I found a Cheap Philippine House Rental !

[@arkansasoffgrid6077]

With a little bit of paint and imagination that could be a nice place. Thanks for sharing this Bill. I'll be back in the Philippines first of next month. Take care!

[@imexpatbill]

You take care too, see you after December.

[@klausschumacher7126]

Correct.... It's easy to change the grey color to white and the house looks nice.... It will cost you only 100 USD inclusive paint and workforce....

[@tommyhoffman4587]

Rents here are climbing,I was renting a 3 bedroom new house on a banana plantation,for 4 k peso month,$80then a smaller home on a couple fenced acres on a mountain top for 7500p $150 mo.Moving all weekend to a 2 story 4 bed room mini mansion,with huge senic second floor tile porch,great views,garage,all fenced courtyard.Something like this is renting 25k-30k now $500-$600, now Rentals especially nice ones are rare in the provence

[@imexpatbill]

I haven't rented in a long time but at one point I was paying 8k for a two bedroom- 2 bath, fenced yard/driveway in Bacolod.

[@marksway55]

are you really complaining? you got what you describe as a mini mansion for $550. Sounds pretty good to me.

[@tommyhoffman4587]

@@marksway55 it is good

[@jacintacicchine568]

The appartment that we stay is 5,000 pesos a month, and its much nicer than that. 2 bedrooms and has a balcony in it.. 2 story appartment. The water and electric bill is separate..

[@imexpatbill]

We are going through a condo building boom here in Bacolod so it will be interesting how that effects rentals.

[@Regularguylive]

Show us your YT video of your nice place.

[@learner02]

that little box may withstand an 8 magnitude quake, still a better deal than fragile tiny houses abroad. the yard for veggies definitely a plus

[@imexpatbill]

Its nice for two people at the most.

[@rorybellamy2533]

price is right, could use some paint ,cleaning and easy improvements ,

[@imexpatbill]

Absolutely. Nothing a land lord loves more than a tenant who is willing to improve the place. Put an aircon hole in the bedroom and it would be perfect for me.

[@scotmandel6699]

It needs something for sure no way I could live there now in its present condition even at the cheap price.

[@eldagasataya8907]

This is a gud house.. If this is painted, it wud look neat and clean... Oh..an aircon unit is a necessity.. U can talk about it with the owner.. For sure he will understand ur need of it..

[@imexpatbill]

Personally I live in a house close by, this was just an example of what 100 USD can get you.

[@midlifewanderings]

Nice find and it looks like in a decent neighborhood too. Will probably paint it before moving in plus mowing the yard and screens on all the windows.

[@imexpatbill]

It's really not bad, but for some in western countries, its an adjustment they are not willing to make. As I said many times, the Philippines is not for everybody. Thanks for viewing.

[@jeffsharpton1421]

I rented a brand new house on the beach for $100/month on Panay, 30 minutes from Boracay

[@imexpatbill]

Would love to see a video of it.

[@jeffsharpton1421]

Sorry, not there anymore

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

​@@jeffsharpton1421😂😂😂

[@fnqwaz5816]

😂😂😂​@@LittleLouieLagazza

[@Runnin2Live]

That is nicer than a lot of the places my family lived in when I was a kid in the U.S.

[@imexpatbill]

I could live there if I had to, well built without any fancy exterior.

[@businessdoubt]

Looks like a great money-saving place for a single or a couple. Thanks for the video Bill.

[@imexpatbill]

Big thank you for viewing. Originally I was going to retire from UA-cam but after a couple of years I got the itch again. Kinda of fun starting from scratch, ....no pressure.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My friends were actually paying only $40/month to rent an entire house on Siquijor Island, Philippines. In Cambodia our apartments are $50/month.

[@imexpatbill]

I sub'd your channel.

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@imexpatbill Thank you so much! Only 2 weeks before I move to Cambodia permanently for work!

[@aboveitall9600]

Philippines is not the cheapest option. That is for sure. A lot of guys think it's going to be cheaper than it is. In NCR.....It's realistic to see 5000-15000 pesos for a modest condo 25-50K in Nuvali, with decent options around 35K. BGC you are looking at 45-75K a month on up.

