Why I’m Leaving Puerto Rico After 1 Year

[@IsauraAbreu]

I am from DR and I am building my house there in a small town Where I was raised till I came to NY living in New York has taught me a lot including that sometimes living with less but a more quite and peaceful life without much stress it’s something that bring joy to me! I can’t catch a break here in New York, car tickets, no parking, working all day everyday to meet end needs, running around omg this way of living is not beneficial for a healthy living! Thanks for the video 🙏🏽❤️

[@JOSECARABALLO-e1n]

Where in dr

[@IsauraAbreu]

One years later ! My house is done ✔️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 probably going back in few months

[@newagain9964]

@@IsauraAbreuI’m curious, so are u trying to “shortcut” ur way to middle class/upper middle class in DR by living in NYC for few yrs?

[@nesq4104]

​@@IsauraAbreu Congratulations

[@Meme-lo7ru]

Me imagino que puedes! Si no se paga taxes y la mayoria dominicana....no pagan taxes porque no tienen papeles. Trabajan sin pagar taxes y ae llevan los horror a la isla. Si, Claro haci? Cualquiera puede! 🙄🤬

[@idalis-raquelharvey8823]

ER! First time viewing your channel! You've inspired me to be productive again.I'm 75 think like I'm 40 and been wasting my $$$ on " things" to fill voids.I will watch your videos to see what online job good for me.God bless you

[@herleyrobinson5965]

DR it makes a lot of sense young sir! A wise man was once heard say, “I know how to get everything I want out of life”. And when he was asked to expand on that point he said, “Simply help someone else get everything they want out of life”. Your desire to to provide value to people means that you will always be well taken care of. Great video!

[@TommyBryson]

Thats powerful, first time hearing this 🙏

[@PreciousLoveMusic]

Wow, I Love this praise God! ❤🙏🏽

[@DanBelsky_Health_Money_Love]

Living in Panama, Costa Rica and having experience with European countries as well, this is your best bet!! : PUERTO RICO everyone we meet here speaks fluent english and we live out of the capital!

[@AskAuntieMabel]

DR, Your videos are so inspiring. Dominican Republic is one of the places on my bucket list to visit.

[@myrtabrowne7805]

Tomasito, I have lived around the world for many years and there is no place like home. But, I do like living overseas and if having an income that will take you overseas do it. Living between PR and DR is not being a snowbird, it's being a tropical bird. Great video and I am so glad you have a sense of humor. Cuídate

[@gosteelers2291]

U have no idea how helpful inspirational educational and just plain AWESOME your videos are. I’m working Thru some major issues in life and am making baby step type progress which is often times related to your information. I appreciate everything very much and wish u all the best In all u do moving forward. Take good care 💯💯💯💯

[@TommyBryson]

Thank you and you got this, step by step.

[@jacobarbizu3348]

DR. Good Talk Tommy and very insightful message and I'm sure you have spent some considerable time reflecting on your deepest desires to decide on making this new change. Good for you, and may you find fulfillment, love, and joy within your new venture. Stay Strong! And keep Inspiring!!

[@TommyBryson]

Appreciate you brother

[@TheSabrosuranegrura]

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 I did the same and came back to 🇩🇴 with my teenage son which has virtual H..S. worked out great for us. I'm an Accountant as well and work from home. Couldn't ask for more☺️

[@sp123]

75k was the happiness bar when the study was made (2010) adjusted for inflation in 2022, the new bar is 100k

[@charlesxavier3489]

Raise the bar a little .. make that 150k-200k

[@sp123]

​@@charlesxavier3489 I agree in reality its closer to 150k, Im saying 100k minimum

[@charlesxavier3489]

@@sp123 for sure!!!

[@kstar1956]

DR…great video and very good advice! I left my home state of MI, it will be 4 years next week and moved to FL because I was sick of the winter😄 I have zero regrets, love my home and area but you are completely right it’s all about the quality of life. My next goal is to also split my time in FL and I’m looking for an exciting country that could be my second home😊

[@TommyBryson]

That’s awesome, write it down on papers and look deep into it; sometimes the cost are a lot less than you think

[@petah9795]

D.R. I love your content! Thank you for letting us follow along your journey and explaining your decisions so well!!!

