One Year After Moving To Puerto Rico | Don't Come Without Knowing This

So, it's been a year officially since I moved here to Puerto Rico, and I’m a guy and I’m not that hard to please; but there are a few things that I wish I knew before coming here. And I’m going to tell you the good and ugly and that normal.
And you might be watching this video because you want to come down to Puerto Rico to save money on taxes, or to live a better quality of life or maybe you just want to come here. This video is for you
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1. First of All this is an Island ( which sounds sexy but its really not that sexy )
-Think about it when you think about living in an island you think about
-Things being cheap, going to the beach everyday and going to eat all the time
-But you forget that literally this is spec of dirt surrounded by a body of water, and you forget about logistics ( btw I was born on a little bigger piece of dirt called Dominican republic, and I love it, I don’t mean it in an offensive way )
Food:
-The food here is not amazing or special, it’s the people that are special and amazing and they cook with so much love
-But about 80% of all the food is imported from other places
-So that leads food being a little more expensive ( a lot more expensive )
Cars, Gas and Insurance:
-all this stuff is more expensive, because you have to consider how much more overhead is involved in getting these things here( except for insurance I pay like $150-200 a year and get a marbete which cover like 3k in damangers I think or something like that )
Sale Tax:
-you ever got a paycheck and was like where is the rest of the money and realize it goes to social security and taxes
-well here when you buy something and see that they charged you an extra 11.5% between sales tax and miniciple tax, you realized that things can very expensive
The roads:
-people complain about potholes and I’ve had a tired completely destroyed by a pothole
-but honestly it's not as bad as you think, once you know where they are you know how to avoid them and after a while they get fixed
-but remember Rain, Hot Sun and a lot of traffic equal pot holes
The electricity:
-I went three days without electricity when one of the power factories blew up, think about that 3 days no electricity and no generator
-Omg, the worst part is just that your food go’s bad but if you buy a good generator you will be fine
-And I can count on one hand and one foot the amount of times we lost power is not that bad
Marketing:
-people love new cars here
-people love solar panels here
-a lot of people are not financially educated honestly and that the entire world
2. The Good this Island ( really wants to grow and to prosper and you can tell )
First the people are amazing:
-I’ve made around 5-8 friends in one year, because I’m an introvert and I don’t really like places
-But these people are quality people
Tax incentives to do something:
-You buy a house and its your first one, you pay no property taxes
-You can start a business and save money on taxes
-You can buy a home and get a grant
-You can see a bunch hiring signs
Properties Here are Still Cheap
-You can buy a dilapidated home for 50-90k and fix it up and easily be in for 0
3. Overall if you ask me, know what I know today ( would I move here )
-A lot of good has happened to me while I’ve been here Not because of Puerto rico but because of decisions I’ve made
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[@cesarocasio7531]

Tommy, the whole reason everything is expensive in Puerto Rico is because the 1920 Jones Act, it requires all goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported by U.S. vessels. So, if there is a shipment coming from Europe to Puerto Rico, it has to go to Jacksonville, Florida to offload their cargo so a US vessel can transport it to Puerto Rico. If that law was lifted, PR can receive shipments directly from any country, thus making the goods prices cheaper. Just to tell you how sick is that law that after the hurricane in 2017, Panama sent a humanitarian ship with water and food directly to PR, but because it didn't go thru Jacksonville, Florida; the whole cargo was discarded and lost. The whole reason why the USA is not lifting that restriction is so Puerto Rico don't become a power island in the middle of the Atlantic, which a very strategy point in the Caribbean. Only thing that can fix that is for the congress to remove that restriction, or the island becomes independent.

[@secondsandcents2479]

The Jones Act doesn’t exist to keep PR from becoming a powerhouse. It exists bc states like FL and CA are benefited by it. Jones Act is also not “the whole reason everything is expensive.” It’s one factor. Most islands are expensive. PR doesn’t produce enough energy, food, or manufactured goods for all local consumption. Like most islands. So they have to import and pay extra. People really have some wild conspiracy theories and victim complexes.

[@roydmercer4708]

Wow

[@bbqworld2103]

🔥

[@ReezePiecez]

Preach

[@hpaganserr]

I totally disagree. That is just another scapegoat excuse used in Puerto Rico and the Pro Independentista movement drilling lies on people. The Jones Act applies to all Coastal States and Puerto Rico and by the way. United States had 8 territories.

[@sdflores7572]

The million dollar question that I've always asked myself as a Puerto Rican...how the heck are malls and stores and shopping so crazy in PR when people make little money and things are so expensive.

