PUERTO RICO Real Estate-Buyer Beware

[@bzadvisors8583]

I love your honesty! I’m in the process to moving to Puerto Rico and can attest to most points you’ve pointed out. I will definitely take your advise on this journey. Thank you!

[@betzainypena9276]

LADY!!!!! where did you get that english is the main language in the island??????

[@madelin483]

LOL!!!!! YES!!! Welcome to PR! I love this video!

[@vicmaiso]

Great video.. I am broker in PR and Florida. To me when I arrive to Florida and saw, so many sentences at the contract was challenging to do business. Since in PR.. 1-2 pages and that's it. Go to closing!

[@skies1089]

Im from Puerto Rico, and this woman has helped me more than anyone here on PR who are actually supposed to help lol...! Great video! :) and i worked for a while with real estate and its exacly like this

[@geno816]

Nice.

[@arielbrea1899]

Excelente, Muchas gracias 🙏🏼, good information

[@felixperez7068]

My wife and I purchased a nice penthouse condo, third floor, in the Dorado/Vega Alta border. From seeing the condo to closing it took me 30 days. I found a mortgage broker and I stood on top of the process and closed in record time. I financed thru the broker with Firstbank. All good. I am a Type A personality and I put everything in writing and constantly followed up to get things done!

[@ShengnanWang]

Hi Felix can you recommend your loan broker ? Thank you

[@Lady-br3zy]

Spanish is the OFFICIAL Language of Puerto Rico. So don’t assume or everyone has to even speak English. When in someone else home respect ✊🏽 their culture. How would you feel if someone came to your home and try to change your language, culture, and everything about it?

[@Milton-oe3jt]

Nique, I’m from the island and yes Spanish and English are the two official languages. This doesn’t have to do anything with culture.. nobody is trying to change your culture that’s in your heart. I speak 3 languages and I’m still puertorican and American by birth.

[@SuperRiius]

I completely agree!

[@riverafpv3311]

this woman trying to help people and from all she said you just catshat if English or Spanish official language,,,at this point it is shameful that almost no one speaks English ,,other colonies speak English and they do not get angry that they ask them to speak English, because if you have not noticed English it is the universal language to communicate in the world and the other colonies that receive benefits and citizens have implemented English as official, but since we only want the money and citizenship and all the benefits of being an American citizen, we oppose progress, so much so that we elect governors who do not know English, speaking English would be the best thing for you. I can go to Puerto Rico, so when a Puerto Rican has to leave the island he does not have to complain so much about English and get good jobs, don't you think it would be good? The official language does not mean that they will give you papao if you speak Spanish You can talk all you want, it means that Puerto Rican people are bilingual and can defend themselves wherever they want to go and it would be a great advantage to others by being bilingual.

[@gabrielamelendez6867]

Our official language in contrast of US that doesn’t have an official language, our principal language is Spanish. So you are the one with language barriers!

[@Boricua_872]

Thank you,we will move back to PR in July ,we though about Dorado

[@LuisSoto-ey4le]

Like the way you talk, delightful.

[@Notrocketscience101]

I’m trying to buy a house there, took 3 days just to get a call from the listing agent, after 2 weeks I still can’t get an approximation of the property lines, can’t get a return call from the bank...

[@erley643]

Lots of great detail. Thank you.

[@leadreviewer3257]

I lived in PR for 10yrs and it was great, i was on the southern side of he island.. I am very familiar with the Dorado area but for me i preferred being away from that side of the island. I have to say that i am Eager to move back to PR again i really cant wait, I think that this next time i will choose to move to the western side of the island into the hills which are beautiful and are only around 20 minutes away from some wonderful beaches and some very nice towns.

[@Thira333]

Yes, I met a mayor's gal, can't really complain, I'd do your own valuations though , this video's about sales to ballers, not your average 'merican, so may taste a bit uppity to most

[@Thira333]

@@dorkladytravels kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6nEq6WZaMSrp80, this may help!

[@JTS731]

??.. Im in awe as to why some of these real estate 'ways' of behaving and dealing are not illegal!?

[@hananbabieh8665]

I'm in the process of buying a house in Rio Grande and there is no information on closing cost. do you have an idea on how they calculate closing cost?

