DR1 and Investing in the DR

[NALs]

This poll was suggested by Susan77.

For those of you who have invested in the Dominican Republic (ie. real estate, business ventures, etc), was DR1 helpful in your decision to invest in the DR?

A) DR1 was extremely helpful in my decision to invest.
B) DR1 was helpful in my decision to invest.
C) DR1 was somewhat helpful in my decision to invest.
D) DR1 was of no help.

-NALs

[Lambada]

H'mmm. Nals I don't want to be picky but taking your category D 'DR1 was of no help' - not sure that is going to tell you anything. It might have been of no help due to quality of info, or because person concerned didn't read it, or in some cases because DR1 wasn't in existence when people decided to invest here...........or probably other things as well. Do you have any way of refining your questions to engender responses which might actually tell us something which people can work on?

[NALs]

Originally Posted by Lambada

H'mmm. Nals I don't want to be picky but taking your category D 'DR1 was of no help' - not sure that is going to tell you anything. It might have been of no help due to quality of info, or because person concerned didn't read it, or in some cases because DR1 wasn't in existence when people decided to invest here...........or probably other things as well. Do you have any way of refining your questions to engender responses which might actually tell us something which people can work on?

That's what the responses are for.

People vote and whomever wants to explain their situation can do so by posting their story.

So far it appears this poll is a flop, but I'll give it 24 hours.

-NALs

[A.Hidalgo]

These polls always fascinate me. Here goes.

Is it a flop because not enough members responded? At the time of this post 7

or because the majority voted "DR1 was of no help". At the time of this post 3

[NALs]

Originally Posted by A.Hidalgo

These polls always fascinate me. Here goes.

Is it a flop because not enough members responded? At the time of this post 7

or because the majority voted "DR1 was of no help". At the time of this post 3

It appeared to be a flop at the time I posted the comment. At that time the poll had received over 40 views and no votes. Usually, by the time 30 views are reached someone votes.

So far its doing OK.

-NALs

[Lambada]

Originally Posted by A.Hidalgo

These polls always fascinate me. Here goes.

Is it a flop because not enough members responded? At the time of this post 7

or because the majority voted "DR1 was of no help". At the time of this post 3

I haven't voted because DR1 wasn't in existence when I moved to the DR, nor when we bought the first house, nor when we first invested money here, so mine would have had to be 'no help' but hardly fair to say 'no help' when something didn't even exist so.............I abstained. Which is why I was seeking different wording.............

[susan77]

Sorry--- I suggested this poll and then didn't check back to complete it!

Anyhoo.... we wouldn't be purchasing property on Las Terrenas if it wasn't for the outstanding help we received (and are still receiving) from the wise people on this forum-
Perhaps the people who viewed but didn't reply to this poll just haven't purchased property yet?
Susan

[travelingraysgirl]

I have found the dr1 to be very valuable in my search for property,and I made an offer in a complex that I understand from reading here and other sites to be decent and well run. I found posts offering advice on what to look for.

I, at first, wanted the really nice looking condo, without researching complexes for safety issues, maintenance issues etc. I seriously was considering two complexes that I learned after reading here on Dr1 would not be good choices. The one had a beautiful reasonably priced villa, but I learned robberies in the area were not uncommon. Even though the complex stated it was gated with security there have been serious breaches that made me reconsider., and I really wanted this villa in a bad way. With Dr1's help I believe I have a better understanding and to look further.

The second was a condo, (cause after the first search on villas and learning about scarey home invasions and robberies I figured condo living would be safer and easier to keep when away) With that said, I found a beautiful condo that was priced reasonably. I then wanted it badly and was seriously considering making an offer., but after reading Dr1 it alerted me to problems with the complex on a whole and how it was run. It told of power outages for days, therefore being unable to shower, flush toilets, cook, etc. The back up generator was used sparingly if at all., and even when schedules were made for the generator the management did not turn it on when sheduled. This may have been a beautiful apartment but would have easily turned an exciting time into a nightmare of an experience.

Therefore, thank you to all who have posted with informative info. and personal experiences - It has certainly aided me in my search. Albeit, I did post to learn about one condo complex which is newer and I have had 78 people read it but no posts yet. Maybe, no one is certain of which condo I talk of or have no info. one way or another. With that said I have not offered or seriously entertained the thought of an offer as I have had no feed back. Although, you can consider this Dr1 infuence as well being that there is no info one way or another., and I have come to depend on this site to research the good, the bad, and the ugly so to speak.

So everyone keep on posting you are helping many whether you know it or not.
Thank you!

[Bayx-**]

DR1 was of no help because I did not know about the site when I purchased a lot in the north coast. I wish I had never don't that. It's has been a complete nightmare. Looking for help to write a book about it.

[John Evans]

me neither- but no nightmare yet and no book to write