[@churymia]

True 🤣

[@gilsoto4142]

Govt assistance

[@ricardoreyes9563]

Makes bo sense. Everybody got designer cloths. Yet we in poverty

[@nesq4104]

Not everyone shops in the mall although it's full. People get bored and want to see other humans. But they not really shopping. Plus people always have money for what they really want. Same thing happens in nyc and florida

[@Triple.7]

Using the air-conditioning rather than their home. Electricity is expensive

[@hectorrivera6624]

One way to avoid expensive food, is to shop at Plazas del Mercado. Usually is homegrown products.

[@mayangirl2012]

I thought the same, until I had to shop there...just as expensive!

[@ravigonzales]

Walmart is cheaper also

[@mikestaub]

Thanks for sharing your opinions. I've only been here 2 weeks and can see what you mean about the people. Everyone I have met is genuinely kind, which is very rare today.

[@tonytech5520]

3:35 "El Marbete" is not just car insurance. When you buy that little sticker to put on the lower right corner of your windshield, you are paying for the car registration, car inspection, and personal injury protection insurance.

[@cesarorozco5121]

That’s a great deal better then here in California

[@zactalleyclactpep1328]

this was super helpful. Moving to Humacao soon and definitely agree. Also, people need to expect to return the respect. This place and the people are so warm, welcoming, and loving...people that move here should seek ways to pour into the island to make it better.

[@realcaribbeanspanish7720]

Nice! I live in Humacao... Just in case you need to learn some Spanish you can follow my channel! Welcome to PR!

[@mariaelkhyari9682]

I was born in Humacao. I have been looking at real estate videos on KZbin to get an idea what to expect cost wise. Wishing you the best in your future endeavors.

[@Notrocketscience101]

If they are so warm welcoming and respectful, why does Puerto Rico have by far the highest homicide rate of any of 50 states, why does every home have to have bars on the windows to protect them from those wonderful neighbors?and what are they drive so violently that they have the highest vehicle fatality rate per mile driven of any of the 50 states. Nobody keeps their house up but the bars are always packed.

[@DocScience2]

@@Notrocketscience101 = Makes me wonder why I continue to live in Canada, where we have to keep shoveling snow, when it stops snowing, and we have that 1 month of summer, sometime in July.!!

[@triginta]

@@Notrocketscience101 those are crimes amongst criminals, the island is relatively safe. Don’t be talking all that smack without knowing your actual facts. Crime has never been against tourist or just normal folks. You doing too much. The driving I won’t argue about, it is in fact the worst.

[@johndavid8472]

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[@sliviasam7379]

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[@francesjean2499]

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[@Patrickw396]

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[@dreqjones]

I appreciate this video! I think we should also be pushing proper respect to places like this. With everyone wanting to be a “digital nomad” or fleeing whatever community wasn’t enough for them. When you move to a new community you have no roots in, you should come prepared to contribute to community beyond your shopping. it’s not suppose to be built for your convenience. I’ll go further and say it’s best to go to these communities ready to align with what your neighbors need and not just your convenience. We in the West (lesser traveled) tend to go places with skewed view of what community means in other places.

[@TommyBryson]

It’s important to be apart of the community, that takes time but should be apart of the mission. Establish roots which take time

[@borimiri]

@@TommyBryson gringo go home!!! You are not welcome. You have been destroying everything for over a 100 years and karma will catch up with you

[@highlander9936]

@@TommyBryson I am Puerto Rican myself I live in Florida I was born in Puerto Rico you are very smart moving to Puerto Rico you can stretch that dollar.the tax is too much but is cheaper to live in Puerto Rico than the states.

[@alphagames8737]

@@highlander9936 facts

[@felixlopez9767]

Im Puertorican, you are very honest and fair on your view about the island. Good video. Best of luck for you. Enjoy the good things PR offers. 🇵🇷

[@lkjcas355]

Nice, thank you for your honesty!! I left a solid 6 fingiré salary to come back home and only rely on the Compensation that I get from the military, which is around 18% of what I was making, before moving back and I am able to survive, plus I feel so much peace now, probably from the fact that I am home again, but it si not too hard to have a nice life here in PR!!!

[@highlander9936]

I am Puerto Rican myself thanks for the information I have lived in the United States myself been thinking about going back to Puerto Rico

[@maryannwaters339]

D.R. is a better and cheaper option. P.R. is not what it was 40 years ago.

