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I appreciate your words. My wife and I realized a year or so ago that we needed to make the move abroad and start living as we are supposed to. No more keeping up with the Jones, no more having to have the latest 'stuff", time to slow down and experience life as it is. Moving permanently to Los Cabos, purchased a home a few months ago.
Hi, I just found your channel; Im mexican, I live in North Mexico, (actually like 8 blocks from US) I like your words and feelings; I really think that living abroad, (wherever you decide to do it) really help you to grow from inside, because you are more objective about your own country, and to feel more respect for other coultures, (I wish more politicians and powerful people all around the globe decide to living aboad at least for a few months). Again, well done, good luck
I agree with this 💯. Living in other countries makes you realize that the world is big, but it’s also small. We are more alike than we realize. And our differences may teach us something.
"Give me my whole day back. Run these streets, and do whatever the hell I want until 2:00/3:00 o'clock !!!!" You crack me up! Put those kids in school so you can run yourself ragged!! Much love & peace. Thank you for sharing!!!
This gentleman is very smart, there's another youtuber that's similar, but he's Argentinan living in Guadalajara (his channel is Viviendo el Sueño Mexicano). He built his own home and talks alot of sense like this gentleman about money, schools, homes, quality of life. I'm impressed with how wise Mr. Cartress talks about all the concerns a parent would have, he's so right in everything. He's like the nice uncle everyone wants. Congratulations on your channel, as a native mexican, I'd say bienvenidos a mexico. 😀
We went through the process in Atlanta for temp residency. The hardest part was getting an appointment. Then we were going to go to Mexico on vacation for 2 weeks to get the second part done and found out that would have been impossible. So, we are retiring in March of 23 to San Cristobal de las Casas, so we are going back to Atlanta to start all over again. This way we will already be living there when we do the second part in Mexico. Long process ! We are 60 and 55 and thus too young for social security so we have to show assets.
Just finished the video. Love your energy! Feels like home . I just visited Playa del Carmen a few weeks ago and I truly felt at home . Gonna check out Merida in October
I lived in Merida for 1.5 years while the Pandemic was in force, I love it there, and willl be returning soon.zI am currently in Thailand...like you I stay away from the expat communities, I wanted to live locally as well. the Mayan people are awesome. very respectful, and welcoming. I never needed a car there Iived in the San Ramon area. awesome video great insight thank you.
I love your transparency and openness about your experience moving abroad. It's so refreshing to see a video that's real and helpful without some millennial hyping everything up.
Merida has many advantages..one is that is a quiet city...the moment you arrive you feel that stress-free environment...of course it's always an advantage to know the language where you planning to stay...people is friendly and ready to provide help...also another advantage is when you feel bored you can always visit those nearby tourist areas such as Cancun...Playa del Carmen...Tulum... Cozumel...lsla mujeres...lm glad you found your way and realized that things will be easier if you learn Spanish to talk to locals or conduct business as well...the best way to assimilate a culture is to get immerse in the same culture..when in Rome do like the Romans... Bienvenido a Mérida es una ciudad hermosa y cerca a todo lo demás...mucha suerte...!!! 👋🇲🇽
Awesome! Thanks for the kind words. ANd you're right... There are so many things to do and places to visit like Cancun and Tulum, etc... I'm practicing my Spanish each day and can't wait to be conversational :)
Good morning Mr. Ross! I really enjoyed this video so I subscribed. I’ve also decided to take a trip to Merida to explore for myself in October 2022. Hopefully we can cross paths. All the best! James
People use both further and farther to mean “more distance.” However, American English speakers favor farther for physical distances and further for figurative distances. Hope this helps my Friend! Love your channel......
WELCOME BACK!!!! YT was playing in the background and there was that voice! Cartess Ross' voice. I ran into the living room and was so excited that it was indeed you. I watched your videos about Colombia religiously and am on the cusp of making our move abroad. My youngest son landed in Puerto Vallarta a few days ago and will arrive Queretaro Saturday. His older brother will join him on Wednesday and we (hubby, 14 year old daughter and myself) will arrive November 1st. Your videos had a huge impact on our decision. So excited to see the girls in the background.
That is awesome! So happy to hear how you all researched, planned and are out and about visiting abroad. Queretaro is a very nice place ... I enjoyed my stay there! I appreciate your kind words. Thank u sincerely.
Thank you so much for all the information. My question is will you do a video on Getting ready to move to Mexico. We're you a home owner, did you have a car to get rid of, did you fly down if so how much stuff did you take on the plane. Did you just up an left the states. No one has done that kind of video. How long did it take you to move to Mexico?‽
I'll make a video on this topic. We just up and left. We each came with a suit case each (me and my daughters). I had an extra one to bring my lights and video equipment. I haven't established residency yet, I'll work on that in 2022 but we are here. Hopped on a plan and bounced :)
Hii. New to your videos . First off, thank you!!! I know you mentioned in this comment you didn’t have residency , do you just leave and come back? I want to move but not really sure how the whole thing works . Also heard you must have a certain amount in your bank account for residency or you can get denied so just wondering if you could clear up the whole visa thing.
