Which House Will It Be? Making An Offer On A Beach House (Again) Philippines

Welcome to "That Philippines Life" - I Making An Offer On A Beach House (Again) Which House Will It Be? Philippines, my dream Philippines home is on a beach listening to the ocean every day, walking the beach and being in the heart of a city at the same time. Today I show you two beach houses, one in Oton Iloilo and another one in Roxas City. Which one Did I make the Offer on? Did I get it?
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[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

If you tou are interested in the first one her Facebook link is facebook.com/erllllll?mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@rosiemapa538]

Don’t rush Michael, keep looking you’ll find the place soon. God bless!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I agree! He will be there for a long time. He needs to take his time. I wish he could put his things in storage until he finds the place and they may not be storage units like in the US and Canada.

[@HappyinJapan358]

Bless you Mike, you could make a garbage tip sound charming . “Oh look how pretty these old bed frames are and this mountain of old clothes”. You old salesman you!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I think that is the Canadian in him. Some Canadians are very polite. They are different from the Americans.

[@HappyinJapan358]

@@Dan-xx5jq he’s an amazing Canadian! Not a rare one either. 99% of Canadians here in Japan are just fantastic. Unlike Americans.

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

Dont forget the opportunity cost of that old bedframe and tonne of old crap!!!!

[@donrainesoh]

@@HappyinJapan358unless they are black and then you discriminate against them.

[@gamerwits4329]

Triple and quadrople check the water, electricity and internet. Dont let the ghost of the past haunt you again.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

In this case I know going in I would do the work, so I was going to have electrician run new lines, upgrade panel and then look at a pressure pump too. In the past it was expected to be all in working order from the beginning

[@tomhunter2623]

I guess I should have waited till the end. Sorry to hear it fell through. It would have been a fun project.

[@user-ti7mn6dl1d]

Omg your just right there at my neighbors I should have known and met you personally and say hi to you.😊

[@MALNTV]

Michael! After a 5 year hiatus from making KZbin content, you have inspired me to get back into creating content. I’m starting slow with shorts but at least it’s something. Thank you! From another Mike

[@bel250]

Love how you put things in prospective; always look at the glass half full...

[@randyhaas5148]

Amazing great location right on the beach ⛱️ God has blessed you with the right place!!!

[@raymondcox3585]

First house at otton beautiful view of the beach from the 2nd floor of the house

[@abeachnutt]

Keep looking

[@Agimat_TV]

Oton is better choice since its close to Iloilo City and you have that beach area too :) Nice find!

[@wintersojourn9356]

I thought the Oton place with Ms. Earl (?) might be a fit for Bianca? Don’t know if she is wanting beachfront rental, but it is never awful lol. Michael isn’t responsible to facilitate her housing, but I thought - that place would be nice for a young student or young person (really nice) 1st solo apt. & it has a cat (that fits either M or B)…..

[@johncoffman2703]

Look on my friend

[@nicklanger9600]

Nice

[@SkyBlue-rm6pb]

Very nice house and location 👌👍.

[@jsully4064]

Yes the second place in Roxas would have been nice, right on the beach too. Good luck with your search and hope that you find what you are looking for. Seeya, Michael...Jim

[@lornapecaoco6468]

That house looks like a Restaurant or Pub House Before ,because of the two Rest room Babae and Lalake and lots of table outside

[@dougparson4407]

Take us along for the ride Mike - it is fun watching your process !!

[@michaelmereday6791]

Oh man what a view cup of coffee with a nice chair nice breeze coffee the ocean 😅

[@nicetubtilerefinishing769]

Love your, "don't cry over spilled milk" positive attitude.

