This is basically the country man….not gonna be a lot of street noise. EVERYTHING in the Philippines is negotiable…..but supply and demand rules. There may be 20 people just waiting for units just like these. Beauty is in in the eye of the beholder

I agree 100% no you do not give 2 months security deposit in the PI!

I agree, the road noise will be bad. You can hear the scooters going by while Kevin is in the places. Kevin, you are appreciated for showing these, though. They are def not for me!

That’s the first rental video that I shot! Jennalyn hadn’t appeared on the channel yet

I like the area…it has something for everyone

Yes, everything is brand new. It’s probably a lot more energy efficient than my place

Everything is brand new! That’s nice to have

Thanks again for watching Ego! Stephanie and I are coordinating our schedules. I believe by the end of next week we will have come up with a plan to show multiple listings each week

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks!...I wish more vloggers would incorporate more of the local rental market in various areas....that would be a big help to all expats moving there.....thanks again for the great apartment info and the reply!

No post-dated checks to rent necessary? Or is that just a Manila thing? Good price on rent for brand new apartments.

Negotiate best to not use agents ask around if the rent is 8000 pesos a month give only 8000 pesos and move in many people prefer foreigner tenants look after their property do minor repairs and enjoy. Giving money ahead is not necessary they want you more than you need to rent that particular property. Too many instances of problems getting bonds back you do not need to pay therm. Photograph all parts property that have any damage for your security. Most Filipinas are honest but there are some that are greedy ruthless and untrustworthy like every where else.

Thank you for watching wawa mines, I appreciate it!!

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 I'm one of your subscriber thanks alot all of your vlogs I'm enjoying it.

Thanks for watching Jim!

Thanks for watching James! I’m glad you found this video useful 😉

Thanks again for watching DDT! Good news….I’m taking a vacation from my “vacation” and my GF and I are headed south to some nice resorts Monday and Tuesday …..I’ll make videos there. Hopefully they will inspire you

Yes, I don’t understand why the owners just spend another 10K pesos and get a nice ceiling fan installed in the living room

I like lots of trees too! Helps keep the electric bill down. Main plus to this place is, it’s BRAND NEW! Everything works and the doors and windows seal well making it energy efficient and keeps a lot of the creepy crawlies out😉

In Canada that would be 80k pesos in the US over 50k pesos per month for a 2 bedroom plus plus good deal 500 USD 😊

Thanks for watching David, I appreciate it!

Yeah, or eliminate one month off of the deposit. Everything is negotiable 😉

Thanks again for watching my friend !

They just had an armoire in each bedroom. The washing machine here are smaller. You can put it on the back patio. Most people just pay to get their laundry done. It costs me about $4 USD for my GF and I to get our clothes washed and folded each week

Thanks Ron! They still had that “new unit smell”😉

I prefer Valencia….even slower paced than Dumaguete. It’s small and country

Thanks for watching Miguel! I’m sure there will be something good available when you get here😉

Thanks for watching David…..those prices aren’t bad at all for NEW CONSTRUCTION! I bet those places are 35-40% more energy efficient and keeps out 85%+ more bugs than my place!!!

Thanks for watching James, I appreciate it!

Thanks for watching Frode! New construction means ALOT!!!!! More energy efficient and probably only a fraction of the bugs/geckos get in as my place

I will post some as soon as I get back 😉

Thanks for watching Arlen, I appreciate it!

Thanks for watching KN! I’m sure you’ll be able to find a good one story once you get here. Let me know if you end up in the Dumaguete area, and I will introduce you to the agent who lists these homes

Yeah, but that’s the going rate for Valencia

They were brand new at the time 😉

Thanks for watching Richard! I’m going on a 2 day “vacation” Monday and Tuesday, but hopefully Stephanie and I can show 2-3 more places next week 😉

Thanks man

Never ceases to amaze me, that I put VALENCIA in the title….and someone will bring up a completely DIFFERENT island. People who want to live in VALENCIA will have to pay that price. I don’t care if your GF has a 3 BR house on Leyte, and only pays 300 pesos per month….because it has to be rebuilt 4 times a year because of typhoons.🙄🙄.

Hahaha, yes, they were not expecting that

Actually Michael, my guess is the 2 people who said that do NOT live here. They probably live on another island, so it’s not an apples to apples comparison. Did you see that neither one replied to my question on how much their Valencia apartment costs?

Thanks again for watching David, I appreciate it! New construction is always something to consider. It’s probably more “bug” proof than my place

Brand new and rent is cheap.

And brand new 😉 thanks for watching!

Brand new, and in Valencia….which is the “country”. I would live up here if I didn’t have my beachfront place 😉

Thanks for watching Mgill, I appreciate it!

Thanks for watching!