This is my first time on your channel! Great content. Very informative and motivational! I'm at the part where you begin talking about Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead). If you haven't already, watch Coco on Disney. It's febrered around that holiday.
Very informative video, but does everyone in Mexico have to place all of their clutter and what nots in plain view? You guys do a decent job but I feel as tho these places could look much more inviting if the clutter was cleared and kept hidden! Where there’s a will, there’s a way! I guess i’m use to large statement pieces and decorations and not seeing the clutter. 🤷🏾♀️
I feel your pain, jejeje... Lots of humidity/moisture here due to the tropical region.. Combined with extreme heat in this region, it's difficult to 'enclose' things. Also, many foreigners arrive here with very few things and like to keep bulky items to a minimum until they find their 'forever home'. Many continue to travel and not stay in one place long enough to justify the spend.
Hey we will be down there in September October time frame to live permanently. Man your videos are on point. Any advice for a veteran with a family of five?
Welcome ... Take your time on finding the place that works best for you and your family. Don't rush it. Have your goals mapped out and know what you're doing when you get here. It's easy to get bored and feel alone. Get yourself and those kids involved in some local activities to keep them busy and so they can make some friends
Loving your videos. Been watching you for awhile., since you were in the other country. I'll be contacting you, hopefully I can get there by the end of the year. Keep up the good work 👏
Thanks brother, you're so truthful. Best luck to you living in Merida! I'll go there explore someday. A very attractive place according to my research, might go buy a vacation home someday.
There are a bunch of private schools all over. I have no particular recommendations. Decide if you wish to put them in a bilingual or all spanish speaking school.
Really enjoying the broadcast. I wonder if you know how I could find out what office place would cost to rent there. Can’t seem to find any real options on line. I see you need some as well for privacy.
Definitely might be best to hit up the neighborhoods (colonias) and walk/ride around and see (I see rental signs on commercial spaces everywhere). Also check Facebook marketplace too. I see a bit there.
Thanks for the kind words ... It's a challenge but I'm intent on staying here and learning spanish fluently, lol. It's a goal and it gives me something to work towards. Plus it's easy being here :)
Question: I have watched a lot of your videos, I plan to watch all of them but one topic that would be helping is what are the purchasing options for foreigners to Mexico. Do we need to have all cash to purchase or is financing available to foreigners? I was hoping that you were going to ask the gentleman that had the two transitional homes in Uman how did he purchase them.
Hey cartess.. I been watching your videos I’m 28 years old but I’ve done research on yucatan. I’ve started the process to have dual citizenship as I’m a USA citizen and now will get Mexican citizenship through my parents.. I’m buying residential lots in,motul,telchac pueblo and another north of merida.. I’m investing for future builds of homes n then rent them out as vacation homes.. can you do some videos about this or can you make videos ok motul, telchac pueblo and telchac Puerto. Talk about investment homes for vacation.. or have you ever thought about selling lots to foreigners for extra income?
We home school ... Our expenses are probably higher than most; I think it's important to know what your needs are, too include budget as well. This is gonna be different for everyone. Some folks are fine paying $1,500 rent, while others must be in a $400/mo range.
I want to come in December to vacation and look around cause I want to be a expat.. I have a grandson who graduate in June so that's when I want to come to stay. So in December my and kids are coming so we need a place to stay for 2 weeks.
You and your family need to watch the animated movie COCO to understand the Day of the Dead tradition. Immigration is cracking down now because all the people from Haiti trying to cross through Mexico to the US. Keep your passport at all times with you, be nice to people and no one will bother you. College is free in Mexico but, private school is inexpensive and you’ll have the best education money can buy world wide.
Man, put your kids in private school in Mexico. I imagine it's very affordable. People would love to do that in the State's but it's so expensive here.
@@MoveAbroadandThrive I can assure you that there is a significant difference between a public and a private school. Try to put your children in a private one, the quality of education and contacts are worth it!
Hey buddy, actually if you go to Spain, “azúcar” would be pronounced as you thought it was, the z is pronounced as a z, and not as an s (the use of a z as an s is widely spread though out Latin America, although it is not proper Spanish) My wife and I and the kids are moving soon to Merida, can’t wait to leave! (I don’t know about the US, but Europe is becoming an impossible place to live, let’s get out before we get too old.)
We homeschool our own kids... In many instances, there's not a place u take them to 'for homeschooling', although there are co-op programs where kids may meet up for certain projects or school assignments. This is changing those where folks are putting programs together and are having 'mini-schools' where a teacher may teach 5-7 kids each week. I'm not aware of any in Merida (I haven't looked)... Do a search in Facebook for Homeschool Merida and see what comes up.