[@TommyBryson]

Always

[@Ochi2000]

WoW Tommy, been listening to your channel for about 6 month and couldn't tell you are Dominicano. What a pleasant surprise. Mucha suerte primo. And in case you didn't know, you there is a ferry between DR & PR.

[@walterdelgado2948]

Suerte y Congrats Tommy in DR...I completely understand the mindset and have been living in 4 places since 2021. NYC, PR, FL, and Atlanta. My next place is Ecuador where my family is from but also have family from DR....Lol Thank you for the content and look forward to seeing your life in DR!! Blessings

[@TommyBryson]

Thank you and setting roots is important 🙌

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The one thing that I have noticed is that PR is a jewel and naturally a beautiful Island in the Caribbean. And also that Americans from PR and the ones that live there are proud of their Island, Culture and history, and rightly so. But yet, most of all, I noticed all the litter, filth and garbage all over much of the island. What is that all about? I wld be embarrassed. WHAT GIVES? We wld volunteer to clean up, get it all nice, and than in 2 days, we wld go bk, and there wld be litter all over the place again.

[@DanBelsky_Health_Money_Love]

Loved the Dominican Republic as well bought and sold a place in Altagracia (PUNTA CANA) but prefer PR because I can have a WALGREENS in every corner!

[@CalebOliver]

🇩🇴DR🇩🇴 Thank you Tommy for this video. The biggest idea that I got from it was try things in life. If you don’t like it you can change it. For example you said you thought about living there until you are 30, but then you changed your mind after about a year of living there then you can just change your plans. That’s fine if you don’t like something, change it you have to stick with it forever. Especially as you said you never know how much time you have left so make the most of the time you have. Great video Tommy! 👍🏾

[@jaynec7499]

There seriously is no place like home. I learned that after living away for 10 years. I’m now home to stay

[@TommyBryson]

Well said

[@queentinadoire6931]

I agree with you Jayne.

[@waterheaterservices]

Sitting in "quarantine" solitairy confinement jail hotel right now in the Philippines, thinking maybe I should have just stayed in the USA where I have some rights and freedoms. 🤔

[@fokusdachamp]

DR.. Great Content As Always Brutha!! You Are Appreciated

[@JovianTon]

Im happy you enjoyed it here in PR and the people but Family is family so hope you are happy in your new venture

[@Juanbebogaming23]

I love to see my people making moves to better there lives. Tommy I don’t know you but I’m proud of you. De lo mío. God bless.

[@PreciousLoveMusic]

DR. I love this channel. I'm really happy for you and already follow your Instagram. I'm sure your family will be so happy that you're going home. One of my close friends is from Dominican Republic as well. Congratulations on your decision, and you're right, we all think we have enough time left because we don't know how much time we have left 💯💪🏽🙏🏽🔥😇

[@TommyBryson]

Thank you and exactly 🙏

[@martinwraae]

Dear Tommy Thank you for a great program. You are such a great person with so much talent and I know you are going to make it anywhere. Best regards Lars Wraae

[@TommyBryson]

🙏

[@Cravenn5]

DR videos are epic and have inspired me to get back to it🙏🏽🔥🌿

[@toussaint6529]

DR! great points and info. Just came back from DR and I loved it. Working on a plan..thanks.

[@MzCynt08]

DR. Thanks for sharing, Tommy. Praying for safe travels and enjoyment wherever you go

[@TommyBryson]

Thanks 🙏

[@AnotherRigmarole]

DR. Good video. I’m originally from PR and I’m planning on getting a house there. Best of luck on your journey

[@TommyBryson]

Thank you and likewise, be smart with where you buy

[@Iam_aliali]

DR. 100% facts! Thank you for sharing your advice and knowledge! Much appreciated bro

[@HaydenBowles]

Great video, just seeing it. Heads up on the tax incentive home though, you cannot rent out your primary home. That will put you in violation. I’ve been here for 3 years and have maintained 2 homes. Consulted with all the major tax attorneys here. Be careful!

[@artofbusiness12]

DR. Sound advice. Will implement what parts applies to my journey. - Thank you

[@UnEarthedMysteries884]

DR dam bro much respect I’m Dominican too. Didn’t kno we was brothers mannnnnn. Keep up the great work

[@TommyBryson]

Ayeee 😎

[@LuciYah.]

