Gated Community Rentals !!! The Expat Secret Gems !!!

[@davetherave4599]

That sounds like what I would be interested in. Especially a home or condo with some space between myself and the neighbors. No, I'm not antisocial at all. Quite the contrary. But I admit it, I do appreciate my peace and quiet. The roosters, karaoke, barking dogs etc.I can do without. Nice to know places like this exist, and in your area. Your area sounds ideal. Low cost. Few expats. Proximity to Manilla on the one hand, and then smaller and picturesque areas like Tagaytay, Batangas on the other. The access to real quality First World medical care is perhaps most important of all at my age. I'm healthy right now, but of course, that can change. Thanks for another helpful and informative video! During these dark days, it's great to see a guy like you out there and living his best life. It gives me, and lots of other guys I'm sure, hope to do the same some day in the not too distant future. All the best to you and yours!

[@Srichardson64]

Well put ;)

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks for the kind words

[@gunnyjohn2580]

Steve I hope you had a nice mini vacation with your family and enjoyed yourself............. one more little gem you dropped for us brother thank you 🙏

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ralphwilloughby915]

My first place in the Philippines was in a gated community. 20,000 pesos for 3br house. 500 pesos per month HOA fee. Make SURE you get a good landlord. Gated means they can close the gate and not let your moving truck out until you have a "pass" from your landlord. In my case it was legal extortion. That cost me an extra 25,000 pesos. I will never live in a gated community again. I always paid the rent, prepaid HOA fees, gave to the guard's Christmas fund etc. I honestly believe that if you pay your bills properly here that you are marked as a patsy. My current landlord is a super nice guy. No contract, never says a word. I like it. 7000 pesos for my apartment.

[@hg2.]

Thanks for sharing that. Sounds like you've got a good one. Can we contact you when the time comes?

[@marcvivori1561]

I lived in a high rise condo for 30K when I moved out the Guards held me hostage for hours bc I was moving my own Lazy-boy recliner, which I paid 44k pesos for and I had to wait until they contacted the owners. I finally got it out but if my GF wasn’t there I might have gone to jail bc I was so pissed. Oh well.

[@aaronsoken2796]

Great advice! I've lived in 2 gated communities while stationed at Clark Airbase. It was great with security too.

[@MadeNCda]

Appreciate this one Steve. I like peace and quiet and do accept there is nuances and cultural norms, but incessant dogs and roosters would be a deal breaker for me 🤣 So knowing some gated communities ban dogs and rooster is great news!

[@billmurphy6334]

Hello sir from NC USA and hope this finds you well and good! I have watched many of these vids. on KZbin by many different vloggers in preparation of my retiring there hopefully in 2022 and have noticed that some are okay and some not so much but there are a handful that are very informative, very direct and straight forward. I will say that you are in the handful that I watch that are in the latter category and wanted to say thanks and you do a great job with your vids. I know when I sit down to view you that you are going to tell it like it is and I will be learning something that I can "take to the bank". Thanks again and keep up the great work. God Bless you and yours!

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks for the kind comments 🙏🏻✌️

[@blancapinon7467]

Great idea thanks.

[@brianadamson6607]

When I was in Tunga the cockerels and mopeds were very loud yet somehow it still felt peaceful and relaxing

[@spurlworld]

Nice information. I'm thinking of condos and gated community also. I like the Airbnb first, until we find one!

[@Filo-Joe]

I don't mind the roosters, ducks, and chickens. Silence is deafening here Colorado Springs.

[@jamesjr3240]

You forgot about "dogs."

[@gt1601]

Just check on the rentals at Woodland Hills. They are spendy but nice with all amenities which are very nice. $400 to $500

[@fatherwolfs1]

Great Video! Thanks again Steve! 🙏🐺

[@Chris-gi9ch]

Such a coincidence to see this piece on "gated communities" in the Philippines? Earlier i saw a video on a gated vacation resort in the hills overlooking where the weather is cooler, and realized that's the environment where I truly want to retire, and would be willing pay! I almost wonder if some expats who actually have the income don't make it because they're "penny wise, and pound foolish"? Or if someone on $1500 a month can spend $700 a month for their gated paradise, and get by on $800 for the rest?

[@xix645]

Good choice of topic. I've not heard that covered before

[@jenserikjohansson6228]

Tanks Steve great informasjon

[@gary4451]

Excellent video. I am considering the Philippines as a retirement place. I am not a fan of living in a condo or high rise apartment in the center of a busy city. Peace and quiet are high on my list of things that I must have in order to enjoy myself. I am fortunate to have an excellent pension and money in the bank. I am willing to pay for a nice place. It appears that a gated community might be the best option. Thanks for the information.

