Beach Front $155K | (My Life in Cartagena Part 1) Expat, Ex-Military, Hue Eller

Today, I interview Hue Eller. Retired Military, living in the Bocagrande neighborhood of Cartagena Colombia. Hue shares with us his process for purchasing an apartment in the Miami of Colombia. He has waterfront views in this upscale apartment just a few minutes walk from the tourist favorite Walled City. He talks about this real-estate purchase and how he made the decision to purchase here and Yes, he is Happy.
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  • @johnrencher442
    @johnrencher4422 ай бұрын

    Great job, as I near retirement I am searching for my safe affordable place with good health care… Thanks for sharing…

  • @user-mh9iv7my2j
    @user-mh9iv7my2j8 ай бұрын

    GREAT STUFF TUCK AND CONGRATULATIONS...

  • @izzyizzyizzy5638
    @izzyizzyizzy5638 Жыл бұрын

    This interview was very informative. I wish Hue would elaborate more on those apartments in Boca Grande for $1,100.00 a month. I am currently making plans for a six month stay in January and the Airbnb prices are ridiculous for Boca Grande.

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    I have not checked lately but I noticed prices are higher there in general than Medellin. And with inflation going around the world right now, I am not surprised that prices are higher. I paid much more for my flights this month than I did just earlier this years. Please note, he was talking about long term rentals. The longer you rent, the better discounts you can get, sometimes. High season will always cost more. One thing I do if I don't know for sure I want to rent fa place long term, I will check to see if the place has a month available, then rent for two or three days, then when I get there, if I like it, I will then rent for two weeks or a month to get the discount. But I do risk that the other dates can be taken up by another renter.

  • @mr.oliver5752
    @mr.oliver5752 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see the retired military experience. I keep finding videos of 20 something year old digital nomads. I just retired from the military myself and I'll be landing in Cartagena next week for Spanish lessons. Planning on staying a month then checking out either medellin or bogota. Not sure yet.

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me know if you make it to Medellin. My apartment there: kzread.infoIJsdRAyV52Q I found my place while walking to the gym.

  • @lavarstarzz7811

    @lavarstarzz7811

    11 ай бұрын

    @mr.oliver5752 Me too. I retired from the military last year, and im 41 and thinking Medellin. I rarely see expats vets interviewed.

  • @mr.oliver5752

    @mr.oliver5752

    11 ай бұрын

    @lavarstarzz7811 I just got back from Medellín and had a blast. In my opinion, Cartagena is a 2-4 day max excursion/vacation destination, and Medellín is a home base. My only recommendation is to learn Spanish. It's an absolute must. I met a Navy vet at a Spanish school in Medellín I was going to who is damn near fluent, and hanging out with him made EVERYTHING so much easier. I'd definitely recommend signing up for Spanish lessons and linking up with some of the more fluent students. A) It gave me a daily agenda. A set, scheduled purpose with some structure and stability. B) You learn Spanish. A must in Columbia. C) You can meet people, find interesting locations to visit, and potentially better accommodations. I moved 3 times. Each time was better and cheaper than the last.

  • @mr.oliver5752

    @mr.oliver5752

    11 ай бұрын

    @delberttuckermedia I'm not sure if I didn't see your reply before I left or if I just forgot, but I plan on going back after my trip to the Philippines. I'll definitely hit you up my next time there. I got a buddy who just got his 1 year Columbian visa, so I'll be back there in a few months.

  • @elvdell5582
    @elvdell5582 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I've stayed in Boca Grande, down in El Laguito, and a few other places in Cartagena. I loved it so much I looked into the apartments I stayed in, and they were starting at 230k right across from the beach. For what it offered it wasn't bad, right across from the beach, ocean view, balcony, pool etc. A little too pricey for me. I've done real estate searches there on and off over the years and I can say for sure it is better to search from being on the ground. Good interview.

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @Grimjack1000
    @Grimjack1000 Жыл бұрын

    Hue has a great attitude, and a good life!

  • @georgeandy6923
    @georgeandy6923 Жыл бұрын

    Very Nice interview! I'm not sure if you are aware of this, but the sound is not the best, so it can be difficult to hear what is being said. However, when you added the Music, it made it even more difficult. So maybe you can skip the music while the interview is taking place, although the song was really nice. Also, I have Liked and Subbed!!

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I will try other sound options in future videos.

  • @georgeandy6923

    @georgeandy6923

    Жыл бұрын

    @@delberttuckermedia OK and sounds good!

  • @spacesandplacesoutthere
    @spacesandplacesoutthere Жыл бұрын

    10 minutes in I thought to myself they gonna need a part 2.. REALLY appreciate both you brothas sharing this information. Double dutching my way off the plantation called Amerikkka and out of the Matrix. Looking forward to the 2nd installment. SUBBED! 👊🏿💯

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @willest0652
    @willest0652 Жыл бұрын

    The og words about what he could've had analogy changed my lfe. 🙏🏽

  • @darrellgray7313
    @darrellgray7313 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank You!

