Hello Monte, I rented a house in Davao city in 2013 for the entire year. Paid the rent on or before it's due date. The neighbors were a nightmare. After we gave 30 days notice to vacate, it was almost six months of fighting the landlord to get our deposit back. Be aware of getting screwed there.
I was lied to by the subdiv management. so I built a house which it was a hassle on it self. Now we have barking dogs, farm animals. Karaoke till 4 am. I got garbage collection for the whole subdiv as long no one burns. well that didn't happen. Our subdiv turned into a slum/farm. Now we can't sell the house because of it. so we are going to move to Kuching, Malaysia
Monty great to hear from you. Thank you for sharing. Wish you nothing but the best. Hope you get well soon and everything works out great for you and your family. Take care and god bless!
great information! I always do that before i rent or purchase go by the place multiple times. enjoyed the video and invaluable information! nice to see you doing well monty.
I’ve rented 2 places so far here in Mactan Island, but I made sure I went over the contract and made changes when needed. On the second contract they tried to make me responsible for repairs and they had a lawyer, so I showed them this and the changes were made. Good thing because repairs were needed right after we moved in. FYI: //////////////////// “Article 1654 of the Civil Code of the Philippines states that a lessor is obligated to make necessary repairs to keep the leased property suitable for its intended use. This obligation may include properly documenting payments.”
Hi Monte, great video and advice on rental. I was shocked when the guy says 3 grand USA isn't that much over there. I wonder what the hell he is doing as for me that would be more then enough. Anyways glad to see you doing good. I checked out your Facebook also. I will be heading over there in February again. My wife and son lives in Moalboal. No for sure I could not live there. I am retire and too poor to get my wife here. Still a better chance to get her up in Canada where it be great to get out of Texas heat in summer. Take care Monty. Fred from Moalboal Cebu
Hi Monty, I been good here in Houston area. I house sit a estate home all summer in Houston area about a hour drive from home base on lake here. I wish you the best there and making money on this channel. I know you are not traveling anymore. Especially by bus 😅 to Cebu city. I got brother in law that might head to end of Cebu there and pick you up if needed a AC ride to city. He lives behind me up near Moalboal. He picks me up and takes me to airport from there. I give him about 4k one way. It worth it as car is new. Anyways I know your wife was up in my neck of woods. We would have room for you to come and stay if you ever want me to bring something from Texas. On food products and seeds they have warning on. But American chocolate I bring all the time. Take Care
My most common phrase when in PH is, "this is stupid." I worked on getting a condo in Iloilo. I had agents telling me one price and not telling me the fees until I practically forced them into telling me. Dishonest. Having to wait 2-3 hours for the person with the key to arrive. They tell you all is very quiet, then you go and see there are ten people in the place next door. There was a rooster in the breeze way at one place. His crow echoed loudly, but I was told very peaceful and quiet. My hotel was nice. Of course it's not PH if the electricity doesn't go off once a week. And I'll never understand why the government doesn't make poverty a number one issue. Instead, I moved to Danang, Vietnam. 100% improvement over PH. So, while Filipinos speak English and that would make my life easier, I'm learning Vietnamese instead. Of course Vietnam isn't perfect but definitely 100% improvement.
Getting things fixed and deposit returns is Al way difficult if not impossible. Rented condos , town houses etc - now we own our own home - been here 10 years now
The biggest problem i have had in cebu city is the noise, so many airbnb rentals. These people stay up all night partying, or making insane amount of noise after midnight. Filipinos do not sleep, they stay up all night on phones stomping around on the floor, or talking so loud u can hear everything they are saying as u try to sleep. I have used the guards for noise complaints, and it helps sometimes.
Hi Monty. Good to see you doing videos again. I sometimes wonder: Whatever happen to your friend "Lucky Jim"? I rather suspect he ended up not so lucky...