[@samiam6771]

Just buy a tent and injoy camping life 😎

[@acaciomadeira5147]

Yes I agree buy a nice tent pitch up and live for free

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Like a bum. Why not

[@tcs831usa]

Like a squatter😂😅

[@MelbaGalardi]

I think you made a good choice I like the second one too. God bless 🙏❤

[@itswanderlala]

Great idea to get the simple one but feeling comfortable with the big room. All the best.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Unfortunate I didn't get it

[@richeljerman5469]

Roxas is nice place for investing a property that's in my bucket list 😊 the second house has a nice view 😊

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yes you are correct it's going to be the next big destination in the Philippines and the time to strike is now

[@jamesnichols2511]

sorry about the places falling through. I can see the pressure to find a place taking a toll on you. stay strong, and you will find what you're looking for. in the meantime, you could find an Airbnb to stay in while you still hunt for that perfect place. maybe have a Filipina friend help you find it. wanting to do fixing up is awesome of you as long as it's exactly what you wanted and the length of time to stay there. I'm rooting for you.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I have lots of places I can stay, no need to pay airbnb rates but yea finding a place on the beach that I like is tougher unless I 4x my budget . It will all be fine in the end :)

[@AZ_Bill]

Great video. You’ll find a better place with better terms.

[@gg_Javier]

“It's not the Destination. It’s the Journey.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson, American philosopher

[@jamesortega8681]

some destinations are part of the journey tho,

[@frankkie3849]

The place is manageable, one room fixed and ready for you is good enough plus the toilet upgrade..windows ,split air, get your own new mattress and pillows..a good small refrigerator with freezer. Microwave, small 2 burner stove plus odds and ends..I think for 150k pesos. Should work..just to get in the door..😊

[@tomhunter2623]

Congratulations I think you made the correct choice. Like your approach do the big bedroom area first. Like the back yard. I am happy to hear you will be moving to Roxas City. I do love it here.

[@josephkallo1986]

You will find it soon Michael. 🙏🙏

[@jamesortega8681]

huge bedroom with high ceiling means high electric bill coz the ac will work 3 times harder to keep it cool

[@user-hm9pc8jw6d]

That's too expensive even if it's near the beach. Keep on looking for another one.

[@reinhardtheler7999]

I agree . Especially the one in oton , was way too expensive 🤦

[@bhello99]

the potential of that can be very good for airbnb also.. you can also open for just 1-3 campers for that yard and hammock camping under those coconut trees. jut keep it tropical minimalist..

[@raymondcox3585]

I also like you still have the beast as you call the 4x4

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

It's actually a two wheel drive but it is still the best (and uses less diesel than a 4x4)

[@dennisgonya4500]

Wish you well.

[@willow881000]

That Oton property is ridiculously steep! PLEASE, Michael, don't rush. I know you will find your perfect beach house that won't cost you an arm and a leg (and you're not even underwater!!)

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Hes being charged white man tax. Pilipinos would and could never pay that

[@Gihlemoen]

You got to check out Bohol. It has City, beaches, tonns of stuff to do and a brand new Airport.

[@Almostretired5964]

Congratulations on Roxas City residency I am also in the process of securing a place 5 minutes from the beach. Cheers 🍻

[@Almostretired5964]

Ooops I was premature in congratulations Michael. I thought you had the beach house. Hopefully you find what you are looking for.

[@user-ro7vu2ps4r]

Nice place once it’s fixed up , on the beach so nice .I’ve bought a few fixers uppers now they are a gem !!

[@artvandelay409]

why on earth would anyone in their right mind fix someone else's rental property up??? lol

[@reinhardtheler7999]

​@@artvandelay409i don't get it either 🤦😅

[@armandosune3839]

Try the undeveloped beach area in the vicinity of the Adelfa resort in Alegre Oton Iloilo; or. the beach area right after the bridge In Guimbal Iloilo, in the vicinity of the small Guintilla beach resort.

[@TomAndes-tu2ct]

I can't believe I'm watching this! 😅 I rented from that lady for 6 months in Mandurriao . I was shocked to see her!

[@eavxphilgrlifeinhongkong]

Ur in oton Iloilo beach.u go to guimaras islands also there's so many beaches.ang also garin farm in San qoagin Iloilo..thanks for sharing Ur vedios watching from hk

[@JimMillsCSLC]

Love the beach at place #2 but the house is a train wreck!

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Most of them are

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

IN THE GHETTO .............. AND HIS MOMMA CRIED !

[@artvandelay409]

It was a dump.

[@ReadySetGo113]

In the bedroom I would knock out back windows and put sliding doors in. Cost a bit more, but so much worth it.