[@johnburton317]

Great content! I live in a gated community here in 🇺🇸. Would never thought of that!👍😎

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@marksjourneytothephilippin9574]

For security reasons a gated community sounds awesome. Especially for vloggers. Maybe someone using their phone or GoPro doesn’t need it but professionals with 10k in camera equipment definitely sounds like a great idea

[@RichTravel1010]

Most places here have the burgled detterent windows. I never have an issue.

[@Steve7318]

After living in an open subdivision for a yr and a half in Cebu I can tell you unless you don't value peace and quiet renting in one of these places is not the way to go. I moved next to a chapel which last June started having regular Sunday Masses which start with a loud wake up call like a bell/Gong between 0400 & 0430 AM. Every Sun. Morning I'm woken whether I want to or not and they begin with a lady reading aloud on a PA System. The neighbors are inconsiderate. You have work noise also on Sun and problems with loud barking dog. With all of this the Landlord wants to raise the Rent from 15K to 20K which doesn't include anything. Location sucks. We're moving to a Condo although they are smaller I'm looking forward to peace & Quiet and no neighbor issues.

[@David53D]

I lived in such a community complete with a young lady next door blasting Karaoke every morning at 7 AM.

[@RichTravel1010]

Lol

[@alannemeth7746]

Great info Steve thanks

[@gt1601]

Woodland hills in Carmona is a fantastic place with huge pool. They do have roosters dogs and cats. I should be able to find out if they have any rentals. My Asawas families lives there and is on the board for the community.

[@kfox4973]

Ask the security guards if there a rentals. Well invested money us sometimes a small pizza or snacks for the security guards 😉

[@kfox4973]

You really need to look in different gated subdivisions. Out of 3.5 years experience i can recommend Pacific Villas 1 on Mactan, Lapu-Lapu Barangay Pajac Abono When it comes to landlords, you have a higher chance to get a good landlord, if you find out if he had ok money ''(not rich and not poor)

[@siroliver8367]

isn't too closed from the airport ?

[@aaronsoken2796]

Ah, thanks for the info!

[@rogerbryan3023]

We rented a condo in skandia near to westbourough and it was so lovely with a pool and air conditioning so quiet too and only a trycicle ride into Nuvali and security 24hours,definitely recommend it

[@caryhill570]

I really enjoy listening to you keep it up

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks for listening

[@caryhill570]

Yes Gated community's is a god way to ,we are renting a new 3 bedroom house for only $250. Per month

[@Hijoe-pq3go]

One of the Largest companies that have gated communities all over the Philippines. They look good on the outside but are very poorly built. substandard electrical, leaking Roofs sewer that backs up during heavy rain. many of people building these places are unskilled labor. Not Plumbers, Electricians or carpenters. BEWARE Before you sign a lease, ask the neighbors about any problems with the homes in the subdivision or with the house that you want to lease. In some of these Gated Communities 25 to 50% of the homes have major problems because of substandard construction. B T W Never pay 2 Months deposit especially in this market. 1 month rent and 1 month deposit. When you move, consume the one month deposit as the last month Rent, because once you give them the money , You will most likely not get any money back.

[@michaelstewart282]

sir the ones here in bohol the prices for rents are falling fast such as royal palms 1 2 and 3 in panglao this is top of the line accomodations high security with pools

[@davelance8692]

Michael, exactly how much are the rents currently?

[@jocunningham]

We have a brand new 2 bedroom 2 storey house in a gated community in Alfonso that we are looking for long term tenants because we are not moving in yet til we retire in maybe 8 years. It is very quiet there with a couple of very nice expats already living there. There is a pool and a small cabana, 24/7 security and a clubhouse. That is going to be our passive income while waiting to retire. We also have 2 condo units in Dasmarinas but turnover will not be til Aug 2022. Also for passive income. Expats can buy condos and get it rented if not live in it.

[@RichTravel1010]

If you want me to do a video on these rentals let me know and we will do it. We are always looking to show more homes.Email me at [e-mail]

[@jocunningham]

@@RichTravel1010 great! We have a new property manager. Let me ask him first and I will get back to you.tnx!

[@johngarcia4440]

Very interested in living in your area when I return to the Philippines..I usually stay in the Cebu area....

[@keithrichard391]

It's hard to get boots on the ground these days--being you have to spend the first 14 days on a 5th floor Hotel certified by Govt

[@RichTravel1010]

This too shall pass....

[@jonh8488]

no pool at our place, neighbours are mostly government employees and ofw, 2 roosters but they are at the back end of the street so we don't hear them at all... the only noice is karaoke in the weekends, just shut the door and you don't hear them either. still, I miss the nature/sea I'm not a city guy, so we'll move way south to get surrounded by water :)

[@CycoPatPonfe]

Salamat brother!

[@keithrichard391]

Washington D.C is now a Gated Community!

[@Mark-wv6sg]

I think gated community is the way to go for me🙂👍

[@spurlworld]

I agree

[@undercover1968ru]

I have looked all over Facebook an Lamudi for all the areas you mentioned plus Bacoor but I have been unsuccessful finding anything for about 15k in a gated community but I have time my lease here ends in October

[@RichTravel1010]

General Trias City has many. But you gotta search and ask and have boots on the ground.