DR thank you for this video. New to the channel. Please do a return to DR update. I am 66 and miserable in TX. Looking for a better quality of life. Looking at Belize. What is the DR like. Let us know. Thank you

[@Lav_A]

DR. Tommy there's someone in the comments with your profile picture asking people to message him. He's pass off as you. Great content, love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@TommyBryson]

Thanks for letting me know 🙌

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Informative TB🔥🔥🔥👍….

[@tomgreen5254]

Awesome video. Definitely agreed with your mindset and learned a lot. Maybe I’ll bump into you in the DR this winter.

[@lindawilliams7273]

DR Tommy, it is important to be near family and have that love and support. Best wishes!

[@colinsh16]

DR home is where the heart is. I always say that happiness is achieved when you are doing the things that you love

[@charlenelaguer7072]

D R I wish you a great trip back to your home base, and that God will bless you and take care of you wherever you may go, Your videos are always so helpful and useful to me....thanks again for sharing with us!

[@TommyBryson]

Happy they help, that’s the goal

[@fargoalexander]

DR… also man I commend you for your journey and had to get on my phone and comment. Keep going!! You’re just beginning!

[@isaiascruz2633]

Very inspirational and so true in every respect. Super video. Thank you

[@maladie03]

DR, good stuff bruh keep going 💪 👏

[@nicolemaddix4291]

DR good video, I hope that you will have a happier existence in the Dominican Republic and that it will be safe living there😎🏁

[@eveymoreno111]

I Love your content and appreciate your when you share your personal experiences. We wish you much success and happiness Dominican Republic . DR I watched it to the end 😄

[@MyVideosWillCalmU]

Good luck bro, looking forward to seeing your journey 😎👊🏾

[@plusultra6199]

The tax incentive was made to displace the Puerto Rican on the island and make it so they have to leave and be assimilated, in the States where they will become more Anglo and lose their Hispanic culture and language. That's the plan and to some extent, it's working!

[@verbalasswhooping]

Welcome to America...it's happened to every culture that's set foot in this place... just ask us Black Americans.

[@haroldmarte4697]

DR🇩🇴 Never away de la casa!!! Desde New York!!

[@fredland8362]

My Aunt was living in San Juan DR, huge home $200 dollars a month and the backyard full of organic tropical fruits, she was juicing everyday and she looks like 10years younger 🤣

[@TommyBryson]

Lol that’s so cool

[@radgraham]

Great video and DR. I kind of do the same thing. I never heard of the $75,000 idea until now and I agree. Never really thought of that but I surpassed that number 24 years ago and it hasn't made me any happier. What I have done to spice life up is move every couple of years. Moving sucks yes but moving to different areas of San Antonio and now outside of San Antonio has made our life fun and interesting. Meeting new people. Experiencing new places etc. I'm in Rotary Club so new towns mean new opportunities to help the community I live in. Our next move in a year or so is going to be a move to Downtown Corpus Christi. I'm from there but now the Downtown has a nightlife and has new condos etc and all new experiences. Our family doesn't quite get it but it's what adds some fun and happiness to my wife and my life. Thanks again brother!

[@TommyBryson]

That’s why I love personal finance, it’s based on what works for individuals. I’m glad you found a workaround you love

[@ShelbySteele23]

Thank you for mentioning Corpus Christi. I'm from Houston but want to live in a beach town (not Galveston) but never considered corpus or s. Padre because they both always seemed so boring outside the beach. Moving from a big city like Houston I still want have access to other sources of entertainment so hearing that corpus is trying to add more things to do is encouraging. I may need to take a weekend trip down there to check it out.

[@rachelazor6173]

Para arriba DR 🇩🇴 I live in NY but Im planning on moving to PR, first I want to secure a WFH job bc I do know the wages in PR aren’t that good

[@yuxtaporo]

DR, I'm dominican also and me and my wife bought a penthouse condo in Carolina recently which we're setting up for airbnb and hopefully we want to move down there and split time between the 2 Islands which would be the perfect life, good luck in your endeavors

[@islandvibeja]

DR. Wishing you all the best.

[@DCProductions77]

Everyone in grand forks north dakota who is part wealthy does that when they retire. Usually they go down to arizona in october.