@Linda Burks WE want our son to attend a online accredited school so he can still get his high school diploma and have transcripts if we ever decide to move back to the USA.
It's such a change to hear about illegal immigration in these other countries perpetrated by Americans. Very informative video chock full of information. It paints a very stark picture about how upset foreigners in the US get when the US tries to enforce immigration laws. I enjoy your thought processes and most importantly that you are similar to me in that you understand that occasionally you have to reset things. Or accept that something you thought may not be the reality once you are in it. I too plan on leaving the country in retirement to stretch my dollars and want to do it in Colombia, but again, I'm willing to reset if Colombia doesn't work. Did you do a video on why you left Colombia in favor of Mexico? I'd love to know the more direct reasons. I'll search for yours if it is there.
Are you on a traveling visa? If so do you have a video on the process? My daughter and are coming to visit for a month. Were considering relocating there. Any information of visa would be great. Thank you!!!
Not yet! I'll be flying back in December to work on the Visa process. Your US passport gets you an instant 6-months 'tourist visa'. No need to do anything. Just show up with a valid passport and you get 6-months.
Not yet! I'll be flying back in December to work on the Visa process. Your US passport gets you an instant 6-months 'tourist visa'. No need to do anything. Just show up with a valid passport and you get 6-months.
You must apply at a Mexican consulate in the US (can't do it in Mexico unless you qualify for a couple of special programs they have in place due to Covid). You'll need to check the requirements for the consulate you plan to do the process, as each have different income requirements (not sure why it's not the same across the board)
How easy or difficult would it be for someone using an electric scooter to get around, if they lived close to markets, stores and eateries? Is Merida ADA friendly?
I can't imagine it being too challenging. Some areas are more ADA friendly than others. Ensuring you're in the ideal place should make things much convenient for you
@@ChasExplorz my baddd ... lol. Yeah, Medellin is out for me. I'll visit but won't live there. Costs are higher, traffic worse, etc. I'd live in Manizales or Ibague before Medellin. Very affordable cities in Colombia that I visited and enjoyed.
Not true at all. I imagine some folks are like every where but no one gonna say anything or bother u. Must come see for yourself to believe it. $800 might be tight but doable on a strict budget. But you'll need to meet the residency requirements to stay long-term and 800 isn't enough to do that.
Depends all on the number of rooms, size, location, etc ... I'd suggest you hop onto AirBnB and look around to get an idea of costs ... Book a consult if you'd like. Shoot me an email: cartess@cartessross.com
@@Vasper79 Nothing different ... Other than a lot more walking. I didn't have a rental car the first 3 months i was here so I was walking everywhere. I may get rid of that car in order to maintain my more active lifestyle prior to getting the car lol
To each his own, but I would rather move to a country where THE PEOPLE LOOK LIKE ME and where my roots originate from. As an African American it makes more sense to me to move to SOME PLACE IN AFRICA. So I’m moving in summer of 2022.
As always, do your research ... Many of the folks I've met who've lived in Africa come out running for all sorts of reasons ... Many weren't welcome by the locals ... Many couldn't adapt/adjust to local cultures and the way they do things ... They totally hated it and didn't get the 5-star treatment because they shared the same look ... Now on the other hand, plenty of others adapted fine and did extremely well... I'd encourage you to do your research well and talk to folks on the ground ... I'd love to hear your perspective after you've been there a year ... I believe there's a place for each of us if we're willing to seek it out. Good luck on your journey.
@@MoveAbroadandThrive As with everything there are success and failures. I understand that aspect and risk of moving abroad. All things being equal, ive heard the same from BLACK ppl moving to Mexico. take you for example: You do not know the nuances of the ppl there at all.... You do not speak the language... you dont look anything like the natives... you have nothing in common with them culturally at all.... the only advantage Mexico offers is that its close to the states in case the world economy goes to crap and also its not as poor in most cases as certain parts of Afrika.
I visited Kenya in July 2021 for 3 weeks. I had a good experience. I plan to visit more African countries. I also have an African country as my ideal place to relocate to, but I’m keeping my options open. The lack of development and level of poverty I saw opened my eyes. They do not see race the way you see it. They see themselves as tribes. They only experience race when they come to the states. I agree it is best to explore different countries to see which one would be the best fit for you.
My thoughts. In one of your previous videos, you mentioned that you left Colombia because of the strict government rules concerning Covid and the riots occurring at that time. Both Colombia and Mexico have millions that live in utter poverty. Both governments are corrupt and the rich in the countries have taken advantage of the poor for many decades. This is only going to get worse as the world continues to go into the hyper inflationary environment.. You can expect a lot more riots and trouble in most countries in the coming years. The U.S. is no exception! The 1%'s are going to experience the wrath of society upon them live never before.... The point I'm making is that the Mexican government is relatively stable now, but just wait.. No country will escape the inflationary environment that will place tens of millions in poverty..
