I absolutely love your opening statement!!! That is exactly why I am moving to La Cruz in two weeks because I don't want to keep living the same life for the next 20 years!!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

That's awesome! Here's a toast to your next 20 years!

Brighton, thanks for not making me nearly as cringe as i thought I'd be. And thanks for having me on the best channel for moving to Mexico and contemplating the big life questions.

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Thank you Matthew! We failed to mention your street dog vision. Next time :-)

@davebaker489

Ай бұрын

Hard to fault a dog lover. I think your calm demeaner is a large reason for this well made video. Brighton may have had something to do with that too though.

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

​@@davebaker489 Oh - this is "AI" Matthew. He was a raging lunatic when I filmed the video. But then I put it into ChatGPT and told the AI to make Matthew look calm and helpful and this is what came out...

@davebaker489

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico SSsssure you did. I guess all of the Tube is now AI generated by now. They don't need you contributors anymore . Like politicians they'll just make it up as they go.

@davebaker489

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico SSsssure it was.

We met Mark last week and viewed his lovely home with our agent Ian. Very nice guy and beautiful home. We are currently purchasing another home in Lomas. Been visiting Mexico for the past 33 years and now want to make it a permanent home in El Centenario.

This was really enjoyable to watch Brighton. Lovely home and agreeable guest. Nice to see people happy and healthy!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Kate! I haven't published an interview in a bit. More to come!

Oh, you can tell by looking at him that Matthew has embraced the more chill lifestyle of Mexico! I wish we all could be as astute as he was about changing our way of living as early as he did!

@StreetDogsOfBaja

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Cindy! The secret is all the vitamin D here. I will probably look like a raisin in a couple more years, but a happy raisin!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Cheers to becoming a raisin!

I’ve watched so many of your videos but rarely comment. Thanks for all the great content! I’m a fellow Oregonian and have dreamed of moving to Mexico for years. Have you considered more meet ups or seminars in Portland for those interested in relocating to Mexico?

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. Can you email me (brighton@gen-mex.com) and I'll put you on a list to notify when I do something in Portland this summer? I'll probably have a few meetups. Where in Oregon are you?

@Summertimevintage

Ай бұрын

Thanks for responding! I’m in the Tillamook area. I’ll drop you an email 😊

$430K??? Premium price for standard gringo hacienda! Green friendly homes reduce waste, costs, pollution, environment impact, etc. Solar and water distribution systems are basic starting points. Unless you love hot weather, lose the six burner stove, which only serves to increase cooling costs. Induction stoves are cool to touch and do not add heat and pollution to the area, again basic knowledge, unless you like paying high AC Bills to compensate for gas! Think people! Buenos Dias!

Great question, my husband and I are working diligently to get to our goal of spending this coming winter in La Paz. Loved this interview. Thank you Brighton!😃

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

That's a great goal! I hope to meet you next winter!

@janetprincehair4356

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico We hope to meet you as well!

I added your book to my Libby app asking the library to obtain so I can read it

You never disappoint brighton, I met Mattew a couple years ago just cruising up the street in my s x s, he was in the state of moving if I remeber correctly, super engaging, glad things worked out

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

That's great - so I assume you live up on the hill in El Centenario?

I love this important question. Great interview! Looking forward to the next one about moving with kids.

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Yes! The kid one will come soon, but it’s gonna be a monster to edit, so it will take some time to finish.

Great interview and a great person to interview. Nice House too. Funny thing Pam has written a book and a half. However unpublished so far. It seems before they will publish you have to find a publisher that can and will read. Until that happens they don't even reject it they just stay silent. Let me repeat another grrrrrrr8 interview. 👍👍👍

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dave. And best to luck to Pam finding a publisher!

@davebaker489

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thanks and She'll need it.

Wow, that book....he sure nailed down his niche. I am trying hard to figure out what my best niche is for a book.

Congrats on your book. I’ll look for it Sounds good

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

I need to do the same. Especially because I’m from Milwaukee!

@StreetDogsOfBaja

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I promise it's a good read! Or your money back.😂

GRrrr8 interview. Must have been easy to do with such a clear forthcoming guest. Really nice house too. Keep em coming Mr B. P n D

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dave!

@davebaker489

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico PS The other comment disappeared this morning so I added this 1.

The low maintenance yard is nice!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Definitely! Thanks for watching

I ❤ the question you are posing here. Is my life really what I want it to be? We so rarely stop and ask that because we are too busy immersed in the day to day of what we do to survive.

