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Wow thats a lot. Money. You can have one built in iloilo fir 7k usd
USD 12k - 650sqm a bit pricey for the location.
Perhaps something with a similar look/design but no way with the same finishes. @@itsmeforever
Yeah, that's possible but who knows for sure. I like making deals with Charlie Mungers advice in mind. If the buyer and seller will be willing to switch places and still make the deal, do it! If i overpaid so be it, were happy with it :) Thanks for watching! @@macolet9711
@@brandonandarlene yup. Anyway, its your money. As long as you're happy then it's good and you cant do anything about it. It's a done deal.
I don't normally comment, but the property is beautiful, the house is great and cozy... and your fiance is lovely. I wish, both of you, all the best!
Thank you so much!
I agree! 👍😀
Use your passport for Good 👍
My wife is from Leyte, Leyte. We are planing on moving there in September. We have a house in Ormoc City and a farm in Leyte, Leyte. We currently reside in Kent WA. I work in downtown Seattle. I think that makes us double neighbors, let's have coffee some place some time.
Yes, we are double neighbors...crazy. Of course, we should meet up. Thanks for watching!
what part of Leyte is your place? I am guessing near Tacloban, I saw some of your early vids.@@brandonandarlene
nice job on the office too by the way@@brandonandarlene
Yeah we are 30 mins from Tacloban@@papalolo3769
I'm also from tacloban city...hopefully soon we're staying for good in the Philippines
We did a similar fence… I was shocked how quickly the bamboo rotted at the grass. We left it all in place but then bought 3” orange pipe and filled them with concrete and a wee footing. Now it’s been in place for 2years
What’s up Bro, from Seattle! I’m Brannon and my Filipina wife is Elaine! I’m 41 years old she is 40. We met here in Seattle at work over 18 years ago. I’ve been to the Philippines 20 times, just got back 2 weeks ago we enjoyed Christmas and new years there in Cagayan De Oro City. I work 2 full time jobs almost 100 hours a week for 5 years as We built our house there, we are almost done building our 5 story Beach Hotel, that opens next year! We will move there next year finally! I had to build an Empire first to move at a younger age. Love your story! Happy for you guys! You’re doing it right! Hope to welcome you guys later at OHANA BEACH SUITES!
Awesome story and good luck with your Suites. Keep us updated hopefully we can make the trip to visit one day. Thanks for watching!
@@brandonandarlene Heck yeah bro, It's like looking into a mirror with you both! Sounds good! Drinks on me at our rooftop bar for sure! Have fun I'm jealous right now, but that's a good thing so I stay motivated here in Seattle!
That plan sounds awesome. Best of luck with it.
@@FinstaDaMinsta Thank you! We have better updates in F…….B….OHANA BEACH SUITES
WOW!
Just arrived @ your channel,and Im really impressed by your property set up congrats well done indeed guys .
Thanks for watching Edwin!
Wow! Another milestone. Congratulations, the place looks great.
Thanks so much
Wow, that's a really beautiful tiny house in a beautiful nature! I really love it ❤
Glad you like it!
Congrats love the setup and the videos keep them coming!
Thanks Rokon, wont have any more vids unfortunately till my next trip in June. Thanks for watching!
Congratulations to you both neighbors. We started our Leyte property 20 years ago and it's our getaway from Metro Manila. We are in Culasian Leyte and have 1200 square meters with our house that we escape to when we get tired of the big city. The bungalow turned out really nice and our best wishes for your journey together.
That is awesome! Do you have condo in Manila then?
Yes we have 2 condos now.
Living the dream, good for you Chris!
Wow its a nice design and liveable for you and Arlene.Love the surrounding areas,peaceful and quite,water and electricity is a plus.Its a smart idea building a house for you to stay while on vacation than to stay in a hotel or rent.This is perfect place to retire,close to nature.Best wishes to both of you.
Thanks so much
New subscriber here. Watching from NY and S. Leyte. Congratulations on your new home… Great looking build 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for watching JM!
I love your house. You were wise to have a wide overhang. Not only does it protect the siding, but it shades the house a bit. Excellent job, and worth every penny. And Brandon, you lucky guy! You picked one beautiful Filipina. Please look after her well! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
Thanks for watching!
It's really beautiful in the morning, watching the carabao eating grasses in the vacant lot!😍
I got a Carabo for fathers day his name is Fred. I cannot wait to meet him.
