USA NAVY Vet Amazing Rental In A Top City In The Philippines

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They have been looking for years for such an amazing house at an amazing price, from living on Palawan to Iloilo City this Navy Vet expat has finally found his place to live in the Philippines
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[@litoyvillagracia799]

What a beautiful house! Ledesco village was the first and biggest subdivision in Iloilo in the 80's and home to millionairs or businessmen in Iloilo👍👍

[@Bellajane127]

I find this helpful since we're planning to move to the Philippines in 2025, God willing! Thanks for sharing this video. Thanks Steven for your service. My husband is a US Navy vet also. God bless you all! 😃

[@Beau007us]

Wow! USD 700 for the place? Its a steal!!!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

What???? That is crazy!!! In the US at that rate you will be lucky to get a studio apartment but in a crime ridden neighborhood with folks on the street that are always packing..ie carrying guns. The US sucks!! One needs a lot of money to have any quality of life in the US. I was doing okay working as a Chemist but lost it all when I got sick.

[@406Speedway]

Dude,it’s hard to keep up with all the great videos you publish , get done watching one and another one pops up .this is getting to be a full time job watching your vids .keep it up

[@tryscience]

he's a machine !

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Haha full time job watching my stuff 😂, Thank you!

[@QueenReina-rx5vx]

Michael videos are like addiction hahahaa…I would watch one after the other….I accidentally discovered it last week and got hooked on his uploads…

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@QueenReina-rx5vx aww thank you!

[@darthvader-rr27888]

It’s good to see somebody vlogging about nice houses and nice living style in the province.

[@tombkk1322]

I agree, sometimes nice to see higher budget living in the Philippines. I’m not saying anything wrong with the low budgets but some of us want to see higher budget videos. Thanks.

[@bernieespinosa8691]

SIR MICHAEL , HONESTLY SIR STEVEN & MS . BEA JUST HIT THE JACKPOT ON THAT HOUSE . ITS SO CHEAP BUT HUGE & OPULENT LOOKING TOO . 👋👋👋🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👏👍✌️

[@user-bd3gt9jt1x]

A beautiful home. He's definitely done right with his life. I'm happy for him!

[@jsully4064]

Wow, really nice sized house. Even the bedrooms were big. Thank Bae and Stephen for showing their home for me plz. Really liked this video. Thanks for posting, Michael...Jim

[@NorthStarAttitudes]

Very helpful!

[@emeritatraeger9326]

Small world, Mike. That house is or was owned by a Filipina, she was married to a Norwegian. She and her two girls went back to Norway. Her husband passed away. My lot is next door to her, you are park right in front of it….that property is right across Wah siong school, used to be Chinese commercial school

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

Bea and I have been wondering about the lot next door. What a coincidence you commented here! Do you have plans of selling?

[@emeritatraeger9326]

@@philippinesinfulleffect you are a little too late. Just sold it, to a really reasonable price…that guy is really lucky. Most subdivision lots around Iloilo are quite small. That lot in Ledesco is 400 SQM, and fenced with a well. I guess there is a NAWASA line,( water supply from the City) now…

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

@@emeritatraeger9326 I'm really sorry we did not get an attempt to buy that lot. We really like this area and street we are living on. So interesting meeting the former owner on a random video! Michaels videos are truly far reaching.

[@amowatt01]

Perfect information.......this is the kind of property (quality gated community) info I am looking for, thks

[@edj3873]

Thanks for the info. Quite insightful when looking for rental homes in high end communities. Thanks Steve for sharing his home and experience

[@ChristineLord-pz5bm]

Watching from California, Nice of you showing different places nice places in my country. as you know I haven’t been back since 1992 and I do really appreciate you showing different places oh my God it’s a lot of changes .Thank you.

[@homebasebelgium359]

Really a beautiful house. I think the price is just about right as it came unfurnished.

[@DanielAdisi-ps6wq]

I am also planning to come to philippines in the month of december. I will contact you when i get there. Stay fabulously blessed

[@tomhunter2623]

That was a beautiful house thanks for the tour. Excellent price for the rent for such a big house.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

It really is!

[@scottbhart656]

Nice subdivision and home. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottbhart656]

Curious- any sense for what that house would sell for?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

My guess it would list for 18-20 million pesos and sell for 12 to14 million, based on what I have seen around Iloilo (about $220k?) just a guess though that is the issue with no MLS type system there is no real data on what things actually sell for

[@fredricksonted3920]

I Liked this video a lot, thank you.

