American Building $35K Dream House In The Philippines Provinces

[@JamesandKarenadventures]

Thanks for visiting us Michael, Kat, and Laura. Karen and I had a great time showing you guys around. That was a really great video you made. Thanks

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

It was a great pleasure, I learned so much in such a shirt time because of you guys!

[@davegoody9603]

Your a real down to earth guy and you have chosen wisely in your wife. Congrats on that, and I hope you can share with us the build of your house

[@howardeverett7756]

Cool house. I grew up on a ranch in Texas. Now my wife and I are building a house in Iloilo 🎉🎉

[@builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955]

I think he's lucky and is with good family

[@revelationmd]

Hey good luck guys - slow to viewing this upload but looks like your futures are bright. And I think your philosophy is spot on - the biggest risk in life is never to have taken a risk!

[@JP600LT]

Honestly, good for this guy. He seems like a very genuine and nice guy. In America women would probably just eat him up and throw them away. Looks like he scored a great wife and he’s super happy.

[@PreswickJoe]

Its more like, in USA he'll lucky enough to marry a fat white girl working in Walmart or worse he'll be lifetime incel or will inbred cousins in the farm. Correct me if i'm so far out .

[@blazerk.7189]

same will happen here.Excitable,frenetic love bombed...victim.

[@Johnwick-07]

I’m so happy for this man and his family! After going through a divorce I’m really rethinking my future plans. I will definitely be traveling to the Philippines in the future.

[@ramtruck3851]

I found my girl in Vietnam and happy man. Asian woman have more respect for thier husband.

[@torquilgordon8945]

​@ramtruck3851 I have been divorced in Canada for 8 years I would rather be alone than marry another western woman. I am moving to Cebu

[@rah4254]

@@Johnwick-07 You don't need to go to other countries, although may be easier, there are lots of Asian women in Western countries, doctors, nurses or studying, or overseas working, who still have a lot of respect for their partner with less financial requirements.

[@Billy_B_Goat]

I liked James from the start. Shout out to my fellow Missourian... I grew up in Sedalia. James has got it going on. Wonderful episode. Salamat po. Peace and Love, B Goat

[@pintados3041]

The area is a real Province. What a huge house and property. 😍 His Wife is a Cumlaude. Really studied well. Surely she is a good Wife. 💖👍💐

[@Foreigner_2024]

Interesting... I am from Missouri too, and have been here three months and am married to my Filipina, bought 8000 sq meters of land and are building our house. Not nearly as grand as his, but its my choice. Life in the province is the way to go for me!

[@spayralaagan3067]

that's massive, 8,000 sq.m

[@rah4254]

Can tell she is a nice and genuine girl lucky guy

[@blazerk.7189]

2 years on dating site...hundreds of prospects.

[@jonschlegel1218]

Great job building hope it all works out & gives me encouragement as I like Bohol

[@jptravels]

Micheal, my 1st comment on your channel. Subscribed many months ago. always loved your positive outlook on life. You gave a 2nd chance to your girlfriend. She looks very caring and loving as well. You are taking care of your girlfriend's kid. You are happy and well. What more man. Cheers from Toronto 🎉

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I appreciate you!

[@JP600LT]

I’ll be in the Philippines for almost a month. Super excited to start going on some dates and meeting some great women. I also have five of my other buddies coming out to do the same thing.

[@spayralaagan3067]

be extra careful in choosing someone. Always practice a "hit & miss" rule in choosing someone. always watch out fro the red flags from day 1 or give at least a month to reveal their real colors. Filipinos are sweet-tongued. Lol. But we believe in fairy tales tho.