Thanks for watching jowa 🤣
Congratulations 🎉 on getting land Brandon and Arlene 😎💪im happy for yall
Thanks for watching!
A little slice of paradise! Very happy for you! Will be leaving for my 4th trip to the Philippines 🇵🇭 on 1/25/24 to visit my fiancée, very excited! 🙏🏻🥰
Thank you so much JB! Have a safe trip!🎉
Awesome JB, only a few days away. Have fun and thanks for watching as always!
@@brandonandarlene yessir! we plan on retiring to Ormoc City in 8 years. get her visa application in asap, the process is long and frustrating 😡 … my fiancée’s visa is being delayed … she was supposed to be here in February, now we just don’t know 😔
Damn that sucks! We filed ours in OCT, hoping for no delays. Average timeline seems to be 12-15 months?@@itsmejsb
@@brandonandarlene ours took 12 months, we are fully approved, “case ready” status, but they cancelled our interview pending results of unnecessary medical tests. pray your fiancée does not get singled out additional tests as it will delay the visa for many months. it’s a scam! very unfair! millions of illegals have come into our country with no tests or vaccines etc 😡😡😡
Congratulations!
Good work on the tiny house!
Thank you so much 😀
Congrats to both of you guys. Great idea starting with the guest house.
Thanks so much!
Congratulations! I just made the permanent move to Cambodia after I graduated in December. I applied at all the schools and have been on the lookout for a good woman to start a family with. Life is great in paradise!
That is awesome, good luck to you and thanks for watching!
@@brandonandarlene If I was you, I would just live in that apartment permanently, because it is so nice, but it probably won't be big enough, once the babies start coming . ;)
Correct, if it was just us we could easily do it! The bungalow will be similar style just slightly bigger to add bedrooms and kitchen@@mylifethaidiy7045
Your tiny house is great BUT you should have a large (raised) roof off of one side of it with outside kitchen, seating areas, Hammock, tool shed, etc. for working in things, lounging, cooking, etc. etc. cuz in the tropics you do lots of things outside instead of inside because it gets too hot inside and cooling a large area is expensive! Outside you have good ventilation and fans!@@brandonandarlene
Looks good guys congrats 🎊🎉 that’s my next move after I get into my condo with my fiancé end of the year in Cebu! She’s also from Leyte, Leyte and I was just there last month and it was a blast!!
Have fun! Thanks for watching!
First time viewer, Like the Vlog and what a cute little house and you seem like wonderfull people. Im gonna check out some more of your videos now :)
Thank you so much!!
simple but very nice views and green sorroundings. goodluck
Yup, thanks for watching Rosa!
Congratulations on your new place! Looks great! Its nice of you to build her family a beautiful home.... im sure they will cherish it. Sounds like you have gone all in. I wish you the best and HOPE its a happy ending for you. Look for red flags.good luck buddy!
Thank for watching!
Happy to drop by your site. Yes, that's one way to do it. Start small and work your way with the larger construction with great detail and planning. Have 3 lots in Angeles City near Clark Airport. Holding off a 3 acre lot i bought in California so I can easily fund construction in Philippines. Just the way you're doing it. Nice decent home office. Very healthy atmosphere you got in there. I hope you consider fresh air entering your lot when you build 2 meter wall. All the best. Garry from California.
Some areas will be 2 meters and other smaller to keep the views. Good luck on your build and thanks for watching!
Your new house is very beautiful and excellent bro. I have not seen a new model house like this until 2024. A lot of money seems to have been spent. 6×9 size with bamboo bongs is very nice for lunch and dinner. I am very happy. In my life too, I should build it in the model of your house. I saw your video from Telangana State Hyderabad in India. Great video your new home. My best wishes to your family. Thanks brother.
Thanks so much for watching, Good luck to you as well!
Thanks for your reply brother. Enjoy your life with New house. Cute couples
This is GREAT!!! Im definitely going to look into this in Pangasinan. The only thing im gonna do differently is pour a slab big enough to build my entire house but have this part just for my master bedroom. THANKS GUYS!!!😊
Awesome, good luck!
What part of Pangasinan are you in? I will be visiting Umingan again next year for vacation with my fiancé. My fiancé already has land we want to build a small home just like this one too.