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@aboveitall9600 Yep. Outside of Manila we were paying $36-$45 for a shitty hotel. Here in the U.S.A. at that time we had a hotel in our town for $20/night. Fricken ridiculous for a 3rd world country.

[@aboveitall9600]

@@MyLifeThai371 I paid 21 usd a night at an Airbnb in Sta Rosa. BGC 85 a night. There nice options available but the point A to B sends you through ROUGH areas. It’s very clear the haves and have nots in the Philippines.

[@floribertosousa2251]

Hi Bill.
I just came across your channel and I just subscribed to it.
I really like the fact that you go out and find the cheaper homes for rent and share that to all of us that are thinking of retiring in the Philippines.
Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@imexpatbill]

If I find another I will let you know.

[@floribertosousa2251]

​@@imexpatbillThanks 👍 Bill

[@ligayaannawi4779]

Have the concrete wall plastered then painted. Live in it and make it a home. That's what matters

[@imexpatbill]

If I was just starting out, I would grab the place as long as air con can be installed.

[@ragjamrock]

For that price I would use it as a home base while I traveled around. Lock in a long term lease and paint the place light and bright.👍🏽🏝️🇵🇭

[@kingsdaughter777]

Great video. Calling this "a really nice house" is a big stretch. It looks like the perfect place to put some money into and have good digs for incredibly cheap. I can see where one could get top value. Thanks for sharing.

[@imexpatbill]

I think its adequate for your needs and easy on a small budget.

[@Ulbre]

I think you nailed it. live in a small cramped condo of live in a small, but much larger, free standing home.
If you're on a budget then just being a little out of town helps a lot in not going out as much and spending. Also having a roomier home tends to help in not going out as much too.
Regarding the aircon, I can't see the hole in the wall being a problem for the owner....but yeah, those portable ones will cool that small bedroom nicely although will take up floor space.

[@imexpatbill]

I haven't gone by there for a while so I am not sure how well the portable air con is holding up. Window air con is definitely the way to go. I have a heart for my generation of boomers who are living on a fixed income, trying to make ends meet. For some, becoming an expat and living in another country might be an option and I try to show some of that.

[@DrDlane]

​@@imexpatbillwhat about one of those split units that just hangs on the wall?

[@howardthrongard640]

I’m an Amer-kano living here in the Philippines. One can rent a nice apartment over here for less than $200 a month. $300 or so can get a pretty decent House, depending on location.

[@imexpatbill]

I saw one video where an expat was living in a small house for 36 USD, haven't watched it but will later.

[@peterrudy9207]

You want to install the window aircon as high as possible for best efficiency . And for any appliances there , buy ones that have an inverter motor . For they are said to be around 30 % more efficient [ less electricity ] than non-inverters .

[@imexpatbill]

From what I hear, the tenants want to purchase the place but the owner doesn't want to sell.

[@peterrudy9207]

@@imexpatbill I would definitely find out the local standards for renting , etc . And I would not rent property where the owner would sell it at anytime . And strangely I believe they cannot " pro-rate the rent to the 1st of the month . Whenever you move in , that date is when rent is due , no changing it . And I would walk around the neighbor , observe and talk with residents and ask all kinds of questions . And as it was said to do that during the day and night .

[@mmchannel8056]

It's cheap but mine is insanely cheaper. 5k in Manila. Whole house (2 bedrooms) in a gated community 3200 sq ft. very quiet, friendly neighbors, painted house with garage.

[@imexpatbill]

There you go, that is cheap for Manila.

[@mmchannel8056]

@@imexpatbill It's a property owned by a relative of my girlfriend so i think they just want us to take care of the house. i got lucky

[@joelmonkley6177]

Were in Manila buddy sounds cheap

[@rein3684]

Where in Manila?

[@ikealamp53]

Hey Bill, nice informative video. I don't think you need to build up rapport with the landlord for a year. Just a make clear contract, noticify him of everything, let him have a look, recommend you a few workers to paint and cut the aircon hole and finally, let him keep the aircon unit after you leave. That would sweeten the deal for him for sure.

