MEDELLIN - MY NEW APARTMENT

[@onweivory1914]

Carlton, your videos provide me with so much detail. Thank you so much - you give me a ton of things to think about as I start planning for retirement, after 20yrs service. Colombia is on my list of place to retire, so, please keep the great info and videos coming.

[@LearnEnglishwithTrev]

Way to go minimalism and helping others

[@jaybee5832]

I really hate moving. Each time I move I tell myself that I'm never going to have this much stuff to move again. Each time it's less & easier. 💪🏿✌🏿✌🏿

[@Stephen_567]

It's unbelievable how thin outside walls are

[@covington105]

When you are ready, you can find a 3 bedroom 2.5 to 3 bath rooms, 1 car garage or carport townhouse from $350 to $450 per month. They can be locate in Retiro, La Ceja, and La Union. But you can find a nice townhouse in Rionegro also but I’m not sure of the prices. The air is very clean and quite. The places in Rio is approximately, 20 to 25 minutes from the airport. If you drive, there is the new expressway that can get you back into Medellín in 30 min. If you don’t drive, you can catch a for approx. 8,000$ pesos. These busses remind me of a Grayhound, and the ride is smooth which is nothing like those hard seats, and bumpy ride you experience in Medellín. When I moved from Poblado to where I’m at now, it cost me 450,000$ pesos because their truck was small and they had to make two trips to my house which was one hour and fifteen min. each time. As always “Para mi,” como siempre tus videos son excelente ( as always your videos are excellent).

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thank you for viewing my videos. I try to give good useful content. I love to visit Rinegro and guatape but I prefer to live close in the city. Lived in the city all my life. I guess if I found "the woman" and wanted to settle down I would buy a finca on the lake.

[@jbjay2884]

Nice looking place. Congrats! That looks like Belen outside the window.

[@luisantoniodiaz1007]

Nice apartment Carlton's.the view from the balcony is fantastic.Enjoy it.👌👌👌👍👍😀😀🌟

[@SimeonToko]

The new place looks great congratulations on the move. Enjoy brother.

[@XavierLeong]

Great job, it is definitely stressful looking for a new place, glad it worked out!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks. Happy New Year

[@TheRenaissanceAmazon]

That’s the only thing about Colombia...the apartments are too small and basic. I love beautiful architecture, high ceilings and wood floors. But cool! I’d love to get a place like this and put it on AirBnB. One thing about Cuba is the architecture is grand and the ceilings are HIGH. But that country isn’t liveable. 🤷🏽‍♀️ But thanks for sharing.

[@auctionjjk]

Very cool place - views are great! Man - I feel you when you have get rid of your storage unit in FL. It's so hard getting rid of memories (my dad has been gone since the early 90s - my mom in 2008 - brought their stuff from their place and moved in in my basement -- hard to go through it - even my dad's Air Force trunk - have yet to open it.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

That is a long time but I do understand. You have to let go eventually.

[@mytravelpassion7898]

Great spot Carlton. Congratulations.

[@alexsebastian4669]

Congratulations , I am very happy for you , I wish I was doing the move to Colombia also , is the best country in the world . I wish you the best in your new apartment. And in God's time you will have your own apartment or house , what ever is God's will .

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Appreciate the love and support. Thank you

[@alexsebastian4669]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures You are very welcome , Its my pleasure .

[@bigmanone5320]

I like your videos.Do things at your own speed that's the best way. Peace black man.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Everybody rushing you to learn Spanish etc. Why all the stress. We come to Colombia to reduce stress.

[@Jamminn555]

Great stuff man. Dig the new place and appreciate your thoughts about it and how much furniture to buy, etc. Next chapter. Happy 2020 Carlton.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Happy New Year brother. Appreciated the support in 2019. 2020 is the big year for both of us. Good luck

[@frankornelaz8234]

What a great deal!

