ADVANCE RETIRING PLANNING....ADVISE/INFO. SORT ......

[kenny]

hi, I LOIVE PV. In my 30's and my signifigant other is in their late 20's. Planning on semi retiring to PV...Meaning eventually will open some sort of business. My partner is a Mexican citizen and we live in the US. Living in South Carolina but, I am origanally from NEW YORK. Anyways, seeking some information, if ANYONE COULD BE SO KIND TO SHARE SOME THINGS LISTED BELOW--IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
-LOOKING TO BUY A HOME FOR BETWEEN 100-500,000. Not a codo. It canbe in gated community. The South Shore, Downtown South (something private but ability to walk out of home and do lots of things.
-Pool
-Ocean view, walking to dinning, shopping,etc...
-Desire of Mexican feel, surroundings.
-How does banking work. Is it best to keep accounts in U.S. banks or how does workout on transfering or off shore accounts ,etc... I will eventually collect Social Security too.
-Should we have a car (one to run around in --good one vs. clunker).
-Hown does one find housekeepsers,etc...
-What is the average living exspenses monthly???
-How much on average is property taxes????
AGAIN THANKS EVERYONE WHOM ANSWERS...... :D

[tandr2]

Take a look at www.mlsvallarta.com for houses - that's where I look when I'm researching houses in PV. Can't help you with the other items.

[pvgetaways]

Hi Kenny,
Taxes are approx $1USD per year for every $1,000USD of value of your property. Yes, I recommend a car, especially if you will start a business.
Here is a link to a nice home that fits most of your criteria
http://www.pvluxe.com/details.asp?id=18 ... &from=site
You can also click on the "buyers guide" to see more answers to your other questions. Let me know when you are coming to PV, and I will be glad to show you around.
Mike