What you can buy for $45,000 in Valencia, Philippines. Also, how to survive until retirement.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

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[@mastergerard]

hi my father is selling his land under mother title, atleast 1.6 hectares he will sell it at much cheaper price just send us a pm

[@ovlov245]

I find CF way to expensive.

[@BelusTraveller]

I Got about 70,000 in my wife’s house, It’s a Disaster proof, Two story castle, I engineered as well as a Roof top Garden sitting on the Mountains On and off Grid diesel Generator, Starting Solar now, Love the Philippines, Nice Goals good Vid, God bless, Belus

[@richardmarts2432]

I applaud your courage. I started visiting the Philippines in 2000 but didn't feel comfortable with making the move until 2012 when I hit 62 and had Social Security. I've never looked back.

[@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

Is 62 the full retirement age? I thought it was 65? Or 67 depending on when you were born.

[@donbxman7080]

Are you stlll there?

[@michaelmcknight2305]

I’m seriously considering retiring in the Philippines. I’ve been there many times and I just love the place and the people

[@paulmarks8979]

pls. consider the phils. sir.

[@michaelmcknight2305]

@@paulmarks8979 I think about it all the time. I think I need to wait another couple of years to be able to afford to retire

[@edwinespegadera8726]

Thank you Sir you're very much welcome here in the Philippines!

[@michaelmcknight2305]

@@edwinespegadera8726 Thank you it’s much appreciated

[@edwinespegadera8726]

@@michaelmcknight2305 no problem Sir God bless you!

[@doubanjiang]

I will never understand why so many expat retirees get these huge ass properties overseas. At least for me, much of the point in retirement is to downsize and pare down possessions that tie you down. Not to mention the upkeep on the places is so time-consuming. But to each their own, I get it. As for me, I'd love to find a small bungalow/apartment near my fave Philippines beach, wherever that turns out to be!

[@piacash5216]

Well Why Not if you Can Afford it You Might As Well Be happy For The Rest of Your Remaining LIFE…. ✌️✌️🙌

[@ariefraiser140]

​@@piacash5216 To me maintaining and worrying about a big house in retirement is a pain. If I had a decent size family I may get such a place but in retirement I just want something just the right size for me and maybe a partner. Plus the bigger the house the bigger the expenses. I rather use my extra retirement money on traveling and experiences rather than maintaining a big house.

[@freedomwillring6749]

Being you can't own it in your name anyway, so your new wife of lady friend is going to end up with it when you pass, maybe you might want to leave her with something nice. If the price is right, why not? If the house is newly built, there's not going to be much upkeep if you're buying a decent house. But if you're going to be traveling alot, I'd agree and buy a smaller place.

[@bccoregon]

The Philippines is in the same earthquake risk as Thailand, and do you recall their famous Tsunami not too long ago? That spoiled the idea of beachfront living for me, unless there is top tier modern warning system, buy I doubt you'll find that. So I built my retirement home inland. I got lucky with hiring an experienced foreman who chose 7 locals for a crew, and now 25 years later the house had a 2 ft. long wall crack after an earthquake, which we patched over, but otherwise, just like new. I love the spirit of the people, the beauty of the country, and they make very good beer over there.

[@teresitasagorsor7438]

@@ariefraiser140great idea absolutely agree 🤗👍🏽

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

Great house ! I fell in love with the Philippines 🇵🇭 honestly I’m trying to form my plan to move to The Philippines 🇵🇭 full time within 3 years ! I knew with one week that the Philippines 🇵🇭 was my future home ! It’s a wonderful place and the people are truly amazing ! 😊

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

It is a great place. Good luck with everything. Hope to see you out here one day.

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

@@americanchristianinphilipp960 thank you 🙏

[@johnbalao9582]

The people are generally peace-loving, generous, friendly, polite, and kind, but still be careful.

