I live in Cebu 3 years now. When I got here in 2018 I rented a Room at *THE ISLAND STAY HOTEL for 1 week and started walking around asking people about apartments for Rent. Within 3 days I found a nice 2 bedroom apartment in the Subdivision of FABRO HILLS ( across the street from the New Bridge going into Mandaue and not far from the Airport ) for 10,000 pesos. Today in 2022 I live up North in very nice 3 bedroom house in the Province of Balamban, Brgy. Pondol. *I am on a $1,500 usd. MONTHLY BUDGET... AND BELIEVE ME "I LIVE LIKE A KING" !!! -> 63 year old N.Y.C. 🇵🇷 BRONX BOY, U.S. ARMY RETIRED...
I was fine in a 26 meter place in Thailand. Sure bigger is nicer but if on a smaller budget and able to get your rent way down you can spend the money on experiences you like doing. $1000 rent in the US> $100 in the PI, 400 dollar car payment> $1200 scooter outright in the PI. Might be a small place but a guy on a say $1500 budget gets his freedom back. Coffee shops, eating out, local travel, etc. All within reach due to lowering the big overhead items.
I dont care about high end switches….. what about where would you fit a stove and refrigerator? Absolutely no storage either. It’s great for $100.00 though
Wow that is SO inexpensive. It's small, sure, but if you're on a $1500-$2000 budget that sure gives you a lot of money back for whatever else you want or need to do. Great video. Thank you for showing it to us.
These will all be long gone by the time I get to the Philippines so please continue to look for this type of apartments. One of these would be a perfect for a few months while getting situated and learning the country.
So neat and clean apartment concept design, the choosing floor and wall tiles, the kitchen tiles, black compliments the interior colors... The design, the front door, so perfect for me! The color you choose for exterior so wow factor✔️ I rate this, 9 out of 10✔️
Thank you so much for the update. I was wondering about the upstairs. I guess the shower is cold water only but then there’s probably no such thing as cold tap water in the Philippines lol. Now that Scoot Airlines has started up again in Australia I’m getting itchy feet and might make that leap that I’ve been dreaming of.
A little tight but not bad. Kitchen area.needs some cabinets. How's the general area. Is it close to shopping? Does it have transportation within walking distance? Any crime issues? And last but not least do the roosters sing, lol. It really looks nice, great job😀
Very interested in these accommodation videos. Will be trying the Philippines out in 29 months & 23 days. Would appreciate even more of these. Thank you!
hi sir i really appreciate the work you are doing.. hats off to you for these efforts. tell me ! could you give the plan so that I can keep it carefully for next year so that I can show it to my engineer?
I’ve got the land and thinking to build a apartment, just not sure how much capital I need. I still have 20 years before I retire. I love passive income
Hi Steven, those places look great, if I was planning on coming over anytime soon I would consider them. Thanks for the video. Take care of yourself and your family. Stay safe and healthy plus have fun.
Someplace like that would be a great place to rent just to have somewhere to dump your suitcases. If you wanted to travel you could leave your clothes and stuff there put on a backpack get on your scooter and go. Right now I’m thinking Valencia But I plan to travel around before I settle down anywhere.
The quality of this place actually seems superior to many more expensive (and bigger) places. While I would like some more space, I think I could be happy here for a while.
Nice and the plugs are 3 prong grounded plugs, too. Some places I see only have the 2 prong plugs. You can't beat the price either. I'd go for one of the furnished units; that way, I won't have to worry about furniture when I have to move. So you are responsible for installing the a/c unit?
super nice place for under 200. Its sad that Philippines is like South Africa where everyone has to have bars on their windows and gates around their houses.
what?... Hundred bucks a month! wtf am I doing here in Uhmerika... my monthly apartment here cost over a year there! LOL .... WTF! I'M GOING BACK HOME!
Well you can't be in 2 places at the same time, right? If you're taking a shower then you'll not mind if the toilet bowl get wet, cause you're taking a shower! That said, it's one of my pet hates when the CR floor is wet, however if they've got the floor leveled correctly it should drain quickly and dry up with the heat I guess.
it's a western toilet not an American toilet .. but most Americans are America-centric .. that's why Steve calls it an American toilet .. not a dig at Steve btw .. seems a great guy .. it's just your perspective if you're raised in American culture ..
I live in Cebu 3 years now. When I got here in 2018 I rented a Room at *THE ISLAND STAY HOTEL for 1 week and started walking around asking people about apartments for Rent.
Within 3 days I found a nice 2 bedroom apartment in the Subdivision of FABRO HILLS ( across the street from the New Bridge going into Mandaue and not far from the Airport ) for 10,000 pesos. Today in 2022 I live up North in very nice 3 bedroom house in the Province of Balamban, Brgy. Pondol. *I am on a $1,500 usd. MONTHLY BUDGET...
