Jerry Brown Travels thanks for sharing I’m going to be 36 when I move down there so I can’t get social security yet. I’m retiring though at the age of 36.
Good for you, the day is nearly here for my wife and I to finally go back and stay in Mexico. Only 32 more days, we are so exicited John and Tina Menchaca
He and Lori really do have a way of brightening just about any day, don't they? Both seem so warm, kind, and yet also honest about some of the less positive aspects of destinations.
Fortunately when we do the interview we were not able to view the house. But how about this one it's the next town over from San Miguel Queretaro, Mexico $49k USD, New Condo: Expats Retire & Purchase New Condo th-cam.com/video/aywQpLktiP8/w-d-xo.html
It will be nice to do a follow up on this couple and add dates to all videos to prevent high hopes on a video with older information , love the videos and all the information, thinking of Playa Del Carmen in the future, Gracias !
Thanks Jerry and Lori. There's one of the videos I'm looking for. Would like to see what this $38,000 home looks like. It sounds like it's not right in San Miguel. I'd like to Forfeit a vehicle, live centrally. What does it cost for a home or to rent apartment in San Miguel ? Thanks again Jerry and Lori that is a most awesome video. And keep sending them I can't get enough.
Another great video , love the low prices for a home...where I live ( outside of Los Angeles ) homes go upwards from 500K to 1,000,000 for something decent ... I know Mexico can have much higher prices depending on the home, and where it is...but at least you can find something decent for much less ...
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I have been planning my retirement for Mexico, would love to see Jerry and Lori on the street someday in 2018. Thanks for your informative and fun videos. Lory from Utah✌
Yes John I wish we could've seen the home to but we met them in San Miguel and their home was outside of San Miguel. Maybe in the future we will be able to feature them in a video. Here's a video $350 a month th-cam.com/video/LkPJlNJtp00/w-d-xo.html
Hello, Jerry & Lori Great videos. I know of this little town with plenty of handcrafts such (sombreros, wood products, and hueso (cow/bone). Beautiful, and inexpensive to live. It's name is Teocaltiche, Jalisco. I think you & Lori should make a video for all ex-pats.
Good suggestion Will put it on the list of things to do. Frank Thank you for taking the time to make a comment. We want you to know how much we appreciate you. Thank you Jerry and Lori Brown
i love your videos, even the ones about why not come to Ajijic are charming and not discourage me at all. The noise might be a problem for me but it sounds like there is much joy. and I think I can learn to accept noise for joy.
Love these videos! Thanks... got us thinking we should retire in Mexico- great food, beautiful country, people are friendly, weather is great.... We are very serious about it! Thanks for sharing!
I’m a new subscriber and I really enjoy your videos with your lovely wife. Pleasure watching happy people I live in Canada right now I travel to Mexico all the time
I think if you are American you'll find everything cheaper in any state of Mexico. That because the peso costs less than a dollar. I'm Mexican from Tabasco but I moved to Queretaro because the violence in my state and I found a big community of American here. So it's nice to see people from different cultures in this country. I'm glad you feel comfortable living here in Mexico. Saludos
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Hi to Both, you seem to have well knowledge of the SMdA area. I am planning on renting a large home early Aug 2018; perhaps for one week. My daughter would like to have a quince party in SMdA with callejonada and all. My father tells me that, those dates will be too close to the National Presidential elections and might be a chaos in the entire country. What is your take on the election affecting tourism arriving to SMdA? And do you have any recommendations on beautiful 6-7 bedroom homes with space for the party? I am not sure if you can direct message me via YouTub, but here is my email address Just in case... Mardie813@gmail.com - Diana
aperezto why are you encouraging this cheap assholes to get medical care paid by the Mexican people? All these people do is taking advantage of the poor Mexicans taking resources that do not belong to them.
+Orion Star That is my concern. Housing prices would skyrocket for locals and I can't imagine not contributing more, especially medical. The idea of it is alarming to me. I would imagine the local families suffer as a result of taxed resources.
I live in Dallas Texas now and I’ll be moving to San Miguel de Allende in a few weeks! Looking for a small furnished apartment to rent for now. Love your videos! 🙌🏻❤️🌈🦋🙌🏻
We have one contact in San Miguel who sells high-end real estate but contact Greg and tell him we gave you his website information and maybe he'll be able to help you out here's the link www.dreamprohomesforsalesanmigueldeallende.com
Yes you're absolutely correct about immigration requirements. It's always good to have as much information when moving into another country. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Jerry & Lori
Jerry Brown Travels So.... How much are you required to have since you didn’t answer this from the previous question... Thank for your time and information...! Happy Holidays and Be Blessed...!
A 19 year old female friend is flying into Leon on her own in March at 7:30pm at night and curious if she is going to SMA if it's better to stay overnight in close to airport in Leon and get taxi the next day or if the roads are safe at night between Leon and SMA at 9-11pm at night? Any tips on this?