[@maryannwaters339]

@@elvic-xg6hh ¡Ni se te ocurra, Elvi! Ademas en R.D. todo es mas barato y tambien vas a poder tener servicio (empleada). P.R. es mas caro y mas peligroso, Vives mejor con menos $ en la R.D. Saludos

[@elvic-xg6hh]

@@maryannwaters339 bueno saberlo gracias

[@nievesvazquezanibal]

@@maryannwaters339Los hermanos dominicanos en PR viven en barrios pobres con mucho crimen y falta de Policías La mayoría de PR , especialmente el Oeste es más seguro y con gran riqueza que el resto de Latinoamérica

[@nievesvazquezanibal]

Principalmente porque hay transporte público barato y muchos trabajos especialmente construcción hasta que la burbuja del 2008 paralizó la industria por más de 10 años y tuvieron que emigrar a USA

[@boricuayehudim427]

This is my home, but I served with Uncle Sam which took me to different Jurisdictions on the Mainland ☝🏾 As soon as I retired I came back home to PR Wouldn't live anywhere else ☺️🇵🇷🇵🇷 Welcome to Puerto Rico Vecinito Hermano Dominicano🇩🇴💪🏾🙏🏾👍🏾

[@TheChocoaddict]

Where would you recommend a veteran with a family to live?

[@moneygodsway1]

Puerto Rico is a beautiful Island.

[@jeanblue3562]

Stf

[@goov47]

@@jeanblue3562Somebody sounds envious. Lol.

[@hardknoxblount]

Just spent a week in Rio Grande right by Playa Las Picuas Beach and absolutely fell in love with the island and it's people. I'm from the South in the US, so we can relate to island time, heat, humidity, mosquitos, etc. From the people's hospitality, the terrain, lifestyle, etc, I really felt like I was back home in the foothills of East Tennessee, except it was tropical and there were Beaches. I absolutely love PR and could totally see myself living there one day. The only thing I regret is not knowing Spanish, but most people there are bilingual so it was absolutely not an issue. If I ever move there though, I will definitely learn Spanish out of respect for the PR people.

[@justinearles6238]

Organized and explained at a great pace. Appreciate the personal opinion examples too. Well done

[@TheCannonMovement]

I really don’t understand how you have 460k subscribers and upload consistently and don’t get the views. Your content is gold 🔥💪🏽

[@user-yn7pk1ut7i]

probably bought subs

[@TheCannonMovement]

@@user-yn7pk1ut7i You can buy subs on KZbin too?! Wow.

[@user-yn7pk1ut7i]

@@TheCannonMovement yep

[@user-yn7pk1ut7i]

@@TheCannonMovement anything can be bought as long as u can afford it;)

[@derdlim3782]

First time viewer and love it. Very accurate and sincere..... I love my island although not everything is good as here in the states but sometimes we focus on bad things with so many good things to look around specially the people and our culture.

[@edrod5758]

Exactly! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@kings17court]

This video was fair. It was critical and judgmental, but not ugly at all. I can totally respect it. When you started with the food, I thought we were headed for trouble. When you said that the food was basic. The ingredients used to cook are not that different around the world. The meats, potato, vegetables, flour, etc, is the same around the world. It's how people season and prepare and work with these ingredients.

[@judiko142]

I love Puerto Rican food. Maybe because I go to local restaurants to eat when i visit so everything I've had was super special. I believe PR consistently wins best cuisine of the Caribbean awards

[@ThunderKat2012]

All that pork isn’t healthy for you lol 😂 that was my biggest con when I was there…it really limited my enjoyment on the food aspect.

[@Vic3god]

@@ThunderKat2012just don’t eat pork, maybe

[@bigben1986]

My mom is retired and lives in Patillas PR. That's on the south east part of NY, far away from the night life of San Juan, like an hour and a half away, And I love it. i'll be there for 5 weeks at the end of this summer

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

If you want to save on income taxes... Every 5-7 years I fix up my house, sell and buy another fixer. First $250k cap gain is excluded from income tax when single, $500k excluded is married. Over the past 20 years I've done that 4 times making $860k tax free. Because it's tax free and I have basically no other income I get healthcared, smartphone an home internet for free too and don't even have to file income tax forms. It can be done in the US..

[@TommyBryson]

I’m not trying to move that often but that’s interesting

[@bonnevil2100]

Hi there water bug I would like to know more about that. Can you please send me a link or tell me more 🙏🏽

[@kennethmcdougal4216]

Buy and raise your own goat's, chicken,catch your seafood grow your own vegetables.Your set E-bike or regular bike. You're set.

[@boricuayehudim427]

There You Go ☝🏾😎👍🏾👍🏾

[@Love-qv9nl]

I lived in PR growing up. I loved the food, the music 🎶, and Christmas was a big celebration.

[@projektxent]

My wife is Puerto Rican. We are thinking about moving there from Florida once our teenagers graduate from high school. We will bring our elementary age kids of course with us

[@shaneeklivingston770]

I’m moving back as well from Florida

[@TheRADITOelPADRINO]

What part bro I'll be moving up there to ponce in 2 years

[@MrPman474]

Puerto Riiiiico!!! Pana, me encanta la isla...❤❤ There are so many parts of PR that I have yet to see, even after visiting regularly since '85'. Sure, the Condado area is super nice, but I really liked the charm of Ponce the last time I stayed a week in 2020. I've wanted to live there since college, but my peeps there now say the grid problem is horrible. 😕 Te voy a saludar cuando llego próxima vez 🤣🤣

[@dinahlopez6408]

Good to know, I never thought that it would be so expensive but it makes sense. Thanks for the information.