[@frankkie3849]

Nice place, excellent price for the house and location..thanks for sharing..😊

[@deys888kaye]

That place is awesome, especially for the rent they’re paying!

[@geoffbeckett6678]

Thanks! Enjoyed very much

[@Dazzler429]

Watching from Ireland 💚 great video

[@harrybretschneider6343]

Very nice! Thanks.

[@garycourtier4668]

Las Islas Filipinas. Where sanity and civility still reign.

[@kamaukambon7772]

THERE'S NOTHING SANE ADMIT THIS PLACE. BEEN LIVING HERE OVER 7 YEARS AND YOU JUST GOTTA LEARN TO ACCEPT THE INSANITY HAHAHA

[@juanitawilms9842]

Wow nice house, nice kitchen and big extra space.it’s huge

[@ZhanMiyong]

Ledesco village is an expensive subdivisions in the city of Iloilo - it’s got a Chinese school “HUASIONG “ within the area 😊

[@jlynnburton9718]

Very Fair price, $700 is about what I would had guessed the rent to be for that location from my research

[@RatFink-nr5td]

I think your channel would look much fresher with a new outro, and definitely new music. Otherwise, all good and your Subs are climbing. Good luck.

[@armandosune3839]

Michael, there are kotean, vuetnu, Japanese, etc eateries at tfe right side entrance, after crossing the Kawayanan Bridge. All authentic because the owners are Kotesn, Japanese, Vietnamese, depending on the nature of the resto also.

[@michaelmereday6791]

Wow you show some real nice areas rent something like that maybe not that big but that's a nice dream

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Super nice! Has all the Western comforts. It is a very, very high end rental. i don't think something comes up often. It is very rare. He won the lottery! i am surprised they rented out at that price. It may have been that they really don't need the money, just for someone to maintain it. Gald he locked in on a two year deal. And most landlords don't allow pets. i guess if you look, you shall find! Incredible property! Now they know what they need in a home when they build one. Looks like a great neighborhood.

[@NancyDugdale]

Watching from Iowa USA

[@cutercatMixedVideo-p7d]

Great video ❤😊

[@armandosune3839]

LEDESCO is owned by the Ledesma family, sob us the famous Royal Tru Orange jud years ago, RJ LEDESMA. Remember that kid? He's grown up now, abd a famous TV host in Metro Manila.

[@prettyghee357]

great video Mike .... informative. Whoever owns this house ......very very nice house

[@marccolomayt82094]

Unique neighborhood ever ❤

[@tryscience]

YES. I find these videos very helpful, they familiarize me with prices and trends of housing offerings in the various places you go. I agree, Stephen and Bea are lovely people. It's great they are enjoying life and keeping busy. And their cat loves you ! I wonder of they have Bengal cats there. They are super lively and smart. Maybe eventually I'll settle down and get a cat.

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

Hi, Stephen here. Actually we do have a Bengal cat here that we adopted left behind by the previous tenants. He's an outdoor cat, but so friendly. He took a nap in Bea's lap. We'd bring him in, but we'd be afraid of the dogs around him. Bengal's are great cats!

[@tryscience]

@@philippinesinfulleffect That is so cool! It's probably best it's an outdoor cat, he would probably tear the place apart lol

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

@@tryscience Haha, he seems pretty tame and super friendly, but he loves being outdoors.

[@arceortiz3298]

Steven and Bea are great couple, Mike you have a room ready for you lol

[@wintersojourn9356]

@arteortiz - wasn’t that the loveliest thing to say? & I believe he meant it

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

He definitely means it, very genuine kind friends that would give their shirt off their back if needed

[@md929]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife how do you manage living in the Philippines? Might be cheap but you still have to have steady income. Are you retired?

[@charlesetienne6037]

Thanks I heard him say French. Creole food. I am from Seychelles and our cuisine is Creole food.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

He is from New Orleans, sounds like his future restaurant might be for you

[@Laughinghawg]

Showing details about real estate over there is helpful. Glad you did it. 600 sq M is 6450 sq ft. It looks smaller than 6400 but seems very nice, and the price is right!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

The lot is 500 sqm but you are right it's probably closer to half the lot is the building

[@Dan-xx5jq]

thanks for the conversion. It is an incredible property! It would be at least $3,000 to $6,000/ month in a medium size city in the US.