[@teresitasagorsor7438]

Very truely I agree .🤗😇

[@highclassbum2538]

More especially on Duterte bailiwick if kano

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

Moving overseas, especially to a developing country like the Philippines has it challenges, but there is something in the Philippines America has forgotten, the good old times when everybody just smiled at each other and a handshake was all it took to seal a deal, Today best you go over the Fine Print , and cross each line and mark that dot, and consult with your Lawyer. New Sub here, God Bless

[@europeanlegend9347]

These challenges are hardly anything to worry about. It's only an issue for people who are so accustomed to living in the west that they fear every possible moment they might not have electricity for a few days or internet. If you can get over that fact, you can live a much better life in most "developing" nations. Many people both domestic and foreign are flocking to Eastern European countries and Asia from the west. Canada and the US has gotten so expensive that the average person can barely afford to live. The west has become a 3rd world nation in disguise of a 1st world nation.

[@floracredo9478]

@@europeanlegend9347 Very well said!!!!!!

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Gary. I am an atheist but consider myself a moral person. Doing the right thing and treating people fairly is just the right thing to do.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Most people I know regardless of belief seem to have good moral values. Interesting to think where moral values come from and are they objective. Thanks Papa Doug!

[@DRichards705]

I have always thought it actually takes a bit more moral fiber to be a good person when you are an atheist because you don't have the threat of divine punishment for being a terrible person. It is solely based on your own desire to do good and be good simply because you want to, rather than having the encouragement of a bad or good afterlife because of your actions, or the judgement of any divine power. The flip side of this is that it is easier for someone that is an atheist to be bad for these very reasons, without the moral teachings of a nice religion growing up and the possible consequences, which could be an argument for why religion is a good thing.

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

@@DRichards705 Not sure about the flip side. Many religious people think they can just ask for forgiveness or they can visit a priest and confess their sins and be absolved. And then there are the people that commit horrific atrocities in the name of their god. I think it starts with parents teaching children right from wrong. I also feel that most people are good even if religion didn’t exist.

[@MikejHamel]

I'll chime in if it's OK. Christianity is not about behavior modification or " sin management " It's about being forgiven of all sin even though we don't deserve it or cannot contribute. Even Christians " people who put their faith in christ alone for the forgiveness of their sins" sin all the time. Foolish thoughts are a sin. Anything not done in faith is a sin. Sin is an archery term from the greek for missing the mark. The mark is Gods perfect holiness. Everyone misses all the time. Believers are just forgiven. It's really quite simple. Religion trys to complicate by making it more difficult, and passing judgement on others. Hope thos was revieved well.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

It's really not about morality, but it's about salvation, when you die, where do you go? To hell or to heaven to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. Agnostic here for 9 years, until i found the Truth in Jesus Christ.

[@vincemceveety]

great vid - great comments about your friend and good on you helping promote his biz

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you Vincent

[@reggiegermar7291]

This content is both infornative and inspiring. It's great to know that regardless of color or race, one can retire simply in my home country Philippines. Good luck to you Sir and to future retirees out there! All the best!

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you Reggie. God Bless!

[@mrq8402]

Good ole American entrepreneurial spirit. That's how the early American pioneers survived.

[@ricksivley7047]

I will be moving to the Philippines soon and it's funny, I was thinking about opening up a restaurant with Southern food including biscuits and gravy. Being from Chattanooga we have to have our biscuits and gravy. I'm retired and don't really want to work so maybe I'll just be his number one customer and not have to go into business.

[@WENG4898]

When I was working in Vienna, Austria, there's a restaurant there named Chattanoga. Great food they served there.

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

dude,if you gonna retire in my nativeland,just enjoy your life there & travel from this island to the next island .... life is too short ...... have fun !!!!!!

[@Adventure5619]

Yeah your restaurant will fail. So many expats come here with this same idea with decades of experience and they fail. To much bs red tape and locals prefer buying pinoy vs foreigner owned. But good luck amigo maybe you be the 1 out of a million 😊

[@watersbey25]

Since you have business experience, that's great! If you can take the loss in the event your business in the Philippines fails and can still retire comfortably back in the USA, that's even better! 😊

[@krisb-travel]

im a brit living in the philippines, people here are very into food and love to try new things, i rented a place recently in bohol for 3-4 months and an old british guy nearby was selling british pies and he was selling a hundred + a day, and mostly to filipinos and theres many people like that too. go for it!