[@usa_kenyan]

Great apartment! In terms of downsizing, I've been doing the same thing. I cannot believe the amount of stuff I've accrued in my condo! This is mainly due to the fact that I love thrift stores. I've also always kept an eye out, on trash pickup days, for any good thing that's been thrown out in my neighborhood. But after a while, the stuff just gets out of control. We have storage cages in the basement but mine got filled up. Finally, the condo association told those of us with stuff outside our storage cages to get rid of it. This was the point where I decided I had to start donating my stuff to the local Goodwill and Salvation Army. Have given away tons of stuff. Even gave up half my collection of fishing rods (you won't believe how many I had). I would say I'm halfway through this whole process. The holiday season is always very busy for me at work. Now that it's basically over, I need to get back to my down-sizing task. I'll be very happy when my condo has that sparse look. And I'd love for my storage cage to be only half full. Anyway, thanks for the video. It inspired me to continue getting rid of my junk.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Man it is crazy how we keep more and more junk. Moving is the time to clean and get rid of a lot of junk. Only 18 months in a small apartment and the paper and junk I have accumulated

[@jazzman5652]

Hey Carlton, was that a huge bug on the bathroom floor? wow, the views are amazing man, looks like a quiet neighborhood.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Yes, its a common bug here. I am not sure what its called. You also get in the house. Harmless though

[@alexalbertorendonperez264]

Practice you Spanish!! Compadre. Le recomiendo buscar sus muebles en el hueco, por alambra. Allí podrá conseguir los precios más bajos. Y le prestan el servicio de camión. También los puedes encontrar por la 30 Belen

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Happy New Year. Trying harder beginning in 2020.

[@chefdnasty8275]

I sware I gotta make it to Columbia, you most definitely inspire me to say truck it , you only live once 🤔thank you for all your valuable information!

[@veronicarocha6603]

I’m hoping to visit as soon as us Australians can travel internationally. If I love it, plan is to eventually move there and buy a place when I can. Trying to gather as much intel as possible.thnx

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Welcome. I have a friend who live here and he is from Australia. He loves it here. I would like to visit your country over the next few years. I want to fish the great barrier reefs.

[@veronicarocha6603]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures I'm sure you will like Australia. I'm in Melbourne, down the bottom... just hanging out till I can travel.

[@Robertsdogs]

When I was living in an apartment/condo i thought i'd only move if i moved into a house. Now, I'm thinking, I'll only move if I move to another country or, in a pine box! Downsizing is so hard. I love having the sentimental things from previous generations, grandmothers, and parents.that's the hard thing to give up or sell. esp when no one else in the family wants those things.

[@Jazzmarcel]

Nice apartment!......... Beautiful view too! Thought I'm curious about Columbia, I'm not sure Medellin would be a good fit for me!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Only way to find out is to visit a few times. Happy New Year

[@Glidescube]

I have one question that's been the back of my mind for a while now how is the construction quality in Colombia. Do the buildings feel sturdy enough that they'll survive an earthquake? I live in Los Angeles and I know for a fact that we have the strictest building codes in the world here in the LA basin so I know the building I live in is very likely to survive a strong earthquake. But I've noticed in Colombia they seem to use cheap little bricks to build these tall buildings and I'd hate to be trapped inside of one and pancaked the next time the ground shakes.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Well I have no idea about the construction codes. I had felt a few earthquakes since I have been here. I guess a big one could happen anywhere including LA or Medellin. When its your time you just stand in line and thank God for the time we had on earth. Cannot worry about it.

[@aquiroz651]

All South American country’s on the Pacific Ocean including Colombia has strictly protocols for constructions buildings in the big city’s , and the protocols also including evacuation, fire system, tsunami and secure place for stay after earthquake only there are still some old houses with 1 or 2 floors that not have been reinforced with strong concrete.

[@lanamercury710]

Finally! Nice one man hope you settle in good.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

It took a few days but I am almost there. Love all the space in the new spot

[@maxsweet3000]

Nice place

[@Mr.AlwaysonVacay]

I only rent furnished apartments in Colombia

[@bradyg6754]

Sorry if I missed it, but how much was the cost of that apartment. Greetings from Louisiana

[@bananapatch9118]

New place looks great ! Did you have to have a fiador ? ...or give them 6 months rent up front or anything crazy ? Thx !