[@Biker_Rick007]

Perfect young couple with little visible age gap and she's has education to boot (teaching license coming up? ) and he has the farm and street smart. He's the king and she's the queen both will be breadwinners - with humps along the way. Farming certified organic veggies and meats supplying new age restaurants in Kalibo and Boracay. Big market there. Eco tourism is also perfect providing realistic country life with farm animals and agriculture as staycation AirBnB-ish primarily for foreigner digital nomads or exotic wedding venue with easy access to Boracay and northern Iloilo white sand beaches. Similar to nearby (15 mins) Chole Camp and Cafe and Chateau Resort also in Balete/Banga. Entrepreneurship (joint venture ?) with social media marketing is the key.

[@pubkentos4501]

Karen must give her full blown to take care of her husband that so kind Building a house for them.. generous , good character she must serve him as a king.. of course Love him as nice husband .. 😢❤😊

[@careysretirementjourney]

Good for him and so many in the Philippines I’ve met as have you Micheal who did similar at his age and are celebrating 10, 15 or 20 years together. It seems quite common for foreigners settle in the Philippines long term. But just not enough vids celebrating the frequent success stories.

[@rayleo529]

Thats the kind of living I want to do. Hardships are opportunities. Love the classical music during the fly overs.

[@innervisionjj]

He made the right choice. All we need is love.

[@JayDKB]

Interesting video wish him best of luck looks like he has a good woman

[@georgia-zw9fq]

She hit the jackpot. They both did.

[@JayDKB]

@georgia-zw9fq definitely did 35g isnt cheap by any standards

[@boyinglabro7082]

Welcome to the Philippines. God bless you all

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Thats actually a big house of the parents and the land is enormous. Once their own house is built, it should be good living.

[@jsully4064]

Thanks for showing us this couple and how they are building their new house. Wish I could have built a home when i was that young. He will definitely be glad to have built the home in the Philippines. Nice of you to show us around Balete, good job with the drone shots. Especially the mountain views of his parents property. Thank you, Michael. Have a good day Kat and Laura also...Jim

[@IlonggaSaHongKong]

Province life is nice fresh air,vegs,fruits ,organic meat

[@Texasblaklive]

I agree 💯

[@jetd9716]

You have the entire ocean nearby too for your fish and seafood supply.

[@stanleykyle]

hmm, building on rice field (agriculture) zoned land. The land is 1200 sq meters, itself is most likely part of a "mother" title and it will be next to impossible to separate out. Go to the local Municipality and start to figure out the property records and deed so you can get the land re-zoned and straight so you have no issues down the road.

[@LawrenceWeber-z5o]

yup, not smart to buy land unless you are certain that clear title can be obtained. My wife and I (yeah I know) own several properties here and had to pass on so many "good" deals because there always ends up being title issues. Currently buying in dnr area. Tax dec in hand and working through all the details.....it's complicated here

[@markinnis5978]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 There are so many experts in the comments! Take a chance and live life!!❤❤❤

[@marlenepineda1079]

Wow Missouri. The show me state. We immigrated from the PI to MO so many moons ago.

[@vinnie1711]

I love that you used the map to show where you are! Thank for the map Michael!

[@Biker_Rick007]

$35K or P2M is about right as a starter home with 4 walls, roof and foundation. It will be a work in progress and that's teamwork reno and that I think can feed into a closer relationship. That being said, they'll slowly do further finishing. ie wall finishing maybe using stucco outside and panelling inside, painting etc. Things will be added as needed accordingly and when financially feasible.

[@regjones518]

Loved this Vlog Mike , My wife and I Have always discussed Acklin as our possible retirement destination .

[@georgia-zw9fq]

Aklan.

[@brittbrittingham9871]

I just found this guys page the other day ! WOW

[@joeboyd5349]

Page? Do u mean facebook or utube

[@rhoelg]

i like his YOLO attitude, found the love of your life.... give it a go!

[@JamesandKarenadventures]

Thanks❤❤❤

[@larryshipley7645]

Finally micheal fooood i was getting hungry lol good show getting there own home, it's great i have say i learn something new every time you do a show ,you kat larra are the best

[@rogerparker2399]

Hey James, from one Missouri boy to another, congrats on following your Phillipines dream . I will be there soon.