[@RuthRosa-i7x]

I am trying to purchase in p.r. , I have bad experience which the connections , to get wath I want....went there I'm back to u.s.a. still hart to find someone to direct me there....give me a suggestion?

[@cupcakesyary]

Is there any lawyers you recommend?

[@ralphhanson2194]

Just looking for a cheap room...bed,bathroom and microwave....long time....any ideas???

[@URestURust]

Im from states-- can i buy an apt for 100k cash and rent it out?

[@bumpyjohnson635]

Great video thanks

[@luzgarcia9705]

English is not the official language in Puerto Rico. This is a political bluff the official language is Spanish has been an will be, the PNP party did rise english as official, yeah like saying and writing down that the official langage in Mexico is english. really, just because you wrote it!! well you went to another country snd you expect to be like your country, really. Mainland? dont get it. Mainland is my land and yeah your land is your mainland!

[@jh-un9lj]

Puerto Rico is not a different country..

[@shirleydiaz2565]

@@jh-un9lj Right, Puerto Rico is not a different country but they do do things differently than on the continental US. I am of Puerto Rican descent and live in a major city and visit PR every year. There are major differences in how business is conducted on the island compared to the mainland. Diane is giving good info on her experiences and they are truthful. Some of the issues she addresses may not even be on our radar if we are from the states. I appreciate her videos, especially since I am planning on buying in PR in the future.

[@fernandoosorio3842]

Hi Diane I am looking for a property in puerto rico and need a real state agent from there. Can you recomend me one? fernando

[@millielopez10]

If someone wants to buy elsewhere in the island can they use your people?

[@ilastark7327]

I like your video and thank you for it. However SPANISH IS the official language- NOT ENGLISH- Some people speak English but is not our language, we learn it to help but don’t expect it everywhere

[@vicd12345able]

Any recommendations on what bank to use for 100% loan for a lot in Puerto Rico? I have a down payment but can't come up with the reminder untill I retire in 2 years. I would love to buy something now and pay it slowly but banks in PR only offer 30% loans to buy land.

[@dorkladytravels]

We liked First Bank for our home loan, but not sure who would be best for land.

[@vicd12345able]

@@dorkladytravels thanks...

[@jabneelhenry5301]

I am am puertorriqueña but grew up in Florida(still have family there) and married an "Americano" and we are interested in moving and buying a multifamily property ( and eventually buying 3 more multifamily properties to pass on to our children) but have no credit. How would we get started? I am conversationally bilingual.

[@mastifflover504]

My wife and I are moving to Puerto Rico for the Act 20/22. We were hoping we could possibly meet up with you and your husband for lunch/dinner. Are you guys gone?.... or still keeping up your 51% status? Either way, if you're not up for company, no worries.

[@mastifflover504]

Diane Cohn I think there’s a an Facebook group that requires that you already have your Act 20/22 status before they accept you into the group, but we are a part of an HOA page for a community near Humacao that has a large number of “mainlanders”. We will probably do our reconnaissance trip in the first few months of next year. We have 2 huge Mastiffs (one is 226 lbs) that can only be brought by boat from Miami, so it will be a huge commitment to make the move... and because of our huge dogs, we probably won’t be able to “snowbird”.

[@mastifflover504]

Diane Cohn Yes, Palmas Del Mar seems to be where we think we will be moving to, but when we visit I was hoping to talk to mainlanders that did not choose Palmas Del Mar so that I could hear another point of view. I feel like we can’t get as much information on the Dorado community... and the Candado/San Juan area doesn’t seem to have as much of a self sustaining gated community as Palmas, or maybe Dorado which doesn’t have as many resources online for us to research. Thanks for the link. I will check it out.

[@mastifflover504]

Thanks for that information. Yeah, we kind of want to be a little ways away from San Juan, but still close enough that when we want to drive there it doesn’t seem daunting.