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Had to pay 6 months up front. Plus small $300 deposit

[@RiskyTingz08]

It’s very nice brother

[@rodrigorestrepo8931]

Nice view,nice apartment but what about the view from the balcony?hey dude is sweet Georgia café still Open.thanks

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

The view is great. I will get a chance to see the night view for the first time tonight. Yes SG is still open. They did close up for the holiday. Reopen next week

[@rodrigorestrepo8931]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures thanks a lot bro

[@alexanderalvarez1219]

Felicidades hermano

[@aaronblue1517]

If you expense for that are electric.. water etc are over 5 hundred... gringo prices

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Aaron. Thanks for watching. I know it happens because I have experienced it, but I think the term is overused sometimes.

[@ashl9835]

What part of medellin is that? I m thinking of moving to medellin in the fall of 2020

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Laureles

[@ashl9835]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures thanks for taking the time out to answer my question. Happy new yr

[@katewaters5092]

Carlton, That is a lovely apartment. Was it easier to get this time than the last, and how did you find this one? Also, what were the requirements? Thanks Kate

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Hello Kate. It was just as difficult as the first one. It was a bear. I got lucky and a subscriber hit me up and referred the spot he vacated in late December. If not for him I was getting worried. Hate to even begin to think about next year. The only hope for next year it the fact that we still might be in a situation where we have a ton of empty apartment due to the quarantine and travel restrictions. Tons of empty apartments now. Great discount now.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Luckily the only requirement was paying 6 months in advance. The way it works is that the realtor takes the 6 months payment and give you a receipt for 6 months (separately) then they put the money in the bank and only pay the owner a month at a time and they keep the interest. Not bad. Have to pay again in July for 6 months.

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

That’s smart to downsize. I don’t like to accrue too many things. It’s more things to worry about.

[@theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975]

NICE PLACE!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks. I love all the space. Happy New year.

[@OWEN-CASH]

10:16 Carlton came up with a new word: Elabragant (Elaborate + Extravagant)

[@rai4241]

sup brother! you still living in this apartment ? could you share contacts how did you find it? thanks

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Ray. I was just lucky. A sub from my channel moved out and told me about it. Just sheer luck. I am already beginning to worry about December when the lease expires. This owner did not require the guarantor, which is the major issue with the gringos. I am hoping that this year with no tourists we will have a lot more options. There must be a lot of empty apartments out there now. Prices should be lower and owners should be more flexible.

[@aaronblue1517]

How much is it a month 🤔

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

$1,800,000 pesos. Will lease my parking space for $100,000

[@theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures HOW MUCH IS THAT IN AMERICAN MONEY😂😂 NOT THAT SMART TO CONVERT

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Well it depends on the exchange rate, which is always moving up and down. At the current rate of approx. $3,300 its about $545 dollars. However, a few weeks ago the rate was at historical low at $3,500 and I got all of my first 6 months rent at that rate to reduce it to about $514 $1,800,000 / $3,500. Who knows where the rate will be when I have to pay the next 6 months in July.

[@alvarorobinson1066]

how much is the rent for that apartment?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

$1,800,000 pesos a month. Plus i will lease my parking space for about $100,000 for final of $1,700,000. I took out all the money i needed to pay the 6 months rent a few weeks ago when the pesos was historical low. I averaged about $3,500 pesos per dollar which means my rent for the first 6 months is under $500 a month.

[@elviajeropues]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures what area of Medellín is it in?

[@phazalrahman]

You don't say how you found it or what you pay for it

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup. Pretty sure I did in one of the videos. A subscribers hit me up. He heard about the problem I was having and he recently moved out of it. Just luck after weeks looking. Going through it again now. About to do another video this weekend.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

I paid every 6 months. Twice a year. Just have to locate a realtor who will agree to this arrangement.

[@sankofara4094]

I hope that wasn't a bed bug!!!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

jeje

[@thedon2703]

They have to get rid of those asap!

