Move to Lisbon Portugal 2022 | Apartment Hunting | D7 Visa | Black Expat | Americans in Portugal

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  • @kheyloncunningham7498
    @kheyloncunningham7498 2 роки тому +1

    I am here in Lisbon now and I love it. The food and wine is amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Our pleasure, thank you for watching! Are you vacationing, scouting trip, or have you moved here?

  • @yolaiine99
    @yolaiine99 2 роки тому +1

    Yes, I'll love to see your new apartment when you're ready.

  • @thehowardworldview
    @thehowardworldview 2 роки тому +1

    Happy to hear that you made it safely! Your content is always enjoyable but in this video you were exceptionally exuberant. It was an absolute joy to see!

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Hey there, we missed you on Sunday. Thank you so much, this new adventure is quite exciting - a new friend of ours said he believed it would add a couple of decades on to our lives. We Receive that Blessing!!🥰

  • @ShemiDixon
    @ShemiDixon 2 роки тому +2

    I love your hair! Great video! Thank you so much for all the useful information😀

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Thank you ☺️ for the compliment and for watching. 🥰

  • @ivearies4187
    @ivearies4187 2 роки тому +1

    Hello there! Saw a video a few weeks ago but did not subscribe. This video popped up and let me tell you…Love your vibes, content and attitude. I am also a member of Stephanie Perry, Our Rich Journey, Adalia. These people are simply amazing! All the best in your new journey! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Thank you for coming through, we hope to see you in the chats and to continue joining us weekly. Obrigado!🙂

  • @whatsleft0
    @whatsleft0 2 роки тому +1

    Your channel is very inspiring! Looking forward to what you feel are lessons to share!

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and for the encouragement - it took me 6 tries to get my metro card. Lesson learned: get up earlier and get my butt down to that office. 🤪

  • @TheAJImage
    @TheAJImage 2 роки тому +1

    Hooray! You guys made it! Congratulations!!

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Hey Ayesha, we're here and loving it. We feel so blessed to have been able to make the move this quickly, with the hiccups and all. We've already learned so much from our mistakes. 🤗

  • @jamillahm.6465
    @jamillahm.6465 2 роки тому

    So excited to see that you guys made it to Lisbon and are settling in! I’m still researching areas around Portugal and on my most recent trip last month I’ve decided that I need to be near the water. The areas near the water (Lisbon, Cascais, etc.) are absolutely stunning. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos around Lisbon.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Yessss, it has been a month though it feels longer. 😎. We're putting together a series to show each Freguesia and the barrios in each. All freguesias are not created equal and so when you're apartment hunting you should take in to consideration who's in charge of the area and are they dedicated to providing great services. Do you have your list of 'Must Haves' and 'Nice to Haves'?

    • @jamillahm.6465
      @jamillahm.6465 2 роки тому +1

      @@OurBlackUtopia Yes, my major must have is close to public transportation and easily accessible by bus/train. I don't plan to have a car, so that's a must. I'm somewhat flexible in the location, I don't need or even necessarily want to be in the middle of Lisbon (I'm a bit torn about this, though). I'm working remotely, so I'll be in the house a lot. Although, access to a co-working space might be something to consider (it's a "nice to have"). Still lots to consider, but I'm shooting for late spring or fall of next year. Since I'm in Morocco at the moment, it's easy to hop over and try different areas. I already know that the Porto area isn't for me.

  • @outdoorablyvegan
    @outdoorablyvegan 2 роки тому +1

    You guys are so cute and hilarious…and informative! Thank you. 😊

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and thank you for the encouragement! 🤗

  • @sandrabryant6239
    @sandrabryant6239 Рік тому

    Y’all have blown my mind!!! Here in Desoto, Texas. I’m ready to move!!!

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  Рік тому

      Lesssgo! 😉 Sandra, thank you so much for watching. If you are seriously considering a move abroad, here are some resources that might help which includes a Scouting Trip Checklist and our Ready to Retire Toolkit that has links to the databases that we use to check cost of living information and human rights for cities around the world: bit.ly/OBUresources

  • @sharonmoseley8788
    @sharonmoseley8788 2 роки тому +1

    Just watched. Love you two. Major congrats!!!!! I will be contacting you for retirement advice. I pray to be able to do this one day!

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      You can do it! If we can do it, nearly anyone can, seriously! 🥰 Have you gotten our Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/readytoretiretoolkit ?