[@wintersojourn9356]

Missouri lad & his Panay lady, lovely together. Missouri’s called the “show me state” here in USA. He is living up to that reputation with the invite to TPL & the excellent tour (covered rural & town), very nice. Wish we could’ve seen the mother toss the rice up in the air, I think that’s how that works. & I am fairly certain there is John Deere in Philippines, at least on Luzon….

[@budolbes1317]

Various brands of farm tractors are available in the Philippines. A long time ago, I was a salesman for International Harvester trucks , heavy equipment (s) and farm tractors and of all our tractor sales competitors, John Deere was number one.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

He sounds like northern Missouri.

[@okamsug]

Wow, a whole new house, a concrete bungalow for $35,000. That's less than the average cost of a new car ($47,000) in the USA.

[@Midwest10]

New car is $26,000 where you been

[@AaronSmithski]

@@Midwest10 Pretty sure they're saying 'car' as in 'vehicle'...which would include trucks and suvs. The average vehicle price in the US as of October 2024 is $48,397 according to Google. If you searched a little deeper you might be able to find 'car' (as in 2 and 4 door vehicles that aren't trucks/suvs...sedan/coupe) prices are much cheaper, but I couldn't determine a price in 2 minutes of looking, so I'm out. 🙂

[@LifeOfZamboanga]

​@Midwest10 Yeah right, where you been

[@metalguru5226]

It's cheap alright, but new cars in the Philippines cost more than in the U.S.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

He made the right choice with his wife and building in the Philippines good job nice home

[@jameshudson5022]

I enjoyed the video a lot.

[@bryanlonger8646]

He lucky...facts.. dud you drop his channel...good job dude.

[@galantdrive]

Nice video, I wish them lots of fun and happiness in their new home when it is ready. Warm greetings from the Netherlands ✌🏻

[@JamesandKarenadventures]

Thanks❤

[@RockyTomenio-f6t]

Wow that American guy is so lucky to have that Filipina partner

[@amigo2k10]

Lucky it's her cousin owns the land

[@sog6841]

She doesn’t love him , she only loves what he gives her.

[@RockyTomenio-f6t]

@@sog6841 ohhh why did you say that

[@harukoMea]

many negstive comment about filipina ..even they dont know the lady is ..

[@Renegade0621]

@@harukoMea they project their negative feelings onto others.

[@marioarocha8178]

Just hope the roads are cemented by the local government so people in the neighborhood can have easy and comfortable access to and from the city to their residences

[@trailguy]

When you know, you know. Congrats.

[@aril2395]

I miss the sunsets n sunrise in the Philippines 🇵🇭 🥹😩😩

[@markinnis5978]

Funny...in Cambodia, we are pouring concrete today, too. 10/26/24 I will be back in Cambodia in a few days till the first of the year!! These videos are so fun for me!!❤❤❤

[@marioalviar1]

That is very cheap for the size of the house and i can't believe that $35k would be able to sustain all the materials and labor up to the completion of this house. Good luck! The location as well is pretty good and look amazing.

[@conzelios]

Hey Mike , honestly if he finishes this house in 2 months , I have to see it to believe it. $35,000 US dollars. For roof and walls i would believe , but all finishes kitchen bathroom etc. Your looking at 30k pesos per m² for a basic home. Then you have cost of furniture, for pool if it's done properly your looking at 1million pesos. So I think he's looking at min 5 million pesos complete about US$100k not $35k . Don't get me wrong i love the philippines I have built 3 homes in philippines, his area looks amazing.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@conzelios I have been told it's about 30k per sqm also many times to build. Furniture I think you don't normally calculate in the cost of building a house and that can be just about anything. Will be good to do a follow up visit and see!

[@JamesandKarenadventures]

Roof and walls plus a little more.We will keep Michael updated.