[@GilligansTravels]

The wife and me loved Valencia and area when we were there in March.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Will you be coming back to Valencia in the future?

[@vladimirgorea8714]

Nice video, but Gary (happy him) bought the house in 2020. For anyone looking to buy now, it's very difficult to find anything similar.

[@Cazador42265]

Hello from Moses Lake WA My wife's family lives in Dalaguete, Cebu. Thank you for your video. We were fortunate to visit last November for a month. I can honestly say you have to have a clear understanding of how you will live in the Philippines before you move there. There are a few points I am not ready for at this stage in my life, however I am getting psyched to the idea of relocating in time. As with anything we do, patience is the key to survival. Salamat sa imong pasensya... Salamat sa akong pasensya. I 🧡Dalaguete

[@TenYen4796]

His plan worked for him and he has a good lady that will stand by his side. Perfect 😀

[@DHarri9977]

Hey Gary, nice interview, this product should catch on nicely within the ex-pat community as with the locals hence the grassroots marketing techniques (free samples). I enjoy the enthusiasm associated with the entrepreneurial spirit of a small yet growing business.

[@josephramos3140]

Living in the province is the most ideal thing to consider for an expat. However, There's pros and cons, as the good side the prices of basic commodities are lower compare to the cities in the country. Services for instance a simple haircut can cost cheap for roughly less than a dollar over to Major city like Manila. Thus, in the province were all things can be cheap plus sometimes you can do bargain to whatever stuff that you would like to buy. Even the weather is more likely prefereable in the province compare to Manila were too much traffic and pollution that you would encounter daily. Rural areas such as the province nowadays gradually booming by the help of our local government and the executive.

[@vflandmarkvflandmark5523]

Wow.. great house , great price, thank for sharing this video!

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thanks for watching

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Gary2 I’m looking forward to trying your biscuits and sausage next time I’m in Dumaguete. Good Luck with the venture.

[@erikmichael3493]

Jimmy Dean's sausages are soooo good. That's a great idea, with the expats in Dumaguete area looking for something familiar in their breakfast meal.

[@gericornista8133]

GOD Bless & protect all of you there! I wanna go back home too!

[@keithz6737]

Good information. I will be looking at property when I come back in July or August.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Maybe we will see you in July!

[@tomm.6265]

Love Jimmy Dean sausage and biscuits and gravy

[@abdullahiabdi1283]

We lost our wives in the west because they found us undesirable. Our filipino partners found us desirable because we gave them financial security. Buying a house on your Filipinas partners name takes that security away.

[@jimcrain2647]

Seems like a no brainer unless you have a child and steady relationship and the cost of the house wouldn't be much more than 6 years rent and the chances are pretty good that she will stick around for at least another 6 years. But the risk is hardly worth it unless you really know what yr doing and have a realistic understanding of the likelihood of the relationship working.

[@bccoregon]

You can put the land in her name but have a 99-year lease to yourself. I know a guy who did exactly this via an attorney, of course.

[@D1rtyMedic]

Divorce is illegal in the Philippines

[@bj5083]

Hey Gary, great Video! Them biscuits n' gravy sound good!

[@Amt4ever]

Install a generator for the Brown outs and that's it...

[@brucepeterleinwand]

Very enjoyable video..... Gary seems like a wonderful person !!!!

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thanks Bruce!

[@villasisbacag]

This is one of the most informative videos that I have seen concerning the Philippines. Thank you!

[@joemama8243]

as a Filipino it would be twice as cheap to build your own home with a credible contractor than buying a house,

[@victorlloyd1131]

@ joe mama Yes I have already retired here in Dumaguete - your advice is the best because you are Filipino - as is my fiancee (soon to be wife). Thank you Joe

[@dutch9664]

It depends how long it takes to build a house and how old is the retiree’s if both are in their 70s or young retiree I like the house and the scenery also the weather, my question is how far the hospital, airport, restaurants from the location of the property. The price is right. How convenient it is from the main town.