Have you not seen the prophecies of Benjamin Paravichini? More than prophecies are prophetic drawings, I do not want to scare but it is famous in Latin America for actually predicting the future
@@bobgodde8050 I posted this comment two months ago.. Since then, the U.S. has posted official government inflation rates of 7 percent year over year. Mark my words, this inflation is not going to stop and in two or three years prices will be at least 30 percent more than they are today in the U.S. Rest assured that your pay will not be 30 percent more than today!! The U.S. dollar devalue and everything is going to become a lot more expensive than ever before.. At present, the U.S. debt is approaching 30 trillion..... An amount, that will never be paid back ...... The U.S. is a dying superpower! It's only a matter of time.. Tick tock, tick tock...
@@comrade916 You don't know American people like you think you do....Very resilient and resourceful. This is like a big poker game. My bet is that the card table will be turned upside down and the economic game will start over. Watch. Don't watch msm....propaganda 110% President TRUMP will be back.
@@MoveAbroadandThrive I would love for you to drive around the boardwalk and eat some seafood in that area !! I was there about 10 years ago, very quiet area !! Cheers
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I appreciate your words. My wife and I realized a year or so ago that we needed to make the move abroad and start living as we are supposed to. No more keeping up with the Jones, no more having to have the latest 'stuff", time to slow down and experience life as it is. Moving permanently to Los Cabos, purchased a home a few months ago.
That is awesome. I love it. I need to check out Los Cabos!
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Hi, I just found your channel; Im mexican, I live in North Mexico, (actually like 8 blocks from US) I like your words and feelings; I really think that living abroad, (wherever you decide to do it) really help you to grow from inside, because you are more objective about your own country, and to feel more respect for other coultures, (I wish more politicians and powerful people all around the globe decide to living aboad at least for a few months). Again, well done, good luck
I agree with this 💯. Living in other countries makes you realize that the world is big, but it’s also small. We are more alike than we realize.
And our differences may teach us something.
"Give me my whole day back. Run these streets, and do whatever the hell I want until 2:00/3:00 o'clock !!!!" You crack me up! Put those kids in school so you can run yourself ragged!! Much love & peace. Thank you for sharing!!!
LOL ... Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!!
This gentleman is very smart, there's another youtuber that's similar, but he's Argentinan living in Guadalajara (his channel is Viviendo el Sueño Mexicano). He built his own home and talks alot of sense like this gentleman about money, schools, homes, quality of life. I'm impressed with how wise Mr. Cartress talks about all the concerns a parent would have, he's so right in everything. He's like the nice uncle everyone wants. Congratulations on your channel, as a native mexican, I'd say bienvenidos a mexico. 😀
I am heavily considering this move. Thank you for sharing your pov.
My pleasure!
We went through the process in Atlanta for temp residency. The hardest part was getting an appointment. Then we were going to go to Mexico on vacation for 2 weeks to get the second part done and found out that would have been impossible. So, we are retiring in March of 23 to San Cristobal de las Casas, so we are going back to Atlanta to start all over again. This way we will already be living there when we do the second part in Mexico. Long process ! We are 60 and 55 and thus too young for social security so we have to show assets.
I moved to Itzimna, and never been happier, it is literaly close to anything.
I do like that area very much!!! Everything is there for sure!
Just finished the video. Love your energy! Feels like home . I just visited Playa del Carmen a few weeks ago and I truly felt at home . Gonna check out Merida in October
I lived in Merida for 1.5 years while the Pandemic was in force, I love it there, and willl be returning soon.zI am currently in Thailand...like you I stay away from the expat communities, I wanted to live locally as well. the Mayan people are awesome. very respectful, and welcoming. I never needed a car there Iived in the San Ramon area. awesome video great insight thank you.
I'm in Thailand..1. Are the drivers better in Merida? 2.Do local idiots blast Music all hours in Merida 3. What did I miss? Lol
I love your transparency and openness about your experience moving abroad. It's so refreshing to see a video that's real and helpful without some millennial hyping everything up.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for reminding us of the final destination and we have no idea when it’s going to happen.
Amen. You're welcome
You are a brave and valuable man. May God bless you
I appreciate that.. Thanks a million times!