[@nmwnomatterwhattimewilltak8608]

@@mastifflover504 Even though Dorado has nice real estate I never liked it bc it feels too hot for me. If I moved back I think I would look into property near El Yunque rainforest in either canovanas or Rio Grande or Carolina mountains with land and a gorgeous view of the ocean. It is high up there and colder than in most places near the coast while still being about 10 miles from the coast but high up. The only problem is also the two lane roads to go up there sometimes with horses taking the lanes and you having to go around them in zigzagging curvy roads. Nothing is ever ez right. Also if checking out Carolina check the mountains, not the valley. The mayor of Carolina really takes good care of civil services (garbage, road work, beautification, etc) not like the neighboring town of Canovanas. Carolina is big covering the Isla Verde beach, Piñones area, the Luis Muños Marin airport to the mountains in the background which you can see when you land if you are on the right side of the plane. So focus on the mountains closer to Canovanas, if you wanted to check it out. I realize my response may be too late by now.

[@vivianmerced358]

English is not the main language on my island it’s spanish

[@t2stewar13]

Do you think the prices will fall in Puerto Rico

[@Dreambigdreams1]

Hello, Great Informative video! Taking notes. Who did you use as your lawyer? Im looking to purchase! Thank You!

[@lebron6theheat]

English is not the official language of the island. We are fluent at it, in some areas more than others, but it’s not the offical language.

[@irisroldan-garcia805]

Wow ! Wikipedia the most reliable site to learn.

[@lebron6theheat]

@@irisroldan-garcia805 Yeah she is using the best source of information (sarcasm). I live day to day on the island, born and raised, and know for a fact that english is given to us at an early age as a secondary language. In the more touristic parts of the island most people are fluent, but not even half of the Island are fluent speakers. Maybe in the future it will make it's improvements and people will be speaking it on the most parts of the island, but right know I strongly disagree.

[@mrperez7036]

Diane did you quote wikipedia in an effort to add more insult to injury? Don't you think you owe an apology for providing wrong information. As an attorney let me clarify that there is no way that English can be the official language in Puerto Rico when English is not even the official language in the United States. It is only the most common language in the United States. Please do your research when making statements as facts.

[@mrperez7036]

because?? @@theraptureisnearbelieveinj448

[@philipmasino7874]

Hello, I'm very interested in possibly moving to Puerto Rico, more specifically the San Juan area, what is the best way for me to contact you to gather all of your information

[@puertoricoistheplace]

All your points are correct. Yes, a bit different from the mainland. Hope you are enjoying your home in Dorado.

[@gufiaito69able]

@@dorkladytravels so you sold the house?

[@LyeraTech2000]

great info thanks I'm thinking of a rental property in Puerto Rico I want to be close to the main airport or tourist area and I want a condo or townhouse, what do you think? maybe Pounce or Sanjuan?

[@NeidaNYC]

English is NOT the official language. Spanish is official language as of the federal court ruling.

[@robbycobbs5518]

Thanks for making this video.

[@Tradesman1956]

Can you recommend a good realtor in PR or do You still handle it yourself ? I am in Isla Verde.

[@Tradesman1956]

@@dorkladytravels thank You, appreciate your recommendation and a Happy New Year !

[@JoTokutora]

You could have just used PenFed and saved a lot of your headache finding the mortgage. PenFed is the Credit Union for the Pentagon.

[@AngelADiaz-rg1gt]

Thank you very much. I'm will buy a house in the future in Puerto Rico. Very useful...

[@er5650]

HI dear... I'm looking to buy in PR.. no luck so far...

[@er5650]

@@dorkladytravels not only that but the inventors is trying to sell in gate communities but what is not built yet. That's the hard part plus they place u know waiting list.. well I'm kool with that nut can't wait to move to PR.. so I do agreed with friend...keep up good work. I just wait patiently until something comes around and I did saw other homes but they were under contract then when deal doesn't go.thru as I saw one Seller /owner had 6 offer : I was the 6th but he wanted to much for a damaged home.. I disagreed with him n I move on.. so no rush.. be safe !!!

[@mgut1985]

hi, im sorry you went thru all that in PR, and just a quick FYI, English is not the main language in PR, spanish is, im sorry again that is what you thought. I hope and pray that you are now happier at your new home and that everything is working out :):)

[@christinedavid007]

can you refer the attorney you used?

[@roughneckrhodes6741]

Hi Diane . I have a question. I live is usa .how can i get a mortgage for home in Puerto Rico and continue to live in us . Is that possible . Also will I need a higher down payment.

