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All Forum Posts by: Aaron T.

Aaron T. has started 43 posts and replied 757 times.

Post: Puerto Rico Investors. Let’s discuss PR investing Pros & Cons.

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lots of pros and cons, too much to type here. 

Post: Active duty navy wondering the best route to get into STR

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sell the home in Jax, cash out. then go use your VA loan to buy a 2-4 unit property and STR all the units but the one you live in.

Post: Looking for Puerto Rico Investment Team

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Welcome to PR. Enjoy your time there, such a fun place, but can also be frustrating to invest. 

Post: Puerto Rico-Merchants Registration Certificate

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Originally posted by @Michael Gibbons:

Does anyone have experience with short term rentals in San Juan, Puerto Rico? I’m trying to understand what permits are needed and the cost but can’t find information on the internet. Does anyone know the cost/process for the Merchants Registration Certificate?

Thanks

You will need a bond, and then sign up with PRTC for a hotelier room tax certificate. the bond is $100 and the room tax cert is free. 

Post: Property Management in western Puerto Rico

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Originally posted by @Luis Batista:

Hi Everyone,

I tried to do some searches on Google but came up short. Can anyone recommend property management services for Airbnb on the western side of Puerto Rico? Particularly around San Sebastian.

Thank you!

Our STR property management company is based out of Aguada and up and down the west coast, but we dont make it into San Sebastian for management.

Try and contact some realtors in that area. I have seen several realtor companies that also do PM for STRs, although I dont think you get the best service that way, its a way to at least get your foot in the door to talk to someone. 

Post: PR Real estate taxes

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Originally posted by @Brad Crerar:

Hi All, Is anyone able to shed some light on property taxes for a second home / vacation rental in puerto rico? I have read online it can be as high as 10-11% but 2 RE agents I have spoken to say property taxes are lower than mainland. Obviously $30k in annual taxes on a $300k house would greatly affect the investment potential. 

In addition, if anyone has a recommended lender and/or property management company they would recommend for PR, I would greatly appreciate it. Specifically looking at the Northwest part of the island. 

Happy Friday

Most property tax has not been reassessed in over 30 years, so property tax is relatively cheap. its the insurance you need to focus on.

Post: Buying in Puerto Rico

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Originally posted by @Anthony Rios:

Hello all, 

I am looking for recommendations of lenders that have been used for investment properties in Puerto Rico. I am from PR but as I live in Florida; I am interested in looking up realtors and lenders that work in PR. 

Penfed has a location on PR and may have a location close to you in FL. also look at the local Bank COOPs, they are helpful. outside of that you have the normal banks...oriental, Banco Popular, etc..

Post: Advice for the Puerto Rico market

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Brady,

what type of information are you looking for in particular? there are several investors here on BP that invest on the island and can help. 

Good luck, enjoy the island while you are there. 

Post: Bring a business to Puerto Rico??

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Originally posted by @John B.:

My family and I will be moving to NW Puerto Rico. We have some real estate (commercial and residential) in Colorado and are interested in finding more properties in NW PR. But, we also wonder if there is a certain type of business that we could buy and move to PR to take advantage of the tax incentive acts.

Anyone have any ideas?

John, do a lot of research before jumping into the tax incentives. There are a lot of little things that trip people up, and you are held hostage by the government of PR while participating in these. We opted not to do it. 

Post: Anyone with vacation rental exp. in Puerto Rico or Costa Rica?

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@Richard Warner, yes we have 5 STR villas being built right now in Cabo Rojo, just a couple minute walk to Buye beach.

I want to get over to Costa Rica as well. lots of good feedback from people about Central America.