It's Been Lots of Fun.....

I've never seen a message board with so many miserable souls. I will take the advice of all the sincere people who answered my questions and correspond with them through email and not listen to some of the mental midgets who seem to populate this board. It's a shame that a forum as usful as this has to be tainted by a few individuals with some sort of hidden agenda or a bone to pick with everyone. AZB, if you could email me once again I would like to ask a few questions. I would, once again, like to thank the people who emailed me with their responses and the help you have given, and I hope to meet you soon.

100% Ditto to that, Bob R. I guess I missed your posts, but you can email me(us) anytime. you've got a "decent attitude" and that's appreciated on any messageboard/forum. nice...

Ed and Mame

Ascot advisory service is the investment/relocation service on the web that will answer most of your questions Bob.

Nice try. I am not a loser who went back to Canada or a farmer in Mao. I have been living and prospering right here in Puerto Plata for 12 years. I am also not miserable. In fact I have never been happier. I also have not been ripped off by Dominicans or foreigners here, but I know hundreds who have.
I never said to anyone not to come here, only that buying a house or importing a Harley may be costly. Also that getting a residencia may not be worth the hassle.

My opinions were based on hundreds of cases of expats coming here and losing some or all their money on real estate and/or tring to import their vehicles instead of buying one here.

What is it with US military personnel? They seem to be ready to fight anyone including would be friends trying to give them heartfelt advice. I will never bother again. Most of my friends are American expats here. Thank God they aren't like Bob Urhead.

Bob, there are lots of Real Estate agents here who will gladly help you find your dream house. There are also lots of contractors who will build one for you. There are lots of "buscones" at customs who will help you get your Harley out.
There are lots of lawyers who will get your residencia for you.

All the lawyers, Real Estate agents and customs officilas here as honest as the day is long. Trust them, not me or any Dominican on this board. You will have lots of friends when you get here. Good luck! By the way, I am Canadian and the biggest tipper in Puerto Plata and I resent your bigotted remarks.

I am not a bigot. I only speak from experience. Thanks for the sarcastic remarks, although I'm so stupid you probably didn't think I would get it. I don't want to hurt your feelings but I don't think I need friends like you. I got lots of intelligent answers which covered the good and bad aspects of my move. Sorry to say your vindictive, smart ass, relaying of your own experienc es were not included in any of the intelligent answers I received. So before I told you I was ex-military you berated me, then when you found I was ex-military you berated the U.S. military. Seems you just enjoy putting other people down just for the fun of it. Sounds like a Freudian thing to me.