I think my standards are to high.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

You should show the grounds and parking area..

[@saleemakhtar87]

Practical and save money

[@shannoncooley3649]

That is awesome, great starter place to get your self acclimated to the area and lifestyle changes! Thank you for this! I would be happy to live there :)

[@jdtravels5140]

If you’re on a budget, it’s a great deal. I grew up poor and retired as a Fortune 500 executive. I can never go back to the basics.

[@cypruscats8450]

Seriously? I couldn't swing one of my cats in there!

[@ThanaykhwamMai-ff4ni]

Pretty decent .its a good catch .u dimt even need to add kitchen cabinets etc.judt buy d portable type "cabinet "to store ur goods.unless u gonna stay for years .👍👍👍

[@wayneirvine7653]

How long did you look for your appointment

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Looks like that place could be a motel with 6-8 rooms or whatever like that in a row.

[@ByronSecurity]

👍

[@kevin-sr41p]

Not bad for a starter

[@bluedale6563]

Thank you for this

[@shannoncooley3649]

Oh there is one question I have always wanted to know about. Do you have to get wifi or can you get a more reliable landline?

[@MrSteven5975]

WiFi is better

[@cdub1955]

following your lead, I have been researching rentals in your area. Why exactly is the reason that rental properties are so low in that area? Honestly it is shockingly affordable, and so it does make me curious?

[@cdub1955]

Is it just that it is not 'close' to the ocean?

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

Looks good! Worth it!

[@cyndig1670]

Nice! They just raised rent for me in Duma

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

How much do you pay in Dumaguete? How much was your rent raised?

[@patrickmunneke8348]

Move out of Duma. Everything is inflated

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@patrickmunneke8348 I agree. I’ve never even visited the PHs yet, but from what I see on KZbin, it sure seems like prices are really being inflated there.

[@notsocrazyjohn5348]

Hi Steve, excellent value. How are your plans for Tagaytay going, probably a better fit for me. Also, what size shirts do you wear. Cheers Aussie John

[@lapanza2004]

You trolling the viewers with this vlog...very funny, ....I burst out laughing at the end when I noticex one of the doors of the hinges 😂😂😂

[@MrSteven5975]

I didn't put it up yet

[@cdmorrissy3692]

I was thinking that the heat was getting to Steve, while he was saying how "beautiful", etc. this place is....

[@justininarkansas7792]

I took it off to paint

[@bobarnold5992]

Not for me, I would spend a little more on my personal comfort...

[@jtraveler888]

$60/month let me know when it's on the market again.

[@MrSteven5975]

We have a few available here

[@eunalescatan2383]

Where is the apartment located in trece martirez

[@MrSteven5975]

Yes on Bulek Rd

[@Chris-wp3ew]

How do you mount anything to concrete walls? Do you fire the .22? caliber fasteners into the wall?

[@justininarkansas7792]

drill with concrete bit

[@Chris-wp3ew]

@@justininarkansas7792 Thank you for the reply... In your experience, are landlords ok with this?

[@justininarkansas7792]

@@Chris-wp3ew not sure about condos, but in the cheaper apts there are holes from previous tenants, concrete nails in walls for hooks and drilled holes for screws, it is the only way to mount other than sticky tape. Unless the walls have no holes amd are perfect, then I would not ask about drilling.

[@dufflebagtravelers]

Would this be considered a bed space rather than an apartment?

[@MrSteven5975]

Apartment

[@justininarkansas7792]

a bedspace is just renting the bed, not even renting the whole room, just the bed.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

I'm thinking you could buy a lot and put in 6 such units but maybe a hair larger for about 7.5m and rent those in the $200 range if the correct location. $1,200 income per month for 10 years and occasional rent increases by year 10. Should be all profit after year 10.

[@leonardmarlin4330]

Problem is as an exspat we can't own land without a Filipino they get 60 percent we get 40 percent so we never own land and when their is a break up they keep the property not us. Have 3 different houses 6 properties I hold a 50 year lease on each giving me complete control, but even with that it's not like I can ever will any of it to my family back in the states. Only exception is we can buy a condo but still not own the land it sits on.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@leonardmarlin4330 yes.. Would need to be a loving couple to buy a lot and start a business. Rent out places and recover investment .. Then leave it to her family in the end.

[@cmorales5]

I hope to visit Philippines and I would like to spend a year or two living there to do some missions preaching Gospel. That would be a dream.

[@carolinehewlett6951]

Really nice

[@rorybellamy2533]

$60.?! Cool ! ill take two! Kitchen open shelves ? If i lived there and had a chance i would find my place and rent this to sponsor someone in need , an elderly sick couple or single Mom. could really make a difference in someone's life ,

[@Hoochie243]

You get what you pay for...this looks like $60 worth of a Apartment...it's perfect if someone wants to live like a local with little comforts...

[@MrSteven5975]

It's easy and cheap to add the comforts

[@222jojo]

It would go for $500 a month here in the US

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

@@222jojo They would demo it in the US

[@222jojo]

@@bigbearhugebear9018 Ha Ha. I've seen way worse here!

[@jacked6]

I can see younger people out of college traveling the world staying in a place like this but definitely for older folks wanting to settle down I'd hope they could afford something much more luxurious than this.

