Our 170 Dollar Per Month House In The Philippines
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Welcome to our new house that we are renting in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.
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One hand washes the other. I will look at my situation and see what I can do my friend, there's a tremendous amount of value in the information you've shared with us for free my brother. Let me get back to you..
Your a ray of sunshine from paradise my brother trust me you will hear from me. I have alot going on here at the moment, lotta bullshit honestly. The new plc looks really great. God bless you and your family Calvin.
$170 a month that's unbelievable good value
That crazy....let me get ticket
17,000 PH pesos is $349.50 USA. Please explain the $170 or $172 a month???
@@ripwff7502 read the title
@@SuperSoftlad Didn't his rent pay stub read, $17,000 pesos?
@@ripwff7502 yes with advance payments
why not ask Calvin to break it down for you I'm sure he would
Absolutely great points! It's my experience in the Philippines, the wealthier the landlord, the better your rental experience will be. More *Boots on the ground,* Great info! Stay well brother.
Good morning Fred not Ned sorry brother I hadn’t had my second cup of coffee 😆Thanks for your feedback and comments!
I don't want any trouble when I go outside. I don't want to see any dogs running all over the place. But he ain't said nothing about That Rooster that keeps making noise, LOL. Just clowning with you Man! The Place is Very nice, room, a lot of space! You are doing well for yourself!
Congratulations very very nice boots on the ground keeping it real
Thanks brother! I appreciate you!
I'm a province guy like you are. Like you said you'll be amazed at what kind of place you can get for $150 to $200 in the Philippines. This place that I'm talking about is in Naga it's in the Bicol region of the Philippines. Like you said my man it is so peaceful and quiet. Like you I thought there was only rich and poor but I'm where you are now in the middle class and in Naga I live in a gated community and it's a middle class community and lots of foreigners live there with their Filipino families.
Thanks ...
@@petebeckham8562 it growing by leaps and bounds new SM malls going up everywhere and they have a very good night life that is before the pandemic but I'm sure things will get back to that way after the pandemic subsides
I've been traveling in the Philippines for over 30 years and living here now . I agree with your information you are sharing with us . Good work 👍
Thanks it means a lot.
Hey Calvin. New subscriber here. Enjoy watching your out takes on things in the Philippines.. If I can make a suggestion ( When shooting your videos with your phone set it Horizontal 🖥 --- ( 📲 vertical wrong way is since it takes up half the screen)👍
Hope this helps
Thanks and going forward I will do that. Thanks for your feedback and support!
Hello my brother. Not sure how I came across your channel but I landed on it and I started watching your videos and was very impressed. I’ve never been to the Philippines don’t know that I’ll ever go to the Philippines yet I appreciate the information you’re giving out concerning people who might go there to visit..
Thanks brother and welcome.
Your a likeable guy man! I am Canadian but have Filipino blood and have been back many times and plan to split my time there in the coming years. Great stuff!
Thanks brother.
Good luck with the house, it looks real decent and well maintained. You are correct, always vet the owner before moving in or handing over pesos. :)
Wow! Calvin that place is nice! And I agree! My wife rents over there, and a few people were asking for 2 month rent and security deposit. Not used to paying like that, I said no, and passed on all asking that kind of money! We found a decent place where we could get security and one month advance which works out much better. You are giving plenty of nuggets in your videos bro. I look forward to many more!
Congratulations for the new house. Really good finding. It looks nice in a nice row there.
I truly like your style,, you call it like it is,, I have a house on Camiguin Island , I built on my wifes property, I am happy and again I say you "Tell it like it is" If foreigners can't hang, they need to move on,,
I visited Camiguin Island in 2012 and loved it. You’re a very lucky man and you couldn’t have picked a better place to build.
wow.. that is a great deal. $170 usd per month. I pay 20K pesos just for a two bedroom 2 BA Condo. but it is 4 min walk to the beach.
Yes that beach is a perk. Costs tend to run higher in Luzon and I’ve found that the cost of living is cheapest in Mindanao. San Carlos City is one of those sweet spots in the Philippines. Food is expensive everywhere here. Can’t figure that one out. Thanks.