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing. I am sure you could work out some sort of deal with her (landlord). Not sure the person who is renting this place now will put any type of money into it. Really nothing a landlord loves more, than a tenant who takes care of the place and improves it. Before we built our first house, we lived in Bacolod City and the landlord almost cried when we told them we were moving. We left the place better than we moved in, air con holes, screen doors, a flower garden in the front, etc. I think the cost was 8K per month for a two-bedroom two two-bath place with a fenced-in yard and that was over 12 years ago, not sure what it would cost now.

[@worldsadfuture7537]

who would go to live from us standart to this simple life - has to be a special person who don't care

[@imexpatbill]

Many people have moved to a more simpler life, less stress, less to worry about.

[@sophiemarcaurele]

Labour and materials to tile and paint this place is VERY affordable in the area. For less than a $1000 bucks I could have this setup very, very nicely! ❤

[@imexpatbill]

We agree!

[@nicnez6]

that's a good start. It's not an American standard way of living, but at least it has all the necessary things you need in a house.

[@imexpatbill]

Not much here is up to American standards and sometimes that's good and sometimes that's bad.

[@DOI_ARTS]

Way bigger and better than living in a cramp condo/apartment. Fresh air and a small lawn is refreshing

[@imexpatbill]

I would agree, some people like the urban life others like the country life. I personally like a combination of both.

[@rodeloperez5138]

I live in a condo close to bgc 30,000 pesos including parking . Not including water and electric . Food is also expensive in ortigas city life

[@imexpatbill]

Would love to see the inside of your condo. Thanks for viewing.

[@KrayPurn]

I would make a deal with the owner to pay $65 monthly rent and $35 monthly repairs for 1 year. Most of it is cosmetic work.

[@imexpatbill]

I bet she would sell the place too.

[@robmcguckin7605]

Has the potential to be a nice little home. I'd make a deal with the owner to get rent credit for improvements that actually add value then get to work. I can make the place look like a Marriot hotel suite for under 5k usd. If I decided I didn't want to live in that area, I'd Air B&B it to visitors, travel nomads or expats that want to get a feel for Philippine life.

[@imexpatbill]

There is a condo building boom going on here in Bacolod and many of the sales talks are buying as an investment and using AirB&B.

[@pyroactivatorandsensorydev9817]

yer cheap, but there are so many things needed. i live in Thailand our own home, and I spend 10,000 Thai Bart, if I don't pay my wife will have to report here to my sister and hubby son, in law, they do not pay anything, and my daughter, plus other expenses, for them, besides my own. consider this when you are in Asia. i just spent 20,000 bart on a visa agent for a year. unlike last year doing visa runs to Laos every 90 days costing 5000 each run

[@imexpatbill]

Very true! In my opinion, there are some advantages of Thailand over the Philippines. Now I have never been to Thailand, it is on my bucket list but what I have gathered food and housing are better than Ph. Like you have mentioned Thai visas are more complicated and more expensive than Philippine visas. Thanks for viewing.

[@philam1973]

I think any owner would love to have you pay for an aircon opening with electrical access. Its not his expense and its a feature for the next renter.

[@imexpatbill]

That was true for the last place we rented (over 10 years ago), the owner was sorry to see us go, we took good care of the place.

[@i-am-your-conscience]

I pretty much only stay inside a house to sleep and on very rainy days, otherwise I am outside, enjoying myself or working from a cafe.
Would be completely okay and enough for me.
I would ask the tenants if I can paint the walls white and to get the TV cabinet out and it already is good for me.

[@imexpatbill]

Lots of people commented on it needing a paint job. I haven't been in there in awhile so I don't know if the current renters did paint the walls or not. Thanks for viewing.

[@mrbHanoi]

Can do much better in Pattaya for $100 and be close to a supermarket and 100 restaurants If you are on a shoestring budget, Pattaya offers much more. Bangkok $120 is doable Hua Hin too.

[@imexpatbill]

I would agree that the rents in Thailand are better for what you can get. While the food is probably better in Thailand, the quality of restaurants here has vastly improved especially here in Bacolod City, lots of western restaurant franchises have opened up and the local chefs here are definitely skilled.