@@breakdownbill1 my family lives in Urdanetta not far from the high school
@@Ron-oe7hg I have visited Urdaneta I think that’s only 15 or 20 minutes from Umingan. I can’t wait to visit Baguio again
@@breakdownbill1 Baguio great. My niece goes to school there so we spent a few days with her. The native dance there is a must see. The weather was a little something to get used to tho.
We migrated in Canada year 2014 but my husband and I wants to retire in the Philippines. It is always my dream to have a big lot and small house because I want to plant vegetable. We don’t want to live in the city anymore.
I love your property, I wish someday I can buy something like that.
Best of luck!
I love the tiny house and the WONDERFUL comfort room, Brandon. You should really be proud of the small masterpiece you and Arlene's family have created there.
Wishing you two all the very best from the Cordilleras 👍👍
Thanks so much!
its a good place you got there, fresh air in the morning
Thanks for watching Peter!
We’ll, congratulations on your new home. Enjoy..
Thanks for watching!
All the best. Indeed province life is absolutely peaceful. Enjoy and take care
Congratulations to both of you!. I like your land and it's a good space you can plant some fruit trees ,vegetables,flowers,herbs, So happy for you guys!, I can't to go back home!! God bless you both!!🙏🙏🙏..
Yes, thank you
You guys have a nice piece of land. Not only is fertile but the layout is well leveled & uniformed & the vegetation looks good. Congrats to your new accomplishments. Wishing u both happy times & blessings of health & wealth.
🙏♥️☦️🕊
Thanks for watching!
Great job , happy your LDR has worked for you two
Thank you!
Correction: You bought her a house and land. Very generous of you.
WOW,....! Nice view
It really is! thanks for watching!
Looks great guys, we live over in Bohol with our daughter.
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome information Brandon and Arlene. I'm In the market of doing what your doing tiny homes 🏡 are a hit in the Philippines 🇵🇭.
Thanks for watching, good luck!
Congratulations 🎉 on your new home 🏠 !
Thank you so much 😀
New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos
Awesome! Thank you!
What was the cost of land and house (separately)? We bought a 1000 sqm lot in Camotes for P2M. 150 meters from the paved highway, 2 lane unpaved road to the lot, 75 m from the ocean. We plan this year to build similar: small building for vacation living off to the side., CHB enclosure. If/when we sell in the future, the new owner can live in the smaller house til a main house is built. Then care taker/ gardener can reside in the smaller. Includes 50-60 banana trees.
The land was 12k and guesthouse 15.9K. Good luck on the build, Thanks for watching!
USD?
@@captainrick971 under $40k for Camotes. Sorry I used $. Should be pesos. I will estimate my improvements between 25-25k dollars. My house will be basic 2 story outdoor kitchen and CR.
Yes USD. Its always hard to tell with prices in philly because there arent really any comps. But i thought it was at least a fair price. Were happy with it so its all good. Contgrats on your lot and house!@@philam1973
Hey Brandon and Arlene, thanks for the video. i am considering doing a small home like this, maybe a little larger, extra room and kitchen with a verandas on one side but smaller block as a permanent home with my Filipina girlfriend in either Zambales or Batangas. hoping we will find a similar block about 400m2 total and building cost comparable. would you be able to share any details on building construction, processes involved with building approval etc? I’m an Aussie with tight budget but seeing this makes it look achievable. how did you find the land? FB Marketplace? titled or tax permit? costs to obtain land and building approvals? do you have a water supply for water tank? What sort of money would 2m concrete fence cost? would it be prefab slabs? so much to learn and visiting Philippines next month to scope out possibilities. You guys both look so happy and good for each other, congrats on your achievements! Al
Wow! love it!! very impressive.. 😍
Thank you! 😊
Great! I am dreaming about that. I will visit the Philippines end of this year for three months. THX for this upload, had lots of info I wanted to know...
That’s the way to do it!
My wife loves the window in the shower!
Thanks for watching Glen!
New Subscriber here and how old it is viewing your blog on your new build and land its awesome, how long you staying back in USA b4 coming back to Philippines to start the main house cos that's gonna be exciting seeing that being built for sure
I visit Arlene every 6 months. We wont be building the main house for about 3 years as Arlene will be coming to the states for a while. We will document it when we do though. Thanks for watching!
I just recently subscribed, you are doing great job on your video production. I am wishing you both an awesome future on your journey. I am looking forward to watching your journey
Thank you so much!
Only thing I would have done is construct it in a way you can add to the house so everything is connected instead of having two separate structures. almost like creating a modular home. you build it in segments.