Enjoy your videos we are going to take a trip to your town can you help us with the place to stay and what airport we have to fly into and how much will cost . Thanks in advance.
You'll fly into Guadalajara airport just as you come into the main terminal and before you go outside turn right and on the left-hand side there is a taxi station that you can pay approximately $40 us or approximately 500 pesos it's a 40 minute taxi drive. Book your reservations as soon as possible because October through April It's very Busy here. You may want to use air B&B. see video below
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Jerry Brown Travels Did you still my idea Jerry? I bought a house in Vegas for 63k in historical huntridge neighborhood at 38, planning on doing just that in my motherland
Radnally home deepot is almost everywhere and Lowe's started not so long ago operations in different states, mainly in the northern states of Mexico but is planning to expand nationwide.
Radnally you are welcome, but if you feel comfortable wuth the experience and with the language you can buy locally in businesses called "ferretería" where you buy hardware, "Tlapaleria" where you buy some small home supplies like sandpaper, glue, screws, etc., "Casa de pinturas" where you buy all sort of paints, "casa de materiales" where you buy construction materials (mainly in big quantities but not necessarily) in many cases in a short walk distance you might found a business who sales basic things like this. Usually in the center of small towns or if the city is big enough at least one business like this will be in the neighborhood or in the surrounding areas. Sadly they are disappearing in some parts due the competition and I say sadly because usually they are very convenient, but well at least there are options.
Mexico has no shortage a fixer upper homes sometimes you have to turn him down to start over. There is video $-70,000 home in a beach community th-cam.com/video/77j-kcIC31A/w-d-xo.html
Jerry, Another inspiring video. It sounds like John and Tina are still in Dallas until next spring. Do you have their contact information? If they're still in Dallas perhaps we might be able to meet them for lunch or dinner. Regards, Troy
Hi Jerry and Lori, Can you please tell us the exact location of this gentleman's home? It's outside San Miguel, he says, but when he says the name of the place, it's not audible. Thanks.
Unfortunately I don't have his address but in the video he mentions the town. And also I did not have any photographs to put in this video. I'm sorry about that. Jerry
Well seeing is believing! ButI did not see anything! Folks, San Miguel de Allende is not cheap- just Google real estate/you tube. There are many millionaires that live here. If you can find something 1/2 decent for under a 100k, you are doing well. The home values in Chapala are much better than San Miguel. San Miguel is a lot of fun, lots of restaurants, clubs and about 1/3 ex-pats-10k out of 30k.Elevation is about 7800 feet here- climbing stairs will wind you. I spent a few months here-besides housing, it is cheap. But I am looking forward to the Chapala area, much prettier,and much more reasonable. Not quite as high-5000 feet at the lake-you can always go a little higher to get cooler temps-but both are 'Eternal Spring' climates with large ex-pat communities. NAFTA has been a real blessing to Mexico as items are readily available today that we take for granted here in the USA. San Miguel, Chapala are safe- but I think the border areas-Juarez especially-is a war zone.
Christopher I'm working on a video where I interview a Real estate agent in San Miguel and he says that you can get homes starting at $80,000 but if you want to live close to the central historical district you looking at $300,000 and up up up. The video will be coming in about four weeks look for it and tell me what you think.
I did come across some homes on the outside of the town limits of an Miguel de Allende that were fairly new priced around 80k-so these may be the same. They were fairly small and not plush. These were the only homes I was able to find in this price range. Chapala is much cheaper! It is not even close. San Miguel used to be cheap- but those days are gone. It is a very beautiful, quaint colonial town- but it has become much more expensive to buy- rents may still be reasonable. For my money, Chapala is the best bargain in Mexico. It also has a lot to do- even more ex-pats there-and it is more beautiful. Puerto Vallarta is beautiful- but it is way too hot. I would recommend the Eternal Spring climate any day.
Warm regards. Your videos are very informative and super! Just to point out - you are changing areas of mexico - causing rents to increase for everyone who is already there - changing the populations - more competition for housing - changing everything. Please be aware you have an impact on the lives of MANY. Once pristine areas - charming areas - changed by your videos. Good and Bad
We're producing videos but it's the people that come here buy a piece of property and double the price for the rent or double the price of the property and then sell the property. The problem is the foreigners are charging more for a air B&B and rent this is causing the prices to go up also restaurants owners hear about this and they raise their prices. We're not a problem and we're not to solution.
Great video! Great info! How can I get listings and videos of apts and homes for rent and for sale? I am a retired school teacher living on less than $2400 a month.
SEE THIS LINK th-cam.com/video/P9G8WWCPJvE/w-d-xo.html Greg Gunter Correo 15, Centro San Miguel de Allende US / CAN 877.878.4141 Cell 011.521.415.103.4141 Email Greg Copy this and paste to Google search. www.dreamprohomesforsalesanmig... www.dreamprohomesforsalesanmig... Greg Gunter Coldwell Banker SMART
Sandy I am an expert on my own opinion. And all the advice I give is words the amount someone pay for it. Which is zero. Just kidding. Thanks for your comment.