  • @theshugashackpodcast2457
    @theshugashackpodcast2457 2 роки тому

    Wow! I’m so happy I found your channel for so many reasons. Hubbie and I are in our 50s and are not prepared for retirement. To
    Be honest I found out about FIRE a few years ago and thought we were just too late. I also watched Our rich journey videos but skipped the financial ones. I just joined your FB group and will check out more of your videos. Keep the content coming.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      WELCOME! When we first found Our Rich Journey I only watched the Portugal vids too!🤣🤪. I'm glad that you found us too, for no other reason that it is NEVER too late. For us we truly didn't think we could ever retire! The two keys for us were: 1. no debt (house and fed. student loans I don't count). 2. TRULY living within our means which means living off of 1 social security check while still investing. If we can do it nearly anyone can! If you don't have it yet here's our Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/readytoretiretoolkit

  • @cherglen100
    @cherglen100 2 роки тому +1

    Ik the Live session is over. But will you do a video about the healthcare system there? Especially for us older folks. I’m 57, my husband is turning 64 this month. Thanks! As always thanks so much for all the info you provide! 👍🏽

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Great suggestion! I have put the ask out there - 🤞🏾 Hopefully we will get some folks who would like to be interviewed.

  • @teresaboldin-williams2079
    @teresaboldin-williams2079 2 роки тому

    Good evening, happily started watching you a few months ago when I discovered you during my internet research on moving abroad. My name is Teresa aka Terry from Brooklyn here, 55 and married with 3 children, 27, 21 and 16. We’re interested in Barcelona, Spain which I’ve visited twice and are planning to visit Portugal soon. I am a School Psychologist employed in the department of education and have 14 more hrs to retire which I’m dreading. I so enjoy watching and learning from you. Congratulations on your move abroad and thank you for sharing your journey!

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Thank you 🙏🏾 so much for watching and being a part of the community! Girlfriend do you really want to do 14 more years? I certainly don’t want that for you. There are financially creative ways to move that date up! Have you gotten the free Ready to Retire toolkit? If not, the link is in the description below.

  • @antoinemoore2332
    @antoinemoore2332 2 роки тому

    I just touched town in Lisbon yesterday from the Bay Area. OMG!! It’s no wonder you moved here. I love this place. So excited to me here. Maybe I will bump into you sometime. Haha😂

  • @Hello_PE
    @Hello_PE 2 роки тому

    A great conversation. Thank you!

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Priyanka, great to see you in the live chat this week. Thank you so much!

  • @tonyetheselfcaremaven
    @tonyetheselfcaremaven Рік тому

    Catching up on the replays. I’ve just got to figure out the logistics in applying for both Mexican and Portuguese residency.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  Рік тому

      I was crazy for doing it the way that we did, but now that it's over and we were successful I'm very happy about it. 🤪

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    Thank you guys!

  • @teddydavis2339
    @teddydavis2339 2 роки тому

    I love the l Iove. Enjoy guys!

  • @jazzioldchick5696
    @jazzioldchick5696 2 роки тому

    Thanks again for all of the great information. I learned some head-turning stuff today! (Residency in both Mexico and Portugal?!! Say what??) Its a beautiful thing, your consideration for other people who may not be able to afford assistance . . .

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Right?!?! We got the idea fro the Picky Girl who will be on our channel tomorrow afternoon.

  • @normamills5256
    @normamills5256 2 місяці тому

    Hola family. In Munich they’ve got mini mall n bakery.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  9 днів тому

      😃 Thank you so much for watching and for adding to the conversation. 💕

  • @sharcuad4367
    @sharcuad4367 2 роки тому

    Love u ❤ guys I’m out in November to visit. I hope to move soon

  • @davidmartinspresents
    @davidmartinspresents 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on your move to Portugal. 👍 I can't even get the San Francisco office to answer the phone...

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      SF has entirely too much territory. Our immigration person said that all of the other offices are responding belt 4-6 weeks. It’s been over 8 weeks for us. 🤞🏽

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    Hi Rosinni!

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    Q-Rossini-do you do weekly rentals? Coming in November 2023 to look at locations to live in.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      your best bet us Airbnb. Rossini works on longer term rentals but his info is in the descriptions

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    Q-Rossini- Can you help with commercial property? May want to start a business in Portugal?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Here's Rossini's info: Rossini - Lisbon House Finder: calendly.com/rossinif

  • @iriscummings8543
    @iriscummings8543 2 роки тому +1

    Hi I am new to your channel.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Welcome!! Thank you for watching, this week we will be doing a LIVE followup to this video: ua-cam.com/video/tU6kTHoOVYk/v-deo.html

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    Q- Any suggestions on a bank or credit union to open account before we get there? How much is min wage?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      This is who we suggest for NIF and bank account: Get Your Portuguese NIF & Bank Account from the US: www.bordr.io/?via=anewdawnproductionsincdbaourblackutopia

  • @tonyetheselfcaremaven
    @tonyetheselfcaremaven Рік тому

    Q: have y’all done a video on the requirements for the D8 visa? I’m not sure I’ll qualify for the D7.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  Рік тому