[@arjunghose8614]

Do you know any credible contractors?Can you Please connect me with one?

[@usersubscriberSC]

The credible contractor is incredibly rare. Make sure you have a notarized legal contract that will bind the contractor financially should he default in his responsibilities.

[@adamchamberlain9817]

​@@dutch9664 the hospital is about 20 to 30 minutes away, but if you have a medical emergency and need an ambulance, you will die before the ambulance ever gets there, also the ambulance is just a van with no medical equipment in it.

[@Roland-rv9cw]

I've been traveling to the Philippines for 14 yrs, Thailand, Cambodia all together 22 yrs will retire there very soon. I'd NEVER buy a home with a GF things go south your OUT ON THE STREET !!! There are so many videos here about Foreigners losing EVERYTHING !!! LIVE ON THE STREET EVEN JAIL !!! Be VERY careful !!!! Good luck 😁💰

[@omniexistus]

My sentiment exactly. Condo only.

[@quackersna]

I really like Gary's demeanor. He's a good ambassador for our nation.

[@moontides7220]

Which nation. He call himself American. But not born there. He sounds British. Australian?. Weird

[@stacy58306]

I guess copyright laws for the Jimmy Dean name brand doesn't apply in the Philippines. Jimmy Dean was a country/western singer and movie actor. I believe he started his sausage company in the state of Tennesse. It is still going strong with other breakfast items other than sausage.

[@garyharrington8059]

I can get any movie old enough to be out on DVD downloaded onto a flash drive for 10 pesos in town. Copywrite laws here are very different. I do only market it as "Jimmy Dean style" sausage, but I know that wouldn't matter much in a copywrite hearing back in the states.

[@JamesJosephFinn]

What was the regime’s treatment of the people in that province during the global event that starts with “C“, and ends with “D“, and has “OVI“ in the middle? Certain provinces were more oppressive, some more humane. I’m researching this. Thank you! Love the channel!

[@jonathancoffman4311]

Way to go Gary, I will stop by next month for another order

[@garyharrington8059]

Thanks Jonathan, see you then

[@docfmf8404]

He’s beyond trusting putting everything in her name. Hope it works out for them

[@danielwarnes7231]

I'm currently completing my divorce so I can come check out your area. I will make a point of trying to support your effort. I am anxious to experience the life as you suggest.

[@garyharrington8059]

Hope to see you then

[@DRichards705]

An interesting video. Good job by Gary (and his fiancé for really encouraging him to do this) for finding a creative way to make money there. Really cool.

[@whatevertheworldholds]

Thank you for the video Gary enjoy biscuits and gravy in the Philippines who would have ever thought that's about as Southern as you can get just like me I'm from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina he sounds Appalachian as well

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thanks Bobby

[@damodarpersaud7923]

Thanks!

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you so much. Much appreciated. God Bless.

[@yerinniejung3015]

Valencia isa nice place to live and retire .calm serene peaceful and has a good weather.a lot cooler temperature compared to other areas .good for farming .

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

The oil patch....Barge engineer trainee on the Sedco 135...Bay of Campeche 79...Biggest blowout in history at the time.

[@shawngregg3796]

"Bully for you" as T.R. used to say. Me and my Filipina wife lived in CA before retiring near you two towns down. Next time I'm in Valencia will look for your product sign.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

It looked like in the video Gary got acceptance from a person who himself says he follows Christ. I'm sorry, but for me, I would not acknowledge an acceptance (or a rejection) from anyone other than my Savior. I am adamant about that. What a lovely home and gracious gentleman. Enjoyable video.

[@jamesbankhead117]

I will have my feet on the ground Jan 16 th 2024. Renting an apt from Maya Homes located in Valencia. Cannot wait to buy some of this old school biscuits and gravy brother.

[@MrRayvazquez82]

I'm living right now in Laguna with my girlfriend and my son, and we're looking for a house to buy, I wish that I can find something like this, the place looks nice

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Oh man that sounds good!! I grew up on biscuits and sausage gravy! Ya just can’t find that up in my area of Bulican!! Take care I wish you well God bless you and your family. I really like the cooler weather there in Valencia. I’ve been talking to my wife about getting a house there. We are near her family and that’s important to her!