@@crewfamilyphilippines Thanks for your reply Monty! Yeah, I don't think Jim would have been on my Christmas Card mailing list either... All the best to you and your family from Alberta, Canada
3000 usd a month not enough for that area of the Philippines???!!! sheesh that guy needs to learn some money management skills .. i could live like an absolute king on that no problem there
As a foreigner in the Philippines, I have found that no matter where I live, people assume I'm rich, so no matter how much you feel you must pay, or that something is beneath you, look at the most important things first. 1. Does the roof leak. 2. Are there huge water containers near the drain spouts? This is an indication of frequent local water outages. Buying three 250 pesos 20 gallon water containers (giant buckets) is usually sufficient to keep you from being without water. 3. Are there rats in the neighborhood? 4. Drive by the rental property at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm to make sure there is no business playing loud karaoke or bands at late hours. 5. Make sure you're able to see 2 months of water bills and electricity so that you're not splitting those bills with the landlord who might have 10 family members. 6. Make sure that if there is furniture or appliances that the landlord is responsible for fixing appliances and that furniture damage will be considered normal wear and tear and not be charge for on exit. 7. Read the lease and be ready to decline if certain portions of it are too pro-landlord. You can offer amendments and have them notarized. One amendment that every lease needs added here is, "Tenant shall not be prohibited from vacating regardless of rent, deposits, damage, or any other reason. I pay $145 per month rent for a 2 bedroom that feels big here but is small by US standards. It apparently had a wheel chair bound occupant in mind when it was built because the sink counter is 28 inches high which is 4 inches shorter than the standard Philippine height which is already too low. I wasn't here when it was reserved or that would likely have scuttled it for me but I don't do the dishes so it's not my problem.
@@regoparknyc he’s doing okay. He quit smoking so it’s been a little rough on him. It’s a little rough on your body when you’ve done something for 55 years and then all of a sudden quit.
Hey Monty this man your guest is a perfect example of what Paul was talking about on his video… this guy will not be happy in the Philippines no matter what! Period just my first impression!
I think you’ll be OK. He just screwed upat first. I do have a friend though that will never ever make it here. He hates everything about the Philippines other than his woman. Now he got smart and is taking his woman to the USA.
@@crewfamilyphilippines Taking his Filipina to the USA not smart. Ha ha One year of her hanging out with the soccer moms and she'll start seeing things like an American wife. (Honey, I need an SUV, honey, we need granite kitchen counters and soft close cabinets, honey, I need a 12" I-pad...............
I want to also say that these so called nice condos in PH needed cleaning, painting and others things. And unfurnished. Pretty disgusting actually. Tiny tiny places for $600. My place in Danang is a big one bedroom, furnished very very nicely, about 900 sf. Maid service 2x a week, a pool on the roof and literally a 3 minute walk to the beach. $450 a month.
They must be doing all that on purpose, keeping all the deposits and the renters fixing up that money pit. Most foreigners, will leave without getting their deposit back. So the owners want that, I guess.
Yes on my third rental in Duma, renting with a pet is very difficult here also. I never rent with the anticipation of receiving my deposit back if I do great if not ! it all depends on amount if I'm willing to persue. So look out for bait and switch also you get what you pay for, I'm around 45-55 K price range but even at these prices you can get scammed. Old properties need a lot of repairs also a large lot requires constant maintenance as things grow fast here. Old Air cons without inverter need cleaning and constant repair. Example looked around found a place I thought gave concessions for having a pet be up front with property owner on pets, did a walk through agreed on price and agreed on a two year contract. During walk through they displayed a brand new AC unit with converter brand name we agreed were to place unit in common area, they agreed to clean the place and have it ready in 30 days. After 30 days arrived to receive the keys and did another walk through, found trash in cupboards like dried fish and other nasty things, all yard waste was just piled into a large planter box garbage piled into corners old nasty appliances left unusable so I would just have to store and supply my own. Nasty couch and bed I would not even allow my dog to sleep on! The best part was the new air con that we seen 30 days prior brand new in the box I.E. we took pictures of during walk through was not even the unit that was installed, I ask what happened to AC we agreed upon and you presented as part of the deal, they said that the old one they installed is what was in the box? lol also in the contract it stated after they install the AC unit if I backed out I would be responsible for $20,000 in damages. Mind you they ask for a deposit up front/NO! Wanted us to purchase a larger AC unit what wait hah/NO yea on the day we were suppose to move and receive the keys we said NO!!! This will not work for us, gave them a list of the things they said they were going to do 30 days prior, do those then we can do another walk through also we will not be paying NO $20,000 for AC install LOL. Also stated we will take the contract to our attorney and she will be contacting you! The deal over 24 months was in total PHP $ 1,170,000 including deposit US almost $21,000 dollars. Needless to say the deal went south ok with us they also agreed no $20,000 needed to be payed by us. Was it all a scam to start with?