[@lauriegarcia7236]

Sorry to hear it fell through Mike. Have you been to Siquijor? It just may check your boxes. It's incredibly beautiful there and plenty of rentals too. A short boat to Dumaguete.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

They need to reduce the price of the second one as it is in very poor condition. And you will be the best tenant. They will be lucky to have someone like you renting it. A local family with 10 family members may rent it and tear it up and they will end up with more expenses. They made a big mistake not giving it to you!!! A local will rent it and they will tear it up!! They need to realize that it is a better deal to have you than another local. You will add value to their property. It would be foolish to pass up on you. i hope they rethink what they are doing. For a little money difference they are passing on the best tenant they can have!! The place is terrible and needs a lot of work. i would always take a tenant that will look after my property and add value to it that down the road you may want to sell it for a good price!!

[@locker1325]

That second place is dripping with potential. You could live in the bedroom alone. I always want a very nice bathroom. The caretaker is very convenient for security. If it's like he's not there then great. Can't wait to see it fixed up. Damn. Sorry to hear you lost it. Their demands were terrible.

[@daysoff4ever]

Congrats Mike, I think you made the right choice and good plan

[@brianbaxter3913]

I am glad I had a place before moving to Dumaguete. Not on the beach but only 5 minutes to the beach. 10 minutes to the mall. Close to the airport, bus and boat terminals. Kind of sucks you are having such a hard time to find something where you want to be. Hope you will find the right place soon.

[@raymondcox3585]

A hammock between the 2 coconut trees in the house on the beach in Roxas sounds good

[@robertp.7090]

Best of luck finding a place!!!

[@vinnie1711]

The place you chose looks like a prior commercial establishment with the signs for the cars. Michael's after-hours spot 😉. But, it fell through.

[@jillsimmons110]

I'm disappointed for you but something will appear out of the wood work for you❤

[@Gmantrini]

I too have the same dream of living by the ocean, roxas city might be something in a couple of years. I’ve stay there recently and there is much going on, but it’s not quite there yet. Bye bye still needs some work. You’re correct about the beach and the water, it’s amazing, not Bahamas or Aruba, but very nice. Oton is not that great a place, most neighborhoods are not to my liking. Finding the right place is a needle in the preverbal hay. For now my condo in Tubacan, close to the city is more preferable.

[@temujinkhan6326]

good choice... first one doesn't have the privacy and doesn't have the same feel.

[@tryscience]

I hope it's one that you are very happy with.

[@1dad3kids]

Good choice...if you didn't take it I would. I am planning on exactly the same thing. When I move I have a 2m x 2m x2m box of my tools coming with me.... Haha, no chain saws...

[@AmaliaRoberts-fl7mj]

I hope everything in that place you going to renting is still in a good shape.goodluck.

[@edj3873]

Roxas City is nice. Seems lively and the people are friendly but maybe its time to look elsewhere. Im sure there are other places similar to what your looking for. Bataan was nice. Southern Luzon has beaches with nearby towns and an hour or two away from Manila. Places in Cavite and Batangas

[@MrTickingtime]

This feels like Goldilocks and the three Bears. LOL too lumpy/soft/hard beds etc well you know the analogy..... Good luck bro!

[@orion716]

Hi i've commented on one of your video's before about a scream i heard in the background i don't know if you remember. I'm from England i just want to say that i stayed for a month on Bay Bay when you made this video in fact just across the road in Casa Amparo wish i bumped into you would have been cool

[@user-dz3oh8mj6k]

I like most of your stuff you show. I live in the Philippines in Cebu for over 8 years traveling throughout. This is the part I don't like when your showing a place and a lot of them I know are rustic but most of them are dumps and there hasn't been anything done to these places since the day they bought them and are constructed like 3, 4 or 5 year old's built them. And they ask prices that would be a better price paying the mob. These people are so dishonest. This is the first time I responded, But these are horrible and not charge you rent for 1 to 2 years if you clean it up and make it right. Other than that, they are bad and dishonest deals.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yea I get it totally, it's really only because I'm looking for beachfront which is such a limited supply that you have to either pay 4x the rate or fix it yourself. If I went to subdivisions I could be looking at nice houses that don't need a thing in the P20k to 35k price range.

[@lornapecaoco6468]

Sometimes they Charge To much If the Customers are Foriegners .25,000 is like $500 dollars a Month ....