@@calroach1 yeah.. i looked up where you live. Looks like a nice safe province area! If i move just 10 minute walk from beach.. instead of 4. or further North.. I could get what i have for maybe 10K pesos per month. after my lease.. i'll probably shop around for something a little less money!
I don’t blame you. Do you have a big family here?
@@calroach1 no. just me and my GF. I just use one of the rooms for an office/ storage. I could get a smaller place...
Calvin you don’t need to worry about others just be yourself everything will just be fine
Always Boots on the ground honest information being shared. Having lived here in the islands, I can tell you first hand, your spot on with almost all your information given daily. I’m not sure there’s a better vlogger on UA-cam to get the nitty gritty or the real deal in the Philippines. Cal is as up front and straight forward as your going to get. Good job Calvin on finding your new place. It looks very nice. The landlord and neighborhood are the deal makers! Congrats
Thanks brother! Good morning!
@@calroach1 good morning, good to see you back! Glad your move went smoothly!
Thanks. Nice neighborhood and very peaceful. I deserved a break after dealing with that headache
It;s extremely nice & generous of you to show us your very nice looking new place. Hoping it brings you;ll much happiness. As you know to us Americans , many of us dream of living a better affordable lifestyle that the Philippines can provide. Thanks for showing that it is possible and worth it all.
yes I agree, Hi fr overtaxed NYC metro area...Litchfield County, CT
Very good advice always vet the owner.......
Before I sigh a lease I will want to live in the place at least one month first..if not I will move on unless it's an extremely great deal..lots of places are month to month..
Hahaha! I didnt read the handbook either Calvin! But when you know better, you do better! I had to put that in there!😂
Congratulations on your new
Home. I like your channel you are down to earth like me
This needs to be shown in America with the high rents going on, even during the pandemic the rents are high....I know this is an old video of yours but I watch at least one of your videos everyday.
I'm.happy you are doing great most people won't be happy for other people but I like to see everyone do good keep up the good work
I appreciate the kind words. I hope to be an inspiration for others who may be searching for something new outside of their present circumstances!
Great video, great advice, good job finding a new place, best to deal with the wealthier people if possible.
Absolutely and thanks again for stopping by my channel I really appreciate it.
That is cheap! Good job. I'm in Ohio but hopefully my Filipina wife and I can make it back next Christmas. On a final note. We started building a house in Tarlac trying to do some of it long distance. Big mistake on my part. So far its mostly just the block walls, concrete floors and roof. Too many shady contractors asking for advance salaries. Its sat for a year and when I retire we will go and I can hand pick the workers.
Great decision to cease construction. Always good to have boots on the ground watching after your best interests. Thanks for stopping by today.
Great value. What a deal! I am looking for something like that. You lucked out. Peace & safety, you got it!!
Hello Calvin, I thank for another fantastic and
very interesting tips video that really useful, specially for new expats Thank you for visiting my channel too... I left you my respect which you really deserve. Best regards/Ned 👏👏
Best wishes Ned. Thanks for being a positive influence on my channel. It’s needed brother. Maayong hapon!
@@calroach1 Amping permi. 👍👍
Nice info, Calvin. Keep up the good work.
Thanks. And thanks for your support of my channel I really do appreciate it!
I just watched your last episode on where to stay in DuMagette Nice. I’m just starting this one but I wanted to thank you for everything you do When they open up I’m coming brother not sure where to stay but I’m coming. I’ll be looking out for your videos. Thanks
Thanks for your kibd words of support. I’m trying to give back and offer my listeners information that can make their trip here more enjoyable and more helpful. I appreciate you stopping by today!
Your honest keep them in their own country I have knowledge your right absolutely right.
I agree with everything you said. Very good points. Wow, you got a heck of deal on your house! I am fortunate that I have the money I have, but I'm not into wasting money either, and less expensive always sounds good to me. A deal is a deal. I rather have my money than paying someone else's mortgage. So the less the better. As of now, I'm moving to Cebu City so housing is much more expensive, but after a couple of years, I may move to a simpler and less expensive setup. I rather have more money for resorts and fun then spending it on real estate. I have two 13 year old girls to raise.
Congratulations love the new home still enjoy you're channel👌💙👄and hugs to you and your family keep making us share your sunshine
Thanks so much! I can feel your smile all the way over here! Take care!