[@shirleydiaz2565]

Hi Roughneck Rhodes, I just called a Cooperativa which is like a credit union and they said that if you want to buy a home as a primary home, they can lend 100 percent. If your primary home is somewhere else, then PR will be a second home and they can lend 80 percent. I did not try any bank yet.

[@raylinecardoso5609]

I am a Realtor in Massachusetts looking to purchase in Puerto Rico . I am fluent in Spanish but my spouse dose not speak Spanish . I am in the beginning process of searching for lending . Would you mind sharing your lender with me ?

[@dorkladytravels]

First Bank

[@heru-deshet359]

I have an "IN" with PR friends and in-laws.

[@josemontalvo4532]

Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed watching!

[@keith8359]

Yo Gurl!! Great video BUT what about TITLE INSURANCE

[@kflecha1]

I love this channel so much 😄💛 she so right 😆 I often re-watch her videos looking for advice in real state so helpful. I’m Puertorrican but I’ve never purchase a home in the island I’m planning to do it is my country but I just laugh and cry at the same time because I know things can be like that 😅 I’m trying figure out the right way to do things in my island but it can be really challenging 😅😆 I’m so sorry for your experience 😢we are special 😅😃 PR need to fix few things around 😅😬 Thank you for sharing 🧡

[@dorkladytravels]

Best of luck with your purchase. Keep persisting, you'll get there!

[@DavidWangstoryteller]

Who's the real estate attorney that you guys found to be trustworthy? Thanks.

[@dorkladytravels]

Waleska Colon: 787-843-4168

[@jeffh3984]

thank you for all this useful information

[@jayo3845]

It sounds like a lot of hoops to jump through. Is the short term rental market worth investing in down there?

[@millydiaz6277]

Can you share your attorneys name and office location I'm looking to purchase a home I'm actually from PuertoRico but I have had some bad experiences so I don't trust anyone

[@deusdedidplumey9426]

What lawyer did you used? I need to recommend one to a friend.

[@AngelADiaz-rg1gt]

Thank you maybe I will bye a house in Carolina close to the airport. Thank you.

[@videowaves1801]

A little note about inspections. When I sold my condo in North New Jersey about 10 years ago, I decided to stay home when the buyer's inspector came by with the buyer. The inspector was highly respectable and highly recommended by the town people per my agent. I couldn't believe all the lies this man would make up as he went along looking at appliances, furnace, etc. For example I had bought and installed a brand new water heater from Home Depot a month earlier. I wrote the date of purchase on it in big letters. He actually said in front of me that the water heater was about to die and needed to be replaced asap. I immediately said the water heater is brand new, I just bought it a month ago. He acted as if I wasn't even there. And then went on to say everything that was wrong with the HVAC system but the only thing is that there was NOTHING wrong with it. It was old yes but worked just fine. So that little jerk delayed my condo sale for a good 3 months bc the buyer who was some sadistic F, wanted me to fix everything the guy said and would not believe me even with proof that the inspector was lying. So lesson learned here is there are crooks with very good references and many titles everywhere.

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

That is an unusual experience and I’ve bought a house in NY and NJ, both older homes. Different inspectors who were realistic.

[@seff-g1e]

Wow so many people who respond to your video appear to express such distain toward the people of Puerto Rico. That is why many are not happy with your arrival. Tone down your arrogance and feelings of superiority. You all take advantage of the tax breaks and the hardship experienced by the natives due to the laws in place that continue to unjustly hold people captive in an oppressed system.

[@dreamcatchinbebo4080]

Bad attitude to have. Stay safe

[@atilathesonofdanubius4277]

I loved this video since I'm contemplating buying in Puerto Rico. I was born there, but I have lived most of my life in Texas. I'll now be better prepared when buying. One thing I noticed when checking listings in Puerto Rico is that for a house that most likely will be condemned here in the US, the listing had the house at an unreasonable cost. Sometimes you know you are buying the lot, but it cost a lot of money to demolish a concrete house and haul off the trash to start from scratch. That said, I'm in love with the central mountainous part of PR and expect to buy there.

[@vivianaortiz9404]

English is not the official language of the archipelago of Puerto Rico.