[@darrellbarnes2096]

If you're from the South and grew up in that country or farm life, you can adapt faster than someone who group up in the city!!😊❤

[@i-am-your-conscience]

Do you guys talk about on how he got a deal like this? Sorry if I might have skipped the part, at least I didnt hear it. A house like this for 2 million pesos? I look online and can never find such deals. If I really can get such deals there, I would move in a heartbeat.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

If you are looking on somewhere like marketplace its hard to find a good deal. You need the right contacts and a bit of luck and you can find deals just like this one. He also spent 500,000 pesos on improvements. Since I interviewed Gary I have been motivated to find something, already looked at a few around that price.

[@tanginamoe27]

You guys look like you could be brothers.

[@Rose-sn5eg]

Nice house and very romantic soundtracks,, ilovetherain,, 🌹🎶

[@bigsteve777able]

he will make 62 no prob i would say. i am married to someone from cebu have 12 and 6 years old daughters, and am 75 so hope for him miles of it, good look to him.

[@302Rmack]

Awesome home....good content.

[@dannieduplessis2432]

Congratulations from a fellow White Asian. I am 60 with a 3.5 year old child from my first wife. We will be buying land & building on Siargao Island. We surf so it mad sense. Building for us is going to be a logistical nightmare. you sem to have done well. Congrats

[@roddielopp]

Look at steel structure In Taguig they can build your house in 60 days finished . Company is light steel frame

[@jspice-kl2wc]

Great video and a great interview. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you jspice!

[@woodspirit98]

Makes want to go to Valencia just to eat biscuits and gravy. Great stuff

[@BrendenSharp]

Hey Gary, great video. Really enjoyed hearing all about his business. Thanks for creating it and keep up the good work. 👍

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thanks Brenden!

[@geneot4936]

love being an expat, been so for decades... even china brings vibes in different ways

[@RCFSULAW]

I would never buy a house and put the title in the Filipinas name except under only one circumstance. The two of you are married and there is a prenuptial agreement which states what would transpire with the home if a divorce or separation occurs. The smartest thing to do is to buy a condo where you can own you unit if the building is 60 percent owned by Filipinos. In this case he actually put the home's name in a Filipina fiancee which is asking to lose the home and business.

[@curtisake7431]

I hope he doesn't piss off his girlfriend and her family. IMHO to build anything that much for only a girlfriend. I don't see it. I have heard and seen many horror stories not ending well for the expat. With that said, I wish him well.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

I agree with you Randall. Buying a house is only for those in a secure relationship or marriage and be aware of the risks. Condo is a safer way to go.

[@revelationmd]

That place is amazing for that cost. Be interested to know what it’s worth now. I wonder if he just got lucky before covid had every westerner considering their life priorities and looking abroad. Thanks for the upload. Have yourself a new subscriber 😊

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you for subscribing. Sorry for late reply.

[@RamiroMartinez-c8i]

Love it I would love to move to the Philippines

[@amunra4015]

My wife built a pretty decent size house (about 1400 sq ft) for $20,000. (Built on an existing foundation, thats why so cheap), But then when the issue of painting came along, everyone was trying to overcharge her. $10,000 US to paint the inside of the house. So everything is nice in the house except the walls.

[@Robert8455]

Nice interview and good source for some back home style food. Always listen to your wife. 🙂

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you Robert

[@prescottosegie]

Good interview Gary the house 🏡 looks amazing 😎

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you!

[@coacoa289]

I work in a VA hospital in Charleston and what I hear is the only downside is the medical care is not that great..And that's from the nurse's who I work with

[@pedrodelarosa6388]

Je istejšie kúpiť dom alebo zaplatiť prenájom domu. Ďakujem! Stredná Europa.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Im truly shocked by how many men buy a house without being married. It’s mind boggling.