AND BELIEVE ME "I LIVE LIKE A KING" !!!
-> 63 year old N.Y.C. 🇵🇷 BRONX BOY, U.S. ARMY RETIRED...
I was fine in a 26 meter place in Thailand. Sure bigger is nicer but if on a smaller budget and able to get your rent way down you can spend the money on experiences you like doing. $1000 rent in the US> $100 in the PI, 400 dollar car payment> $1200 scooter outright in the PI. Might be a small place but a guy on a say $1500 budget gets his freedom back. Coffee shops, eating out, local travel, etc. All within reach due to lowering the big overhead items.
For a single new arrival man , who is looking for somewhere to stay while he finds his feet . They are perfect
If there are any of these apartments still available in early April, I’d surely be interested. They look perfect for a single guy.
I dont care about high end switches….. what about where would you fit a stove and refrigerator? Absolutely no storage either. It’s great for $100.00 though
Wow that is SO inexpensive. It's small, sure, but if you're on a $1500-$2000 budget that sure gives you a lot of money back for whatever else you want or need to do. Great video. Thank you for showing it to us.
These will all be long gone by the time I get to the Philippines so please continue to look for this type of apartments. One of these would be a perfect for a few months while getting situated and learning the country.
Freaking Awesome!! Nowhere in this world can you find a great deal like that!!
Wow! Super nice! Really like this. $170 furnished w/ ac? That's crazy! Thanks for sharing. Gonna' keep this place in mind.
I would rent 2 apartments side by side make living room the whole kitchen and bedroom the dinning room & next door would be my living room & bedroom
So neat and clean apartment concept design, the choosing floor and wall tiles, the kitchen tiles, black compliments the interior colors...
The design, the front door, so perfect for me! The color you choose for exterior so wow factor✔️
I rate this, 9 out of 10✔️
I am impressed. We are moving and our new apartment is $1,650 USD plus the utilities.
Thank you so much for the update.
I was wondering about the upstairs.
I guess the shower is cold water only but then there’s probably no such thing as cold tap water in the Philippines lol.
Now that Scoot Airlines has started up again in Australia I’m getting itchy feet and might make that leap that I’ve been dreaming of.
Little tiny place like a tiny house. All things make it very nice, so affordable too.
A little tight but not bad. Kitchen area.needs some cabinets. How's the general area. Is it close to shopping? Does it have transportation within walking distance? Any crime issues? And last but not least do the roosters sing, lol. It really looks nice, great job😀
It’s in a quiet place with no roosters and close to transportation and stores too.
Not much crime in Trece
Thats a fine apartment for a hundred bucks, that fire extinguisher is a good idea for everyone, make sure it's charged. Thanks
Very interested in these accommodation videos. Will be trying the Philippines out in 29 months & 23 days. Would appreciate even more of these. Thank you!
Also thanks for providing the contact information.
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Great starter place.
Tiny but very clean.
A fresh Xpat wouldn't have much crap anyway.
✌️ Cheers.
That's an insane price. & No Roosters included. BARGAIN !!
hi sir i really appreciate the work you are doing.. hats off to you for these efforts. tell me ! could you give the plan so that I can keep it carefully for next year so that I can show it to my engineer?
Here we use factor of 14 to compute the HP rating of your AC. So if you got a 14 sqm area, you’d need a 1HP AC.
I’ve got the land and thinking to build a apartment, just not sure how much capital I need. I still have 20 years before I retire. I love passive income
Wow that is awesome thank you for sharing this Steve I was actually looking for a new apartment.
I would definitely rent it while looking for something with a little more space.
Hi Steven, those places look great, if I was planning on coming over anytime soon I would consider them. Thanks for the video. Take care of yourself and your family. Stay safe and healthy plus have fun.
Beautifully done! Great price and seems quiet!
Again lookin for answer...what is up everywhere I look everyone has bars on windows and doors? I wouldn't want to look out my window and see bars.
Someplace like that would be a great place to rent just to have somewhere to dump your suitcases. If you wanted to travel you could leave your clothes and stuff there put on a backpack get on your scooter and go. Right now I’m thinking Valencia But I plan to travel around before I settle down anywhere.
The quality of this place actually seems superior to many more expensive (and bigger) places. While I would like some more space, I think I could be happy here for a while.
Nice and the plugs are 3 prong grounded plugs, too. Some places I see only have the 2 prong plugs. You can't beat the price either. I'd go for one of the furnished units; that way, I won't have to worry about furniture when I have to move. So you are responsible for installing the a/c unit?
The AC only goes in if fully furnished unless you rent unfurnished then you could install one yourself.
like i said in ur earlier vid., that brand spankin' new place is easily 2k usd here in so. cal.
Great presentation of a really affordable apartment. 👍🏻
Wow my son told me he lives in a small one bedroom in Toronto. He is paying $ 1700 a month and others in the area are $ 2300 a month.