You seem like a lovely couple. We have always admired the living supportive families from Mexico. Beautiful towns, nature and people. I would not want to take needed resources from native people's such as water supplies that maybe dwindeling. What nature resource and housing land effects does migration have on Mexican families?
me sorprende mucho saber que compraron una casa en Mexico, aunque sea en San Miguel segun se no puedes comprar propiedades los extrangeros, deverian de averiguar como estuvo eso.....
Hi, I have been watching video after video! I am amazed and truly thinking moving there would make perfect sense and have less stress on my fixed income of $1040.00. Could I receive and use my ssdi check there without any problem? What is the weather there i heard arond 70 in one video, dous it ever get warmer? Do they offer satellite tv there sis the WiFi strong enough foe a fire stick or roku tv? Thank you for your information and time. I enjoy you and your wifes videos! Cathy
Hi Cathy in a previous video we mentioned that we were able to live here on $1050 a month to live at that low we were not able to eat in restaurants, we do not drink alcohol, smoke, eat meat ( those are more expensive items in a monthly budget that we do not have to pay) we only took the bus and walked everywhere. Today 2018 the rental market has gone up so you may have to look for somebody to share rent with. Also here in Ajijic the cost of living is much higher so now people are living in the the town of Chapala ( that is 5 miles away from Ajijic ) also to live here and get a temporary visa you have to showing income to the Mexican immigration department somewhere around $1500 dollars a month. Things have changed starting last May we have seen prices go up in rent, food, entertainment, just about everything. This areas become very popular.
Jerry Brown Travels ok so would I be able to live comfortable in? Chappala on 1000.00 a month? And would I be able to get visa not making 1500 a month?
Weather temp can get to low 90's, as low as 45 at night. Yes, we have satellite tv and wifi. and we have both a fire stick and roku. Check out my few videos on youtube John Menchaca
That was a great interview, Jerry. What a delightful couple. Another personal question I'd love to have answered if people are willing--property taxes? How much do those run on a 2-3 bedroom house--around San Miguel, Ajijic, Chapala, etc. Hope to meet you and Lori, Jerry!
Property taxes are very low here on a house costing $200,000 you will be paying less than $300 a year. Thank you for your comments and thank you for being a subscriber. Jerry and Lori Brown
Interested to know how Americans manage to live & retire safely in Mexico. My assumption is that if someone sells their assets in the USA & move all that (or a substantial amount) money into a Mexican bank account, it only takes a crooked teller to setup an extortion. I have family in Mexico with much less who’ve been kidnapped & extorted for driving a new car even though it was financed.
I'm sorry I don't know the name of there Village but if you listen to the video one more time they mentioned the name of the town. I'm not familiar with the area we live about six hours away from San Miguel.
Hey Jerry, I've watched about all of your videos. You and Lori have done a great job. I had a couple of question but didn't know where to ask. A lot of the border towns by the US have poor at best waste sanitation. Can you flush toilet paper, can you drink the public water and how do you get rid of the trash? All of your videos show the areas are pretty clean, I had to ask... Thanks
Excellent questions Cliff. First question. The homes that were built before 2000 you have to be careful about flushing toilet paper. And the reason why. They used a smaller pipe and they don't have the proper slope were the pipe connects into the cesspool or septic tank. So the paper gets stuck because the pipe has been installed incorrectly. Can you drink the the water from the tap? Generally no it's not recommended to drink directly from the tap unless it is a new home were they have installed a water purification system. We have a water purification system but we still buy bottled water. ( 5 gallons of bottled water cost us under $2 USD ) How do we get rid of trash? In our town they have a good trash pick up service that comes around door to door picks up our trash.
For 38k yes u can find a car in the U.S. for even cheaper than that unless u wanna buy a bmw, mercedes benz. U can buy a 2018 Toyota camry, Honda accord, brand new for about 28k even a used one for 20k or even less maybe a year older or even a nice SUV for under 25k, under 35k so dont say that with 38k u couldn't even buy a car with that amount. Sounds like false advertisement on your part pal! I do agree life is cheaper there. That, yes, i will agree with u on!
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Is full of expats , please don't come anymore , my beloved City is colapsing due to many people coming here, It is imposible for a méxican to buy a house or land, I don't hate expats but the changes and development in a City must be in a normal rytm to avoid what is happening now , the trafic , water cuts, insecurity, are getting worse and worse .
Get 5 gallon bottles of water from local, government inspected, ompanies. Most cities and medium size towns have them. Ask a neighbor. When traveling in Mexico, drink bottled water and only cooked foods. The incidence is way down from 50 years ago when I first started visiting Mexico. I live here now and have had no problems in years.
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Hi Jerry! I believe your lovely wife is aThai, so, my quesrion for you is, why did choose Mexico over Thailand? Thank you in advance. Btw, I am fan of your videos.