I just subscribe because you have beautiful scenery....
haha thanks for watching!
Nice😍
Thanks for watching Peter!
hope you did your legal due diligence and are going to sign a prenup. sure is a lot of ''we'' being said. i would have waited until you were married, since both can own jointly at that point.
Big advocate of prenups for all men. Doesn't matter if dating in west or east should be mandatory. Seen to many coworkers wiped out. The laws in the west are ruthless towards men. Anyways thanks for watching as always johnny!
great to hear these stories,, My Fiance, our first year anniversay was 4-19, I plan to move to Bohol and I like what you have done here. Gonna steal this idea for our plans,, guest houes is great idea for temp living,
Great job guys. Where do you do the actual cooking?
In the hut for now until we build the bungalow. Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on your property. My feeling on concrete walls though, from my experience, is that they while they make you feel protected, it like being 'protected' inside a prison. The beautiful views are also reduced. Maybe a steel fence or a high chain link fence will offer pretty well the same security while not closing you in as much.
I had similar ideas but local architectural engineers point out what the local weather and insects do to USA standard construction. High winds destroy anything not made of concrete too. Arguably a concrete dome would be best suited to survive the Philippines.
All good points, we got time to figure it out. Thanks for watching!
Such a beautiful place and I love to see the surrounding.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful house. I know you have more in store for us in the future. Looking forward to all the construction you plan on building there. Your tiny house is awesome! Love it
Thank you so much!
Very nice property and tiny house/outside setup...
Congrats and you have a new subscriber (me!)...
Will run through your other vids as I have time...
How much is your total investment to date for everything?
Great start to life in The Philippines!
Cheers!
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👍😎👍
12k for lot, 15.9K for guesthouse,. Thanks for watching!
Very nice. Congratulations! $15900 was for land and house?
yes brother specially in province the land and house was cheap compare to manila. however make sure you have to adapt chicken noise during 6am but for us it was free alarm clock..
Land 12k, thanks for watching!
@@brandonandarlene So to build the actual house was $3900.00?
CONGRATS GUYS, LOOKS GOOD.
Thanks for watching Michael!
Nice to meet you my wife is from Bacolod city..love your video..We now live in Canada
You bought her a house and lot. I’m sure that you know the laws in the Philippines. Take her to the USA and you may never see that place again. You’re still young so you’ll have time to recover financially from it. Not trying to crap on your video but this is from personal experience and observations of other expats that have gone down this path. Wishing you good luck 👍🏻
Mr Taylor, if she blows up the lot and guesthouse tomorrow my life changes ZERO financially speaking. No need for a recovery, were all in different positions with our finances. I appreciate your concern sir but its all good. Thanks for watching!
@@brandonandarlene that’s what I told my 40 year old self as well. But seriously, I hope that it works out for you.
Where in Leyte?
Thanks you, best of luck to you as well!@@LordTaylor007
30 minutes from Tacloban @@perlishell5514
This is a great idea. I’ve been in touch with a company in Baguio that’s building and planning tony house retirement communities. I like the idea of having a private small home but have shared recreation areas and things to do 👍🏻
That is awesome!
that’s awesome! thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I wouldn't buy a property in the Philippines especially in a remote area. You never know who's planning to rob you or end up in a very bad situation. Poverty provokes crime. Just saying ! Minsan walang kamag anak pag dating sa pera..
He is from USA. Crime there is 10x higher than in Leyte.
@ TaraWendyUSA ,
you are a classic example of a person who has a negative mindset and the toxic filipino crab mentality . Why not just applaud the couple for sharing such a great story ?
Are you serious 😅. It's more crime in America 🇺🇸 as matter of fact I got held up in Hollywood changing my tire at a Gas station. Philippines is not as bad as people say it is I been here for 3years.
Congratulations Guys you have a new 🏡 ❤❤
Thanks for watching Ron!
Great job! Nice house! I was in Leyte 8 months ago. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. The people are on the same level! Long live Leyte!
I totally agree, thanks for watching!
Congratulations. Looks great.
Thanks for watching Dennis!
Congrats on the build! Very nice and exactly what we are thinking to do in the Bicol region. Same Vibes, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Congratulations. Lots of luck to you and Arlene.
Thank you!
Nice and Easy, I only question Flooding, Leyte Known for weather, Built a Bomb Shelter, Make sure you have disaster plan in Place, God Bless
Yes, thanks for watching!