[@TommyBryson]

But the housing cost is cheaper, than average so it balances it out

[@bestiaman]

PR is a great place to have fun, enjoy yourself. It is more expensive than other destination s but if you plan ahead or search around it will be worth it. If you plan to move here, you better learn some Spanish and the culture, adapt to it and be ready to develope resilience, patience and creativity. Otherwise just stay where you are.

[@heatherprincipe8537]

I went to Puerto Rico 23 years ago and was there for about a month. I thought the food was amazing. My Aunt had guava fruit growing in her yard and was delicious. She also had other fruits and vegetables. Bananas were great. Oranges I had in PR was the best oranges I ever had. Eggs were the best eggs I ever had. One Aunt had chickens and hens. Food's I had there was fantastic.

[@edwinoutdoors]

Born and raised in the island!! Trujillo Alto en la casa🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@ragnarock8474]

Moca en la casa😎

[@KingKong-ux3gg]

Arecibo en la casa PUÑETAAAAA

[@boricuayehudim427]

Carolina en la casa 😎

[@marcosmaldonado6755]

I must say that you're kind of wrong about living next to the beach in Puerto Rico ruins your car if you look around the island there are so many cars that have made it the test of time on that particular Island real close to the beach .

[@cyl1185]

PR.....Great video. Thanks for the review and update. I'd LOVE to hear more.

[@textmeonwhatapp2764]

..Msg..

[@dunder2006]

Did you have to change your health insurance, and if so, which one did you choose on the island...and do you like it? That is my concern with moving to PR.

[@KingNeu]

Tommy is Dominican!? I didn't know that! W video manito 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@NegritaBrujita]

@@imjustalilbitDominicans are Haitian. They share the same island Hispaniola.

[@dougluton6045]

Hey brother great video. I’m flying into aguadilla for a week this coming Friday 4-14-23. I watched your video in preparation. I’ll be exploring the beaches obviously, looking for a good church to visit if you know one. I’d definitely love to meet you. God bless

[@MrLu777]

I miss going camping in Puerto Rico next to rivers or waterfalls. No real dangerous animals to worry about there, except few people. There is always that guy or that woman who like to stir up things. I used to live 10 minutes walking distance from the beach. My father and I used to go jogging by the shoreline all the way to San Juan area and back. Most of my family still live there.

[@biancaramirez4629]

Well I hope we can go together when you wanna go again lol 😉♥️

[@bestiaman]

Crime is high but is usually between drug cartels, unless you get involved. Town's usually have a few thieves. There's a huge underground economy, people hustle alot. There are good universities and trade schools. Locals are cool with visitors as long as you are respectful. Prices have been rising on everything but that s not a problem unique to here. But it's very different now than 20 years ago.

[@minerva4545]

Basically, there are no doctors on the island - that's the most concise way to put it. You will wait for months for an appointment, and then go at 7 am to your agreed appointment where they will make you wait sitting on an uncomfortable chair until 4 pm and the doctor will talk to you for less than 10 minutes. Most local doctors have fled the island as it's near impossible to have modern-day amenities...power (and thus internet) and water can go out several times a week and it is not uncommon for some neighborhoods to go without for weeks or even months at a time. In addition, there is a growing anti-foreigner/gringo sentiment at the moment due to a a recent boom in newcomers and the housing crisis this (along with airbnb) has generated. I tried living there but had to leave…was harassed on the streets just for how I look (didn't pass as puerto rican you could say)...my partner did look puerto rican but some people would become offensive as soon as he spoke and it became obvious that he wasn't. The last straw was waking up to some really disgusting, hateful graffitti on our house one morning. We had our home broken into as well, and this was in a controlled-accessed 'urbanizacion' as they call it. Honestly, I found the whole thing to be kind of like a scam. Many blogs/youtube channel will paint a perfect picture of PR because there is a lot of money now to be made with relocation/tax/legal advice service companies with the tax incentives....so you really have to dig to find what's it's really like to live there - and as I found out, it's just not worth it.

[@aceandrich]

We made the move on the west side of the island and we are almost coming up on a year and we love it.

[@johnmguzman7491]

Hi from the mainland. 👋I will visit P. Rico in September. Can I ask you about Puerto Rico? Gracias.❤

[@aceandrich]

@@johnmguzman7491 Sure what would you like to know specifically as I've officially lived in Boqueron, Puerto Rico now going on 2 years and 7 months?

[@silveramateur571]

Its crazy, how property prices have increased here in PR since this video was made, Great content btw PR.