Unfortunately when we made that interview we were actually in a more the couple had recognized us and wanted to share their story. We were not near their house so couldn't go out and make a video on the house itself.
Unfortunately in this video we do not have photographs. This is not our home. I apologize for not getting photographs but we interview people in a small mall in Mexico approximately 20 miles away from their home. So no photos
Can't buy a new car in the states for 38K? Jerry some of the things you say make it sound like Mexico is paying you to promote Mexico. Not an accusation, just saying.
Your comment was interesting so I looked it up and you were right. Only two where over $38,000. 10 of the Best Luxury Cars Under $40,000 2016 Acura ILX - MSRP $27,900. ... 2016 Audi A3 - MSRP $30,900. ... 2016 BMW 3 Series - MSRP $33,150. ... 2016 Cadillac ATS - MSRP $33,215. ... 2016 Infiniti Q50 - MSRP $33,950. ... 2016 Lexus ES - MSRP $38,100. ... 2016 Lincoln MKZ/MKZ Hybrid - MSRP $35,190. ... 2016 Hyundai Genesis - MSRP $38,750.
1 I think you're joking. 2 but believe it or not most people lose 12 to 15 pounds in 30 days living here at Lakeside because we all enjoy walking. 3 for you that I'm more serious about losing weight join the hiking club. 4 hiking club video th-cam.com/video/qvfuqMNBW0I/w-d-xo.html
Dennis unfortunately we were visiting in San Miguel and this couple spotted us because they have watched our TH-cam channel and wanted to tell their story. We were about 30 minutes away from their home so we don't have any photographs of the home itself. Just relying on their story.
George I was trying to be dramatic by saying you can't buy a car for that price. George Now you are a subscriber and will be receiving your free video weekly. Thank you Jerry & Lori Brown
Jerry Brown Travels Adobe would be preferable. Mexico is a huge consumer of asbestos, where it has been used in all kinds of cement products, including water pipes. Even today, it is still used in roofing laminates and other products to strengthen cement. There is no requirement to notify consumers of its presence in those products, and most Mexicans are unaware of the toxic properties of asbestos, or that it causes lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
Steve look at this video and let me know if you think it is boring. It definitely is an eye-opener. Check it out for yourself First They Killed My Father: Lori Escapes The Killing Fields Of Cambodia To Freedom: Ajijic .th-cam.com/video/u_3K9q28SVU/w-d-xo.html
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Yey Dallas people...I’m from Dallas and 33 years old and I will be moving to San Miguel de Allende soon and retire by the time I’m 36. I can’t wait.
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Jerry Brown Travels thanks for sharing I’m going to be 36 when I move down there so I can’t get social security yet. I’m retiring though at the age of 36.
Good for you, the day is nearly here for my wife and I to finally go back and stay in Mexico. Only 32 more days, we are so exicited John and Tina Menchaca
Whenever things are going horribly wrong in the world we just stick on Jerry Brown Travels and all our troubles melt away .... :)
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He and Lori really do have a way of brightening just about any day, don't they? Both seem so warm, kind, and yet also honest about some of the less positive aspects of destinations.
Yes, you heard right. We found the perfect little home for us in Sosnabar GTO. We could not be any happier, will retire fulltime in April 2018
John thank you for your comment please send me photographs
what are some good sites / contacts to start home hunting in the outlying towns? and how long will it take to drive into downtown sm?
that's the problem Jerry with these american communities, they real estate goes up for the mexican people. The american comunities become expensive
I wish you could do a video with this couple and see their place. PLEASE, Jerry!
Fortunately when we do the interview we were not able to view the house. But how about this one it's the next town over from San Miguel Queretaro, Mexico $49k USD, New Condo: Expats Retire & Purchase New Condo th-cam.com/video/aywQpLktiP8/w-d-xo.html
Good stuff! Perhaps you should do a follow-up video with them at their new home in San Miguel de Allende!
Definitely agree, follow up with house tour. More houses always, I love to see the homes and the area.
Great suggestion. Thank you
Thank you also for the suggestions I'm showing more low in homes.
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It will be nice to do a follow up on this couple and add dates to all videos to prevent high hopes on a video with older information , love the videos and all the information, thinking of Playa Del Carmen in the future, Gracias !
Another great video Jerry and Lori more good news for people to listen to if they want to come to Mexico Looking forward to your next video
Thank you Gary
Thank you Jerry for sending the videos on Los de Marcos and the real estate agent. Great info!
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Yes, we'd like to see those folks again.
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i will post photos on my youtube channel later today
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Very good video. They are set 👍. Thanks Jerry.
Nice video and information
You guys are so sweet....love your videos
Thanks Jerry and Lori.
There's one of the videos I'm looking for.
Would like to see what this $38,000 home looks like.
It sounds like it's not right in San Miguel. I'd like to Forfeit a vehicle, live centrally. What does it cost for a home or to rent apartment in San Miguel ?
Thanks again Jerry and Lori that is a most awesome video.