Not sure, but probably something like it if not exactly like it

Wait -- Valencia doesn't have postal delivery? WTH? If the answer is yes, how to people get mail? (Or maybe I'm just misunderstanding.)

Thanks for watching Kevin. Hopefully the next ones I show will be better

have you ever been to the philippines?

For an American sexpat who does nothing but complaint just don't go.....Pattaya, Thailand is perfect for you. Lots of women, drugs, STD, etc

Pricey, but in a great location and we’re brand new

I hear ya CC! I think the problem is, the landlords grow up here. They are used to not having ceiling fans. Being “sticky” is normal for many people. They don’t realize that expats….especially Americans are used to being COLD….not just comfortable. Ceiling fans would DEFINITELY pay for themselves

Hi Kevin! Thanks for the feature. Filipinos usually have a stand fan in the living room. Easier to clean and move around😊. Plus we are generally not tall so to clean a ceiling fan will be a challenge😉 Btw the apartment windows and doors are fully screened too for the light breeze to enter😊

​@@relikarlajover3829 Hello, can use send me a watsapp number to inquire about the apartment. Thank you

Thanks Tiffany! I’m hoping to do a few more rentals this weekend 😉

That’s true 😉

What are you paying for your apartment in Valencia William?

His mom's basement unit in Oz is free if he does the dishes. 😂

That is how much 2 people there earn in a month. Not sure it's meant for any locals to live in.

For a retired Expat with a decent monthly Social Security check they would be living comfortably in that 2 bedroom apartment. Comparing rents in the U.S. to that it’s a bargain considering the average 2 bedroom apartment goes for $1650 or above in most major metropolitan areas. Not sure how the fella William thinks $269 or $448 is too much. Obviously you cannot afford to move abroad if that the case. I’ve seen videos with apartments in the Provinces for $60 to $100 a month that I surely would not live in. It even has a paved road!

@@jims8702 many European countries have cheaper monthly rentals , food , booze and entertainment . Vietnam and Thailand is also better value . I have lived in all of these places . you can take my opinion as a positive criticism and improve or degrade me and keep on feeling good by doing it. regardless Philippines have to do better to attract expats . I will be spending my hard earned and saved money where it is most valued .

Thanks Clive! I can’t stress how important NEW construction is!!! That’s probably 30-40% more efficient than my place….and probably 5% of the insects get in there….plus brand new mattress still in the plastic. You don’t need to buy your own 😉

Thanks as always for watching! I’ll get another apartment or condo up tomorrow

Thanks BJ! No, it’s not an actual address, but the compound or apartment name is in GOOGLE Maps, so ANY delivery will get there….of course, you should ALWAYS include your Filipino phone number too…just in case the driver needs to call first😉 sorry, I didn’t think to ask about internet

Thanks Allen!

Thanks as always Frank!

That’s great! I’m sure you are excited

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 it was about $30 USD so about P2000 less than what the Philippines was charging, took a week with back and forth bickering

Me either! You have to remember, everything’s negotiable 😉

Pretty common in the PH

Thanks for watching Edgar, I appreciate it!😉

Thanks for watching Nick! I guess the biggest reasons people live here is the English language, Filipinos actually like foreigners and don’t have names like farang, and a big one for me is they drive on the wrong side of the road…that being said, my first choice for retiring abroad was Chang Mai. I don’t know if you like beachfront property, but if you saw where I lived, you may change your mind. Check out my playlist and watch the 2 BR 2 BATH beachfront rental. I’m living the dream

VISA requirements are much better in the Philippines as well (I think)

Are you a left side of the road driver . I cannot drive on that side. I tried and it is total confusion to a right side driver like me.

Thanks for watching Erin! I’ll see what Stephanie has when I get back from vacation Wednesday

Yes, asked to do both, BUT no vacancies…Dulce Vida as well

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 So they told you if you aren't vaccinated you can't film on their property? I didn't even know vaccine mandates were still being enforced in the Phil's by businesses. Are you required to have a vaccine to go to the SM mall or out to dinner?

​​@@danielhackney7806😂😂😂...vacancies!

I agree 100% and would renegotiate that😉!

Yes Allen, that is correct 😉

What do you pay for your place in Valencia?

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 so many expats in the area, which causes higher prices. If you have the income, why not. I’m Filipino and will repatriate and bring my US pension back home. I’m more of a Province person. I like the simple life. Just need a Nipa Hut on the beach, small breeze and refills on San Mig lite.

@@iggi70 I gotcha😉. Yes, you’re right. These prices are higher because of expats. It’s a negative to many, but a plus to others. Are you from Negros Oriental? Reach out to me when you get back. I’d love to get your opinion on how the area/country has changed 😉. I appreciate you watching

Yeah, they don’t think about things like that unfortunately

Filipinos have no respect for garages, storage space, or laundry rooms. Those are just afterthoughts. Guess they've never seen a well-designed western garage or laundry area.