[@QueenReina-rx5vx]

Ledesco Village one of the first few old Villages in Iloilo…we always pass on a short cut going to Leganes…

[@SkyBlue-rm6pb]

Wow! That price will get you a standard room here in Canada and share bathroom, kitchen with your room mates. We left a house in my hometown, no one is living in it , pretty sad house 😢

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

wow.. that place is nicer than my house here in Timog Residences Angeles city.. and cost less! nice find.

[@hillroberts1311]

Trivia: Ilonggos are a proud people. They like nice things. Check out their ancestral houses in both Iloilo and Bacolod. The men are known to be brave warriors especially when they are sent to war. The women like their jewellery and enjoy dressing up.

[@danielnehrenberg8361]

Congratulations on yur find of yur home. Very nice people and can't go wrong with a squid as friend.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I had to look that up haha! "term squid, which swim fast but crash into everything. Old school sailors would often get a Navy Squid tattoo etched on their legs or back."

[@danielnehrenberg8361]

The other branches of the military refers the Navy as Squids. Like Marines are Jarheads. I'm a proud Navy man myself and proud I'm a Squid. Wouldn't trade it for nothin. I'm 57 and wish I was still out there on the water.

[@Cordycep1]

my propety tax is $700/month. I enjoy this episode. thanks

[@md929]

Wanna trade? 12k for us in California.

[@wintersojourn9356]

How can we TPL viewers prevail upon Stephen & Bea to post more, I wonder? I all ready liked them (I can’t resist a handsome, soft spoken Navy veteran and Bea is a stunning professional singer, so what’s not to like?). But NOW I see they even rescue cats & have both cats & dogs (not too many do that but those who do are always great people). Beautiful home. Sometimes good deeds are rewarded, I actually prefer it to the friend they told about the other rental. Though that place is also way nice esp as a rental! Amazing houses like Mark’s & (sorry forget his wife’s name, but I remember she is originally from Palawan, too I believe) can be available as rentals . Michael you make the best friends…

[@wintersojourn9356]

P.s. I haven’t viewed the video in which M visited Mark & his wife’s place since it was posted, so my preference for S&B’s place is from memory. I remember Mark had the great outdoor/yard area & the BBQing. But from memory I thought this house is more spacious & brighter/airier. But both places are beautiful. No disparagement intended.

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

Hi Winter, thank you for the lovely comments! Bea and I plan to get back active with our channel in the very near future. The mid to end of last year was very difficult for us both. Bea lost her father in June, then I lost my mom in August. That kind of took us away from vlogging as it was difficult to get motivated and put in quality work. I've also been very busy handling my mother's estate. But stay tuned and thank you for always supporting us!

[@wintersojourn9356]

@philippinesinfulleffect yes, now I recall your recent bereavements, esp yours becoz you had that lovely dedication & photo of your mother on one of your channel’s videos…But now reading your kind reply 🙂, I recall the death of Bea’s father also. Makes sense to step back from vlogging. & moving too. Best wishes & prayers to y’all, it is so difficult. I am not ready though everyone says one “should” be ready esp if parents are blessed with long life. But though not ready, I am grateful for our Faith✝️

[@irabankston3390]

Beautiful house in great neighborhood. Fantastic price, here in AC, it would be 75K easy in a gated community. Thanks😊

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

And this is a gated community too with guards but an older one for sure

[@brianbaxter3913]

Very nice house and great that the owners renovated first. The only bad thing for me is the monthly cost for the house is about what my budget is for everything. Always nice to dream

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

It's pretty hard to retire on $700 a month these days but simple life you can still here

[@michaelmereday6791]

Find the right girl and enjoy the rest of your life 😅

[@tombkk1322]

Cannot control the dogs? That would drive me crazy. Nice house.

[@emeritatraeger9326]

It used to be rented by Koreans…yes, she is from Guimaras… now I know for sure that is her house being rented by your friend…

[@wintersojourn9356]

Beautiful home. I think she is smart to not sell it, must have countless wonderful memories & maybe she or one of the daughters will return someday. Your neighborhood is pretty looks very green & like a gorgeous park or the big spread out campuses or convent/monastery properties of years ago here in my country (but with different vegetation 🙂).

[@samiam6771]

700 that’s pretty cheap

[@gamerwits4329]

Hey mike

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

NAVY CHIEFS NAVY PRIDE !! I was NAVY stationed in Subic Bay 1977... when I was 17yo 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@garycourtier4668]

I'm a U.S. Army veteran in the Philippines. I love the Navy too and thank you for your service. But with all due respect, I take exception to the kids comment. The number of notches on a man's belt are best kept to himself. Take care and good luck.