[@elchicowhiteable]

That's why I always tell people go to Puerto Rico best vacations

[@elchicowhiteable]

Yes awesome food , USA money and no passport needed

[@tornadotorresrivera2838]

Hi Diane! Great video. Thanks for the info. I'm getting ready to move back to the island and would like to buy a house. I want to know how is the process of transferring the funds from a Bank in the main land to the island to complete the purchase. Thanks again!

[@dorkladytravels]

We wired the funds, and it was a pretty straightforward process as I recall.

[@tornadotorresrivera2838]

@@dorkladytravels 😎

[@carlosmatta5947]

LOVED IT! Totally on point!

[@annezrodriguez5338]

thank you for sharing very helpful! How much did you pay your lawyer for the whole process ?

[@dorkladytravels]

We paid less because I've referred so much business over the years, but I think typical fees are in the $2K-$2.5K range, though I'm sure it depends on the situation, and I'm not sure what inflation has done to professional fees on the island during the past year.

[@007Jay100]

Who was your lawyer?

[@laurasmith9662]

Thank You Diane! Grateful this video : ) We are moving to Rincon this year! Just took dozens of notes from your video. Great Stuff Keep it up!

[@kafn0912]

Disrespectful comment: "it's Puerto Rico!" . It sounds like "hey there is not a lot that you can get done here"...Real Estate transactions are obviously not the same everywhere.

[@vivianmerced358]

English is not the official language. On my island it’s spanish

[@candiceb_mat]

English is the official language on the Island??? So you impossed that to the boricuas too??? This was a spanish colony. And therefore their language is Spanish. Just because you americans came afterwards and seized it from Spain it doesn't mean they have to change their entire heritage to please your massive ignorance and laziness to learn a new language. Yet, you do take advantage of the low prices and low taxes rates. You come to the island to profit from it, so YOU start studying spanish and stop criticizing everything you don't like about them. You always have the option not to go there. I am not puertorican but i consider the way you address to all of their habits and ways to do things VERY disrespectful. You said in your videos that you lived there for 4 years, yet your spanish pronunciation is atrocious. Rather than saying: "you know, it's Puerto Rico" in such a derogative way, you should say: "you know, i'm an american, don't ask me for any kind of knowledge on other cultures or languages".

[@dexterfandango]

Thank you so much for this information!

[@ecomtomcat]

PR has the worst listings of anywhere, missing info, wrong info, listings with 3 crappy photos. And alot of the houses are garbage too, here's an average listing: 1,100 Sq ft 1 bath, 5 bedrooms, 2 car spots. And all the other stuff you mention. It's like the RE market is 30 / 40 years behind the US. The only decent listings are for the $450k and up homes. As for agents there not using the MLS much, it comes from a scarcity mindset, I think.

[@JoshIsOnAMission]

I'm a real estate agent in PR and agree with you! Especially, in PR sellers will sell "as is", very often they don't want to fix x or y thing before selling, which is a shock to a lot of ex-pats.

[@SamHoustonNatForestLife]

Call me Josh 562-556-2455

[@user-wu8lk1cb2k]

Mainlanders living in PR are not expats!

[@nesq4104]

Expats in PR = white people who think pr is not part of usa

[@plamoretti673]

@@user-wu8lk1cb2k Yes, they are.

[@silvertheboss3351]

Hey do you still live in Puerto Rico. I live here and I can find some nice cheap house for sale. Let me know please

[@Dreambigdreams1]

Hello, Hope all is well! Thanks for the useful information! Who did you end up going with as far as the lender is concerned? Also any recommendations for the inspector? Thanks!

[@dorkladytravels]

We used First Bank. I'd check with a local real estate agent for a good inspector recommendation as I believe ours is no longer in business.

[@alaylaanajacks5647]

It takes hours to close on the mainland. It took us all day in Washington

[@rdk2086]

Thank you for all the information

[@allenpetebenedetti6160]

good video. i bought my property from HUD Homes which at least the buyer seller agent both got a commission and the process was easier but still confusing lots of blind dumb luck on my part

[@allenpetebenedetti6160]

@@dorkladytravels this was my first go around in the process- the buyer agent is the only one who can present/write an offer (at least in PR that was the case) and the seller agent can't represent both parties for HUD sale. I can't tell you what HUD does behind the scenes to determine which properties it approves but i can say it felt safer to avoid the "gotchas" in PR you talk about in your other video. i am very novice so very little advice but hope that was insightful with my experience.