[@Ram.73]

You’re right! There’s 7000 islands. Travel up north to Bolinao, La Union, Alaminos,Vigan, etc. I’m sure you’ll be able to find a beach house to rent.

[@arceortiz3298]

Try Mindanao much cheaper and has many beautiful beaches, just saying

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Not to mention the head hunters

[@jeffsharpton1421]

I had a brand new 1 bedroom house right on the water, like 10’ away… and 30 minutes from Boracay, for $100/mo

[@lesliegove5953]

Ask Local they will walk you through it believe me.🥰

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

15,000 max for me.

[@floren879]

Hello 👋

[@fruitcake5five278]

Safety I will choose Iloilo.

[@markeuringer8106]

Yah first one too much for small area 2bd one not great either needs lots. As someone else said…. Could hear everything in the house and nearby house…. I too would suggest you keep on looking unless you negotiate well and make sure all the stuff works. Like others said Mark

[@akemilozada6582]

Im also looking for a house to rent in Roxas!!! Bit of a challenge 😅

[@matthewfriedewald8551]

Good hunting brother ! If you change your mind about the 1st place... I would think the bamboo ceiling is glued and or screwed to the rafters. Your problem is not cold escaping as much as it is heat descending. Maybe the local hardware place carries the same "Styrofoam insulation" sheets they have here in the west. Normally 1-2" thick and ultra light weight. Should retard the roof heat, room cold barrier inexpensively. I'm happy for you the other deal fell through. To have any form of reasonable bathroom would've required an addition to the current bathroom space. I mean, if your going to redo something, the labor and materials are cheap enough to do it right. Westernized a bit will leave the owner in a way better position after you leave. I'm sure you have scores of viewers with construction knowledge, but feel free to hit me up if you have a question. safe journey

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yea less about leaking but I can imagine the a/c will run non stop to keep up. The lofts are not useful for me so I have to judge what the floor space is and what price if pay for a shared space with that floor space. For a family of four it has a greater value

[@kabiebebe2332]

You can find some in villia cheap like Irish guy did...

[@user-do8hc7ij7m]

Nope! Too expensive for Php 35,000! You are only renting the upper floor! And if you listen to your neighborhood, we could here the music playing...too loud! And for the second one, OMG! That is truly disgusting! We wouldn't even grab that for Php 15,000! Just keep looking, and if I were you, I would avoid rentals that you still have to do some repairs...just a thought!

[@marilouemmons6188]

I agree, that’s too much. Tim K is renting a modern bungalo, fully furnished, backyard is the ocean for only P 25 k

[@marilouemmons6188]

By the way Tim K is a blogger lives in Leyte

[@gemmaleandado6942]

Yes I agree that too much for 35k it's a no no

[@ElDiaries]

Agree! Sir Mike better find other rental space that needs at least to no repair. Imagine spending 20k up renting then repair.

[@DextersThoughts]

2nd house needs a lot of work. Too much for 25K. Plus the beach is just okay. Nothing special about it.. If you really want to live near the beach, I think you should look in other islands. You have been looking for a house in Panay/Iloilo area for a while now. Consider siquijor, bohol, heck consider palawan. I feel like you want to be there because of the expat friends you have, but hey, expats are everywhere in the philippines and im sure you can make new friends in other places. I have nothing against iloilo, but..............

[@dennisgonya4500]

I would love to fix-up the place. I can di it all.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

IT FELL THROUGH ? .............. LUCKY YOU ! 😂 🤣 😂 KEEP LOOKING YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID.

[@danieldragisic1251]

Based on the general typhoon patterns, won't you be taking those storms right in the front of your place when they come?

[@aboveitall9600]

People in the comments don’t understand everything is negotiable in the Philippines. They will give westerns especially a high price in public, in private the real number is negotiated / disclosed. They will rarely tell what they actually get in public…same with properties that are for sale. Comps are not available…no market analysis like in the west. It’s a good sized apartment. It’s nicer than some places I have looked at. 15-20k is where I would like to be at. I don’t know the area, so I don’t know if that’s in the ball park, I am more familiar with Luzon. 35k is a bit steep for me…it has potential though. I would worry about water pressure, A and hot water heater…trust me when I say I have seen much worse…with people asking what ever they want. Remember there is real value in having a friendly land person. Honesty about the property and no fluff had real value to me after the headaches I have experienced.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Heat rises... AC Stays low... cold air settles the heat will go up and out

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

But the a/c will run 24/7 to keep the temperature the hole for the A/C is at the top also

[@floydlooney6837]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife Why are swamp coolers not a thing there? They're pretty simple.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@floydlooney6837 more humidity is death lol

[@Dan-xx5jq]

i agree with everyone that he needs to have local so that he gets the local price and not the foreigner price. If he find a local realtor to find him a place and see how that goes. If he has to pay a small fee it might be worth it.