[@torbjrnmelbye6823]

But who wants to live permanently in Pattaya? Besides, prices on everything has been hiking in Thailand this year

[@mrbHanoi]

@@torbjrnmelbye6823 I never go to Pattaya for more than a month or Thailand for more than 3 months 3 months maybe 4 locations

[@roberthertel5565]

That's pretty much what I would look for when I make the move, I'd ask the owner if I could paint (at least the
interior ) and add a hot water heater for the shower and as you said a portable AC and I would be set,
Thanks for the video sir !

[@imexpatbill]

That's a great idea! Those electric hot water showers seem to work pretty good.

[@roberthertel5565]

@@imexpatbill They work very well indeed and it's difficult to take cold showers especially early in the morning 😁

[@mikeshow.....Philippines]

That’s all you need. Just needs a little tlc. If staying there a while can fix it up nice.

[@imexpatbill]

I will have to go by the place on my scooter and see what changes have taken place.

[@YuriUK]

I just bought a mattress here in cebu for 40k and I would never sleep on foam mattress, we all know that 4 inch foam mattress is impossible to get a good rest on. Hey if that house is far from barking dogs, always partying neighbours with karaoke machine and no rosters then why not fix this house up and sign multi year lease with locked $ rent amount.

[@imexpatbill]

I don't think you can ever live in the Philippines and get away from all that unless you are alone on a mountain top. 😆

[@YuriUK]

@@imexpatbill Thanks for reply man, I live in Cebu in gated subdivision where no rosters, no karaoke neighbours and almost no barking dogs just one new neighbour has small dog That barks sometimes and there is another much bigger subdivision not far from mine where my friends live and same none of those issues.
My rent 18k for 3 bedroom semi furnished house with my own parking and small garden area. I think generally Dumagette and Negros overall is more expensive thenCebu judging from my own observation.
P.S. I actually now enjoying my cup of tea and listening to birds singing it’s 9:30am and it’s same every morning.

[@douglaslaturner9685]

Needs alot of finishing and screens. I can see it with alot of work being a decent place. Just found your channel. Was thinking about Bacolod also to move too am in Cebu now. Can you do some videos of city, immigration , shopping, medical hospitals. Things like that. I was there last year like it. Thanks Douglas...

[@imexpatbill]

Schedule wise, things are little busy until the first week of December but after that, I will hit up Bacolod big time.

[@willieshoemaker8680]

I have lived here 6 months now…hmm what can I say about it is BORING…big but, that’s just me. We do have a new S&R though where I found some good frozen salmon…I was joking with my wife about the mayor must be a sober guy because there are no bars but tons & tons of coffee shops… lol
Electric is expensive! rates went up again last month, up over 300% in a year. More than rent in some places…

[@joelmonkley6177]

I would live in this house i would keep the bed spend 200 usd on a mattress 20 k for aircon for bedroom only need a table chairs and fridge

[@imexpatbill]

I actually got put on a waiting list for this place, not sure what I would do with it, but at 5k per month, I'll think of something.

[@03BUOOO264]

alright! nice vlogging ..keep up it dude..

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing.

[@Docrocks437]

Decent condos through airbnb in Manila are only 600 per month. If give 20 a month for that

[@imexpatbill]

Great if you want to live in a condo and better if you want to live in Manila.

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲
For that rent.
Someone could easily afford to fix it up.
Most owners are happy to let you improve it.
You'd get choose all the colors and crap. Build a great relationship with the owner and have a comfy place.
Only thing I see that's an issue is. There's no power in the cr for hot water.
Other than that.
That's a great fixer upper.
Something a lot of people don't understand.
There's no perfect super affordable house in the phils.
There's always an issue.
This place has issues but they're easily fixable.
Understanding the situation wnd culture is important.
Cool find👍

[@imexpatbill]

Actually I think a lot of foreigners get caught up in the look of the outside of the place, we are used to siding, colorful paints, houses made of wood. Here in the tropics with typhoons, heavy rains and earthquakes you want a place that can stand and stay high and dry. Naturally the more money you have, the more you are custom to a different lifestyle. The place may not look great but it's in a gated subdivision with fiber internet available, big pluses in my book.