[@nesq4104]

@@allenpetebenedetti6160 how much under asking price did you offer hud?

[@johnny-b-me]

Hi would you be willing to DM me your lawyers info that you used in you buying experience we are set to go in February to start the buying process

[@johnny-b-me]

@@dorkladytravels Awesome thank you so much and thank you for a very informative set of videos .... Cheers

[@michaelserrano8056]

You sound surprised you need to know basic Spanish when talking to puertoricans...it’s like when someone from Puerto Rico goes to the states expecting everybody to know Spanish 🙄

[@awakeandready5727]

@@dorkladytravels Google that's all you needed...hmm smh

[@reverendblkgrape1]

@@dorkladytravels the official language is Spanish. Period. I don’t knot know what website you read that on, but NO.

[@brneyez179]

My grandparents have an abandoned property in PR. I have the deed to the property. The children that are still alive would like to sell it. But the main problem I see...my grandparents listed too many people on that deed.🙄...some of the children are deceased, divorce there's even boyfriends on that deed. I don't know how to proceed

[@nmwnomatterwhattimewilltak8608]

Whoever is in that deed you need their signature to do anything and if they are deceased you need the signature from their descendants meaning children or surviving spouse. That's a tough one, especially if you are afar.

[@soulcandyalmadulce5885]

I must say "BRAVO! magnificent you for the mannerism on certain comments. Your experience in this field did assist you even if some of it did not apply, still good. Outside of this, wishing your stay was pleasant and loving to you and your loved ones.

[@ericmerchant3646]

We did buy a property in Puerto Rico this last winter. I referred to a lot of your information during the process. We found a property on Zillow and reached out to Jorge De Jesus at Dorado Law and he was extremely helpful! He helped us through the entire transaction all the way to closing. We purchased an abandon place near the water in Vega Baja that was bank owned. Dorado Law did great and was able to find all the paperwork needed to show it was a clear property with no liens or hidden surprises. I’m not sure what we will do with the property short term as it needs a full renovation but we have enjoyed our visits to the area

[@nesq4104]

Have you completed your renovation? Was it worth buying?

[@ericmerchant3646]

@@nesq4104No, not completed yet. We have not been able to get back to the island with the pandemic. Hopefully once all of this clears, we can get back. Our Neighbor has been keeping up the yard for us and sending me pictures though. As for if it was worth it, I think that all depends on what makes it worth it to each person. I know for us, it was not expected to be an "investment" but we really enjoy the island, the people and the climate. We want it to be a place for us as well as friends and family to enjoy

[@nesq4104]

@@ericmerchant3646 yes. I really hope everything works out for you so you can live your dream. This pandemic/economic really sucks. I am hoping eventually I can love to PR at some point if the stars align

[@geno816]

I'm looking for a vacation home in Puerto Rico. Condo

[@geno816]

@@dorkladytravels thank you

[@virginkayaktours2791]

We are currently looking to purchase a mixed use/commercial property in PR. We’ve only been looking in San Juan. Do you recommend any other towns to research?

[@mimib.9668]

Awesome videos on PR real estate! Do you still own there? If not, how was it to sell the property?

[@lilflexlewis5802]

New subscriber

[@wander1027]

As a puerto rican it has been very insightfull learning about the process of buying a house from a mainlanders perspective

[@wander1027]

@@dorkladytravels well at least for me, I do alot of my buinsess through the US mainland system (banking, credit cards, loans and investing), becuase there is more widespread information and poeple readily comment and compare services (many great resources such as reddit, youtube). I guess you can say this about alot of things outside of finance. So we may be exposed a great deal to the way US mainland conducts alot of their things but very little exposure from PR itself (at least on the internet) Its interesting to see how someone who has done real estate in US mainland can compare and contrast. Puerto Rico can be lagging so much in particular when it comes to money. Poeple will stay with a banks becuase "my family does". Systems are still archaic (I mean look at clasificados).

[@javiersantoryn7992]

Diane, thank you very much for your nice & lovely story you told us about buying a house in Puerto Rico. I've never been there but I want to go visit and see the island. My question for you is...... are you still living there? how did you like it?

[@dorkladytravels]

We enjoyed our time there but moved back to the mainland as we missed family, friends and winters.