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

Yep, classic Chief! haha

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

@garycourtier4668 had no Idea back then that the girls wanted babys... I was a 17yo kid... from Tampa Florida... Oblivious to the ways of the fillies... Not Counting notches. Just didnt know.

[@MikeHoncho884]

If those were my dogs, they would understand that when I’m talking to someone that everything is safe and to quit barking. You have to teach dogs manners.

[@ginag17]

Newsflash if your friend’s rental home is in Ledesco where that Chinese Academy is it’s located in Jaro, Iloilo. I guess Stephen isn’t really that familiar with Iloilo. When he was saying Jaro is so far away from the major malls I was like where does he think he lives? Ledesco o is only about a mile and a half from the Jaro Cathedral.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

He is talking about his other rental house that was at the far end of Jaro where subdivisions are plentiful and rents are lower but it's harder to get through traffic

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I love in Jaro but I'm on diversion road very near SM, Jaro is huge as you know

[@ginag17]

I know Iloilo really well. I grew up there & all my friends still live there. My Mom’s family was from Iloilo. I know Jaro very well and I know that it’s is a large district. My family lived in Iloilo proper in JM Basa St. in fact the house we lived in is now an historical building right next to city hall. Your solar co friend, will not say his name for his privacy, his Dad and aunt are very good friends of mine who I grew up with and our families were very close. Everywhere in Iloilo is not too far relatively speaking since I live in the US where you can drive 8 hrs S or 8 hours N and still be in the same State.

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

Where we lived in Jaro (Alta Tierra) was not far in actual distance, but in sense of time to get to the places we frequent daily...very far. For instance, 30 min daily to get to my gym, and depending on the time I left, sometimes it was a 40 min drive home. Ledesco is closer to everything we frequent with way less traffic hassle. We have lived in Iloilo for 6 years now, and know the city pretty well.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Dude, we say U.S. Navy or American Navy. Not "USA Navy".

[@kailani112]

Do you think what happened to Hawaii and the Hawaiians will also happen in the Philippines?

[@michaelmereday6791]

I don't trust cats I think they pick up on it cause they don't trust me lollll I had a cat tore me up when I was young😅

[@randellt]

Maybe I missed it.. I jumped around a little.. but like that must be atleast 100k a month?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

P40k a month and the owner spent P400k fixing it up first

[@wintersojourn9356]

No, 40,000 Phil Pesos, ~$700 usd. Yes, 40k. 2y lease. It kinda takes your breath away….

[@randellt]

@@wintersojourn9356 Yes it does! Thx

[@randellt]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife Amazing! Thx

[@marianeil6630]

How did he find that house for rent???

[@philippinesinfulleffect]

Bea found it on Facebook Marketplace Iloilo...we went to see it the next day, and two days later, signed the lease.

[@marianeil6630]

Thank you for the info

[@russellmontielmontojo1974]

u know what u are lucky to have that kind of big beautiful house. in america u nid.to.spend more just to have that kind of house.

[@SkyleLitz]

I am one of their subscribers as well. I wonder why they didn't upload any new videos. It appears that they are preoccupied with their business. The cost of a spacious house rental that exceeds $700 is unbeatable. It's significantly less expensive compared to the standard of living in California.

[@wintersojourn9356]

Hi Skye, if you have a chance see Stephen’s reply to a comment of mine above. He & his wife Bea both lost a parent in 2023 …

[@johnmurray7557]

The dogs gotta go!!!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

So he moved from the 'murder capital of the US', 'New Orleans' to paradise on the other side of the world, and living in peace too in the Philippines. I live close to New Orleans but i have not visited the city in over ten years, as i value my life! So many folk on drugs roaming the streets and trying to bum some change from you. If you ask for directions they will charge you for it. The new governor of Louisiana has now put in place the National Guard to patrol the streets to keep the tourists safe, although without their weapons. They don't want to scare the tourists. i just heard today on the news that 3 people were shot and killed in New Orleans, which is a low count. Just a couple of years ago they had some teenage kids try to carjack a grandmother and when she got caught up with the seat belt when exiting, they dragged her body down the street, dismembering her body. And it was all caught on a business ring camera as it was around noon. These teens said, they were feeling hot, walking in the sun and wanted a a/c vehicle to ride in. The poor grandmother was eating her lunch i believe. Poor innocent woman, did not deserve that. She was in her sixties and her grandkids will never see her again. That is the good ol' U, S of A, for you!!! Sorry to bring it up, just trying to keep real! If you leave the US, never look back! In our city last year, we had a young college kid that was sitting in her vehicle in the afternoon, waiting for the train to pass by right in the downtown area. Pretty girl that was a classical dancer, she was murdered for her cellphone by some teenages as well. i am sure he does not miss New Orleans! They seem like real great people that is why God has blessed them with this beautiful house. Which is why the owners also choose them. Good hardworking business people. The West is just become a really bad place to live. That is why i want out! Unfortunately my disability income does not pay much and i have some chronic medical issues or i would have left over 10 years ago. i am doing better now and making plans to leave!