[@franktaylor7617]

@@imexpatbill
I totally agree.
For a long term stay.
One has to be able to adapt. Be able to see the potential.
Like I said, that's a great fixer upper. After a month of improvements. Could be really comfortable.
If I come to live there. I think I'd want a inexpensive homebase and travel around a lot.
Making a rental comfortable for yourself is a pretty common theme in the Phils. I don't think people understand that.
I had to adapt to several different places on my last trip. Most of the inconveniences were kinda comical.
I hope to return this fall.
Cheers from the PNW Seattle WA area ✌️

[@filipinonurseretireshome4864]

i am glad i found your new channel. What happened to your old one? Well, for 100$/month that is reasonable. It needs some paint (100$worth of paint), mattress, small sofa, dining set and few flowers on front will do some wonders. 😊😊😊

[@imexpatbill]

I originally was going to hang up the camera but after almost a year and half off, I got the itch again. It's been interesting starting over from zero again.

[@filipinonurseretireshome4864]

@@imexpatbill can't you just put your channel on hold and pick up where you left off ? I own a small channel, to be honest I am doing it for just fun coz I am retired. I feel tired to continue since I am actually very busy with other projects. From time to time I stop vlogging but at times I will feel the need to give updates. I know I can never be on the top of the UA-cam business because I have no discipline and patience to make it. In contrary, you are a good talker and has always given us good informative subjects, these attributes will help you develop your channel. Good luck and take care 👍👍👍

[@willieshoemaker8680]

No air con… mmm no.
Like moving to Canada with no heat…nuts.
Last few months has been brutal 110+ with super high humidity 🥵

[@imexpatbill]

I did go by there several weeks ago and I noticed a window air con in the bedroom.

[@Zulethe992]

Reminds me of an above ground 1950s bomb shelter! I like it cause it’s bullet proof

[@imexpatbill]

All homes are built with hollow blocks here, due to earthquakes and typhoons.

[@northernbohemianrealist1412]

Bullet proofing a home may have to become Code in the US. Not one but TWO Second Amendment PATRIOTS yesterday.

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

Those crumbly 4" hollow blocks are made using less than the minimum of Portland cement in the mix and with and equally substandard thinset stucco slurry. Bulletproof construction, it is not. Aren't I just a little ray of pitch black today? 😂😂

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

​@@imexpatbillNoooooo...wood is super expensive here, takes more time, specialized tools and skills, and rots out fast.

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

​@@northernbohemianrealist1412...who voted Democrat. Interesting how that pattern tends to work. You conveniently forgot to mention that. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rosemendez931]

Just talk to your landlord if you can put aircon coz its very hot.They will surely agree.

[@imexpatbill]

The aircon has been installed. 😀

[@chrisdalton2301]

Little paint and some TLC it would be great for someone on a budget

[@imexpatbill]

I think a few viewers are getting hung up on the lack of outside decor.

[@teclacoward8321]

wow nice house and the monthly rent super good. Just need painting and few maintenance 👍

[@imexpatbill]

I am just trying to show there are some places that are low cost, located in gated subdivisions with access to things like municipal water and fiber internet.

[@CruisnChris]

Thank you for the house tour. That is a really good deal and if my girlfriend and I lived near the area we might snatch it up. For now we live in Manila in a studio with a big patio for 10,000 pesos a month. We are looking to plant roots in the island of Mindoro most likely. I work for the airlines in the US and go back and forth about every 2 months I get back to the Philippines. Would love to start a business so I can spend even more time in the area but for now it is back and forth.

[@imexpatbill]

I love living right outside Bacolod in Negros Occidental, within range of urban amenities but with the clean air. You are smart to be thinking about a business before you come here. Thanks for viewing.

[@telcslightingdesign2215]

Good luck with trying to start a business, it takes a long time to make money- if it ever makes any money at all. There are some good examples of foreigners having made it well over here, but this needs 24/7 dedication and some very good skills. The majority goes home without teeth and broke

[@davidkern8954]

Yes! I want three of them okay?