Hi Monty, I saw your interview with Shay. I guess you're getting ready to apply for Social Security? If so, don't forget to apply for the additional social security benefit for your daughter. 😊
You get what you pay for, cheap rental price you get what it’s worth. My family’s business is real estate rentals and we take care of our tenants. Then again our rental prices are not cheap. So you really get what you pay for!😂 45K for a house is sooo cheap, that’s the cost of a studio unit in a good part of the city.
You're a lunatic if you think 45K is cheap rent in this part of the Philippines. I don't know where you are located but you're sure not in the Dumaguete area
roosters?... that's not good , surrounded by yapper dogs on 2-foot chains crying in misery like they are dying, loudly sending distress-mayday calls for help.... i can handle karaoke and roosters, not full-blown animal abuse
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Super great video and a really great topic. The information was priceless. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for watching Joe
Thanks for the video Monty. Wishing you the best for your procedure. Keep us posted.
Thank you Rich 😊
Good to see you back Monty!
Thank you very much, Jim 😊
Great information
Thank you Paul
Good to see you Monty
Thank you, Thomas
i enjoyed your video very informative.
Thank you Michael 😊
Hello Monte, I rented a house in Davao city in 2013 for the entire year. Paid the rent on or before it's due date. The neighbors were a nightmare. After we gave 30 days notice to vacate, it was almost six months of fighting the landlord to get our deposit back. Be aware of getting screwed there.
I’m sorry to hear that but yes, you are correct
I was lied to by the subdiv management. so I built a house which it was a hassle on it self. Now we have barking dogs, farm animals. Karaoke till 4 am. I got garbage collection for the whole subdiv as long no one burns. well that didn't happen. Our subdiv turned into a slum/farm. Now we can't sell the house because of it. so we are going to move to Kuching, Malaysia
@@amvet5387 wow that’s terrible
Monty great to hear from you. Thank you for sharing. Wish you nothing but the best. Hope you get well soon and everything works out great for you and your family. Take care and god bless!
Thank you Neal, God Bless 🙏🏻
Looking great Monty hope you and your family are doing well thank you both for the video
Thanks, you too!
@@crewfamilyphilippines welcome brother
Monty, you're such a cool guy!
Thank you Walker
Wishing the Crew Family a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 ❤
@@albathoughtsofficial Thank you and same to you and your family ❤️
Good advice. Best of luck and for every good thing to come your way. Love, Eleanor from 🍁!
Thank you Eleanor 😊
Been in the PI for 9 yrs off and on. I am fed up with all the BS and the ignorance. we are thinking about Kuching, Malaysia
BS and ignorance is everywhere you go ! You will never escape it all no matter where you go.
@@KB3TLE false, I go to Brunei Na Sarawak Malaysia. you don't see the ignorance and stupidity like they are in the Philippines
@@KB3TLEeverywhere yes but comparatively bs level can be extreme in the ph
Welcome to the Philippines.
Welcome back monty
Thank you Frank
Hey Montey, nice to see you back again
Hi Jon thank you for watching 😊
great information! I always do that before i rent or purchase go by the place multiple times. enjoyed the video and invaluable information! nice to see you doing well monty.
Thank you, Donald 😊
Very interesting video
Looking good
@@LordGRJS thank you very much for watching 😊
I'm surprised the Landlord didn't charge him for a pet deposit for the rats.
🤣
He can't. Those are emotionally support rats. Daga
Hello Monty, long time. Great video.
Steve
Thank you, Steve 😊
You looking good Monte😊 I've had problems myself renting 😊 great video 😊
Thank you Jessie 😊
great video
Thank you Shano
I am a new subscriber here, after watching this video.