[@LoriGuttilla]

I was born and raised in Ponce. I had 2 hours of English in school, MANDATORY. Who ever doesn't speak English in Puerto Rico, is because either they never went to school or flunk that subject. I learned pretty much good english, because l applied myself in school on the 2 hours class daily in school. And it made my life easier, when I moved to NY finding a job. Is an advantage being bilingual.

[@tiffanysimpson-crumpley6502]

Thanks so much for this informative video. We literally just came back from Puerto Rico and want to purchase a multi-unit property that can double as our vacation home/short-term rental. We are looking in Carolina. Would you have recommendations for a lawyer and lender? We actually met a agent at laundromat during our stay and plan to reach out to her, but I’d like as much information as possible under my belt before we engage her.

[@dorkladytravels]

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[@GDarchivess]

Diane, thank you for such an informative and honest video. Not surprised this doesn't have more views. I will definitely share this to let your advice be heard. Honestly, we wouldn't get this from any local. I'm from Levittown which by now you should know where it is. I'll be moving back to PR once my time in the Marines is over. I hope you have more videos for when I return to the island.

[@luisgordils6876]

Very well spoken, thank you. It was fun and informative listening to you. I enjoyed it very much. Currently looking to buy, I am of Puerto Rican descent but born and raised in the states so I learned quite a bit.

[@luisgordils6876]

@@dorkladytravels Hi Diane, I was hoping you could help me with a question I have. The website Tasamax you mentioned in your video has a 1 day pass for 9.99 for me to look up the potential property value of a home I’m interested in but….when I click over to payment page I noticed the website is not secured. Yikes! Is it safe to make payment on that site?

[@luisgordils6876]

Never mind, I found a work around to it. Page now directs me to a secured site for payment. Thanks anyhow

[@ellytorres7630]

English is not the official language....your spanish was better than their english?

[@jameskelly9243]

Been here a week 6/2024 Don't know Spanish they mostly speak some type of English. I'M getting along well

[@loosie.goosie]

English was an official language in Puerto Rico from 1902-1991 and 1991-Currently. A simple online search or basic Puerto Rican history book would tell you this.

[@gabrielamelendez6867]

While I’m watching your videos, I’m wondering ¿why she just simply go back to the neat, better, decent honest and perfect US?

[@louisvelez4905]

Great video; explains some things I encountered communicating with seller agents. I'm originally from P.R. but was raised on the mainland and possess moderate Spanish language skill. I've reached out to seller agents for listing info and never got a sense I was getting accurate info especially with respect to market value. As a result I've walked away from properties I inquired about. I've finally decided to search for a "buyer's advocate" meaning someone with a realtor's background or maybe a combination realtor attorney knowledge base.

[@aprilcurtis8616]

Hi Diane, I am moving to PR in January with my partner. Do you have any real estate agents that would help us in renting or buying? Thanks!

[@germanlasala3949]

Thank you for your explanation. As a previous buyer in In the US, Puerto Rico experience was challenging at best. I couldn't understand why everyone under the sun was at the closing, and I grew up there! The other advice I can recommend is make sure you understand the probate structure on the island. We are preparing to look at some investment property there and your video was very valuable.

[@mrparker-t8c]

@@dorkladytravels What is different. I have heard that if your spouse dies they ignore the will and it goes to the deceased kids?? Is that true?

[@juancarlosmartinez6045]

Great information Diane, I glad your channel is growing up. I like PR, and I can also see the potential in real state there. Saludos desde NYC.

[@miguelamedina2390]

Well articulated points and very informative. Hopefully you will return to live on the island soon. Take care!

[@miguelamedina2390]

@@dorkladytravels God Bless you and thank you so much for advocating the Island.

[@sergioedhi1839]

English is not the official language in Puerto Rico. Technically speaking, it’s not even the official language in the USA

[@robertdaymouse3784]

It is not a Statute law at the Federal level. But if try recording a real estate document, or filing a court document in anything but in English, in any State in the US, it will be rejected because there are numerous rules and laws at State local and federal levels that state mandate the use of English.

[@dorkman135]

English is not the official language in Puerto Rico.

[@rcaerials9435]

They avg 2 closings per day in PR. Scheduled lol