[@esh8973]

Good deal bruh

[@Shaq34332]

The apartment looks really good bro. I like it! How much was that again?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

$1,800,000 pesos.

[@WhaleTourist]

Are you planning to put in a landline?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Have not had a land line in 5 years. Why do you need one?

[@WhaleTourist]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventuresI I saw a princess phone on the wall so I am wondering if you saw any need to have one. Yes, I do already have a landline for emergencies.

[@PassportPerks]

Carlton $18 USD that's a slice of t.n.a and 2 meals

[@user-sh2mk8ew4c]

Congratulations!!! 🍾 What neighborhood is it in?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Laureles

[@QuietMoneyKey]

How do I contact you I'm looking to move to Colombia "Medellin"

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

[e-mail]

[@malcolmjordan3122]

Bro, I’m renting a place in Sabeneta, just about as big as your place for 285 a month lol

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

I could have gotten the same deal but i did not want to live way out there. I always live close to the heart of the City.

[@PassportBigBro]

Hey Carlton what's up my man another great fun video hey brother I know that you stated in another video that you ordered a tripod. But you know I'll give you a little piece of advice that will truly help without you having to spend a lot of money for like $5-$10 dollars you need to buy one of those selfie sticks not because you want to hold the camera far away from you but because when you take the camera off of your hand it reduces the shake tremendously almost to where it's unnoticeable. They're very inexpensive you can buy any selfie stick or any's you know a little handheld cell phone stick. Just buy a cheap one you don't need to spend lots of money or order anything online you know just pick one up wherever you see a cheap one it will literally take your videos to the next level in your videos are so good you're such a good guy I want to make sure that your channel skyrocket past these pedophiles channels that are KZbin

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks for the advise. I will definately purchase one. The tripod is for recording interviews only. I was trying to figure out how to improve the shaking video. Never thought about that stick. Thanks. I am no expert at this stuff. As you can see i do not do any fancy editing either.

[@user-sh2mk8ew4c]

Man I'm going to hire you to help me find an apartment in Medellin. I didn't know you were a fisher man!!! I love to fish. I am coming to see you in 2021. 2020 is moving out of my home and getting ready to leave the country. I'm not doing no 2 week vaca.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Happy New Year. That's the only thing I miss about Florida. The fishing in the Keys

[@relicofgold]

Doesn't Colombia tax you on your worldwide income?

[@sinless74]

Yes, Their progressive tax rate ranges from 0% to 33%. You just have to get with a good Expat Tax accountant to see which cost you are able to claim as a deduction or Tax Credit. Like foreign housing etc., Or leave before the 6-month visa expires and return in 3-6 months

[@greggmotielall5664]

Sir nice and simple apartment. By the way do you do taxes?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup. Was not in the country over 180 days last year. I am this year. Will figure it out in a few months.

[@southeastclass76]

Any air conditioner

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

No AC. Very unusual to have AC even in the new buildings. Saw some new condos last week which are starting at $210,000 usd. No AC. Really don't need it.

[@southeastclass76]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures whats the average temp inside and out. Thanks

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Medellin is called the city of eternal Spring. It never gets too hot or cold. We do have a 2 month rainy season in October/November. It can get a little warm in the day. say low 80s. I lived in Florida for years so I am good. Night is perfect. You can leave your windows open every night. I do have a friend who loves Medellin but thinks its hot. Depends on the person.

[@dawn2788]

If you absolutely have an empty room, you "rent out" space to a friend who needs some storage. He/She then owes some favors, or buys some nice dinners, or gives $30 a month, etc....

[@Stephen_567]

Carlton, I can hardly hear your voice in most of your videos.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Sorry. First time I have heard this issue. I try not to scream. Can you turn up your volume on your cell or computer?

[@mahindokhtjalaliyazdi9977]

Nice apartment;however, you need more furniture.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Why?

[@mahindokhtjalaliyazdi9977]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures I think with more furniture your apartment looks better, I am talking about inexpensive one. How much is the price of your apartment to buy?