[@imexpatbill]

Ha ha, check out UA-cam depending on location there are even cheaper ones around.

[@Midwest10]

My oceanfront El Nido home is only US $3655 a month.

[@imexpatbill]

Really is that USD? Wow

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Did you notice he turned on the water for a split second so not to show how low the pressure is.

[@imexpatbill]

I really wasn't trying to deceive anyone but okay, the pressure seemed okay to me.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@imexpatbill No offense intended. I have just heard of many cases of low water pressure in the Philippines. The water pressure looked very low in the video, certainly when turning the tap on and back off very fast. Regardless of the actual pressure, viewers can get this impression unless you actually let the water run for longer than what was shown. Are you the owner of this house? Is it still available?

[@terryashley4674]

I had to come back and watch this again. 😅

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for watching again.

[@Masonsky123]

Another expat beat you. He got a place for 36usd a month. But that place was much more raw. Needed a lot more work.

[@imexpatbill]

As I understood that vid, he was putting in lots of rehab work into.

[@Masonsky123]

@@imexpatbill Yes. The one you found is in much better condition. But I would not want it without an AC hole.

[@barbaraescuela60]

@@Masonsky123 This guy has some weird reason too of explaining why he should not make any aircon hole. Wether its a split type or an window type. Instead cheap charlie advises to get a mobile aircon. So he can drink beer the rest of week with his buddies and pray on poor young women lol

[@homebasebelgium359]

The place is so cheap that I would actually be willing to make some improvements to it that will benefit the owner, provided he would give me a 3 year lease, such as aircon, kitchen cabinets and painting the place. But I'm not looking right now.

[@imexpatbill]

The land lady is really nice and would definitely appreciate the improvements.

[@albertbenson4669]

Just make sure you have a a way out incase of fire because you going to barbecue with them grills on the windows

[@imexpatbill]

Actually there are two doors for quick exit, fires don't occur too often in these hallow block homes but the homes made out of wood go up quickly.

[@roynorw]

Thanks

[@imexpatbill]

No problem

[@auroraalmeida3184]

That’s a steal, where can you live anywhere in the world rent for $100.00 a month especially in the u.s.😊

[@imexpatbill]

When compared to the U.S., yes its a great deal plus unlike the U.S. the price is not dictated by the location.

[@philippineantics]

cool

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing.

[@Gizziiusa]

ya its reasonably priced for semi-furn 1BR based on typical SEA standards. does it have wifi ?

[@imexpatbill]

Got PLDT fiber installed.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

if you donated the A/C I bet they would go for it. Inside needs painting.

[@imexpatbill]

Maybe, I never inquired and the foreigner who rented the place ended up getting a portable air con for about 20K pesos.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

@@imexpatbill those portable AC are not efficient because they are sucking in the cold air they produce from the room instead of drawing it in directly from outside into the chiller. and the negative pressure (from sucking) pulls in warm outside air into the room through cracks around the windows and doors.

[@imexpatbill]

@@kevinwelsh7490 I think you are correct in the sense it sucks in the cold air it produces. From what I can tell, the vent to the window blows out hot air like a hair dryer to evaporate any accumulating condensation.

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

New sub here to help you out you’re doing a great job

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for the sub. I really appreciate it.

[@torbjrnmelbye6823]

The house is ok and just need paint on the walls

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing.

[@ZoKitchen]

nice house uy

[@imexpatbill]

Thank you! 🤗 and a thank you for viewing.

[@TheBlackManInTheVillage]

It's a steal. (new sub)

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing.

[@rodhurst5831]

Love it! I’ll take it, thanks 🤣.

[@imexpatbill]

As soon as the renter moves out, I will do a video on it.

[@fatratz2012]

do they still chloroform people in their beds at night when they rob your house? in 1963 we lived outside clark AFB had a guard service that was in on the robbery they pretty much got everything I remember my dad being upset that they got his good suits and liquor...they took the family dog as a dinner treat as well . I was 7yo and remember the daily earthquake tremors as well with the furniture dancing around the room ....and rosie the maid ironing her hair with beer and shining the hardwood floors dancing on half a coconut shell. ah the good ole days eh!