[@travelbyanymeans]

DR. I always enjoy a travel story that steps out of the box.

[@TommyBryson]

📦😎

[@triplerpg]

D.R. I think you sparked an idea of the type of life I would like to have! I wasn’t born in DR I was born in the US but I also feel this sense of home whenever I had visited there, idk how to describe it but awesome video! Hope all is well with you and wish you nothing but the best in your move!

[@karinanotthoff2784]

DR! I’ve been interested in living there but I’m scared of getting scammed or dying in a car accident 🙏🏻 Really lit people and food doe

[@MrCortez1397]

Nice I plan to move and retire in Dominican Republic in the town of Moca. I'm saving enough and investing to have enough to retire in DR. What do you advise to start the legal process to get your Dominican residency for expats.

[@RubenRodriguez-mw7km]

D. R. Love your content and how you explain everything in detail, making changes while I take some notes, thanks again for the knowledge!!

[@TommyBryson]

Got you and thank you 🙏

[@A.M.1.]

One of the main points of rich dad poor dad was figuring out how to do "both" as well. Good philosophy

[@TommyBryson]

Yeah I remember that, always think both

[@IgboDaughter]

DR - Do you have a video about the tax incentives for investing in Puerto Rico?

[@LetLeelaTellIt]

DR, happy to see your journey expand

[@mawil6137]

DR 🇩🇴 Are you taking students? Looking for a mentoe

[@TheKingsspotlight]

DR how can I organically acquire money in another country without being a natural citizen ?

[@DebtFreeDad]

Hope you okay out there fam.

[@TommyBryson]

We’re good brother; thank you

[@chimera2116]

Were you able to benefit on taxes in PR even though you were there only 1 year?

[@BedStuy4life]

DR bro. Great video. As some people say, home is where the heart is. Goodluck.

[@TommyBryson]

Facts

[@tracielang9500]

DR Used to live in Cabarete and can't blame you for living it!

[@luluisher]

DR. Really good video Tommy. I'm going through that nostalgic wave right now and I'm from Cuba. I hope I can figure out a way to do that. Good luck in your new journey.

[@TommyBryson]

Appreciate you and step by step

[@stoneking5]

That is so dope that you get to travel and live in different places. I would really love to try living in two places at once, especially if there is financial insensitive for me to do so

[@rik4369]

DR! Great video. Can you help me with resources for Military Veterans in PR? Appreciate your information and enthusiasm! Great Work! Semper Fi

[@GEN_X_]

YUP! Snowbird is my Life Goal!

[@MeMeC283]

Hope you’re ok with what’s going on with hurricane!

[@janitzamurga3271]

DR…congratulations on your new journey. 😃

[@vincentsclafani]

Hey bro! What church did you go to when you lived in PR?

[@angelmorales6012]

DR. They come to PR in yolas. It's really Bad there. Salaries theres are super low.

[@alexgatlin5831]

Good luck with the move and I hope you get what you are looking for and deserve.

[@melissaladd6857]

DR...I watch all the way!

[@drose8360]

There's nothing like home. DR is were its at. What part of DR are you from?

[@jonb3189]

Sorry that you're leaving. I'll be leaving Tokyo next year (OK, early 2024). It's been a long haul for me. Great time here. However, I feel also that it's time to move on. Probably will travel a bit throughout SE Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand. I've no desire at all to return to the US except to perhaps visit friends and family.

[@AP90x]

US kinda trash. Especially where im at now “Mississippi”, lived in greece and spain i would kill to go back

[@TommyBryson]

Good luck on the next chapter

[@jonb3189]

@@TommyBryson Ditto. Have fun in DR.

[@jonb3189]

@@AP90x Mississippi .... UGH !! Perhaps the last place on Earth I would want to be.

[@jonb3189]

@@TommyBryson Also want to spend more time in Bali. Supposedly it's huge for digital nomads. Last time there was 2015 ... awesome place.

[@joseph_the_human]

I don't have any family or love towards me from anyone whatsoever. It's extremely depressing. I just want to move to an affordable place where I can find someone that will love me. please pray for me.

[@ravvmia]

DR, excellent 👏👏👏👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽. Te felicito sigue buscando y realizando tú sueño.