[@Rick.4890]

I realized that the secret to making a million is saving for a better investment. I always tell myself you don't need that new Maserati or that vacation just yet. That mindset helped me make more money investing. For example last year I invested 80k in stocks (with the help of my Financial Advisor of course) and made about 246k, but guess what? I put it all back and traded with her again and now I'm rounding up close to a million.

[@pablosmith1747]

The pandemic came and taught everyone the importance of having multiple stream of income, unfortunately having a nice paying job doesn't mean you are financial secured anymore. So we all need to put in an extra-income earning chance, like investments.

[@Dylan-baerber3486]

Investment is that tiny line that separates the RICH from the POOR. The foolish from wise sorry to say. I can proudly say I am wise today because I can provide for my family through my investments.

[@miralucian5571]

Frugality is an attractive quality to the majority of the population. Being frugal is about putting your dollars towards the things you care about and not overspending on the things that don't matter.

[@osaka1866]

@Erica Stewart I have been researching all this while for a digital asset to invest in and I found the crypto market to be the most profiting of them all, I'm definitely bouncing on it

[@osaka1866]

Thank you for sharing her contact, I will message her right away.

[@Marco-Alexi]

Cars don't retain their value there more. They are more expensive because its costs $3k to ship them there, and another 18% import tax has to be paid on the value of the car before the shipping port releases the car to you. THAT'S why they are more expensive there.

[@brandonw727]

I live here in PR too. I found that costco food prices are very similar to the mainland. PR has extremely fertile land so I can't understand why they just don't grow their own food. Gas is substantially cheaper than California where I came from.

[@TommyBryson]

I’ve asked that question also, I think logistically it might be cheaper to import, which sounds weird but think about manufacturing in China vs the US

[@amgooder]

Agriculture and farming was once a very productive one. Imports (competition) wiped out local farmers. Also no one wants the hard work...little pay farming offers.

[@maureenharrison6170]

Growing food. Ive been planting fruit trees for years here in PR. It is TIME CONSUMING. You need to love growing to supply yourself and family with enough supplemental fruits. Ive been creating a model farm to encourage people to consider growing. Even 2 or 3 or 6 fruit bearing trees can add so much to your eating experience. Trees are beautiful and serve many purposes. For example, neem, for air filtration, wind, bees and much more. Puerto Rico COULD be one huge garden of delights. Many hands make small work. More self sufficiency and less reliance on imports. .

[@maureenharrison6170]

@@amgooderRight! And we need to think FUTURE not just money. I'm thrilled knowing that my trees could go on to feed people fot decades, long after ive turned into compost myself! To inspire planting, i suggest planting a tree for each child in the family. This would increase the overall number of trees by 1000s and children take a personal interest in "their" tree. This is not a frivulous idea, this is a MOVEMENT.

[@brandonw727]

@@maureenharrison6170 Yea I've been looking for farm land to purchase and start growing my own food for better quality

[@purplesmurf5544]

Quick question (sorry I’m late to the party) but was the move due to the tax advantages? I’m in NY but originally from PR and contemplating moving back and operating my Amazon business from PR if it’s advantageous to me tax wise

[@yreyes1451]

Tax advantages are great! As a business owner I can tell you its worth it. I have a person who can help set your ACT 60 LLC in PR if you need help. Costs around $3000

[@supkirsten]

Puerto Rico! Thank you for the informative, thought provoking video. My hubby and I are seriously considering moving. We have friends who live here and are looking further into it. I appreciate your input.

[@Zilla702Killa]

Move to Africa knegros

[@johnmguzman7491]

Hi. Did you end up moving to Puerto Rico?

[@darklordp123]

PR- hey what neighborhood did you live in? I watched your other video saying you moved back to DR but curious what area you were in Puerto Rico thanks

[@jonathanwick8887]

Let me ask you this with all the pros and cons that you have been going through and adapting why did you chose Puerto Rico instead of the Dominican Republic which is a very beautiful Island?

[@Spedfree]

Puerto Rico is a US state or something like that. So whatever benefits come with continuing to live in the US over a place like DR which is great.

[@amgooder]

Might be bc of tax break...not available in D.R.

[@marpb7005]

Y baratísima en el costo de vida para el extranjero pero no para el local. Aunque ahora el gobierno de la RD le está cobrando a los ciudadanos estadounidences más incluyendo a todos sus territorios por viajar a Dominicana me parece que el costo de un pasaje ida y vuelta a Dominicana desde PR subió su costo exageradamente.

[@jonathanwick8887]

@@marpb7005 esto esta bien porque yo lo que busco es vivir tranquilo a un precio modico de retirada no como este muchacho que esta inqueto con mucha espectativa. Cuando la vida es simple.