[@billkeller3083]

I kind of agree with you After the “ shell “ is complete, then it’s interior design,plaster / cement walls,electrical, plumbing, tile ,windows,trim ,doors... it’s endless 😃. I feel that he will be more like double that cost . including labor cost . Tgsts not including the pool . depending on the level of finish When he is complete with the material /labor ,mistakes ,and hidden expenses it will be more than 35 k in my estimate. I’m happy for both of you couples .

[@ferosemariehass4576]

The 30k/sq MTR is the price for nice subdivision

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

Hey Conzelios, is well drilling a thing there or is surface (and rain) the only option if one wanted a remote home with its own water supply? Thanks

[@gg_Javier]

Michael, I think that "Thinking Guy" is Jose Rizal, Philippines' National Hero.

[@rah4254]

Awesome

[@BelusTraveller]

2 years, Nah no fool he knows by now, 2 years is a great rule regardless how they met, Congratulations on your venture, 4 years proud, Condo, Province castle, 2 farms, I did work myself to death, God Bless

[@michaelmereday6791]

Good for him

[@KitPhuket-ix1en]

I love to see the finish product, wheres part 2?

[@RoyRenelt]

I wish this guy all the best but I’m a bit sceptical about building a house this soon in a relationship. Go and pay him a visit in a few years time

[@squealerpig]

This is a W for James 👍

[@SkyBlue-rm6pb]

Very nice farm property

[@AlphaInvesting]

His building the filipina a house after only 2 years 😞 good luck to the lovely couple wishing all the best

[@builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955]

I see the columns good, and they are getting ready for ground beams, also good. For those of us who know construction, I like seeing the most important from the footings, columns, and beams. I think sometimes stating low prices to complete and quik schedules does have positive thinking. Reality is please do follow up

[@billkeller3083]

Great vid on the way of life in the Philippines through a foreigners eyes

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

🎉Congratulations on a SMART building project!🎉 I have friends in Pennsylvania that are building a house. Their septic tank system cost more than $35,000!

[@vanlifefamily]

Welcome to the Philippines ,Enjoy your stay here

[@josephrobi6806]

Nice area it will be a nice house also. 😊

[@paulatteberry3165]

I really like this video you are showing someone knew what they are doing, his story how he got there how they met and a little of the town they are from, really good video>

[@Nuggetsjourney44]

I Know how you felt saying “you worked yourself to hard back in the states”, I did same in australia, won’t be doing that ever again

[@RichAction]

Good for him. Hope everything works out 👍

[@mariavarnas960]

Kansas city here building my home in San josie dumaguete I'm trying to get the engineer and architect from wilma and greg from dauin. Missouri just 10 minutes away from me retiring in the Philippines also hope I'll see you guys soon I got a lot of exciting story to tell. Please I want to meet all the bloggers maybe in couple months and planning to open a restaurant business while everyone can enjoy different food menu from USA and mix with pilipino food .

[@virginiafreiberg909]

Where's the place Michael? wonderful place and great job. Thank you!

[@buddacafe]

Please stay in contact with the man. Teach him the ins and outs. Take care of him 🙏

[@stephenspicer7321]

I met my Filipina girlfriend on Christian Filipina also, 1st and only girl i ever talked to on line and we are engaged now.

[@JamesandKarenadventures]

Awesome!

[@vicrioanora2514]

Nice area

[@joesixpack5691]

Not the best idea to build a house this soon into his philippines adventure and relationship, but hopefully it works out for him.

[@hwfranjr]

He needs to GET UPS BAXK UPS OR SOLOR GENS!!!!

[@wheellifecycling]

Looks to me he will be one happy man. He is blessed to have found a nice lady to marry and begin his wonderful life of marriage. I can tell she is a nice woman and he is a nice guy. God bless the both of you.

[@tjcben1]

It's going to be more like 80k finished. Nice couple wish them all the best.