Thank you Oscar
I’ve rented 2 places so far here in Mactan Island, but I made sure I went over the contract and made changes when needed. On the second contract they tried to make me responsible for repairs and they had a lawyer, so I showed them this and the changes were made. Good thing because repairs were needed right after we moved in. FYI:
////////////////////
“Article 1654 of the Civil Code of the Philippines states that a lessor is obligated to make necessary repairs to keep the leased property suitable for its intended use. This obligation may include properly documenting payments.”
Good information Phil
Good video Monty and Norm
Thank you Jack 😊
Hi Monte, great video and advice on rental. I was shocked when the guy says 3 grand USA isn't that much over there. I wonder what the hell he is doing as for me that would be more then enough. Anyways glad to see you doing good. I checked out your Facebook also. I will be heading over there in February again. My wife and son lives in Moalboal. No for sure I could not live there. I am retire and too poor to get my wife here. Still a better chance to get her up in Canada where it be great to get out of Texas heat in summer. Take care Monty. Fred from Moalboal Cebu
Hi Fred, how have you been? I guess people have different lifestyles
Hi Monty, I been good here in Houston area. I house sit a estate home all summer in Houston area about a hour drive from home base on lake here. I wish you the best there and making money on this channel. I know you are not traveling anymore. Especially by bus 😅 to Cebu city. I got brother in law that might head to end of Cebu there and pick you up if needed a AC ride to city. He lives behind me up near Moalboal. He picks me up and takes me to airport from there. I give him about 4k one way. It worth it as car is new. Anyways I know your wife was up in my neck of woods. We would have room for you to come and stay if you ever want me to bring something from Texas. On food products and seeds they have warning on. But American chocolate I bring all the time. Take Care
My most common phrase when in PH is, "this is stupid."
I worked on getting a condo in Iloilo. I had agents telling me one price and not telling me the fees until I practically forced them into telling me. Dishonest. Having to wait 2-3 hours for the person with the key to arrive. They tell you all is very quiet, then you go and see there are ten people in the place next door. There was a rooster in the breeze way at one place. His crow echoed loudly, but I was told very peaceful and quiet. My hotel was nice. Of course it's not PH if the electricity doesn't go off once a week.
And I'll never understand why the government doesn't make poverty a number one issue.
Instead, I moved to Danang, Vietnam. 100% improvement over PH. So, while Filipinos speak English and that would make my life easier, I'm learning Vietnamese instead. Of course Vietnam isn't perfect but definitely 100% improvement.
@@JoeBoone-m7s I’m glad Vietnam makes you happy. I’ve been there. I don’t like it as much as here.
Getting things fixed and deposit returns is Al way difficult if not impossible. Rented condos , town houses etc - now we own our own home - been here 10 years now
Wow
Great info Monty. Thanks.
Thank you for watching Alex 😊
Good information 👍🏻 😊
Thank Stuart
The biggest problem i have had in cebu city is the noise, so many airbnb rentals. These people stay up all night partying, or making insane amount of noise after midnight. Filipinos do not sleep, they stay up all night on phones stomping around on the floor, or talking so loud u can hear everything they are saying as u try to sleep. I have used the guards for noise complaints, and it helps sometimes.
Wow, sorry to hear that man
Nice content/ information
Thank you very much, Laura
Good information
@@mikesimpson9997 thank you Mike
great vid
Thank you
Guys thanks for the info 😊
Thank you for watching Bill
Hi Monty. Good to see you doing videos again.
I sometimes wonder: Whatever happen to your friend "Lucky Jim"? I rather suspect he ended up not so lucky...
He’s still here. He’s doing good I guess. He was rude to me one to many times 😊
@@crewfamilyphilippines Thanks for your reply Monty!
Yeah, I don't think Jim would have been on my Christmas Card mailing list either...
All the best to you and your family from Alberta, Canada
@@NielsBreum Alberta is so pretty in the summer. I’m not brave enough to go there in the winter 🥶
@@crewfamilyphilippines Smart man...😂 Although the snowcapped mountains in the wintertime are really pretty as well.
@@crewfamilyphilippines Jim...... he was rude to me also...adios!
Just checking in to see how's Mr. Monty doing?