It’s fun watching you and Ella. She’s such a well behaved daughter.
I chanced upon your channel n after watching decided to follow. Like the lot and little house. Very practical & functional. Love from Malaysia😄
Thank you so much 😊
Nice work... subbed - best of luck!
The place and house are so nice very simple life but peaceful .
Thanks for watching Rose!
i highly recommend to keep as many fruit trees as you can and even plant more.
New sub here and I will be settling down in Ormoc here in a few months. Beautiful tiny house and property. I love Leyte.
I love Leyte as well, thanks for watching!
Nice property you have there. Just along the road plus no neighbors yet around the area. It makes the area serene and beautiful
Thanks for watching! 👍
Congratulations my Arleney.😘😘😘
Thank you! 🤗
Really nice! Congrats
Very nice. My wife lives in Naval. Ill be back there in April. I love the province. So peaceful.
Agree. So simple, thanks for watching!
very nice. I love the simplicity.
Thanks for watching!
Congrats!! Nice work.. waiting to see the new fence too.. Thanks
Thanks 👍
Looks awesome, best of luck.
Thanks, you too!
Very nice job on the home. It looks great!
Glad you like it!
Nice house build, office / guess house .. great job
Nice location..its really a peaceful place!👍🇧🇭🇵🇭
Wow! That small house is really beautiful! Good job!. I wouldcsuggest to plant more fruit bearing trees, like mango, jackfruit etc..! It will serve as well as a shade later on!
Yeah, we got plans for all that. One thing at a time :) Thanks for watching Rob!
That place looks amazing. Sure it’s small, but perfectly comfortable. You guys must be really pleased with how it turned out!
Yes we are, thanks for watching!
Just left Abuyog a week ago. Miss it already. Can not wait to get back there
Yeah same, love philly as well! Thanks for watching Steve!
❤ proud leyteño it's really good to see your place peaceful and far from marites😅 it's nice to stay in province than to stay in the city that is crowded and much traffic,happy for both of you God bless🥰
Thank you! 😃
The place you bought is very nice, the natural space and fruits. It is to make a small town with few neighbors.
They did not say the cost in American currency on the land, it would be interesting. Thanks.
12K USD for lot sir. Thanks for watching!
Get rid of that BLACK roof . I used BOYSEN B8500 Reflecting White Cool Shades from Shopee on my galvanized already painted white roof and it made a world of difference keeping our house cooler. The inside of my house is almost 3 degrees cooler then before it was painted and I have no insulation in my attic . My house roof already had 2 coats of ordinary roof paint. Don't let anyone tell you to use a dark color on your roof or outside house walls. My house in the Philippines is known as the white house on the hill. Only thing left to paint white is the chocolate brown colored window frames . If you want to know more about keeping your house cool let me know.
Great tip thanks. It wasn't our first choice, white and gray were out of stock for months. I'll for sure do this thank you for watching!
Nice place m8
Im from uk Ive just bought land
Sea front plot in southern leyte
About to start a 3 bedroom bungalow
And defo a big shower room
Good luck on your future build 👍
Awesome Richard, good luck on the build and thanks for watching!
Wow those windows make such a great accent to the house
Great job I’m building a house for my fiancé this year in Bulacan, I can’t believe that’s all it cost you to build that house very smart well done brother
You can do it! Thanks for watching!
Looks great, thank you for sharing the process with us.
No problem 👍 thanks for watching!
Congratulations to the both of you 👏👏👏Well done. Thank you for sharing 👏 God bless.
Thanks so much
great purchase! now you can produce your own food like, vegetables, chicken eggs etc..after 1-2 year you should replace those bamboos with GI Pipes and cyclone wire I also live in Leyte.
That's the plan!
Smart move Just make do first Its so cosy.
Do slowly not like others getting into debts n not good for marriage Both happy is more important
Of course, thanks for watching!
Bro, you are living the dream. Congrats! I love the beautiful sceneries outside.
I cant complain, thanks for watching!
I really like the house, my finance also lives in Leyte. I visited last Jan., and we also discussed that if the K1 visa is going to take over 2yrs. (currently at 1.3yrs) that maybe stay in the PH, but we didn't think about Leyte, but after seeing the tiny house I might reconsider her home in Leyte.
Does it really take two year? What stage are you on now? Based off what I seen from others with timelines, seems like 15 months till completion.