And keep sending them I can't get enough.
it's about 1500 to 2500 to rent a place in town
Another great video , love the low prices for a home...where I live ( outside of Los Angeles ) homes go upwards from 500K to 1,000,000 for something decent ... I know Mexico can have much higher prices depending on the home, and where it is...but at least you can find something decent for much less ...
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Awesome salute you the Brown's and there to the folks in san Miguel greetings from Puerto Vallarta Mexico i will subscribed good video
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I have been planning my retirement for Mexico, would love to see Jerry and Lori on the street someday in
2018.
Thanks for your informative and fun videos.
Lory from Utah✌
Lory we will be looking for you at the Plaza in Ajijic.Thank you for your comments and thank you for being a subscriber.Jerry and Lori Brown
Cant wait to go back to my country Mexico , I live too long in usa , I'm ready I have to wait another 6 years 😥😥
That is so awesome. I wish you could have done a tour of their house and property. Maybe in a future video. Keep up the good work.
Yes John I wish we could've seen the home to but we met them in San Miguel and their home was outside of San Miguel. Maybe in the future we will be able to feature them in a video. Here's a video $350 a month
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Thank you Jerry. I appreciate your reply and also enjoy your videos.
Hello, Jerry & Lori
Great videos. I know of this little town with plenty of handcrafts such (sombreros, wood products, and hueso (cow/bone). Beautiful, and inexpensive to live. It's name is Teocaltiche, Jalisco. I think you & Lori should make a video for all ex-pats.
Good suggestion Will put it on the list of things to do. Frank
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i love your videos, even the ones about why not come to Ajijic are charming and not discourage me at all. The noise might be a problem for me but it sounds like there is much joy. and I think I can learn to accept noise for joy.
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Love these videos! Thanks... got us thinking we should retire in Mexico- great food, beautiful country, people are friendly, weather is great....
We are very serious about it!
Thanks for sharing!
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I travel to Mexico all the time
Thanks so much
I think if you are American you'll find everything cheaper in any state of Mexico. That because the peso costs less than a dollar. I'm Mexican from Tabasco but I moved to Queretaro because the violence in my state and I found a big community of American here. So it's nice to see people from different cultures in this country. I'm glad you feel comfortable living here in Mexico. Saludos
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Hi to Both, you seem to have well knowledge of the SMdA area. I am planning on renting a large home early Aug 2018; perhaps for one week. My daughter would like to have a quince party in SMdA with callejonada and all. My father tells me that, those dates will be too close to the National Presidential elections and might be a chaos in the entire country. What is your take on the election affecting tourism arriving to SMdA? And do you have any recommendations on beautiful 6-7 bedroom homes with space for the party? I am not sure if you can direct message me via YouTub, but here is my email address Just in case... Mardie813@gmail.com - Diana
The national presidential election don´t affect the tourism :)
aperezto why are you encouraging this cheap assholes to get medical care paid by the Mexican people? All these people do is taking advantage of the poor Mexicans taking resources that do not belong to them.
+Orion Star
That is my concern. Housing prices would skyrocket for locals and I can't imagine not contributing more, especially medical. The idea of it is alarming to me. I would imagine the local families suffer as a result of taxed resources.
You guys are just too cute, thanks for all you do :) Greeting from Florida :)
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Bring it on guys..very nice and positive video..Love it!!
Thanks for another great interview, amazing how you run into such friendly people who are willing to share their knowledge... Thanks !
The people here are so friendly and helpful. Thank you Stuart for the comment.
I live in Dallas Texas now and I’ll be moving to San Miguel de Allende in a few weeks! Looking for a small furnished apartment to rent for now. Love your videos!
🙌🏻❤️🌈🦋🙌🏻
We have one contact in San Miguel who sells high-end real estate but contact Greg and tell him we gave you his website information and maybe he'll be able to help you out here's the link
www.dreamprohomesforsalesanmigueldeallende.com
You need to make it clear ,up front that if you are not Mexican you will need to show about$? in income per month to get your retirement visa.
Yes you're absolutely correct about immigration requirements. It's always good to have as much information when moving into another country.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
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So....
How much are you required to have
since you didn’t answer this from the
previous question...
Thank for your time and information...!
Happy Holidays and Be Blessed...!
Thank you keep up the good work. Do we get to see you and get more info.
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another good one, thanx governor !
Hey Jerry,Hope to see you sooner than later.
Carmen that sounds like a good idea. Let's do it.
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A 19 year old female friend is flying into Leon on her own in March at 7:30pm at night and curious if she is going to SMA if it's better to stay overnight in close to airport in Leon and get taxi the next day or if the roads are safe at night between Leon and SMA at 9-11pm at night? Any tips on this?
Thank you, I enjoy the clip very much. Let me thinking about it.
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Enjoy your videos we are going to take a trip to your town can you help us with the place to stay and what airport we have to fly into and how much will cost . Thanks in advance.