@@papawsplace I’m okay Mr Eddie, how are you sir?
@@crewfamilyphilippines Doing good, just haven't seen you on a video in a while, just checking make sure you were still doing ok.
@ I haven’t made a video in awhile
3000 usd a month not enough for that area of the Philippines???!!! sheesh that guy needs to learn some money management skills .. i could live like an absolute king on that no problem there
Good job Sir I'm Pinay and agree 100% that Filipino business is a scum
Seen you on Tribe of Men 👍 new subscriber here.
Thank you 😊
Legion of Men
As a foreigner in the Philippines, I have found that no matter where I live, people assume I'm rich, so no matter how much you feel you must pay, or that something is beneath you, look at the most important things first. 1. Does the roof leak. 2. Are there huge water containers near the drain spouts? This is an indication of frequent local water outages. Buying three 250 pesos 20 gallon water containers (giant buckets) is usually sufficient to keep you from being without water. 3. Are there rats in the neighborhood? 4. Drive by the rental property at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm to make sure there is no business playing loud karaoke or bands at late hours. 5. Make sure you're able to see 2 months of water bills and electricity so that you're not splitting those bills with the landlord who might have 10 family members. 6. Make sure that if there is furniture or appliances that the landlord is responsible for fixing appliances and that furniture damage will be considered normal wear and tear and not be charge for on exit. 7. Read the lease and be ready to decline if certain portions of it are too pro-landlord. You can offer amendments and have them notarized. One amendment that every lease needs added here is, "Tenant shall not be prohibited from vacating regardless of rent, deposits, damage, or any other reason. I pay $145 per month rent for a 2 bedroom that feels big here but is small by US standards. It apparently had a wheel chair bound occupant in mind when it was built because the sink counter is 28 inches high which is 4 inches shorter than the standard Philippine height which is already too low. I wasn't here when it was reserved or that would likely have scuttled it for me but I don't do the dishes so it's not my problem.
Hi, saw you haven’t had a
Livestream for a while hope all is well with you. How is Paul doing? Do you guys talk recently?
@@regoparknyc he’s doing okay. He quit smoking so it’s been a little rough on him. It’s a little rough on your body when you’ve done something for 55 years and then all of a sudden quit.
We haven’t seen updates on the family, are they ok?
Yes, we are all fine Roman. My wife was doing the live with me recently.
Another typical Philippines story X 10, 000
Yep 👍🏻
Missed you Monty.
Thank you Rick 😊
Iv been here for 5 years 2 rentals GREAT LANDLORDS JRC VISA ALSO HANDLES REAL ESTATE JR WILL KEEP OUTTA TROUBLE
I wish I know who that landlord is cos i don't want us to be her victim again. So sorry with your experience with that evil woman
Thank you Fender. Of course we can’t mention her name without getting in trouble
Hey Monty this man your guest is a perfect example of what Paul was talking about on his video… this guy will not be happy in the Philippines no matter what! Period just my first impression!
I think you’ll be OK. He just screwed upat first. I do have a friend though that will never ever make it here. He hates everything about the Philippines other than his woman. Now he got smart and is taking his woman to the USA.
@@crewfamilyphilippines Taking his Filipina to the USA not smart. Ha ha
One year of her hanging out with the soccer moms and she'll start seeing things like an American wife. (Honey, I need an SUV, honey, we need granite kitchen counters and soft close cabinets, honey, I need a 12" I-pad...............
No shit
Not much different renting in the USA.
True
Hey Monty. 👋🙏👍
Hi Esteban 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I want to also say that these so called nice condos in PH needed cleaning, painting and others things. And unfurnished. Pretty disgusting actually. Tiny tiny places for $600.
My place in Danang is a big one bedroom, furnished very very nicely, about 900 sf. Maid service 2x a week, a pool on the roof and literally a 3 minute walk to the beach. $450 a month.
They must be doing all that on purpose, keeping all the deposits and the renters fixing up that money pit. Most foreigners, will leave without getting their deposit back. So the owners want that, I guess.