Thanks again for your Honesty and Views. I would like to come down in August or September 2021. I like your area. I like how you express your thoughts. I share your closings thoughts? I help others? If I am in a store and I someone with money issues. I am that guy that will say? I got you cashier add the bill to my debt card. In todays World reguardless where you live. A kind Heart and Soul is up lifting. ( Blessings To You And All Your Loved Ones.).....
Thanks brother for your kind words of support. If I don’t know anything else I know this one thing for sure, when we help other people we help ourselves! Take care.
@@calroach1 how about typhoon issues? I know its a natural disaster but how do land owners and tenants deal with it.?
THANKS FOR WAKING US ALL UP BROTHER! HOTEP
Thanks for the valuable information.
You’re welcome thanks for your support of my channel!
Great advice and good deal on your place
That`s a really nice place. Congrats and good luck.
Thanks San Carlos City is a nice place to live in the Philippines. Lots of beautiful people here if you know what I mean.
As soon as travel opens back up abroad the Philippines is the 1st place I'm going. I was about to travel to Leyte to meet my Phillipina the covid hit and shut down US. Thanks
Salamat bro!
You’re welcome brother!
I think it's about time for some chicken and dumplings hehe.
😆
Hehehehe! Those damn Rosters would drive me crazy.
I've been living in the Phil's for 20 years. There is no where you can go without roosters. At first they really bothered me but now I don't even hear them.
You have a very nice place there and very affordable. Good deal.
Thanks ans located in a very nice area!
I hope you stay with boots on ground and keep everybody 100% with facts of how to survive in philippines.
great info, bro., appreciate it. cheers~ (Per edit: my bad! lol you did show other photos! )
Here’s a few you missed. Take care.
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I'm listening to every word you say, Calvin - and I appreciate it too.
Congrats on your new home
Thanks we’re just renting 😊
Hello Sir Calvin,, have a nice day ahead with your family..
Wow...😱 that's your a new home..?
As $170 per month..?
Yes its a nice place in San Carlos City. 8500 pesos per month. Thanks.
Wow.... congratulations for your new home Sir Calvin,,,, keep safe always with your family... 👍😁
Good morning Calvin. The new plc is really nice bro.
Thanks brother!
one of my concerns has been about renting a house over there. I appreciate your advice
Very nice😊
Very valuable information
Nice place you got there.
Your right about the deposit never pay more than one month.
Too much praise to the Allah
Great place Calvin.
Thanks and I deserve it after living in that hell hole prior. Thanks for stopping by today I appreciate you and your support!
I hope I can find a decent apartment for $170 - 300 USD in the Philippines.
Thanks for your support.
Appreciated 👍👍👍🇵🇭🇺🇸
Very nice family
Very nice house and neighborhood! As a foreigner with no local contacts, how do you search for and find good rentals? If you go to a real estate company I assume they will only show you their rentals, and I assume there are no publications or websites that list house rentals like we have in the US. My wife is pinay but left the PI when she was 10. We’re considering the PI for retirement and finding a property like yours that has a good landlord will be one of the key things.
Love your videos, keep up the great info!!!
Can't wait to see!
That type of the house..if you live in Manila ithe rent free is twice higher.. i could say rent fee in metropolitan area are expensive than province
Absolutely. I stay away from the big city. I lived in Cebu City for 2 years from 2010-2012 and my rent for a 2 bdrm was 15000 and it was half the size of this place. I learned my lesson.
Hope you get to see this on an older video. I really get the importance of vetting the owner, but how did you do that? How do you find out that an owner is legit? Thanks.
I meant you have to pick up on some things and you will be able to do that. You can easily tell someone with money here from someone who doesn't.
Wow, great place for the price!
I was shocked of the wealth in the Philippines.. I know of some places in Makati that make Beverly Hills look poor.