[@spanishh2001]

Am asking the same question??? I made the move to the D.R. and living very well on 1\2 of what I was spending in the States ......am taking shouffer and maid service included...which I could never afford In the U.S.

[@kivros206]

Nothing but respect for you my man. All that you said are facts from my beautiful island. Thank you for making it short and sweet.

[@Juan-mf5kq]

I was just there a week ago,it is hot as hell make sure you got an air conditioner wherever you go in Puerto Rico 😂 But I love Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@nievesvazquezanibal]

Car and house ownership is widespread in PR. But the SJ Metro area is very crowded and therefore expensive. But over 70 % is very affordable and safe Need to learn Spanish to enjoy more, but many bilingual people all over!!

[@themichaeljoel]

Dude! As a Puerto Rican who's lived there for 26 years, every thing you said as a con is every reason why I left PR and live in FL. Now I'm thinking of coming back though lol

[@chimirecords13]

I’m moving back soon . I’ll take Puerto Rico with all its cons. It’s cons everywhere you go it’s about how you make it when you’re there

[@themichaeljoel]

@@chimirecords13 Every place does have its cons. I just choose to live with different ones. I still love Puerto Rico, just not for living long term.

[@amylee9]

Florida is becoming the most expensive state. Too many people and expensive real estate

[@jlayup]

@@amylee9yea cause it’s basically New York 2.0

[@lizzettemendez4060]

What about the medical aspects, emergency services, health insurance costs and medical technology? Breakdown of the cost of rent bills and employment minimum wage?

[@lauraeustate7764]

I would love to move to Puerto Rico and purchase a home over there either to Airbnb or as a vacation home. I’m also Dominican from the states … me encanta PR

[@alejaalgarin8248]

Pot

[@hpaganserr]

Tommy you are an honest person. I am proud of you. Thank You for a decent video and your again honesty. I think you are awesome Bro.

[@derekluke6550]

PR: Question I was looking to buy a rental property in either Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic or Mexico. Just wondering if you had any thoughts or things I should take into consideration. Great vid thanks bro!

[@TommyBryson]

Before I buy I would check out the neighborhoods and make connection with a good property manager. Look moramar group on Facebook Soledad and Omar run the business and tell them I sent you ( it’s a real estate business )

[@berthapolanco5977]

How can I contact you. I have some questions! I’m originally from DR also and am looking into relocating to PR. Thanks in advanced!

[@Olasumbo888]

PR one blood brother I feel you, its the same from the country I'm from Guyana and I'm making plans to move back or Volta region Ghana. I honestly want both and land in Gullah Geetchie Beaufort SC (I have big dreams) anyway I'm in america currently crossing T's and dotting I's. Thank you for the update.

[@TommyBryson]

Step by step bro, just don’t wait to long

[@mnwka21]

PR! Loving the content man. Thank you

[@heribertorivas1427]

PR! Thanks for all that you said about my island! One I would come back. But I still have family and friends that probably I will visit next year. Please don't forget to go to Piñones and eat that amazing food! Let me know if you want a recommendation for a place to visit. I am in CA and I have been here for the last five years. Keep up the hard work, great content like always!

[@TommyBryson]

My pastor told me about piñones, so now I have to go lol

[@heribertorivas1427]

@@TommyBryson My family and used to after the church service almost every Sunday! I used to live in San Juan during my last three years on the island. My church was Bajo la estrategia de Dios and the Pastor of the church is Jose Peguero he is also Dominican he was a blessing for us and my family.

[@TommyBryson]

That’s awesome 😎

[@chadbaker9514]

@@TommyBryson what’s pinones? Bro I’m coming on Tuesday let me know what you recommend or if you wana meet up I’m going all over the island

[@chriscross7330]

There needs to be more commitment Vs those who talk about how nice it itto visit and act like tourists who just go for fun and f--k everything else there needs to be more committed organization and committed unity from boriquas in the US who brag of there boriquas heritage but do nothing else but brag it's a shame. There are millions of boriquas in the US who need to unite for their home land and use economics and political movement, boycot, any thing it takes to stop the cultural and economic genocide.

[@KoryManX]

It's more expensive because of the government and regulations not because of the location. Research the Jones Act.

[@troyboyd3884]

Watch what u say words are powerful!!! For example when u said u can literally die just be mindful of your choices of words but I understand where u coming from

[@TommyBryson]

That’s a fact, appreciate that

[@orquideasbellas]

Because of the Jones (Act) or consent Decreed, Puerto Rico is highly taxed by Congress. Puerto Rican families pay over 1.6 billion dollars each year to the USA in cobatage fees alone; moreover, Puerto Rico also pays State Taxes, unemployment taxes, and Social Security taxes to the federal government. It is a win, win to the federal government. The federal programs, such as HUD housing, military stores, military bases, both federal airline passenger and cargo airlines, postal offices sales and goods, are all tax exempt in Puerto Rico, and Don't pay any taxes to the Puerto Rican government. Colonialism/ being a US colony has kept Puerto Rico as the poorest us territory. Why all these outsiders don't talk about these things? On these channels.