      Hey Tony, I'm sorry for the delay, we've been traveling all week. 😪
      This should have info: ua-cam.com/users/live0NURXKQvG3w

  • @idacressey6037
    @idacressey6037 2 роки тому

    HELLO FROM TEXAS🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    Hi there. My son and I are just starting our process to live in Portugal. We are watching from Atlanta, Ga & Alabama. Looking for D7 Visa information

  • @iriscummings8543
    @iriscummings8543 2 роки тому

    Are you concerned about the energy crisis in Europe impacting your stay?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Not right now. We don't want a car, so we will have to see what our utility bills are looking like, we have not had to pay for a full month yet. I'm more concerned about Putin being more stupid but we honestly haven't been following the news - that's part of my detox from the USA. 🤗

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    What is the link for Americans and friends

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Just put Americans & Friends in Portugal into Facebook and they will come up.

  • @yolaiine99
    @yolaiine99 2 роки тому

    Can Ocini/ the real-state agent please?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Hey there, his info is in the description and I will link it here too. He's not an agent though, he's better. Agents here, for the most part, only show you apartments that they are listing as opposed to any available. It doesn't work the same way as it does in the states. The other thing is that the majority of apartments are individually owned. The concept of corporately owned apartments that will always and only be rentals is not really a thing here. ( D7 Apartment Finder - Rossini - Lisbon House Finder: calendly.com/rossinif )

  • @yolaiine99
    @yolaiine99 2 роки тому

    I also will start with $2.000.00

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      🥳 - the biggest thing about investing in the stock market is TIME, do your research, invest in things that you understand and adhere to your risk tolerance, rinse and repeat. All investments are risky but some a lot less than others.

  • @brendamalik6961
    @brendamalik6961 2 роки тому

    Q- enjoying your channel. New here. How can we contact Rosinni by email, zoom, etc? We're looking to be in Portugal again in November.

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому +1

      you got the info, correct?

    • @brendamalik6961
      @brendamalik6961 Рік тому

      @@OurBlackUtopia yes I did. Will get Nil & bank account first. Have a lot to do from the toolkit first. That's so helpful. Thank you so much for that. Can't wait for the next installment of the Ric & Halisi show.

  • @yolaiine99
    @yolaiine99 2 роки тому

    I'll be thrilled if you can explain to me, or refer me to your financial advisor. Yolein from NYC

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому +1

      Hello Yoleine, we do not use a financial advisor. We got rid of him when we started studying investing ourselves. We've saved on fees (because he always pushed funds that would give him the biggest commissions) and our portfolio is healthier than it has ever been. We have a FB group to learn from and support each other called F.I.R.E. over 50. (you don't have to be over 50 to join just from the Diaspora) bit.ly/FIREover50

  • @jennifermello8063
    @jennifermello8063 2 роки тому

    What neighborhood are you in?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому +1

      We're in the freguesia of Penha de França.

    • @jennifermello8063
      @jennifermello8063 2 роки тому

      @@OurBlackUtopia thank you. I have been seeing some properties in the area for sale. How do you like it so far?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  Рік тому

      Sorry we missed this follow up. UA-cam doesn't alert us to replies the way it does for new comments 😳. We love the area - it's far enough away from the hub bub not to have a lot of tourists but close enough that we can walk to the main tourist traps.

  • @idacressey6037
    @idacressey6037 2 роки тому

    Q IS IT QUITE AREA🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @BPe-ie9je
    @BPe-ie9je 2 роки тому

    are you using US address? banks, etc? hire address?

    • @BPe-ie9je
      @BPe-ie9je 2 роки тому

      if so, or know??? can you give recommendation?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Yes, we are using a US address. Many people use mail services that will open scan send and recycle your mail based upon your communications with them.

    • @BPe-ie9je
      @BPe-ie9je 2 роки тому

      @@OurBlackUtopia do you know name of 'trusted' company/person-US Mail service?
      ((I'm up early, listening to your 'live' again. Thanks :-)

    • @BPe-ie9je
      @BPe-ie9je 2 роки тому

      ps) I'm NOT ! someone mentioned moving from US a motorcycle. My suggestion was/is go to USA military base in EU, buy motorcycle from
      us service person..... I'm a 'walker'/ public transportation person :-)

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  Рік тому

      Sorry we never got you the mail service. I'm trying to think of who is using one. @Lamar&Angela use one of these services: www.youtube.com/@lamarandangela

  • @dramirez1154
    @dramirez1154 2 роки тому

    Can you share your contact for getting the apt, por favor?

    • @OurBlackUtopia
      @OurBlackUtopia  2 роки тому

      Yes, it is Rossini, His info is in the description below.

    • @dramirez1154
      @dramirez1154 2 роки тому

      Thank you love.