Yes, both are walkable(although not many sidewalks)and there are trikes everywhere. Dumaguete even has the Ceres bus line

Thanks for watching Courtney! How much is your apartment in Valencia?

Thanks for watching Ingo! I listed prices for both units at the end of the video….DAMN good prices for Valencia! Yes, I will be at Uzi’s. I go every Thursday. I get there around 2:00

​@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Ok, now I did find it :) 25.000 (2BR) and 15.000 (1BR) - thanks, see you on thursday..

👍🏻 the great thing about an Airbnb is that, after you get there, you can renegotiate with the owner and cut out AirBnB. We did that and saved $90/month.😉

Kevin. thank u for the response. I was wondering if that happens often. it's probably against airbnb policy to do that. but I certainly wouldn't complain. I just wasn't sure if the hosts were hesitant to do that. there may not be a lot of airbnb options in dumaguete. I was also considering staying in a motel for a few months. it looks like there is some decent motels for $15 a night? that's only $450/mo (maybe less if they had some type of monthly rate). hey, no bills, free internet.

That is correct

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 at 5 million peso for land and the 3 units it will be paid for in 5 years with rent alone.

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 3 units= 165 sqm X 25,000 per sqm. = 4.125 million peso construction. 3 units at 25k for 60 months is 4.5m peso

oh no the reality of the world.

@@kevinnashskitchen3517I have no problem with someone trying to get the most from their investments. Buyers and renters should also try to get the best bang for their dollar.

I don’t remember, but EVERYTHING is negotiable in the Philippines 😉

Yeah, I don’t understand why they do a lot of things here. It was probably the cheapest option

Thanks for watching Frank! How much are you paying for your place in Valencia? Can I come by and video it?

99% of the time, you tell them when you’re leaving and you don’t pay rent for those two months…..most Filipino landlords spend that money the day you give it to them

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 oh cool... good to know, presumably I would want to have them come by and see that the place is in good condition and clean, that way there are no misunderstandings

This policy is not new .its been going on ,since the 80s at least .it applies to everybody regardless of race and social status .

@@alexespanto5270 what policy? that they will allow you to not pay rent for the last two months? or the policy of never returning your deposit?

Thanks for watching! Stephanie’s contact info is at the end of the video. Tell her you saw my video please😉!

It took a little getting used to, but I like having it now

That’s a good way to get shot or hacked up by a machete. Crime isn’t an issue. The fence does keep dogs out

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 "That’s a good way to get shot or hacked" What's a good way? How is crime not an issue?

How much are you paying for your place in Valencia with all of those amenities? Can I come there and do a video?

They were nice! Reach out to Alma Almonte Fulco on Facebook 😉

Thanks for watching Mike! Only in unit 3. Nobody has ever lived in one or 2

It wasn’t bad inside. Roosters are the biggest negative to living in country

Or get packages

You set it up with your landlord. The meter is in their name

You set it up with your landlord. The meter is in their name

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Each unit has a separate meter I hope

Less than 4 miles, but a good 20 minutes because of traffic

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 wow, traffic in Dumagete too?

Yeah, most Filipinos could never come up with that much money. Everything is negotiable too😉

no. it is for every renter, foreigner or Filipinos. It will cover the last bills, deep cleaning, and other damages. What will be left will be returned to the renterafter everything is clear. like two weeks after

Thanks for watching Lourdes, the answer to both questions is in the video. Check it out

No motor car….not a single luxury….like Robinson Crusoe…as primitive as can be….what TV theme song is that???

Both are in there at the end. Pretty good prices for Valencia 😉!

These condos didn’t have a backyard

There are sari sari stores close by

👍🏻

Again….how much are you paying for your place in Valencia?

Yeah, but they are brand new

It would cost me 10X what I am paying to live in a place like I do in the US. The closest comp would be Key West Florida

For the love of crap….watch the entire video!!!!! The price for both is in there….trust me, I made the video

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 I know, but we want to know if it is in our price range before we have to watch a whole video. Doing house hunting on KZfaq can be really great or really frustrating depending on this little issue.

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Gee, it's like that guy doesn't know we like the metrics to show people watch the majority of the video. So like, we can get ads?

I’m from Houston Texas😉

Your English is fine! A foreigner cannot own land in the Philippines, but you can sign a contract for a 25 year lease with the option of another

Leeroy….technically I do….2muchtimeonmyhands65@gmail.com….but I have never checked it. I’m VERY sorry, but I promise you….I’m the busiest retired person you’ll ever meet. I keep forgetting about it. I’m going to start doing a live stream every week. Hopefully, your questions can wait until then, and aren’t too personal for a live chat