QA TIME: The TRUTH about living in Puerto Rico 

WEPA! Watching this gave me chills. I’m a college student planning to go to med school and I feel such a strong pull to the island. I hope when I become a doctor I can move there and give my kids the upbringing I wish I had.

My wife was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She joins the military at 18. I’m a Florida born Gringo. When we got married she always talked about moving back to take care of her parents. When she retired after 17 years in the navy we moved to PR. It was a huge change for me not really speaking Spanish that well. Been 4 years and I have to say. Puerto Ricans are mostly nice and friendly. We live in the South en el campo Villalba it’s nice and quiet. But yea a huge cultural shift.

Gringos here. 20 years ago, we lived in Mayaguez for a couple years, but moved back stateside to facilitate an adoption. Im retiring early (52 years old) the end of 2024, selling our Texas home and moving to the Humacao area. Not rich by a long shot. Have just enough money to enjoy our last 20 years or so on the island we love. Will live in a typical PR neighborhood, drive a typical PR car, and have a typical PR "Salary" thru our investments stateside. Saddens me about the "Gringo go Home" movement viewing gringos as tax evaders or gentrification. We never complained about Puerto Ricans moving stateside to make more money, and saddened that some puerto ricans feel we shouldnt belong there. Just want to spend our remaining time without driving an hour each way to commute to work, living in a place full of arrogant, selfish, and rude people. We loved PR when we lived there before, and with all our heart hope it hasnt changed so much, that we cant love it again. You have a beautiful family. Hope we can maybe toss a couple lines in the water together sometime. Cheers !

I'm a mainland Puerto Rican living in Florida, and I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Regarding the "tax evader" issue, if there is something in place which gringos could benefit from, why can't we Puerto Ricans benefit, too. I think it's just a silly/jealous mentality for people to have. Keep moving forward, doing your thing, benefiting honestly in your business, and connecting with PR. I love it. I also love the design choices in that home project that was featured in this video. Beautiful. I also love that you are a man of faith, standing on godly principles, and going to church. Beautiful.

First, thank you guys for your transparency and honesty. I’m here in Riverview and the first time I visited the island, it just felt like home. Almost too weird to explain. I’ve been in prayer about moving there for a year now. And have received so much negative comments from friends and family here. But it’s like listening to you guys is like listening to the conversations I’ve had with my friends who are also looking to move back to the island. And I literally visited every few months, but have feared what people might think. Jeremiah 29:11 is my favorite verse. And it’s what keeps me grounded. I was sent your channel from a friend, and I will definitely look you guys up when I’m there. My fellow 813 folks! We’ve found a church there already so it’s just a matter of placing down roots and moving in faith! God is able to do immeasurably more than we could ever ask, hope or think. God bless you all and your family and your businesses 🙏🏾

I can relate to this! We also moved here from Florida for the same exact reason and no we aren’t tax evaders. I’d rather pay more taxes if it gives me and my family peace of mind and tranquility. I am in the same line of work as you and nothing beats managing your own schedule. I’m able to donate my time and skills to my son’s school and to the rest of the less fortunate communities. It’s impact over income for me.

It’s amazing how you went back to your island with an idea in mind to make things better for you and your family. I congratulate you on having your own business. It’s SO much harder and so much more work when you have your own business as opposed to working hard and long hours for someone else. Yet, much more rewarding. Especially, when you’re doing the right thing. I love that God’s plan is ALWAYS better than mine. Anyone who has faith understands that. I’m a 60 year young woman and loving what you’re doing. Keep up the great work.

Congratulations! Don't listen to the haters. Live your life. Your light shines through the screen. I wish you and your family the very best.

Wepa!!! Beautiful work mi hermano! We are RU-vidrs here and PR also so we know what u feeling😂 you guys are handling it all well

I love these video ur doing cause it encourage GODS children portoriqueno to return back home with a different prespective. please continue to give us more update , originally from caborrojo havent been there in years. miss home

Your awesome bro...keep doing what you doing, God Bless you bro.

God guided you back home , love ur beautiful family lots of blessing here from ny

Happy to have found your Channel, i have property in Aguadilla up the hill from crashboat in need of some work. Hopefully sooner than later. Stay blessed.