[@alcoury332]

Thank you for great videos . How about in the Cebu city area and how do i go about locating Gated communities. Are there real estate agents like in the states When i rented a condo in cebu the "agents" only seemed to have dealt with 2 or 3 condos, that was it.

[@hg2.]

Thank you! Any chance you could do one on the simple task of how you got from Trece to Tanza? (You don't take any chances with driving, which looks great)).

[@RichTravel1010]

I paid 900 pesos for a Jeepney to take 4 of us each way.

[@hg2.]

@@RichTravel1010 Got it. Thanks!

[@bobbruce4135]

7:02 would be nice to find something quiet. I can't tolerate living there too long. How available are short-term furnished rentals (month or two) for guys going for vacation fun with no long-term commitments to anything?

[@RichTravel1010]

AirBnB is the way to go for this.

[@allanturberville9934]

Show what the rooms look like, kitchen, and bathroom

[@RichTravel1010]

We are trying to get into one of these but it’s very hard to see them due to the virus.

[@samkris6089]

Do these gated communities have nearby public transport, if we don't want to have a car? Wouldn't hauling groceries and other stuff be a challenge? In general how far are they away from the center of the city?

[@RichTravel1010]

Most do but when you come back use a tricycle to put your stuff in. I do it weekly. Some places have taxis too.

[@greyman1555]

I was looking at Mactan Newton condos with loads of great amenities, but at at $800 per month + utilities, I was a bit deflated.

[@RichTravel1010]

That’s crazy

[@davetherave4599]

Can a foreigner get a nice lot and put a tiny house on it? That also sounds like it could be a great option.

[@51dbail]

only citizens can own land. but u can lease land

[@undercover1968ru]

A foreigner can't own a the land but can lease it up to 25 years renewable 1 time for a total of 50 years but you can own the house thats on the land

[@RichTravel1010]

You can only lease the land but yes you can on leased land only unless married.

[@patrickh709]

You can rent the lot but not own it. You can own the house but not the land. The land needs to be in the Filipino's name. Foreigners can lease the land for either 25 or 50 year lease.

[@peterfischer7084]

Are noise protection windows / doors a thing in the Philippines? Given that roosters seem to be one that might be something to look into.

[@RichTravel1010]

I don’t believe so

[@e49grafix]

Thanks M8t

[@RichTravel1010]

No problem 👍

[@51dbail]

A gated community did become kind of like a prison with the lock downs. Very easy for them to have complete control with guards u pay for.

[@RichTravel1010]

None of the ones around here have such a problem at all.

[@fredvanarnam6080]

Steve, could you someday take a walk by my house. We live in the gated community I think behind the 7/11 that you said was closed. It is a twin home community. I don't remember the name of it. Our contractor actually sends us a picture once in a while of the work on the inside. The homes in that community have now doubled in price. I will try to get the exact address for you, and it may just become a rental for us. Steve do not walk there if you are not feeling good. ok your neighbor in town.

[@RichTravel1010]

[e-mail]

[@villasisbacag]

Are there Condo or Townhouse gated communities in Zambales?

[@RichTravel1010]

I’m not sure

[@lisachambers5045]

Hi, I want to know if about $1800 a month is a good retirement income in the Philippines. How much in savings should I have over and above that for unexpected expenses? Would I able to live well ideally under that amount for me and my husband? We do have a couple of kids. One is 10 and the other 13 years old. So I intend for them to attend private school because I heard the public school systems there are not too good and have no A/C.

[@RichTravel1010]

Email me at [e-mail] and ask for my phone number. I have a US number here that’s free to call. I just don’t post it here. We can figure this out easily.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Lisa, all due respect, but please reconsider making such a big move before your kids are done with regular school and off to college or the work world. My mother did that to me at 13 (and it was only a 25 mile move) and it was one of the worst things I've been through socially and developmentally, at exactly the wrong age. Also, have you and your husband spent at LEAST 3 months in PH getting to know it? Do you know exactly where you will live? Do you already have a support group there of people you know? How will you handle health insurance for 4 people? You have 8 years until the kids are both adults. Just buckle down and work hard the next 8 years to increase your retirement funds and emergency fund, and to visit PH as tourists, and you and hubby can do your own thing as your youngest leaves for college. You're welcome.

[@johnreinhartmusic3328]

Hi Steve, my fiancee and I are looking for a 2-3 bedroom in Treces Martines for a good price. Is there a chance to talk with you or email, budget $250-300 a month, Thanks, john r

[@RichTravel1010]

[e-mail]

[@RichTravel1010]

Ask me for my number in the email and I’ll send it so we can chat

[@patrickmunneke8348]

Nothing says integration like gated communities.

[@RichTravel1010]

I don’t live in one but some like them for the security