[@k9companion231]

Hey Steve. Just couldn’t do it. Need the swimming pool, gym and move in ready. Regards

[@justininarkansas7792]

gym is 400 feet from front door, it opens at 5am. 7 swimming pool resort is 5 miles away and opens at 8am. I live next door to this apt. and go to both places several times a week.

[@222jojo]

Great video Steve! Can you do a separate video on the household electric? Those outlets look different and was wondering if you are using some things from the US you probably need some type of converter or something.

[@ejtaylor73]

I believe those outlets are for both U.S. and European plugs (European ones have 2 circular prongs, which are the circles on the outer most part), or 110V/220V combined and no adapter is needed. But more importantly is how the house was wired, if it's for both 110V/220V or just 220V, if it's 220V only then those outlets aren't practical and you'll still need a transformer. If it's both types you can just plug a U.S. electronic in with no adapter or transformer needed. If it's 220V ONLY you need a step down (220V to 110V) transformer to use U.S. electronics, in which case they could just put in the European style outlet to alleviate confusion and possible problems of plugging an electronic into an outlet it's not rated for. It's great that Steve actually showed the outlets, most don't, but checking what the house was wired for is definitely something you want to find out before plugging something in. Most newer electronics are made for 110V/220V and you just need an adapter (Those outlets shown can accept either U.S. or European plug and no adapter needed, again IF wired for both 110V/220V), but you have to look at the electronic to see its power rating. If it ONLY says 110V on it, you will need a step up transformer (110V to 220V) to plug it into a 220V outlet. Also remember the U.S. uses 60Hz and Europe uses 50Hz, if you plug a U.S. clock in, it won't keep time properly, unless your power plug shows it is 110V/220V, 50Hz/60Hz. One more thing to remember, if you do need to use a transformer, unplug it when not in use, they are constantly drawing electricity and your electric bill will be sky high.

[@lindonprice2482]

Yes , 220 volt 60 hertz is what that is. A lot of stuff made for the world already works there.

[@222jojo]

@@ejtaylor73 Great advice! Something no one ever talks about.

[@leonardmarlin4330]

​@@ejtaylor73knowing what the power output is can save alot of headaches. I found all the things I purchased at the local furniture stores or Malls were compatible already for each area I lived in. Better to buy locally and leave what you can in your home country, computers unless the converter is built in or stero equipment.

[@ejtaylor73]

@@leonardmarlin4330 You should be ok with computers, most power supplies are 110V/220V and would just need an adapter depending on the outlet. Again be sure to check it though, although it'll be 110V/220V, some have a switch on it that you have to change depending on the voltage you're plugging it into, newer power supplies don't have that anymore, they automatically switch. But I agree, buying locally would alleviate the headaches and you're also supporting local businesses. I've lived in Germany for 14 years, all my electronics are 220V already, they all are also 110V/220V, so even less problems.

[@leonardmarlin4330]

As i see it their are 4 units don't understand why Justin doesn't rent 2 and you rent 2 at $60.0 a month you guys can have room for guest friends and family without having to have them live with you while they visit. And being 2 units apart you won't have to put up with any noice. $120 or $140 a month you certainly can afford it. Even if you get another apartment in another area as well like you've been talking.

[@justininarkansas7792]

I do have 2 of the apts. and Steve has 2. I use one of mine for storage.

[@addictcar69]

With rental like that I'm sorry but someone can live with $1000 month budget and have girlfriend as long as you're not going out every day to TGIF or fancy resort 😅

[@tman46544]

For even less than $1000 Im sure.

[@ron78tht74]

What girlfriend would come back and stay with the guy who has a place like this

[@tman46544]

@@ron78tht74 I met a few girls in Lapu Lapu that were paying less a month than I made an hour when working. You would be surprised.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

​@ron78tht74 Alot would. Most Filipinos don't live in a place like that.

[@jacked6]

​@@patrickmunneke8348you'd be surprised. Many Filipinos make more money than you think

[@patrickshepherd4664]

Are you renting to ppl buying houses and renting them out

[@patrickmunneke8348]

Perfect place for me

[@tomm.6265]

I could never do that like living in a closet

[@neilmartin4187]

It’s good for the price but why would you want to live in a place like that when you should be able to afford a nicer place like having a shower. When I make the move next month my place won’t be a step down from the place I’m living in the USA.

[@MrSteven5975]

You can add a shower in two minutes

[@Sheepleton]

The sink is right on the other side of the bathroom wall. There's a drain in the bathroom floor. Connect the dots.

[@jacked6]

Imagine spending your retirements here? The bathroom looks like one in a jail cell lol. A toilet that doesn't flush either. You definitely get what you pay for. Even locals would struggle to live here.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

That's not true at all

[@MrSteven5975]

You install a toilet

[@wayneirvine7653]

A jem

[@boogiebackues8232]

Nice place.

[@roberth3094]

Good place for a single guy on very limited budget.

[@banjammy4116]

Plenty of room.

[@charlesscinta7377]

😂😂😂😂 you have to really poor to live like this.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

Most filipinos live like this. Welcome to the world

[@edwinlamaster4635]

that's nice but i think i would like something a little bigger. Maybe a 2 bedrooms at a decent price in your area.