[@Old-biker]

I worked oil fields in northern Canada am now retired, I get about 2000 Canadian a month and have a house to sell and other things I have been there before a few times can a person afford to live on that? It has been 15 years since my last visit.. I know what you mean about family there. I loved it with my friends and how going out to buy just a pair of shoes was a big deal... The whole family went, my friends daughter graduation what a great time.. Watched the show the book of Eli at a theatre there... Watch a fight there of a famous fighter when there think he ran for office. Just want a good home and life to retire in.. Take care, be safe, God bless...

[@TesHome]

Great value for the amount he put in.

[@klink708]

Most people don't know now days Jimmy Dean sausage guy. Was famous before he made sausage. For a 60s song called Big John. Six foot six and weighed 245, kind of broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip. Everybody knew they didn't give no lip to big John.

[@WorldTravelerCA]

This is great buy for what he paid for, I mean it’s great location, great size lot with good size house.

[@ronaldrenearmstrong9872]

i love jimmy dean sausage, I'm American and miss it badly...SASUAGE AND EGG SANDWITCH. IM IN MACTAN WOULD LOVE TO BUY

[@fazaoaii]

that's a wise move. You already have your own property while waiting for the retirement. Your monthly pension surely will give you convenient life in the future. You can try working in the call centers that allowed work from home if you want to have an income for the time being.

[@MrGravelpits]

The price is not bad. It's quite spaceous. But he still overpaid quite a bit, being a foreigner.... You can get a house like this for 1,000,000 pesos if you wanted to, in that area.... the 500,000 pesos renovation cost is probably correct

[@michaelfirestone7440]

GARY LOVED YOUR VIDEO.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you Michael.

[@dudleydogbrown1]

Excellent Video---Thank You

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you Paul!

[@Mimi_L.]

Nice house and story! Hello Gary and Gary 😊

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thanks MM.

[@Mimi_L.]

@@americanchristianinphilipp960 Anytime! Where are you based?

[@homebasebelgium359]

That's a very nice house for its price!

[@northerncoloradotransparen1454]

If you live in America probably best run while the chance to run is there!

[@jwa7241]

I'm a Filipino but if I was a foreigner who can't legally own a landed property, I'd set up a corporation that would own the property and subsequent properties and/or business. Not straightforward and the corp ownership will still have to abide by percentage of Filipino-Foreigner ownership ratio.

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

Very nice ! Now I just need to find a place like that in a cool weather country.

[@towgunr]

You may want to check that... A foreigner can own a house in The Philippines but can not buy or own the land. It is possible for a house to be in a foreigner's name as it's sitting on land owned by a Filipino, or his wife/girlfriend.

[@Mark-cm4hy]

Absolutely wrong. A foreigner can create a corporation for himself and own a maximum of 40% and a Philippine citizen must own the other 60%. You might be referring to a condo which is another bad investment

[@mrbigups4689]

@@Mark-cm4hy Yes, but you could possibly look at leasing the land long term, and then building a house on it... Can be technical, but possible.

[@Mark-cm4hy]

@@mrbigups4689 no you can not. You can not lease, own, buy, own a house, business, land, nothing. When are you guys going to learn.

[@MrWackydoodles]

@@Mark-cm4hy there's a way around it you're just lazy

[@Mark-cm4hy]

@@MrWackydoodles yea whatever you say. I guess you know more than the Philippine government and lawyers. I know what you are talking about and the costs make owning a house defeats the purpose.

[@myralyng.5288]

I’m a new subscriber here, while watching your interview with Gary, the sound of the rain makes me feel cold. 😅😂

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@anothercomment-]

Hey host - I appreciate your spirit

[@clintonsmith6909]

I’m a U.S. citizen and I’m relocating to the Philippines but how can I buy a lot to build a house if foreigners can’t buy property???

[@danielhackney7806]

You can lease the land and own the house you build. Just make sure you lease the land long enough that you are dead and gone by the time the lease expires and your house becomes the landowners!

[@JosephShaffer-o1o]

You can’t it their Law .

[@musicguy866]

Hi brother, just like to give you a suggestion. Next time if you can turn your volume up more it would be much appreciated!