You'll fly into Guadalajara airport just as you come into the main terminal and before you go outside turn right and on the left-hand side there is a taxi station that you can pay approximately $40 us or approximately 500 pesos it's a 40 minute taxi drive. Book your reservations as soon as possible because October through April It's very Busy here. You may want to use air B&B. see video below
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Is it still possible to find a fixer upper in SMdeA for less then 60k?
Yes but I don't think at $38,000 and you may need to be outside of the historical area maybe 5 miles.
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Thank you for the compliment did you know Lori and I design all of my shirts and Lori does all sewing.
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Nice comment and Lori and I appreciate you very much.
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Did you still my idea Jerry? I bought a house in Vegas for 63k in historical huntridge neighborhood at 38, planning on doing just that in my motherland
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Can one find fixer upper houses in Mexico? Is Home Depot or similar type stores available?
Radnally Yes and Yes
Radnally home deepot is almost everywhere and Lowe's started not so long ago operations in different states, mainly in the northern states of Mexico but is planning to expand nationwide.
Gio H good to know. Thanks.
Radnally you are welcome, but if you feel comfortable wuth the experience and with the language you can buy locally in businesses called "ferretería" where you buy hardware, "Tlapaleria" where you buy some small home supplies like sandpaper, glue, screws, etc., "Casa de pinturas" where you buy all sort of paints, "casa de materiales" where you buy construction materials (mainly in big quantities but not necessarily) in many cases in a short walk distance you might found a business who sales basic things like this. Usually in the center of small towns or if the city is big enough at least one business like this will be in the neighborhood or in the surrounding areas. Sadly they are disappearing in some parts due the competition and I say sadly because usually they are very convenient, but well at least there are options.
Mexico has no shortage a fixer upper homes sometimes you have to turn him down to start over.
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Uhm....wheres. the house????????
Unfortunately we did not have any photographs of the house
I would like to see the home.
Unfortunately Anthony when we interviewed them we were not in their town so we did not see the house.
I want to see pics of the house!
Unfortunately when we had the interview we were about 20 miles away from their home so we did not get any pictures.
There is obviously 57 idiots out there that gave this video a thumbs down this was an excellent video as usual from the Browns
Jerry,
Another inspiring video. It sounds like John and Tina are still in Dallas until next spring. Do you have their contact information? If they're still in Dallas perhaps we might be able to meet them for lunch or dinner.
Regards,
Troy
Troy unfortunately I don't have any information on John and Tina maybe they will see this.
We miss you guys.
Jerry & Lori
john and tina menchaca email johnmenchaca@sbcglobal.net 214-425-9033
Hi Jerry and Lori,
Can you please tell us the exact location of this gentleman's home? It's outside San Miguel, he says, but when he says the name of the place, it's not audible. Thanks.
Unfortunately I don't have his address but in the video he mentions the town. And also I did not have any photographs to put in this video. I'm sorry about that.
Jerry
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What a nice couple! I had to subscribe.
Brad Lori and I are happy that you enjoyed our video and we appreciate your subscribing.Thank you
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Well seeing is believing! ButI did not see anything! Folks, San Miguel de Allende is not cheap- just Google real estate/you tube. There are many millionaires that live here. If you can find something 1/2 decent for under a 100k, you are doing well. The home values in Chapala are much better than San Miguel. San Miguel is a lot of fun, lots of restaurants, clubs and about 1/3 ex-pats-10k out of 30k.Elevation is about 7800 feet here- climbing stairs will wind you. I spent a few months here-besides housing, it is cheap. But I am looking forward to the Chapala area, much prettier,and much more reasonable. Not quite as high-5000 feet at the lake-you can always go a little higher to get cooler temps-but both are 'Eternal Spring' climates with large ex-pat communities. NAFTA has been a real blessing to Mexico as items are readily available today that we take for granted here in the USA. San Miguel, Chapala are safe- but I think the border areas-Juarez especially-is a war zone.
Christopher I'm working on a video where I interview a Real estate agent in San Miguel and he says that you can get homes starting at $80,000 but if you want to live close to the central historical district you looking at $300,000 and up up up. The video will be coming in about four weeks look for it and tell me what you think.
I did come across some homes on the outside of the town limits of an Miguel de Allende that were fairly new priced around 80k-so these may be the same. They were fairly small and not plush. These were the only homes I was able to find in this price range. Chapala is much cheaper! It is not even close. San Miguel used to be cheap- but those days are gone. It is a very beautiful, quaint colonial town- but it has become much more expensive to buy- rents may still be reasonable. For my money, Chapala is the best bargain in Mexico. It also has a lot to do- even more ex-pats there-and it is more beautiful. Puerto Vallarta is beautiful- but it is way too hot. I would recommend the Eternal Spring climate any day.
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can you say click and bait? The home is in Chellum south of SMA in the lesser part of town...
can we see the house?