[@imexpatbill]

Ha ha the chloroform is a new one for me.

[@ricksarazin1379]

I'm sure they wouldn't care if you asked them right away about putting in a wall unit.

[@imexpatbill]

I went by there today and there is a wall unit inbetween the two windows.

[@ricksarazin1379]

@@imexpatbill it's brand new or was already there?

[@telcslightingdesign2215]

Is this actually trying to make a point under which squalid conditions people want to live or have to live?
My advise:
If you don’t have money, don’t try to live abroad as no one can help you when an emergency appears.
In this case rather stay in your home country where you know the ropes

[@imexpatbill]

To each his own, living in foreign country is not for everybody.

[@telcslightingdesign2215]

The living is one thing, and this can be on a low financial level if it pleases someone, but it needs a safety net in case of emergency and many people underestimate this.
I have seen too many people that went down the drain when they lost their job or a health emergency occurred. A burst appendix cost me 11,000 USD in the PH. A friend had a major accident which cost about 45k USD for the most necessary operations, the rest was taken care of in Germany. People who make the move should be aware of this.
But I agree living in the Philippines is very nice@@imexpatbill​

[@spincube5734]

Wow, this would be a great place to house my livestock when I start that pig farm. But to personally live in.........that's a big naw !!

[@imexpatbill]

Unfortunately, its located in a subdivision so the pig farm would be a no go. 😃

[@pinzgauernorcal]

the portable AC units are very inefficient

[@imexpatbill]

I am getting this comment from a lot of people. Now I have never bought one, its always been window version or split air con units like we have in our bedroom.

[@roynorw]

I’m sold I’m leaving in 2 weeks where and how to acquire this property I will be there for 3 months

[@imexpatbill]

There are plenty like this around the Philippines.

[@joec1132]

Is it possible for someone to padlock your steel front door and lock you inside?

[@imexpatbill]

I suppose, but you could always go out the back door.

[@jaredkyle5987]

Yea for 100. Per month! That’s a smokin deal!! Just put a portable aircon and a few little things…😊

[@pyroactivatorandsensorydev9817]

portable air con does not work in the tropics, and water coolers do not work!

[@imexpatbill]

I know somebody who has a portable aircon, spent about 200 USD on it. You need to run a vent to the window which blows out hot air and the condensation. He says it cools a small room but is a pain in the ass to move around. Not sure of the lifespan of such a thing, way better to get a window aircon with inverter.

[@ccjohncc1]

Static in the audio is terrible

[@imexpatbill]

First to complain, sorry.

[@2thousand2channel]

its not cheap specially its very far from the city

[@imexpatbill]

Really its about a 15 minute ride to the northern part of Bacolod City.

[@garydavis9887]

thx !

[@imexpatbill]

You are very welcome.

[@raye5071]

Paint and cleaning… bug screens im good to go!

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing! I appreciate it.

[@Regularguylive]

Bali is way better. I can get a villa with a nice swimming pool for less than that.

[@imexpatbill]

I got Bali on my bucket list of places to visit.

[@marvindockery-lo9cw]

Its a bargain.
I have one alnost like it on leyte

[@imexpatbill]

Yes Marvin, it nice but as a western you have to get used to the South Asian lifestyle of smaller homes and rooms.

[@WendDesaulniers]

What is the weather like there, very hot?

[@imexpatbill]

Yes, its tropical heat 10 months of the year with a cool off for two months Dec & Jan.

[@alfx5432]

How much does it cost an American to get a visa to retire there.

[@imexpatbill]

A standard tourist visa runs about 1500 pesos a month - about 25 USD and you can stay up to three years before leaving the country for at least 24 hours.

[@jmseipp]

Is it safe? Filipinas I’ve spoken with living in fine modern homes feel unsafe due to burglars and home intrusions. And they live in much safer areas and with bars on their windows. What’s protecting you from being robbed??

[@imexpatbill]

While there really isn't a high crime rate, b&e's are common, as they don't prosecute minors.