[@lornapecaoco6468]

Like and no Skipping long adds 🎉🎉🎉

[@trdtacoloversuzuki3822]

Its great to see your channel doing so well and you continue to put out great content, met you for lunch in Iloilo a few months ago and can say you are great guy. Keep up the great work.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you so very much, hope you are doing great

[@TheBlackManInTheVillage]

I love the province area but at least need to have cement roads somewhere lol. We have cement sidewalks in our village, no roads. The only way to get into our village is by boat. That's going to be a great house.

[@JamesandKarenadventures]

Thanks, what island are you on?

[@TheBlackManInTheVillage]

@JamesandKarenadventures Talairan Leyte

[@Always-Forever00]

“You wasn’t chatting with 10 other guys” that’s funny 😂 Keep it Pimpin not Simpin ! Amazing work

[@noelsingletary]

Great video! You gained another subscriber!My fiancee is in La Union Province on Luzon. I am coming nack in January to marry her there!

[@wendellsalinas8386]

very nice propertt.. buy it micheal

[@michaelmereday6791]

1900 SW feet her whole family will fit in there comfortable

[@michaelmereday6791]

Much respect for Christ RN Filipina

[@JoanAmasora]

Good stuff mate. Iv built a mahogany house in bohol.

[@davegoody9603]

Michael loves his mango shakes 😊

[@acaciomadeira5147]

The price of electricity is worth putting in solar panels in philipines it will pay for itself in no time if u use air conditioning and have to draw cmvery little electricity from utility company

[@josephrobi6806]

28:25 the “noise” lol😊you and I feel the same way about restaurants too close from the road

[@locker1325]

Finally you meet a relatively young man. Not the usual 60 to 70 year old. I would love a more in depth interview at some point. He seems to know his stuff.

[@kamemli3248]

Great people happy life

[@jetd9716]

Dang, that is super cheap. Might have to build a new one just like this on our land in Bohol.

[@asky4911]

This is the real american dream, 😊

[@silviokawakami3906]

Here we go again! Some guys don’t do the research first! The other “head” thinking again!

[@captainrick971]

Don't give in to the pressure to try Balut.

[@agustinabanawe3701]

nice place

[@acaciomadeira5147]

1900 square feet is a decent size home even more than enoupgh for a small family its like 19 10×10 roomsfor 35k thats a deal with the land. I wish him good luck

[@howardeverett7756]

Great video brother 🎉

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Those kids know Dr Rizal, they are just shy.

[@larryshipley7645]

Howdy folks ,micheal your pronunciation of the towns names are great lol 😅

[@Mannythoughts-j1r]

Lucky guy !

[@BernaSkea]

Wanna see the house when it's done

[@walterperry4565]

Hii everybody,, Wv, usa Pretty little girl ❤😊

[@davegoody9603]

As always, Great blog mike , its a shame you going to wait 2 yrs to get a lot cos id love to see your build. Also, prices will, of course go up by then...

[@tommysanford586]

The Philippines I remember. Makes me homesick. Unlikely he will have much of a move in on the time line he quoted, it will take him 5 weeks just to plaster, he does not have his windows delivered, doors manufactured. What an impressive pile of rebar, no wire reinforcement in the Province.He does not understand why a tractor is useless, a few years and he will learn

[@canuckme]

I admire your so-called construction expertise . Makes me cringe to the max.

[@tommysanford586]

@@canuckme General contractor inCA for 7 years, lived and built in the Philippines 20 years. Concrete was my specialty.

[@AussieTonythemexican]

Good stuff, it's a fair bet i think. Better odds than the west ❤😂

[@JamesandKarenadventures]

I have no reservations or regrets.

[@AussieTonythemexican]

@@JamesandKarenadventures I'm on my way again in February, was there in may, coming to live full-time next year

[@josehagad2424]

But can be own by their children in the future.

[@Scamander1417]

I think John Deere is available in Bacolod.

[@bwilliam6827]

Nice Chat

[@saflip969]

Street food 🔥💯👍