Merida has many advantages..one is that is a quiet city...the moment you arrive you feel that stress-free environment...of course it's always an advantage to know the language where you planning to stay...people is friendly and ready to provide help...also another advantage is when you feel bored you can always visit those nearby tourist areas such as Cancun...Playa del Carmen...Tulum... Cozumel...lsla mujeres...lm glad you found your way and realized that things will be easier if you learn Spanish to talk to locals or conduct business as well...the best way to assimilate a culture is to get immerse in the same culture..when in Rome do like the Romans... Bienvenido a Mérida es una ciudad hermosa y cerca a todo lo demás...mucha suerte...!!! 👋🇲🇽
Awesome! Thanks for the kind words. ANd you're right... There are so many things to do and places to visit like Cancun and Tulum, etc... I'm practicing my Spanish each day and can't wait to be conversational :)
My husband and I love Mérida, having stayed extended stays for five years. We love, Valladolid, Sisal, and Ruta de Puc for day trips.
I hope to check out Valladolid next week. Keep hearing how nice it is
@@MoveAbroadandThrive You will like Valladolid (where I am from) is more quiet than Mérida that is for sure. Best luck from the UK 🇬🇧
Great video!👍🏽
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Really enjoying your videos, nearly shit myself around the 24 minute mark though! lol
Lol. Thanks for watching
Good morning Mr. Ross! I really enjoyed this video so I subscribed. I’ve also decided to take a trip to Merida to explore for myself in October 2022. Hopefully we can cross paths. All the best! James
I hope u enjoy ur trip!
I’d love for you to do videos on how you got the children involved in the community? What about healthcare there?
I'll definitely cover those topics soon.
I really enjoy your channel. I hope once I move I get a chance to meet you and your family
Let me know when yall arrive. We'll meet up and drink margaritas!!!!
I was 79 when I moved to Querétaro. You are so correct. 60 years of travel
. Mainly Acapulco.
Wow
Man... I was walking alone in the dark with headphones on when the Screech happened... Scared me to death! 🤣
My badddd .... LOL
People use both further and farther to mean “more distance.” However, American English speakers favor farther for physical distances and further for figurative distances. Hope this helps my Friend! Love your channel......
That helps. Thank u!!!
WELCOME BACK!!!! YT was playing in the background and there was that voice! Cartess Ross' voice. I ran into the living room and was so excited that it was indeed you. I watched your videos about Colombia religiously and am on the cusp of making our move abroad. My youngest son landed in Puerto Vallarta a few days ago and will arrive Queretaro Saturday. His older brother will join him on Wednesday and we (hubby, 14 year old daughter and myself) will arrive November 1st. Your videos had a huge impact on our decision. So excited to see the girls in the background.
That is awesome! So happy to hear how you all researched, planned and are out and about visiting abroad. Queretaro is a very nice place ... I enjoyed my stay there! I appreciate your kind words. Thank u sincerely.
Thank you so much for all the information. My question is will you do a video on Getting ready to move to Mexico. We're you a home owner, did you have a car to get rid of, did you fly down if so how much stuff did you take on the plane. Did you just up an left the states. No one has done that kind of video. How long did it take you to move to Mexico?‽
I'll make a video on this topic. We just up and left. We each came with a suit case each (me and my daughters). I had an extra one to bring my lights and video equipment. I haven't established residency yet, I'll work on that in 2022 but we are here. Hopped on a plan and bounced :)
Hii. New to your videos . First off, thank you!!! I know you mentioned in this comment you didn’t have residency , do you just leave and come back? I want to move but not really sure how the whole thing works . Also heard you must have a certain amount in your bank account for residency or you can get denied so just wondering if you could clear up the whole visa thing.
Thanks for sharing this. My husband and I are contemplating a move to Merida. I’m sure I’ll b back with more questions. 💕
You'll love it here.
I was liking the video until SKKKKR!! OMG that scared the hell out of me!!😱
My heart literally jumped! But it did get my attention at 3am.
My baddd ... lol
People Are kind in Mexico. I have always had local families.
I agree
This is my first time on your channel! Great content. Very informative and motivational! I'm at the part where you begin talking about Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead). If you haven't already, watch Coco on Disney. It's febrered around that holiday.
Thanks for watching. I'll check out that documentary.
Great video. Facts
Thanks for watching.
Cool video I think adjusting in moving mexico should be fine for me, I grew up in Haiti and had to adjusted myself here in the US.
This should be a breeze for you 🤩😍😎
@@MoveAbroadandThrive yes sir 😂
Search President Vicente Guerrero. And the city Cuahiniculapa,Gro.
I was amazed
Very informative video, but does everyone in Mexico have to place all of their clutter and what nots in plain view? You guys do a decent job but I feel as tho these places could look much more inviting if the clutter was cleared and kept hidden! Where there’s a will, there’s a way! I guess i’m use to large statement pieces and decorations and not seeing the clutter. 🤷🏾♀️
I feel your pain, jejeje... Lots of humidity/moisture here due to the tropical region.. Combined with extreme heat in this region, it's difficult to 'enclose' things. Also, many foreigners arrive here with very few things and like to keep bulky items to a minimum until they find their 'forever home'. Many continue to travel and not stay in one place long enough to justify the spend.