[@WinningCoachdotcom]

It for 2 people. I rented houses like this and painted it myself. It just how it works in the philippines. You should be able to drill a hole for split ac.

[@imexpatbill]

I went by there the other day and the tenants had installed a window type air conditioner.

[@christasgamingchannel6120]

Budget meal house.

[@imexpatbill]

Lots of people are on a budget around the world.

[@marksway55]

do they charge for the roosters crowing 24/7. Really.... actually its over priced

[@imexpatbill]

Electronics are expensive here and you can never stop the roosters.

[@marksway55]

@@imexpatbill sure you can... shotgun

[@desertpraire]

Loves these
Thanks
Just subscribec

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for sub'in, if I find another I will let you know.

[@williamcarpenter3348]

I have a beautiful home in a gated subdivision for 8000 pesos

[@imexpatbill]

Excellent, that's what I am talking about, good location, safe and cheap.

[@patd4u2]

not my idea of a retirement home.

[@imexpatbill]

For many it's not, geared more towards those on a budget.

[@patd4u2]

@@imexpatbill for sure, here in the states, 1000 a month will get you a spot under a bridge

[@JohnPaulSacramentoVlog]

new subscriber here :)

[@imexpatbill]

Welcome!! Thanks for subscribing.

[@ttinio-jc1fw]

now i know...

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing.

[@sebastian_philippinen]

Are you in Bacolod city? Are there also rooms for rent for 2000Peso a month?

[@imexpatbill]

By saying room, I assume you mean a studio apartment so the answer is yes. I would say more in the 3-4K range. There are rooms to rent for less but many of them I would not want to stay in.

[@stuartcraigan7287]

Where exactly is this place

[@imexpatbill]

Just outside Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

[@maokawaii]

Hmmm sounds expensive for a regional house...

[@imexpatbill]

Actually that is a good price for a stand alone house with small yard.

[@janehyden1652]

THOSE BARS SEND THE MESSAGE THT THERE ARE CRIMINALS AROUND

[@imexpatbill]

Those bars sends a message that you are on your own.

[@TomScott__]

Forgetaboutit!!!
I'd be worried someone would bolt that front door and lock me inside with bars on the windows.
No thank you.

[@imexpatbill]

Ha ha, lucky for the renter, there is a back door in the kitchen area.

[@user-zl1bd5es7c]

My garage is nicer than that, well, “house.” I’d gladly pass, even in the Philippines.

[@imexpatbill]

To each his own several people have said they wouldn't live in that place....ever. ha ha

[@user-zl1bd5es7c]

@@imexpatbill Agreed!!! It just didn’t have any positives for me… after some serious painting and remodeling, it would be fine. But as it is, I’d have to respectfully pass!!! 😁😁😁

[@auroraalmeida3184]

Has a nice yard that you can plant vegetables and fruit trees

[@imexpatbill]

A lot of vegetables have to be under black screen due to the sun being so strong.

[@kdhavens46]

Where is this? would I be safe there?

[@imexpatbill]

Yes, it's in a gated subdivision. Thanks for viewing.

[@kdhavens46]

I may sell and move there if I feel banks are safe after the end of next year. I lived in Hawaii for years. I have not yet been to the Philippines, but I have been told a lot about it.@@imexpatbill

[@andremaheux5986]

I would love to live there

[@imexpatbill]

It would be acceptable for me too.

[@bryanlonger8646]

Goid job

[@imexpatbill]

Thanks for viewing.

[@terryashley4674]

I could work with that. 😀

[@imexpatbill]

I really should do an update, I think the renter got to install an air con.

[@stephenwilcox3295]

I like this. Could I rent?

[@imexpatbill]

Sorry already taken before I got to tour it.

[@paulmillward7009]

Yes surely is a dump.
I could not live there.
Why would anyone from western lands downgrade to poverty is beyond me.
Try Thailand, cheap enough, better standard of living on all fronts.

[@imexpatbill]

Okay Paul got you down as a no. Thanks for viewing, brother.

[@scotmandel6699]

My same thoughts I lived in AC for a year and I wouldn't consider living in a place like this no matter how inexpensive it was.