[@TravII112335]

PR. Glad you found somewhere you love. Salute Brother🙏🏽

[@TommyBryson]

Appreciate you bro and it’s a trial game, just have to willing to try things

[@OneRogueGuru]

PR

[@msmintjuleps]

You got really lucky on that potthole because that's exactly how my Uncle got paralyzed from the waist down he hit his head on the top of the car and it crushed one of his spine spine disks.

[@TommyBryson]

Oh my goodness, that’s scary

[@Spedfree]

Yeah too much information lol

[@CJ-pn1lz]

How do taxes work if your living in PR but work out of mainland? I know you're paying Fed taxes since income in coming from Mainland but Are paying state taxes in both places?

[@amgooder]

Sometimes people forget we are an 🏝 100x35 ...not a U.S. state. They expect same exact services and prices 🙈 Puerto Ricans love to shop...for sure, for no reason. Also just like in states city life can be more expensive than small town living. It's all about location. Solar panels are becoming more and more common for reliable service especially if you work online.

[@hewster9874]

Problem here is that some Maritime Shipping Services are like a Mafia. CROWLEY even admitted fixing and raising prices, declares guilty sland paid 17 millions. BUT..they kept doing their business and make sure they use other methods. Luis Ayala Colon Agency etc. They take control and create like a Monopoly.. but since people do not understans How those issues affect us.. people just get entertained with anything

[@Richardson_Mg]

It’s on my list ! I’m a have to pull up on you to have a talk before I buy a house there

[@safe_tv]

I’ll be here for the “moving back to America” video

[@TommyBryson]

Lol keep waiting

[@amgooder]

He's already in America...Puerto Rico is in Amereeeeka!

[@yvettepadilla4169]

I love the island. I would love to one day own an apartment or home. Do you know how to get started? I’m Puerto Rican, but I was born in New York.

[@leonisaacs3512]

My boy Tommy going to church! Love it man! Keep it up fam!

[@leonisaacs3512]

PR

[@TommyBryson]

You know it bro 😎

[@lupe103344522]

What internet service do you use out there and how good is the pricing?

[@JacobPAus]

Thanks for posting! I'm literally planning to move there!

[@TommyBryson]

Work, retirement or pleasure

[@hippiewithacowboyhat]

I like this guy. Financially savvy, smart, seems very friendly. We lived in Mayaguez 15 years agombefore moving back stateside to facilitate an adoption. We are moving back in 1.5 years when I retire, as a family and very much looking forward to "Island Time" again. I would love to have a friend on the island like this guy.

[@ramonpfister2424]

A major part of the import problem with PR is the Johnson act which the U.S. put upon the island around 1916 by Woodrow Wilson, everything must come from the U.S. which doesn't allow Puerto Rico to seek cheaper imports from south America etc.

[@rebeccaramos6384]

That is correct and important in the narrative. I find it fascinating how some visitors are inclined to present heavy objections to living in the island because products and services are expensive as compared to other locations. Maybe it is the case that Puerto Rico is well , how can I put it , not for everyone. Indeed it is an imperative to understand global logistics and historical antecedents before categorizing Puerto Rico as shall we say unremarkable.

[@AdonisAction]

I am the first viewer I'm a youtube just like you. Trying to hit my 1K Thanks for the your great videos!

[@TommyBryson]

Appreciate you brother

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

I'm trying to get to 100. Got ya!

[@DirtySouthRider]

I would love to come visit if I had someone to show me around. Do you know of any site seeing places there you would recommend?

[@kenrrym.6592]

I love Puerto Rico !!!

[@JacobT.Pichette-e9s]

I love PR the Jones Act is a huge issue with all of this. I would still 100% move there, and it is at the top of my list. Where I live now, our power goes out about 10 times a year, so a generator and/or solar is a must it would be nothing new. I love all the churches and religious folks. Even the most dangerous spots in PR pail in comparison to state side.

[@mjones4421]

Tell it like it is! Thank you Tommy

[@TommyBryson]

Always brother

[@MegaTIGGER31]

Hello Tommy! New subbie!!! I really need help I'm moving to PR in 2mths from the states what are some good points on how to get a rental home looking dor something in Fajardo.

[@rasxiel2493]

what! ... are you from Dominican Republic?