Hi fr Overtaxed NYC metro area...Litchfield County, CT...hangin' in SINY...yes my Japanese old lady friend told me the OTHER year it's more expensive than Brooklyn quiet area near SINY... Spaniards sent 5 ships came back with 1 & 18 ppL left Magellan cut H off... Pampanga is A rating GDP ppp nominal $10 K per year annual income & Spaniards wanted to conquer the capital but they said they had to get the Kapampangan w/huge buildings huge houses etc... they have $ for a long time western culture teach white books.... ppL fr allover the world going to medical school Nx school there, oldest Univ in Asia etc. Univ Santo Thomas they have CIVET wild coffee $150 to $600 pound Kareoke invented by Filipino.... Flouroescent bulb also yo yo also they make toys that's why it's called it's more fun in the Phils & it's a hanging out culture every afternoon, Fiesta this town that etc...Fri pot luck party Sat Sheraton ball dance Sun park w/ 12 tables N multi lechons in USA etc. they invite ppL of color... unlike the .... Japanese know it South Koreans know it... 2nd strongest army B4 LATE 1950's & So Korea was the POOREST ...America didn't prop it up like Europe countries after WW2 or Japan or South Korea... Phils knows...look at history of Macabebe... Hersheys chocolate came from Phils.. the best chocolate in the world comes fr Phils area a town...look 4 it it's awesome...Sweetest mango is Phils mango being sold by Germans in Aldee supermkt they know it...200K Koreans there..& keep moving there... all sorts of "Chinese" brought just under 1 BiL US dollars over like 5 years wanna retire there... white Europe propped up By USA etc ,,...after WW2 forgot Phils...now what shall Phils do?
LADETROIT I’ve been to Makati and Bgc very nice for The Philippines! But let’s be serious I grow up in Los Angeles Ca. and no place makes 90210 look poor!
Wow, nice
Were you affected by the typhoon? Do you have advice on how to find a safe area to live when it comes to typhoons.
Thanks for stopping by. No I was not affected. Please watch my video Wrong Place At The Wrong Time and it gives tops on areas to avoid. Take care.
CALVIN: Please do a video on hiring people to move you from one house to another. Thank you, sir.
Very good value!!!
Damn Geat rental pymts Cool
Are the bars on the window decorative or for needed security? A beautiful home & the price is right!
Can I hire you to be my realtor 😂
Thanks big guy..
Thanks again Calvin for an informative and insightful video? Congratulations on your new home. Question...do you have hot water in your shower? I have gotten use to cold showers but...just asking. Respectfully
youll be surprise your not gonna need hot shower because its too hot outside that you will enjoy cold tap water😂😂
I got get me place over there
Ooooowww I like your new house.......now let me move in with you😒
You’re always welcome here brother!
You should make a college looking block tee shirt with
University Of Calvin
Philippines
Great idea 😃
Please tell us what area is that, that area and house looks very nice
HI CALVIN, When you say your're "Vetting" a new landlord, how can you tell that they are being honest? .... It's ok saying ask them about the roof, plumbing etc, but if the roof etc is not good they are not going to tell you the truth, you move in and bingo..you're in the shit. Is there any professional surveys you can have before you sign ?
Kieran UK
Honestly they will give you every sign especially when talking about the upkeep. Filipinos are generally honest and you can read them fairly easily. Another thing is to ask to see another one of their properties, talk to the current tenant. The good landlords here prefer foreign renters if they can get them. Filipinos are notorious for paying late and coming up with excuses 😆
@@calroach1 honest and make excuses in the same paragraph
Have you ever lived in The La Union area? Wondering how the prices compare there
No I have a friend up there and his house cost 6X what mine did. Luzon tends to be the most expensive part of the country.
Yes i can $8 per day. But did see you say that lady you rent have maintenance workers?
Yes
Nice place!
I love this area too. San Carlos City is a very nice and clean place. Different from what is shown on tv in America about the Philippines. All they know is Manila 😊
“Peace and quiet in the Philippines?” Seems like every video made in the Philippines has incessant non-stop roosters crowing. These videos can’t all be made early morning. Now I grew up on a farm in Texas, and our roosters only crowed in the early morning, but Filipino roosters seem to crow all day non-stop! That would drive me crazy! 😅
Small price to pay for my piece of heaven 😅
You get used to it , small thing for some
I wan go out there and kill em and I ain't even there.....YET
@@geromejohnson5138 not your place then maybe 🐧
I was wondering the same thing. I grew up on a farm with chickens and roosters. They also only crowed in the morning. Those roosters in the Philippines are different; and it would drive me crazy too! 🤷🏽
Congrats on the new house...how is your internet speed in San Carlos and are there brownouts very often there?