[@brad4231]

Hopefully it’s cool to ask this but I’m interested in the process of getting financing- pre approval. Would you mind making a video about that?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

You have to be a Philippines citizen to get financing I believe or at least have a permanent visa and long term banking relationship with the bank. I'll ask around

[@mikestrenja2966]

Why not rent a nice place with lots of space where you could str some of the space and subsidize your cost to live in a nice spacious home? I saw a beauty on the beach in Dauin. 5 bedroom house, pool and 4 furnished cabana aframe cabins. 100K/mo. Rental income for rooms and cabanas could fetch 100K or more.

[@poultryboy1984]

Is the Oton property slightly over priced? Maybe. But you all don't realize Iloilo city and its surrounding towns aren't cheap. Home prices and rental rates in Iloilo are much higher than similar cities in the Philippines.

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Hi Michael. Oton or Villa will be a good place if you want to live near the beach and also close to Iloilo City.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Unfortunately no homes on the beach in Villia or I would have been looking there the entire time!

[@moninarelano5302]

Keep on looking Michael. I wish you luck!

[@Mary-zd8xo]

@@ThatPhilippinesLifeThanks for replying. Sorry to hear that there are no houses at beach area. Villa beach used to be the college students’ weekend outing place. For me it was in late 1970s.

[@craftsmanctfl3493]

Your voice reminds me of the late author Wayne Dyer. Very resonant.

[@livingthedreaminiloilophil1705]

That first place was way over priced. I was guessing around 15k tops. Too bad about the second house, it had potential. Wish you the best on your search for a reasonable price beach house.

[@rtn4y45]

Hi Mike, If Your getting homeless😮, you can borrow our house in Dinginan, Roxas city, til you find a new place, you will see the house on my account, fantastic western standard, its not a beach house, but close to everything, and you will see Jesus, every day 😉 😎

[@bobnewhart4318]

Keep us updated on if the property that the siblings wanted $80k for ever gets rented. That right there is definitely a want-all lose-all situation.

[@garthoberg8853]

Maybe 6 months Reno videos would be ok to

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

4.20 Room with a pew....

[@nanbolz2238]

Why dont you just rent a room? That saves you money and the extra money you have you can use to travel, so you pretty much just use the rented room as your base where you get to sleep when not travelling, creating contents. You can use probably get a mobile Startlink so you can take the internet with you wherever you go.

[@amaliahightower]

Oh well it’s not meant to be. It didn’t look good for 25k. It didn’t have a beach house vibe. Good luck and happy searching 😊🏝️

[@brucesummeyjr6120]

I wouldn't pay 10,000 pesos a month for that lol the 1 window was missing glass lol and no ac 😆 😂

[@brucesummeyjr6120]

The first house

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

I’d tell you where you should check out but I’d like the real estate market to stay low for a few more years hahaha 😂

[@samiam6771]

Are you gona miss living with the X?

[@cjanvier1536]

That house needs major work. Sand going up the pipes. Ughh. Keep looking.

[@debralarrabee4530]

The landlord is ok with you doing remodeling? Will you get a discount on rent for doing the work?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

No they wanted P25k and I pay for the renovations which is why I wanted longer than one year

[@lornapecaoco6468]

That house looks like a Restaurant before ,or Pub house with two Separate Restroom Boys and Girls and tables outside ....

[@macalaban2405]

Way ro expensive bes t place Roxas

[@bhello99]

have a contract with the caretaker. trust me they can be a pain in the ass when theres a character problem. it will safeguard you. Have a friend help you draft with an Atty.

[@riccardodallagnese4786]

Hey bro how many names u got?

[@mrq8402]

Those are Metro-Manila prices!! You need a Filipina to negotiate the rent.