[@TommyBryson]

Gracias 🙏

[@CoachMitchellh]

I'm past the $300K mark and battle depression. The $75,000 rule is a fact.

[@Rich-pc6py]

Stop the 🧢

[@newagain9964]

Bruh. U personally would still be depressed at $74k. Even more so! Stop the 🧢.

[@CoachMitchellh]

@@Rich-pc6py Just because you're not a high earner doesn't mean other men are not.

[@MikeDaniels-rs3ks]

😂😂😂​@@newagain9964

[@EricDavidTippett]

I think its more a $100k fact

[@divamiami8931]

Good luck D.R.! I am moving back home myself in less than 2 months.

[@TommyBryson]

Where’s home ?

[@divamiami8931]

@@TommyBryson Miami

[@lulubayou1897]

Interesting. Goodluck on your journey! Please put ads on your videos. You deserve the extra $ for all your work. DR-

[@TommyBryson]

We have ads, and appreciate you

[@murphyman814]

Does PR allow you to airbnb your primary property under the act 60 tax code?

[@TommyBryson]

Might depends on the amount of time it spend as an Airbnb; good to research though.

[@newagain9964]

It shouldn’t. You’re not supposed to compete with any aspect of local PR economy.

[@kingkwalede4252]

DR, I respect you grind ✊🏽

[@TommyBryson]

Appreciate you

[@richardvalyon485]

D.R. Love the content. Keep up the good work and be safe in your travels.

[@TommyBryson]

Thank you 🙏

[@straypython2383]

Oh man, I would love to move to the DR now, good luck on your move. One thing though, the DR is not known for stellar high speed internet with the exception of New builds in Santo Domingo so check around and also stock up on your techie gear in PR, before you move. Stuff like this is limited and if you buy in the DR comes with a hefty import tax attached.

[@fran2688]

Never been to DR, but I know you will be happy! That's all that matters!

[@sharaep6586]

DR thanks for sharing.

[@TommyBryson]

Always

[@Hairwith_D]

How's the weather out there. I know it's Hurricane season and it was headed in that direction

[@TommyBryson]

Weather is back to normal 😎

[@kentharris4986]

DR ..Rooting for you bro !

[@TommyBryson]

Thanks bro

[@morales1232]

No lo entendemos pero lo aceptamos 😢 un abrazo mi hermano!! Si lo entiendo :)

[@kimthebudgetslayer]

Tommy I really enjoy your videos. Congratulations. DR

[@TommyBryson]

🙌thank you

[@schecheslife4969]

I love your style. Every content you put out is always so meaningful, I’m Haitian please say hello to my brothers and sisters who are humbly taking refuge in your country. God bless your journey

[@danwick6067]

Great realistic video!

[@TommyBryson]

🙌🙌

[@samcortorreal]

Tommy, I was born and raised in The Bronx 171 Street in Townsend Avenue and now I bought a C o op in Riverdale. I would love one day to live in Puerto Rico 6 months off the year. I will be watching more of your videos. I am super financially stable. But, I want to grow my liquid.

[@MrJohneblaze822]

D.R I always enjoy watching your videos Tommy 👍🏽

[@whatsapp--6977]

Appreciate your feedback 💜 Write the number above let's chat.

[@rosemaryramos1539]

DR…I gotta give it to ya…you are a VERY SMART young man, for your age. You surprise me incredibly. I’m a 63 year old woman who is NOW thinking that way. What a wonderful concept that you got it NOW. Tomorrow Past, the Future is not promised, the PRESENT is exactly what the word means…it’s A GIFT. Use the gift from THE FATHER wisely…intelligently. 🙏🏽🤗

[@LuisGrullon86]

That's my plan as well, buying a cando in Santo Domingo Piantini area, the food is more healthy then the states, sun all year long get my vitamin d, society is chill and warm, everything is less expensive then the states is a win win 🤝

[@Teo.23431]

Love the journey your on dude 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TommyBryson]

Thanks 🙏

[@AerielFerguson]

Do you have a car in PR? If someone's gonna spend half the year in another country, what should they do with their car?

[@gvbriotv8535]

He should there is no public transportation here in the island. Unless he goes by uber or taxi or just walks everywhere

[@newagain9964]

Just buy a used car cheap. Then sell it cheap.