No
Warm regards. Your videos are very informative and super! Just to point out - you are changing areas of mexico - causing rents to increase for everyone who is already there - changing the populations - more competition for housing - changing everything. Please be aware you have an impact on the lives of MANY. Once pristine areas - charming areas - changed by your videos. Good and Bad
We're producing videos but it's the people that come here buy a piece of property and double the price for the rent or double the price of the property and then sell the property. The problem is the foreigners are charging more for a air B&B and rent this is causing the prices to go up also restaurants owners hear about this and they raise their prices. We're not a problem and we're not to solution.
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Jerry, you are becoming a celebrity in Mexico!!!
Sandy I am an expert on my own opinion. And all the advice I give is words the amount someone pay for it. Which is zero. Just kidding. Thanks for your comment.
Ha, very well then. Jerry, your work is great. Thanks for sharing!
You seem like a lovely couple. We have always admired the living supportive families from Mexico. Beautiful towns, nature and people. I would not want to take needed resources from native people's such as water supplies that maybe dwindeling. What nature resource and housing land effects does migration have on Mexican families?
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me sorprende mucho saber que compraron una casa en Mexico, aunque sea en San Miguel segun se no puedes comprar propiedades los extrangeros, deverian de averiguar como estuvo eso.....
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Hi, I have been watching video after video! I am amazed and truly thinking moving there would make perfect sense and have less stress on my fixed income of $1040.00. Could I receive and use my ssdi check there without any problem? What is the weather there i heard arond 70 in one video, dous it ever get warmer? Do they offer satellite tv there sis the WiFi strong enough foe a fire stick or roku tv? Thank you for your information and time. I enjoy you and your wifes videos! Cathy
Hi Cathy in a previous video we mentioned that we were able to live here on $1050 a month to live at that low we were not able to eat in restaurants, we do not drink alcohol, smoke, eat meat ( those are more expensive items in a monthly budget that we do not have to pay) we only took the bus and walked everywhere. Today 2018 the rental market has gone up so you may have to look for somebody to share rent with. Also here in Ajijic the cost of living is much higher so now people are living in the the town of Chapala ( that is 5 miles away from Ajijic ) also to live here and get a temporary visa you have to showing income to the Mexican immigration department somewhere around $1500 dollars a month.
Things have changed starting last May we have seen prices go up in rent, food, entertainment, just about everything. This areas become very popular.
Thank you so much for your quick response. Are you saying that i would be required to make 1500.00 a month by them?
Jerry Brown Travels ok so would I be able to live comfortable in? Chappala on 1000.00 a month? And would I be able to get visa not making 1500 a month?
Weather temp can get to low 90's, as low as 45 at night. Yes, we have satellite tv and wifi. and we have both a fire stick and roku. Check out my few videos on youtube John Menchaca
30 minutes from Sam Miguel de Allende could be a very shitty town.
That was a great interview, Jerry. What a delightful couple. Another personal question I'd love to have answered if people are willing--property taxes? How much do those run on a 2-3 bedroom house--around San Miguel, Ajijic, Chapala, etc. Hope to meet you and Lori, Jerry!
Property taxes are very low here on a house costing $200,000 you will be paying less than $300 a year.
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we paid 58 dollars for our house taxes
Thank you, as always, Jerry. Amazing. Really. :)
Thank you, John!
Agreed! That is about what I pay on a similarly valued house in one of the better 'colonias' of Saltillo, Mexico.
Good interview. $38,000 for s home 🏡 wow.
Happy happy happy thank you for your comment.
Interested to know how Americans manage to live & retire safely in Mexico. My assumption is that if someone sells their assets in the USA & move all that (or a substantial amount) money into a Mexican bank account, it only takes a crooked teller to setup an extortion. I have family in Mexico with much less who’ve been kidnapped & extorted for driving a new car even though it was financed.
How do I travel frm Nyc just on a rental basis,just to travel & see.If I wud love it.
I'm sorry I'm not really clear I what you're asking. Can you please send me another comment and question
What town is this outside of San Miguel that they bought their house for 38,000?
I'm sorry I don't know the name of there Village but if you listen to the video one more time they mentioned the name of the town. I'm not familiar with the area we live about six hours away from San Miguel.
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Hey Jerry, I've watched about all of your videos. You and Lori have done a great job. I had a couple of question but didn't know where to ask. A lot of the border towns by the US have poor at best waste sanitation. Can you flush toilet paper, can you drink the public water and how do you get rid of the trash? All of your videos show the areas are pretty clean, I had to ask... Thanks
Excellent questions Cliff.
First question. The homes that were built before 2000 you have to be careful about flushing toilet paper. And the reason why. They used a smaller pipe and they don't have the proper slope were the pipe connects into the cesspool or septic tank. So the paper gets stuck because the pipe has been installed incorrectly.
Can you drink the the water from the tap? Generally no it's not recommended to drink directly from the tap unless it is a new home were they have installed a water purification system.
We have a water purification system but we still buy bottled water. ( 5 gallons of bottled water cost us under $2 USD )
How do we get rid of trash? In our town they have a good trash pick up service that comes around door to door picks up our trash.