I would take all four on top and that way I could allow visitors or move next door when the wife and I fight 😂🤣😂 very nice apartments.
Steve still have available on September… I’m interested this place … I love it
No
I like that one I want to find apartments like that
Plenty around
I have no idea where this place is in the Philippines.
Where is the stove and fridge
Nice for a beginner. Good video Steve!
super nice place for under 200. Its sad that Philippines is like South Africa where everyone has to have bars on their windows and gates around their houses.
Being able to see over the wall makes this the better of the two.
Damn good value.
Best time to rent is new units
would love to hear more about rentals like these (small,for singles) when they come available!
We will keep showing more
Waitin on award from settlement lookin at end of April. That said id love one of those units furnished.
All rented already
I'd be pperfectly happy to pay 3 times that rent, for 2 times the space.
correction for (IC) it's AC my mistake
Nice! Thanx for Showing.
No problem!
A Filipino worker could afford to live there 👍
Great place
I like that place, it's top floor and everything. But does the dude with the drum set live in that building?
No, and it’s an electric drum set with headphones
Nice 👍
A verry nice place, for a good price !
So inspired to this apartment . May I know the sq meter of this 1 room ?20sq meter? Hope for response
They no longer available
im going dizzy when i watch this vedio
very nice Steve. thats much much better in the apartment where i rent. but same price! i want to move out here and move in there if its ok with dogs
No dogs unfortunately
What is the reason for the bars on the windows? Is crime pretty bad?
It’s not bad at all
what?... Hundred bucks a month! wtf am I doing here in Uhmerika... my monthly apartment here cost over a year there! LOL .... WTF! I'M GOING BACK HOME!
Any left to rent? Looks like a great place to start.
They come up often
I don’t get those showers that don’t even have a transition or separator from the toilet. 🤷♂️🙄
Well you can't be in 2 places at the same time, right? If you're taking a shower then you'll not mind if the toilet bowl get wet, cause you're taking a shower! That said, it's one of my pet hates when the CR floor is wet, however if they've got the floor leveled correctly it should drain quickly and dry up with the heat I guess.
Not an issue. How many crap and shower at the same time …… ? Lol
I know u were saying there a Abundance of gated communities. Can u give a few names to look up? Thanks 😊
Suntrust, Florida Sun Estates, Eagle Ridge and Lancaster and many more you can find in Maps on General Trias.
It’s beautiful 🙌🏼🔥
That place is more my style Steve
why do you always say the American toilet? 1775 Scottish inventor Alexander Cumming was granted the first patent for the self-flushing toilet :)
it's a western toilet not an American toilet .. but most Americans are America-centric .. that's why Steve calls it an American toilet .. not a dig at Steve btw .. seems a great guy .. it's just your perspective if you're raised in American culture ..
Was wondering about the American toilet as well, how does it differ from any western toilet?
Exactly
pricy 5000php witn no microwave gasburner and a fridge! rent should be 4000php
Pretty🥰Thank you Steve👍❤🙏
Nice. Great videos.
Glad you like them!
Beautiful
Gorgeous
That be perfect for me
What the square feet or measurements of each unit
So good
Loving these type of places.
Is it easy to find decent rentals for between $100-$150?
Are there many expats near by or expat bars?
Yes, Myself and others !!!
just curious, why are the outlets phenominal? not being snarky
Because they have different plugs over here and most have no ground.
hi what is the size of each individual appartment?
Not sure but very small
Yeah but your nabiours will be hard to live around
Você teria a planta desse prédio?
Im pretty sure Rock Engineering built that...same as Calvin's architect
Como você faz a divisão de energia amigo?
Separate meters
How is the weather in this area? How safe is from extreme weather such as cyclones?
It’s not bad here
paupahan support community management
It's a cute unit... How's the expat community in the area?
Great
Where in the Philippines is this? Thanx!
Trece Martires
No closets? where do you put your clothes?
You buy a cabinet
Would u mind.. Whats d floor area of every unit, and hm the total cost of ur apartment? Thanks
Not sure but it’s not big
Wow go you quick work buddy should be sold out in a week 👌
They are going fast
nice n affordable
Hello. How much was the cost of everything here? Thanks.
How much did you spend all in all?
pedeng malaman mgknu po inabot ung construction cost?
Not sure
Same outlets as US?
Fans are 100 bucks?? Yikes..lol
I will consider that for a short term while looking for a house ..It's a big savings on my pocket . May I know the address ?
Trece Martires
and Location please thank you
Trece Martires
where at in ormoc . located
Trece
where is this
Location po my bakante pa po ba?
How ma y sqm?
any available unit with AC?
Not at this time
Are there 2 bedroom units in this complex ?
No, but there are at Florida Sun in General Trias