Hey we will be down there in September October time frame to live permanently. Man your videos are on point. Any advice for a veteran with a family of five?
Welcome ... Take your time on finding the place that works best for you and your family. Don't rush it. Have your goals mapped out and know what you're doing when you get here. It's easy to get bored and feel alone. Get yourself and those kids involved in some local activities to keep them busy and so they can make some friends
Loving your videos. Been watching you for awhile., since you were in the other country. I'll be contacting you, hopefully I can get there by the end of the year. Keep up the good work 👏
Thank u mucho.
Thanks brother, you're so truthful. Best luck to you living in Merida! I'll go there explore someday. A very attractive place according to my research, might go buy a vacation home someday.
Thanks. Come on down and check it out.... You'll love it.
So glad I found you, I have a 7 and 11 year old, any suggestions for schools?
There are a bunch of private schools all over. I have no particular recommendations. Decide if you wish to put them in a bilingual or all spanish speaking school.
Really enjoying the broadcast. I wonder if you know how I could find out what office place would cost to rent there. Can’t seem to find any real options on line. I see you need some as well for privacy.
Definitely might be best to hit up the neighborhoods (colonias) and walk/ride around and see (I see rental signs on commercial spaces everywhere). Also check Facebook marketplace too. I see a bit there.
Hey, I'm proud of you bro! I'm Mexican American and I would probably find some of this stuff difficult too. Haha.
Thanks for the kind words ... It's a challenge but I'm intent on staying here and learning spanish fluently, lol. It's a goal and it gives me something to work towards. Plus it's easy being here :)
Question: I have watched a lot of your videos, I plan to watch all of them but one topic that would be helping is what are the purchasing options for foreigners to Mexico. Do we need to have all cash to purchase or is financing available to foreigners? I was hoping that you were going to ask the gentleman that had the two transitional homes in Uman how did he purchase them.
I’ll find out for sure.
You should set up Patreon to go more in detail about your travels.
Thanks for the tip. I'll look into it.
23:11 didn’t scare me at all, I actually pissed my pants laughing for 10 minutes lmao!!!
lol
Hey cartess.. I been watching your videos I’m 28 years old but I’ve done research on yucatan. I’ve started the process to have dual citizenship as I’m a USA citizen and now will get Mexican citizenship through my parents.. I’m buying residential lots in,motul,telchac pueblo and another north of merida.. I’m investing for future builds of homes n then rent them out as vacation homes.. can you do some videos about this or can you make videos ok motul, telchac pueblo and telchac Puerto. Talk about investment homes for vacation.. or have you ever thought about selling lots to foreigners for extra income?
Bro I almost crashed my car you screaming in that Mic like that, what in the world 😩😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
my baddd ... lol
Hi. Tell me about the schools for children. The adjustment, and the expense. 12 and 14 year old.
We home school ... Our expenses are probably higher than most; I think it's important to know what your needs are, too include budget as well. This is gonna be different for everyone. Some folks are fine paying $1,500 rent, while others must be in a $400/mo range.
I want to come in December to vacation and look around cause I want to be a expat.. I have a grandson who graduate in June so that's when I want to come to stay. So in December my and kids are coming so we need a place to stay for 2 weeks.
AirBnB might be best bet. Home owners dont usually do short rentals.
How do you handle taxes on your US funds.
I been seeing alot of really affordable rentals in an area called Dzita, about 15 min fron Progresso. Cant find anyone who moved there
It's a nice area ... Kinda off to itself but depends where you're at. They're doing a lot of building out there and it is a nice area for sure!
My name is joel..nice to meet you
Mucho gusto.
You and your family need to watch the animated movie COCO to understand the Day of the Dead tradition.
Immigration is cracking down now because all the people from Haiti trying to cross through Mexico to the US. Keep your passport at all times with you, be nice to people and no one will bother you.
College is free in Mexico but, private school is inexpensive and you’ll have the best education money can buy world wide.
Awesome. I'll check to see if it's on Netflix. I appreciate your kind words and thanks for the tips!!!
@@MoveAbroadandThrive In other words keep being a humble stepNfetchit just like you were in MS.
Man, put your kids in private school in Mexico. I imagine it's very affordable.
People would love to do that in the State's but it's so expensive here.
Weighing all the options
@@MoveAbroadandThrive I can assure you that there is a significant difference between a public and a private school. Try to put your children in a private one, the quality of education and contacts are worth it!
Hey buddy, actually if you go to Spain, “azúcar” would be pronounced as you thought it was, the z is pronounced as a z, and not as an s (the use of a z as an s is widely spread though out Latin America, although it is not proper Spanish)
My wife and I and the kids are moving soon to Merida, can’t wait to leave! (I don’t know about the US, but Europe is becoming an impossible place to live, let’s get out before we get too old.)