Thanks Jerry... Good info.
What's the name of the city in San Miguel?
For 38k yes u can find a car in the U.S. for even cheaper than that unless u wanna buy a bmw, mercedes benz. U can buy a 2018 Toyota camry, Honda accord, brand new for about 28k even a used one for 20k or even less maybe a year older or even a nice SUV for under 25k, under 35k so dont say that with 38k u couldn't even buy a car with that amount. Sounds like false advertisement on your part pal! I do agree life is cheaper there. That, yes, i will agree with u on!
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Is there a community of Expats in San Miguel de Allende?
Yes John there is a fun and exciting Expat community in San Miguel
. Here are a couple other videos on San Miguel
Look at these other videos on San Miguel
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Jerry Brown Travels awesome! Thank you!
Is full of expats , please don't come anymore , my beloved City is colapsing due to many people coming here, It is imposible for a méxican to buy a house or land, I don't hate expats but the changes and development in a City must be in a normal rytm to avoid what is happening now , the trafic , water cuts, insecurity, are getting worse and worse .
How do you avoid Montezuma’s revenge ?
Do you just get through it and develop immunity or is there a vaccination?
Get 5 gallon bottles of water from local, government inspected, ompanies. Most cities and medium size towns have them. Ask a neighbor. When traveling in Mexico, drink bottled water and only cooked foods. The incidence is way down from 50 years ago when I first started visiting Mexico. I live here now and have had no problems in years.
Wera is the hause for 38000?
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Yes a follow up .😉
I would love to do a follow-up and show photographs but we do not live in that area.
Too bad we didn't get to see the house
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Where's the house? Lets see what 38K buys someone
Where’s the “home?”
San Miguel
Hi Jerry! I believe your lovely wife is aThai, so, my quesrion for you is, why did choose Mexico over Thailand? Thank you in advance. Btw, I am fan of your videos.
Gerard Vous She is not from Thailand.
Is this town near the earthquake? U guys are soo cute. So glad u r ok.
Yes San Miguel is closer than we are but they did not have any problems.
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As of today and according to history documents no shaking due to any earthquakes, but i keep my fingers crossed.
What’s a point of video if you don’t show the house
Unfortunately when we made that interview we were actually in a more the couple had recognized us and wanted to share their story. We were not near their house so couldn't go out and make a video on the house itself.
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What country are you from?
you cant buy a car for 38000 in the usa ?
I said the same thing when I heard about paying $38,000 from home
i want to see your home i will like to live there
Unfortunately in this video we do not have photographs. This is not our home. I apologize for not getting photographs but we interview people in a small mall in Mexico approximately 20 miles away from their home. So no photos
Rich Gringos can afford to live in San Miguel. That is if you've got Money. Poor Gringos don't even try it. Is expensive. I am Mexican
Thank you for that information.
We have videos on San Miguel where people are retired on their Social Security
I will love to see the house So I can buy one Is that truth???????
Can't buy a new car in the states for 38K? Jerry some of the things you say make it sound like Mexico is paying you to promote Mexico. Not an accusation, just saying.
Your comment was interesting so I looked it up and you were right. Only two where over $38,000.
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do fat Americans tend to skinny up after years of living in Mexico ?
1 I think you're joking.
2 but believe it or not most people lose 12 to 15 pounds in 30 days living here at Lakeside because we all enjoy walking.
3 for you that I'm more serious about losing weight join the hiking club.
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Can you actually show the houses you claim are so cheap in your videos?
Dennis unfortunately we were visiting in San Miguel and this couple spotted us because they have watched our TH-cam channel and wanted to tell their story. We were about 30 minutes away from their home so we don't have any photographs of the home itself. Just relying on their story.
please, Jerry, we love you but for real estate, let's keep it current. 2017 doesn't help us.
We do have current real estate prices on her TH-cam channels. My suggestion would put in Jerry Brown Travels Ajijic Home $250,000.
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Of course you can buy a car in the US for $38K! Way under that!
Lol you can buy a car cheaper than that
He means a good car ---with all the bells and whistles to compare to a house
George I was trying to be dramatic by saying you can't buy a car for that price. George Now you are a subscriber and will be receiving your free video weekly.
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I think it's overpriced
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Just found out my new home in Mexico is made from asbestos.
Lot of 3,4 & 500 year old homes are still here and they're made out of Adobe.
Jerry Brown Travels Adobe would be preferable. Mexico is a huge consumer of asbestos, where it has been used in all kinds of cement products, including water pipes. Even today, it is still used in roofing laminates and other products to strengthen cement. There is no requirement to notify consumers of its presence in those products, and most Mexicans are unaware of the toxic properties of asbestos, or that it causes lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
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Steve look at this video and let me know if you think it is boring. It definitely is an eye-opener. Check it out for yourself First They Killed My Father: Lori Escapes The Killing Fields Of Cambodia To Freedom: Ajijic
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