I don’t know how this popped up on my timeline but my wife and I plan on moving to the island. Her family is there and her uncle is a builder too. We should definitely connect.

IS NICE TO HEAR THOSE WORDS ABOUT THE LORD keep moving forward continue believing in God the lord is precious, God bless you and your family ❤

Luv ya brotha . Humble, honest, family man gettin it right for "la famila" ! Yourself of course too ... an island life . Blessed and healthy 🙏🏽 Oo yea and the "meditation" part 👍🏽

You do have it correct. Family is number one. You dont owe anyone anything as far as explanations. Live life.

TU TERMINARAS COMO UN PASTOR EN PR ME ENCANTA !!!

New subscriber, thinking about my retirement in PR.. still debating.. got a LONGGGGG WAY TO GO BUT JUST WANNA SEE MY OPTIONS

Nothing happens unless God permites it , your are in PR for a reason brother. God bless

My mom and dad are from Isabella they are not with me anymore I have great memories when I was growing up visiting them I’m from NYC I understand the rat race you spoke about

Just found your channel today, love the drive and your vision I’m going to be in the market shortly for a builder God willing if everything works out. I might have to reach out to you, not sure if you only work to a specific region in PR.? Either way stay positive and keep pushing forward GB.

Thank you for this. I’ve had a soul desire to move to the island, but have yet to do it. I’m at a place now where I may be able to do it.

Great Video Amen nos encanta primera vez que loa vemos tambien acabamos de comprar en Isabela PR y estamos planiando varios projectos tambien guardare su info. Que Dios continue guiando sus pasos. Bendiciones

Tell me about the heat,how it’s?No air conditioner? Maybe not bad because it’s a big land?😊

Beautiful 🤩

I love what you guys are doing.

I just accepted a position as a civil engineer there in San Juan. I was there in Ponce for a month 2 years ago so I kind of know what to expect. But man am I still nervous.

Amen brother

Do you have anybody that you can recomend here in Florida that can remodel homes ? I live in a old house that can sure use some remodeling to make our life pleasant in it.

LOVE IT

Moving to Puerto Rico, is like a New Yorker moving to West Virginia, Alabama, or Colorado, except for the language barrier. Puerto Rico is a mini U.S.A. Move to Metropolitan San Juan and you experience the rat race. Moving to the rural area, is like any small town or city in U.S.A. Move to the mountains, in some places, it's like living in the Appalachian Mountains, except for the wild life (no wolves, bears, rattlesnake, etc.). In the mountain you should be able to speak Spanish and with a twange (very nazal); because that's how our hillbillies speak, and you'll easily stand out, if you are not one of them. Most of these mountain folks, originated from the mountain of Spain, when the Spanish government was giving 5 Acres of land to families, to settle this Island (18th and 19th Centuries). But if you only speak English only, learn Spanish, and they will accept you better. And you won't feel lonely among our super happy people. The best of Puerto Rico, is no hate, no racism, no KKK, limited bigotry, very little homelessness and the people are very well educated and friendly.

im gonna be moving around december from fla as well im in Stpete! but not gonna lie im a little nervous lol

Where and how did you get the capital to start flipping ? My husband has had his home remodeled small business here in Florida for quite a few years , but thinking of moving back to the Island in the very near future I say in about 4 to 6 months of this year 2024

Love your Videos ! I im planning to start My 1st reno in south side of the island where my Family is from Around Ponce & Penuelas. Is there anyway we can talk some details ?

Hey bro, I live in Arecibo and was wondering how I can get in touch with you for a possible project.

I like this video and respect your entrepreneurship. I don't understand why people say "you want to evade taxes"? I think they are jealous, you have a business and yes there are write off but you also have to pay taxes for yourself and employees. I also don't get it when your own kind thinks you're trying to take advantage of the people in Puerto Rico?? You have a contracting business & if you give competitive prices with good work then what's the problem. People have choices so nobody is taking advantage. Again, its jealousy.

Im moving there and looking for work carpenter most my life and weld

My Plan is to move back to Puerto Rico, I will call you to build my House....

If youre ever interested in housing a family for exchange of work , let me know lol ❤ i want to move to the island but dont even know where to start and id need a job asap just to build my life there .

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Just follow his plan for your family's and U brother