Me and my family just arrived in merida 1 month ago and were trying to find a homeschooling for our 12yr old son do you have any suggestions ?
We homeschool our own kids... In many instances, there's not a place u take them to 'for homeschooling', although there are co-op programs where kids may meet up for certain projects or school assignments. This is changing those where folks are putting programs together and are having 'mini-schools' where a teacher may teach 5-7 kids each week. I'm not aware of any in Merida (I haven't looked)... Do a search in Facebook for Homeschool Merida and see what comes up.
Ok, thank you sir
@@stevecole100 De nada.
@Linda Burks WE want our son to attend a online accredited school so he can still get his high school diploma and have transcripts if we ever decide to move back to the USA.
@Linda Burks we don't want him to fall behind on his education. In our family education is very important and we don't want to rob him of that.
Have you gotten any of your deposits back from the landlords?
Not yet. I'll likely get one back from the one I'm currently renting from.
Mérida was too hot for me. I moved to Queretaro but I do speak Spanish as a second language
USA is too deadly and expensive
You saved their lives.
US is definitely too expensive.
Have you visited the Slow Food Market on Saturday’s?
I haven't yet. I've been going further into the city markets where the locals go
Celia Cruz. Azúcar They should not correct you too much. I taught English to Spanish Speaker's and computers
It's such a change to hear about illegal immigration in these other countries perpetrated by Americans. Very informative video chock full of information. It paints a very stark picture about how upset foreigners in the US get when the US tries to enforce immigration laws. I enjoy your thought processes and most importantly that you are similar to me in that you understand that occasionally you have to reset things. Or accept that something you thought may not be the reality once you are in it. I too plan on leaving the country in retirement to stretch my dollars and want to do it in Colombia, but again, I'm willing to reset if Colombia doesn't work. Did you do a video on why you left Colombia in favor of Mexico? I'd love to know the more direct reasons. I'll search for yours if it is there.
True. Absolutely. I've talked about it in one of my previous videos. I believe i covered it here: th-cam.com/video/VEmbb8MP9xA/w-d-xo.html
Are you on a traveling visa? If so do you have a video on the process? My daughter and are coming to visit for a month. Were considering relocating there. Any information of visa would be great. Thank you!!!
I curious about the Visa too🙂
Not yet! I'll be flying back in December to work on the Visa process. Your US passport gets you an instant 6-months 'tourist visa'. No need to do anything. Just show up with a valid passport and you get 6-months.
Not yet! I'll be flying back in December to work on the Visa process. Your US passport gets you an instant 6-months 'tourist visa'. No need to do anything. Just show up with a valid passport and you get 6-months.
@@MoveAbroadandThrive thx for the is this info still up to date?
@@theultimaterelaxationqueen Yes. Still up to date. Thanks for watching.
What kind of work for nursing and sketch Artist
Uggh. I don't know. Sorry.
Many are probably not doing the paperwork because they can prove the income necessary to stay. What is required?
You must apply at a Mexican consulate in the US (can't do it in Mexico unless you qualify for a couple of special programs they have in place due to Covid). You'll need to check the requirements for the consulate you plan to do the process, as each have different income requirements (not sure why it's not the same across the board)
How easy or difficult would it be for someone using an electric scooter to get around, if they lived close to markets, stores and eateries? Is Merida ADA friendly?
I can't imagine it being too challenging. Some areas are more ADA friendly than others. Ensuring you're in the ideal place should make things much convenient for you
Thank you
You're welcome.
You're welcome
I have spent 20 yrs plus travelling and living in Colombia, your thoughts on both places? Should I consider Mexico ?
Go to Mexico now, Completely different culture. No insecurity. Safe and friendly. Colombian girls are a bit hotter.
I agree with the other person who responded... Totally different. Come check it out.
Excelente👍👍👍
:)
Hey bruh? 23:11, never do that again. Good talk.
My baddd ... lol
Haha.. That scared me too. Looks like Medellín is out
@@ChasExplorz my baddd ... lol. Yeah, Medellin is out for me. I'll visit but won't live there. Costs are higher, traffic worse, etc. I'd live in Manizales or Ibague before Medellin. Very affordable cities in Colombia that I visited and enjoyed.
I hear it's really racist there in Mexico. Is it true! Also, can I live there off of $800 a month on my retirement?
Not true at all. I imagine some folks are like every where but no one gonna say anything or bother u. Must come see for yourself to believe it. $800 might be tight but doable on a strict budget. But you'll need to meet the residency requirements to stay long-term and 800 isn't enough to do that.
Good Dad
Gracias
How much is a Airbnb for a month.