Thanks and thanks for stopping by. Internet speed is as good as you can expect outside of Manila and Cebu and brownouts do occur but are infrequent.
new place has a Rooster neighbor ,
Is there AC? Wifi? Maybe do a new video when you get it furnished. Good luck bro.
In the Philippines WIFI is extra and in some cases houses and apartments are furnished to include AC.. In my case I don’t use AC anymore because I am comfortable with a fan. All of my prior places had AC but when I got stuck in Zamboanga for 6 months without air conditioning I got used to not having it. Electricity can be expensive here and with the brownouts they don’t give you credit for those.
@@calroach1 OK..thanks.
Do you all have pretty consistent electric? Thank you for being real! Just happened upon your channel glad I did. 🙂
Yes the electricity here is very consistent but every now and then there is a brownout.
Good info thanks!
@@calroach1 Thanks for the info..
Awesome
I hear roosters in the back ground lol i cant sleep already lol
They go to sleep early 😊
Haha happened to me in Davao! Then damn ROOSTERS 🐓
Can you please do a STEP BY STEP video all about how I can come over there... PRE-CORVID, I know it's different now or should I say will be 🙄🙄🙄
Valid passport. Biy a roundtrip ticket. Come over here. Period!
+Sunshine Shoulders ..... 🤣
Such amazing tips! And nice place, man. Since it's an older video IDK if you'll see this. But does it include appliances and such? Do you need to bring in all your furniture, mattresses and all, or those are rented too? Weird question, but what about fridge and... freezer? Thanks
Yes I have my own furniture and new refrigerator. Cost of living here is very low and that’s one of the reasons I love it here.
@@calroach1 You sell the dream, I can tell you that! With the real daily details even more so. I have had Philippines phone reps and VAs, and had heard before about their honesty and all. So you just added fuel to the fire :) I love the "pitfalls" you tell of and tips to overcome them. I easily mentally overcome challenges when I expect them and know what to do.
Congratulations Brother! Live your Best Life
Thanks brother! Hope all is well with you and yours.
@@calroach1 Brother I'm hanging in there. I appreciate you!
Interesting 🤔
8500 pesos a month. You have done well.
Nice
Where is that
I will be flying into Cebu When the country reopens all the places advertised online to run or expensive how do I find the cheaper places to rent like you did must be doing something wrong thanks
Wait until it opens back up cause things are squirrelly right now. Thanks for stopping by.
Got to remember, middle and upper class Filipinas don’t go for (old) foreign men. Usually only the poor ones do.
Who cares? Middle class here is someone earning 500 dollars a month!
A bit true.. It's not actually on the financial standing.. It's more on local standard of beauty.. A lady's tolerance to men is dependent to how men accept her.. Beautiful and rich ladies are of course picky. Unattractive and rich lady? Will take any serious man.. Again local beauty standards.. If you're familiar..
Great points. I notice a lot of ex pats buy a bike to get around.What happens if you've never ridden a bike in your life? Also are you close to stores or a mall? Thanks
It's like riding a bicycle. You can practice up
Landscape.
Use landscape.
I visited the Philippines, to meet and culturaly exchange with locals.
My Fiance' is still there, and i visit frequently, because i have mo Visa.
I built a house with Rejas for just a little over $5,000USD.
The family provided the labor, so, i only had to buy the materials.
I love my filipino extended family.
The poverty in Phil is very bad, if you compare poverty in America. The poor in America live like Kings.
Hey sunshine, show the world what they never see, the true nature of Philippines poverty!
Your Boots down!
Have you watched any of the videos about rebuilding tge house of Baby Denise? It doesn’tget any worse than that!
You want poverty ua-cam.com/video/JcIl-2v6lAs/v-deo.html
That looks like a really nice place. I'm really happy for you. I have a question. How do you get an income if I may ask? Do you work there?
I am a semiretired insurance agent and I receive renewal income from my past business. I didn’t come here to work 😃
@@calroach1 thank you.
You must be ex-military. You keep saying boots on the ground were you a Marine. Well if you were or if you weren't I enjoy your videos
What do you mean by vet the owner?
Ask questions and find out what you can.