[@floren879]

Buntag

[@Mary-zd8xo]

You mean morning? Maayong buntag pud. It’s maayong aga in Iloilo

[@Larrychurch-kc1zd]

Well, I guess I can't rent it i was in the Army

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

😂😂

[@user-mk4xu3tg2c]

Location/subdivision name?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Ledesco Iloilo City (was shown in the first 30 seconds of the video)

[@user-vu1gx4uv2k]

sir why do you choose to stay for a while in philippines? why not in Thailand? thailand has so much to offer for you

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Mainly the people and how welcome they make you feel plus almost everyone understands english

[@user-vu1gx4uv2k]

thai people gives warm welcome too😟😭

[@wintersojourn9356]

He has said he definitely plans to travel in Thailand in the future. I am partial to the Phil, as it is part of my heritage, & have never been in Thailand. But I agree your people are welcoming because I always remember one Thai woman with whom I worked briefly many many years ago. She was doing a type of tour /visiting learning experience in our field of work. I never again worked or socialized so closely with a Thai person from Thailand. She was the most gracious, gentle , generous oerson. We were friendly in the brief months we worked together, toured her around that city , restaurants etc…Unfortunately we lost contact after her return to Thailand, there was a language barrier. But I think of her fondly, she was a great ambassador for her homeland. But back to Michael! He had special circumstances, he has explained in prior videos & livestreams, esp in the other/original channel. In brief (lol), he always wanted to live in a warm tropical climate on a beach, COVID came & convinced him to not wait until traditional retirement ages, he fell in love with & married a Canadian woman who is 1/2 Filipina (but born & raised in Canada). So the Phil was a natural choice as his wife could obtain dual citizenship & they wud then have rights to open businesses, work for others, buy property, stay forever, etc….Sadly, the marriage has not endured, but Michael said in his own words that though that relationship ended he finds he fell in love with the Philippines & still loves the nation & people. So he decided to stay there as his home. But you never know Thailand is very close by & many transfer residences. But I think M has put down roots in Phil. Bloom where you are planted & some say Fate or life circumstances, I would say God’s Providence, planted Michael in Phil. & he is blooming away….Nothing at all disparaging to Thailand, so please don’t be tearful🌸🌻There’s no crying in baseball or on TPL channel (well except for happy or moved tears).

[@brianbarton777]

The video is only helpful if he’s willing to move out and let me have the place

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

😂😂 never hurts to ask

[@Ram.73]

Is he a Filipino-American your ex-navy friend ?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I believe just a guy from Louisiana, don't think he has any Filipino heritage, but many think he does

[@scottbellisle5581]

Who the hell wants to live where that damn dog barks all day and you know all night. Holy crap, hard to listen.

[@vec306]

A squid

[@edieiyon]

most of your video is so dark.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

True should have opened all the curtains but it's been so darn hot out

[@acaciomadeira5147]

One ofthe f Ew normal houses ive seen other than your other freinds ,seems western enoph for me

[@ripwff7502]

PLANNEDemic

[@ImDoubleB]

Dogs that don't listen to commands are a sad reflection of the owner. Who is in charge at that house?

[@danielwarnes7231]

His dogs are the typical untrained mut. Don't understand why they don't train them. I live on 17ac in mountains. My two dogs guard my flock but do not bark unless a predator is near. Nice home but pity his neighbors.

[@bcssylf]

whats the buyers market like in ilo? not for something this extravagant, but a nice size house with a big yard? thanks

[@MyNameIsNotEmail.ItsEmail]

What does CR stand for? I know it's the bathroom.

[@milaacosta1560]

Comfort room

[@MyNameIsNotEmail.ItsEmail]

@@milaacosta1560 thks

[@erndoggyful]

Camote Room 😂

[@Dan-xx5jq]

He has a great alarm system. 🐕🦮🐕‍🦺😂