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Yes Lynn! I'm starting to consider asking myself if I want the next hour of my life to be like the last hour!

Hi from Oaxaca Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤😊

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Hello - I may make it to Oaxaca this summer. It’s been on my “places to visit” list for a while now.

I'm so sorry I cant come to see Morelia. I don't make the monetary statutes. My heart is ready.

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Do you mean the income requirements for residency? They have really increased recently. You can be a tourist for up yo 6 months at a time tho!

@GBuds_RVremodel

Ай бұрын

I had planned to go south with my TT and then they raised the income level past my SS level...just under $1300mo. So I've decided to go solar first and off-grid living later.

@RedSpiralHandTV

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico That's what we are doing. There is an RNE program you can possibly qualify for after some time in Mex.

As someone thinking about moving to la Paz with my 7 year old daughter, I’m very interested in the family moving video

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Very good. I’ve interviewed 3 families, so that video is gonna take some time to edit! But you can expect it this summer.

@jacobsavage563

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico sounds great I hope it comes before I go down there in June for a couple weeks with the family

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

@@jacobsavage563let me see what I can do. Reach out to Matthew at @streetdogsofbaja on KZread. And check out the Mamas Group La Paz BCS on Facebook.

Can you tell me what the water situation is in La Paz? I was going to Mexico City but they are very low or in some places, don't have any.

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Water situation isn’t good here either. The aquifer is shrinking. And development continues. The good news is that La Paz can desal ocean water in the future…

@robindurham346

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thx for your quick reply. Love the channel.

@davebaker489

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Water desal is a grrrr8 option I F someone is willing to spend the money and the problem of what to do with the excess salt. There are only so many tequila glasses you can coat the rims of with salt.

OMG, I so need this! I work in a well paid management position. We are waiting for our small condo in La Paz to get built, but I’ve been actively thinking about how I can pretire…. Well timed! 😊

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Definitely get down to enjoy that condo sooner rather than later! Which development is it?

@katdat1

Ай бұрын

We’ll be in Vista Los Suenos. Thanks to your videos, we met Chanel Graham and, like you and Kat, decided to buy on our first trip down. Can’t wait to see videos about Kay’s garden in Portland. Am very jealous!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

@@katdat1I went to a party at Vista Los Sueños - amazing sunset views! And it’s so close to the malecón. A lot of places on that hill are really disconnected because of the streets, but the one you’re in is perfect! I’ll be sure to tour Kat’s garden at its peak!

Jajajaja.... We are living, working and traveling central Mexico in our little 28' RV to experience all the towns to decide where we'd like to call "home base".... On a very small budget. This guy has way more pesos than we do!

@StreetDogsOfBaja

Ай бұрын

To be honest, LaPaz really accommodates any budget. My next-door neighbor and friend Kody rented his house with a huge yard for 12,000 pesos a month. The beauty of LaPaz is whatever your lifestyle and the WMI (what's most important) fits here. The mostly free outdoor experiences here are second to none. If you want to spend 1000 pesos on a meal here you can. You can also spend 75 pesos for an equally good meal. Come hang out in LaPaz during your travels. You will love it!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

I agree with Matthew - you can find something to fit any budget in La Paz. Just depends on what's important. The further from other expats, the lower the price will be. You could even just buy a piece of land and build a small addition to your RV. That said, the mainland is definitely more affordable overall.

I’m not seeing the video mentioned about moving to Mexico with children. If anyone can find it and tell me the title or link it, I’d greatly appreciate! 🙏

Thanks for informative video. Brighton, I mentioned in one of your previous videos if you would consider doing a video on what are the costs associated with selling a home in Mexico.

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Great video idea! I'll add it to the list - and connect with a realtor o made that video. I know there are capital gains taxes if you don't have an exemption. And I've heard about capital loss taxes (some kind of anti-fraud tactic.)

Gorgeous house. Can any of haters reference something equal for half the price

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

Where is he moving?

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

18 күн бұрын

About a mile further up the hill in the same town

Let's see the other home! 😂

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

17 күн бұрын

Sorry - his family and dogs were there, so filming would have been rough. And I’m back in the US now. :-(

Is this click bait?😮

@AlmostRetiredinMexico

18 күн бұрын

How?

@zandrarichardson5084

18 күн бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Hi! title says guess where he’s moving.. but I never heard you all talk about where he’s moving?

@zandrarichardson5084

18 күн бұрын

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico I love your videos.. btw 😊