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you for the suggestion Music guy! God Bless.

[@mariaamyfuentes8607]

Wow nice house I hope can I have that bcus my stuff is a lot I want to arrange nicely

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

2.5M P is equivalent of $35,000 U.S. at exchange rate 57-1. Problem I found in 2024 is getting money to Philippinnes.

[@thebestlifejeremy]

Awesome job. New subscriber. Glad i found you. I will be in the Philippines soon for my 5th visit

[@jlynnburton9718]

I hope by Him "selling everything back home" that gave him a nice size emergency fund to draw off of.

[@USA_Tax_Expats]

Wow great information

[@BNE626]

Hi from Vancouver, Canada! Is it normal there to have the big gap under some of the doors leading outside?

[@asyongmatipid2]

From my observation they are commonplace especially in low to mid price range houses primarily because a lot of these low cost doors aren't made in huge factories but rather small backyard shops where quality control isn't as strictly followed but people prefer them to save on cost. But higher quality more expensive ones that have better standards are available. The gap actually helps to let a little bit of breeze through since it gets pretty darn hot in the summer which is why most folks don't find an issue with it but that may not be the case in places like Baguio or Tagaytay where temperatures can drop to 52°F. On the other hand It can also affect your power consumption if you plan to use an AC in the living room. Small critters might also get under the door easily etc. If you plan to have a home built for some reason you can always specify those things with the builder. Moreover, newer houses/condos built with better standards are available. Lastly, If you do find yourself living in a place that does have this problem you can always buy a door draft stopper in one of several e-commerce sites or in one of the malls with home improvement shops if you prefer a brick & mortar.

[@usinebob]

Very nice video

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

Thank you Bob.

[@junglegeorge971]

Great house… great life! Mabuhay. ❤

[@sandrabentley8111]

Loved this video. Well done. Kind of a precarious way to live though, not knowing where your next pesos is coming from. But kudos to him and his fiancé for trying different small businesses. If I lived there for sure I'd try the biscuits and sausage. Does he do the open market in Valencia? Lots of expats go there also. He's very fit for a 55 year old. Hope he'll do very well. How did he buy his house? If you don't mind me asking. Sale of a home in the US or just cash, or mortgage in the Philippines? Thanks so much.. Please do more of these. Very interesting.

[@garyharrington8059]

Thanks for the compliment, and questions. I sold my house in the US, giving me enough to buy this cash. I will occasionally go to the Valencia market handing out samples and taking orders. But I can't have a stall there as all my products need to stay frozen and I don't have a portable freezer.

[@robert9248]

Thank you two

[@retiredcryptohunter9031]

This is so funny because i've been here for two and a half years and last year I started making my own biscuits and gravy but the location I lived in before it was hard for me to find a decent breakfast sausage so I moved to Bacolod so I could find american style breakfast sausage and american foods. I I knew about Gary I think i would have pushed my wife harder to move to Valencia so i could just buy the sausage from him.

[@joemachado316]

Hey mate, how is it for a family to move to the Philippines? I am Portuguese I live in Portugal now, but I was raised in California spent 28 years of my life in California still not retired but have investments and that is the amount of money to move there. How are the schools there for kids? Is it difficult for them to adapt in schools? Also, we are God believing people we are Penecostal Christians. How are the churches there? Is there good Bible preaching churches please give us some information we could use all the help that we can get before going there. Thank you.

[@MrWackydoodles]

you won't have a problem with churches here, the country is 90% Christian so there are thousands of churches in every province/city. Schools are great and way way cheaper compared to their counterparts in the US.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

My eldest daughter (5) starts school this summer is check back with me on the schools. There are some good churches and bad ones just like anywhere. Good luck!

[@davidsevern202]

I did the same as you. I came in 2009 called home said sell everything and stayed.

[@davidsevern202]

And I am still here, married and 2 kids. Been married 14 years. Been back to The United States twice.

[@JamesGreenier]

Very nice place! So tranquil and beautiful.

[@americanchristianinphilipp960]

It is a very nice area.