  • @ProfangoAmore
    @ProfangoAmore Жыл бұрын

    My Man Hue... He's a really cool guy I met him last year at El Corral on Cr. 2

  • @jacksnotty2318
    @jacksnotty2318 Жыл бұрын

    Omg. I was waiting the entire video to get a tour of this condo.🙄

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    My apologies. I need to get part 2 done. Until then, here is my apartment in Medellin on my shorts channel:kzread.infoIJsdRAyV52Q I found my place while walking to the gym.

  • @myronduhart5878
    @myronduhart5878 Жыл бұрын

    Interview was great…. I wonder if Hue or you would share the real estate agent and attorney he used to purchase his property. Thanks

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    He and I used the same lawyer, Ana Restrepo, www.restrepolegal.co. I will be interviewing her on immigration, real estate and other issues related to expats in Colombia.

  • @romedeleon1715
    @romedeleon1715 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome info! Did you pay the appt cash or did you get a mortgage?

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    We both paid the full amount up front. Mortgages are close to impossible and Interest rates are beyond reasonable.

  • @romedeleon1715

    @romedeleon1715

    Жыл бұрын

    @@delberttuckermedia thanks for the reply. I asked because I have 32,000 saved and was thinking of taking a 120k loan with Chase.

  • @Prizelife
    @Prizelife Жыл бұрын

    Hey Bro, I'm buying in BOCA GRANDE to. Lets catch up!!

  • @mymedellinlife

    @mymedellinlife

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I am in Medellin. Hue is in Boca Grande. Good luck with your purchase and let me know if you plan to visit Medellin.

  • @donoyster5309

    @donoyster5309

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mymedellinlife is most parts of Medellin safe?

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@donoyster5309 I feel it is like most cities, good parts and bad. I feel safer here than a lot of places in the states. The short answer is yes.

  • @mymedellinlife

    @mymedellinlife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@donoyster5309 Yes. Just like any city in the states, some places are safer that others. Use common sense and you should be fine.

  • @anthonydiguilio5202
    @anthonydiguilio5202 Жыл бұрын

    What do you do for medical care and how is the Covid situation in Cartagena?

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    I am currently in Medellin Colombia. No one is wearing masks except at stores where workers are in close contact with customers. No one in the general population is asking for vacation cards.

  • @series9193
    @series9193 Жыл бұрын

    No part 2 ?

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    My apologies. I need to get that done.

  • @brightonshores
    @brightonshoresАй бұрын

    I'm coming to Cartagena to look for a condo in either crespo[1st choice],getsamani, bocagrande.,marbella...{so when u bought your place you applied for visa right away?[I have a lawyer my friend used to move to crespo area 4yrs ago], do you have to stay in colombia for 3yrs straight after buying? thats a fast visa approval!! which one did you go for? [I'm Canadian and know the min real estate requirememt for investment visa is about 155k can$...any info would be appreciated :)

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Ай бұрын

    I used the same lawyer he used to buy his place Cartagena to buy my place in the neighborhood Laureles in Medellin. It is a crapshoot for how long you visa will be if it is for retirement visa from 1 to 3 years. Unless you are in a big hurry try to rent in the location you are interested in for 3 to 6 months to avoid buyers remorse. I’m not an expert in this area but if I get requests I will interview people who are to get answers.

  • @freedomriding2558
    @freedomriding2558 Жыл бұрын

    Colombian food is farmers food.

  • @Sk-qp7ql
    @Sk-qp7ql Жыл бұрын

    He paid 66k more than he should have.

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have some information that will help other pay less, please share!

  • @younghandsome3447
    @younghandsome3447 Жыл бұрын

    Coming from America, what do I need to qualify for a luxury apartment on the beach.

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    MONEY! You should know which visa you qualify for and how long you can stay. The basic tourist visa is for 90 days and you can get a 90 day extension to give you six months in a year. There are many other visas that will depend on you goals. You can find info at apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf. I will be interviewing my lawyer about immigration and purchasing property and take you thru my purchase process. Please subscribe and ring the notification bell so you will catch all that information in real time.

  • @younghandsome3447

    @younghandsome3447

    Жыл бұрын

    @@delberttuckermedia thanx brotha. I got you.

  • @Gettingitinwithdiego
    @Gettingitinwithdiego Жыл бұрын

    You have instagram or contact info trying get a property in CTG might need some insight thanks

  • @delberttuckermedia

    @delberttuckermedia

    Жыл бұрын

    I am currently living in Medellin, Colombia. Here is my apartment: kzread.infoIJsdRAyV52Q I found my place while walking to the gym. I used the same lawyer that I used to my Retirement Visa. I can send you her contact info. If you still need it.