[@TommyBryson]

Yeah lol

[@rasxiel2493]

@@TommyBryson No pareces dominicano compai. hahaha

[@javila6341]

Hello..so whats your story? You are Dominican living in Puerto Rico. Your English accent and pronunciation is from someone who grew up learning English as a first language.. Tell me more about your background .. Im new to your channel. Blessings from A Boricua living in the state of Arizona for over 20 years

[@BasicLi]

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@TommyBryson]

Ayeee

[@bryantpagan1011]

Real Estate is getting rough, I live in a place where many houses were around the 500k range. After a couple mainlanders moved in, they started getting in to the Million dollar range. It is not looking good for locals rn. Many people report having received open checkbooks for their properties. And a lot of investors are coming in for the tax breaks and buying out areas where locals can’t even afford housing anymore. Although it is good that people are coming in, the downside is that it is not looking good for the people who want to live here for the rest of their lives.

[@GemAnointed]

The key is to get land and buy. Thats what real locals who know better do

[@elchrispr7873]

😁🇵🇷🇩🇴

[@marthatosca6159]

You need a car if you live far away from everything. We lived in Rio Piedras and was able to move around without problems. They have a bus traveling to every part of the island "en la plaza de recreo" (bus station?) People in the mountains still grow their own food and many sell their goods at the farmers market. But I hear you, a lot of things have changed in my island, like it's doing all around the world. Peace...

[@calmingmassagetherapy6171]

Good video how would you compare Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic?

[@TommyBryson]

Puerto is lord organize but also a little stunted in my opinion and Dr is growing and it’s also home so I’m bias

[@carmenstephens2266]

I was born and raised in Puerto Rico until I was 12 and my family moved out to New York City for work. I just got back a few weeks ago while I was there A lot of things changed for example, the main thing I experienced was the Puerto Rican hospitality does not exist anymore and the food absolutely sucks and there’s a lot of color and certain places! The locals need to realize is that if there is no tourist, there is no money and new jobs coming into the island. They need to build a bridge and get overit. This is how world works.works!!!

[@benjaminbrown688]

There's a saying... If you can make it the first year without snapping and/or exploding because of the lifestyle that's here and the fact it's nothing like the lifestyle that you're used to up in the states then you might make it. Now if you can make it 3 years then buy a home. but to buy one right off the bat is a huge mistake. I can't tell you how many people I have seen come here spend a ton of money and then leave just a year or so later in anger because I couldn't handle the lifestyle. I've been here 14 years as a contractor doing construction I used to love doing construction now I can't stand it so now I'm doing something different just keep on going in paradise. And one last word of advice... if you have a drug or alcohol problem this is the last place you want to come to... Puerto Rico is a party Island!

[@kennethlugo5916]

Warning: Don't drive alone at night. Never stop at the traffic lights after midnight. Just saying.

[@UniversalMysticsOfChrist]

Subbed! How is it financing a vehicle in Puerto Rico?

[@frankieroldan9944]

Tommy, the first thing i was gonna tell you, if you're from an island ( D.R.) so go there. But watched the video, and you r a 100% right. From the start, i told myself fuck this guy. But apparently you're a real good person. Usually, when someone starts a video like that, it makes me mad. I'M glad that i watched the video, and now you got a new subscriber. P.R. i think is the best island in the Caribbean. Good luck and never give up.

[@TommyBryson]

Ayee thanks Frankie

[@charlita25]

Thanks 🙏🏾 Tommy … you’ve answered many questions that I have had.

[@orlandoflores72]

Brother you are completely correct.

[@kings17court]

While I agree that you need a car, I also disagree. If you want to live where you want to live, you'll need a car. If you live in un pueblito que esta bastante desarollao, most of your needs are within reasonable walking distance. But realistically, do you need a car? Yes.

[@gigisun6148]

PR. What's s good place to live? Thank you for this video

[@TheRADITOelPADRINO]

Ponce you would love

[@bigbrotherbarber]

Thank you for making this video! I plan on moving to PR in a few years!

[@pelsterfamily]

Is language a barrier? (Not sure if you're bi lingual) But would that be an issue?

[@nomadicolours]

I once went for a month and lived 2 years on the island. Things worked out amazingly. Then things started changing. Taxes jumped from 7 to 11.5. Crazy! Brought a car and the roads were so bad. The sidewalks do not align with the street so it destroys car. AND NO WAY in hell the roads are better than NYC. Wrong! But yes, the reality of things, such as groceries. Things I could not get. Post 2020, things are worse. Especially now that Americans have invaded the island AGAIN, and bought al the property for AIRBNBs, tax free. It has destroyed what I used to call paradise. The island has gotten hit again and again. The People is the thing that make this place heaven along with the weather. Now it's just unaffordable. I don't even want to talk about the healthcare there. And I am someone who loves this island so much. I have fundraised for the locals in bad times, so I am not here to bash the island. It's just realistic.

[@darkhairedone1]

Thanks for the info.

[@TommyBryson]

Any time!😎