You’re correct Tony
Yes on my third rental in Duma, renting with a pet is very difficult here also. I never rent with the anticipation of receiving my deposit back if I do great if not ! it all depends on amount if I'm willing to persue. So look out for bait and switch also you get what you pay for, I'm around 45-55 K price range but even at these prices you can get scammed. Old properties need a lot of repairs also a large lot requires constant maintenance as things grow fast here.
Old Air cons without inverter need cleaning and constant repair.
Example looked around found a place I thought gave concessions for having a pet be up front with property owner on pets, did a walk through agreed on price and agreed on a two year contract. During walk through they displayed a brand new AC unit with converter brand name we agreed were to place unit in common area, they agreed to clean the place and have it ready in 30 days. After 30 days arrived to receive the keys and did another walk through, found trash in cupboards like dried fish and other nasty things, all yard waste was just piled into a large planter box garbage piled into corners old nasty appliances left unusable so I would just have to store and supply my own. Nasty couch and bed I would not even allow my dog to sleep on!
The best part was the new air con that we seen 30 days prior brand new in the box I.E. we took pictures of during walk through was not even the unit that was installed, I ask what happened to AC we agreed upon and you presented as part of the deal, they said that the old one they installed is what was in the box? lol also in the contract it stated after they install the AC unit if I backed out I would be responsible for $20,000 in damages. Mind you they ask for a deposit up front/NO! Wanted us to purchase a larger AC unit what wait hah/NO yea on the day we were suppose to move and receive the keys we said NO!!! This will not work for us, gave them a list of the things they said they were going to do 30 days prior, do those then we can do another walk through also we will not be paying NO $20,000 for AC install LOL. Also stated we will take the contract to our attorney and she will be contacting you!
The deal over 24 months was in total PHP $ 1,170,000 including deposit US almost $21,000 dollars. Needless to say the deal went south ok with us they also agreed no $20,000 needed to be payed by us. Was it all a scam to start with?
Goodness what a nightmare ☹️
Hi Monty, I saw your interview with Shay. I guess you're getting ready to apply for Social Security? If so, don't forget to apply for the additional social security benefit for your daughter. 😊
Thank you for watching both have already been done
So you can buy 2nd hand starlink eqp and its only $30 month sub?
You can buy the equipment refurbished. I believe the service is $50 per month
@@crewfamilyphilippines
Yes you can buy a GEN two system for 14,000 without the other net and the monthly service fee is 2700 pesos
Without the ethernet I'm sorry and for 14,000 it is a refurbished system but there's no problem with that
You get what you pay for, cheap rental price you get what it’s worth. My family’s business is real estate rentals and we take care of our tenants. Then again our rental prices are not cheap. So you really get what you pay for!😂 45K for a house is sooo cheap, that’s the cost of a studio unit in a good part of the city.
It’s not cheap for the Dumaguete area.
You're a lunatic if you think 45K is cheap rent in this part of the Philippines. I don't know where you are located but you're sure not in the Dumaguete area
@@crewfamilyphilippines that’s normal rent in that area, it ranges from ₱45 - 60K for houses and can go up to ₱100K🤨
@@patriciaandrada4 I can’t imagine someone paying $2000 a month for rent here unless a absolute mansion
@@crewfamilyphilippines yes, it is an absolute mansion with a pool and 5 bedroom/bath. Theater room, recreation room etc…
What was the rent price per month?
45k pesos
Are you and your wife still together? I am just asking because of a comment I saw somewhere and wanted to ask directly.
@@aml3740 yes we are. No problems. She just been busy.
@@crewfamilyphilippinesI am beyond happy to hear that. I pray for your health and for your marriage and family to stay strong.
Hey Monty, did you know the channel Legion of man used clips of your videos on his video? If so, I hope he paid you.
Yeah, it’s ok. 😊
Hey Monty, I'm out after 6 weeks
Thank goodness Manford. I’m happy to hear you’re home. We’ve been worried about you.
roosters?... that's not good , surrounded by yapper dogs on 2-foot chains crying in misery like they are dying, loudly sending distress-mayday calls for help.... i can handle karaoke and roosters, not full-blown animal abuse
That’s really horrible
Philippines is 3rd world. Especially RURAL Philippines blike Dumaguete, Cenu, and Davao.
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