Depends all on the number of rooms, size, location, etc ... I'd suggest you hop onto AirBnB and look around to get an idea of costs ... Book a consult if you'd like. Shoot me an email: cartess@cartessross.com
@@MoveAbroadandThrive So do we look for an airbnb in Merida, Mexico? Is there a certain neighborhood? I'm already overwhelmed b4 I get there 😔
What neighbor you looking at.
Still haven't narrowed it down yet ... So many options I'm still weighing the pros/cons.
You losing weight Cartess?
Yes sir... I haven't walked as much as I have been since having this rental car. I need to turn this thing back in so i can get back to my walks!!!
@@MoveAbroadandThrive Was about to ask if you are doing anything different. Good on you, I need to get myself there asap! ...lol
@@Vasper79 Nothing different ... Other than a lot more walking. I didn't have a rental car the first 3 months i was here so I was walking everywhere. I may get rid of that car in order to maintain my more active lifestyle prior to getting the car lol
@@MoveAbroadandThrive how much for a medium size rental car?
To each his own, but I would rather move to a country where THE PEOPLE LOOK LIKE ME and where my roots originate from. As an African American it makes more sense to me to move to SOME PLACE IN AFRICA. So I’m moving in summer of 2022.
As always, do your research ... Many of the folks I've met who've lived in Africa come out running for all sorts of reasons ... Many weren't welcome by the locals ... Many couldn't adapt/adjust to local cultures and the way they do things ... They totally hated it and didn't get the 5-star treatment because they shared the same look ... Now on the other hand, plenty of others adapted fine and did extremely well... I'd encourage you to do your research well and talk to folks on the ground ... I'd love to hear your perspective after you've been there a year ... I believe there's a place for each of us if we're willing to seek it out. Good luck on your journey.
@@MoveAbroadandThrive As with everything there are success and failures. I understand that aspect and risk of moving abroad. All things being equal, ive heard the same from BLACK ppl moving to Mexico. take you for example: You do not know the nuances of the ppl there at all.... You do not speak the language... you dont look anything like the natives... you have nothing in common with them culturally at all.... the only advantage Mexico offers is that its close to the states in case the world economy goes to crap and also its not as poor in most cases as certain parts of Afrika.
I visited Kenya in July 2021 for 3 weeks. I had a good experience. I plan to visit more African countries. I also have an African country as my ideal place to relocate to, but I’m keeping my options open. The lack of development and level of poverty I saw opened my eyes. They do not see race the way you see it. They see themselves as tribes. They only experience race when they come to the states. I agree it is best to explore different countries to see which one would be the best fit for you.
@@sakbar958 Great feedback ... Thanks for sharing.
@@Mr.Chris.P.Bacon1 Please share your experiences when u make that transition.
My thoughts. In one of your previous videos, you mentioned that you left Colombia because of the strict government rules concerning Covid and the riots occurring at that time. Both Colombia and Mexico have millions that live in utter poverty. Both governments are corrupt and the rich in the countries have taken advantage of the poor for many decades. This is only going to get worse as the world continues to go into the hyper inflationary environment.. You can expect a lot more riots and trouble in most countries in the coming years. The U.S. is no exception! The 1%'s are going to experience the wrath of society upon them live never before.... The point I'm making is that the Mexican government is relatively stable now, but just wait.. No country will escape the inflationary environment that will place tens of millions in poverty..
I agree ... It's coming sooner than everyone thinks.
I'm gonna enjoy it for as long as i can 😊😊😊
Have you not seen the prophecies of Benjamin Paravichini? More than prophecies are prophetic drawings, I do not want to scare but it is famous in Latin America for actually predicting the future
OMG... ANOTHER 2000 year scare....the skies falling...NOT
@@bobgodde8050 I posted this comment two months ago.. Since then, the U.S. has posted official government inflation rates of 7 percent year over year. Mark my words, this inflation is not going to stop and in two or three years prices will be at least 30 percent more than they are today in the U.S. Rest assured that your pay will not be 30 percent more than today!! The U.S. dollar devalue and everything is going to become a lot more expensive than ever before.. At present, the U.S. debt is approaching 30 trillion..... An amount, that will never be paid back ...... The U.S. is a dying superpower! It's only a matter of time.. Tick tock, tick tock...
@@comrade916 You don't know American people like you think you do....Very resilient and resourceful. This is like a big poker game. My bet is that the card table will be turned upside down and the economic game will start over. Watch. Don't watch msm....propaganda 110% President TRUMP will be back.
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Nice video!
@@MoveAbroadandThrive I would love for you to drive around the boardwalk and eat some seafood in that area !! I was there about 10 years ago, very quiet area !! Cheers
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@@MoveAbroadandThrive you seem to live in paradise!
Plz plz don’t do that sccuuurrrr thing again! I almost shit my pants! 😣
LOL ... my bad!