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  • @brandonandarlene
    @brandonandarlene4 ай бұрын

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  • @itsmeforever

    @itsmeforever

    4 ай бұрын

    Wow thats a lot. Money. You can have one built in iloilo fir 7k usd

  • @macolet9711

    @macolet9711

    4 ай бұрын

    USD 12k - 650sqm a bit pricey for the location.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Perhaps something with a similar look/design but no way with the same finishes. @@itsmeforever

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah, that's possible but who knows for sure. I like making deals with Charlie Mungers advice in mind. If the buyer and seller will be willing to switch places and still make the deal, do it! If i overpaid so be it, were happy with it :) Thanks for watching! @@macolet9711

  • @macolet9711

    @macolet9711

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brandonandarlene yup. Anyway, its your money. As long as you're happy then it's good and you cant do anything about it. It's a done deal.

  • @danshaskin5543
    @danshaskin55433 ай бұрын

    I don't normally comment, but the property is beautiful, the house is great and cozy... and your fiance is lovely. I wish, both of you, all the best!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @lizmona9679

    @lizmona9679

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree! 👍😀

  • @js-de8vh

    @js-de8vh

    3 ай бұрын

    Use your passport for Good 👍

  • @raydreamer7566
    @raydreamer756623 күн бұрын

    Get rid of that BLACK roof . I used BOYSEN B8500 Reflecting White Cool Shades from Shopee on my galvanized already painted white roof and it made a world of difference keeping our house cooler. The inside of my house is almost 3 degrees cooler then before it was painted and I have no insulation in my attic . My house roof already had 2 coats of ordinary roof paint. Don't let anyone tell you to use a dark color on your roof or outside house walls. My house in the Philippines is known as the white house on the hill. Only thing left to paint white is the chocolate brown colored window frames . If you want to know more about keeping your house cool let me know.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    23 күн бұрын

    Great tip thanks. It wasn't our first choice, white and gray were out of stock for months. I'll for sure do this thank you for watching!

  • @papalolo3769
    @papalolo37694 ай бұрын

    My wife is from Leyte, Leyte. We are planing on moving there in September. We have a house in Ormoc City and a farm in Leyte, Leyte. We currently reside in Kent WA. I work in downtown Seattle. I think that makes us double neighbors, let's have coffee some place some time.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, we are double neighbors...crazy. Of course, we should meet up. Thanks for watching!

  • @papalolo3769

    @papalolo3769

    4 ай бұрын

    what part of Leyte is your place? I am guessing near Tacloban, I saw some of your early vids.@@brandonandarlene

  • @papalolo3769

    @papalolo3769

    4 ай бұрын

    nice job on the office too by the way@@brandonandarlene

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah we are 30 mins from Tacloban@@papalolo3769

  • @zem5600

    @zem5600

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm also from tacloban city...hopefully soon we're staying for good in the Philippines

  • @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO
    @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO4 ай бұрын

    What’s up Bro, from Seattle! I’m Brannon and my Filipina wife is Elaine! I’m 41 years old she is 40. We met here in Seattle at work over 18 years ago. I’ve been to the Philippines 20 times, just got back 2 weeks ago we enjoyed Christmas and new years there in Cagayan De Oro City. I work 2 full time jobs almost 100 hours a week for 5 years as We built our house there, we are almost done building our 5 story Beach Hotel, that opens next year! We will move there next year finally! I had to build an Empire first to move at a younger age. Love your story! Happy for you guys! You’re doing it right! Hope to welcome you guys later at OHANA BEACH SUITES!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome story and good luck with your Suites. Keep us updated hopefully we can make the trip to visit one day. Thanks for watching!

  • @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO

    @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brandonandarlene Heck yeah bro, It's like looking into a mirror with you both! Sounds good! Drinks on me at our rooftop bar for sure! Have fun I'm jealous right now, but that's a good thing so I stay motivated here in Seattle!

  • @FinstaDaMinsta

    @FinstaDaMinsta

    3 ай бұрын

    That plan sounds awesome. Best of luck with it.

  • @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO

    @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO

    3 ай бұрын

    @@FinstaDaMinsta Thank you! We have better updates in F…….B….OHANA BEACH SUITES

  • @chrissudlow8638

    @chrissudlow8638

    2 ай бұрын

    WOW!

  • @kenlyn2208
    @kenlyn220819 күн бұрын

    We did a similar fence… I was shocked how quickly the bamboo rotted at the grass. We left it all in place but then bought 3” orange pipe and filled them with concrete and a wee footing. Now it’s been in place for 2years

  • @RichVlog86
    @RichVlog86Ай бұрын

    All the best. Indeed province life is absolutely peaceful. Enjoy and take care

  • @jeremyperkins1437
    @jeremyperkins143716 сағат бұрын

    You could buy a wall bed kit so your bed could convert into a desk when not using the bed. Then it could be your office and guest house without cluttering the small space there.

  • @EdwinCV-dh8qc
    @EdwinCV-dh8qc4 ай бұрын

    Just arrived @ your channel,and Im really impressed by your property set up congrats well done indeed guys .

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Edwin!

  • @rickd4324
    @rickd43244 ай бұрын

    Wow! Another milestone. Congratulations, the place looks great.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @SternDrive
    @SternDrive4 ай бұрын

    I love your house. You were wise to have a wide overhang. Not only does it protect the siding, but it shades the house a bit. Excellent job, and worth every penny. And Brandon, you lucky guy! You picked one beautiful Filipina. Please look after her well! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @lenskie2525
    @lenskie25254 ай бұрын

    It's really beautiful in the morning, watching the carabao eating grasses in the vacant lot!😍

  • @papalolo3769

    @papalolo3769

    4 ай бұрын

    I got a Carabo for fathers day his name is Fred. I cannot wait to meet him.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching jowa 🤣

  • @dingssimpleliving5911
    @dingssimpleliving59114 ай бұрын

    Wow its a nice design and liveable for you and Arlene.Love the surrounding areas,peaceful and quite,water and electricity is a plus.Its a smart idea building a house for you to stay while on vacation than to stay in a hotel or rent.This is perfect place to retire,close to nature.Best wishes to both of you.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @mkdanmark
    @mkdanmark4 ай бұрын

    First time viewer, Like the Vlog and what a cute little house and you seem like wonderfull people. Im gonna check out some more of your videos now :)

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @jmfarrell5
    @jmfarrell54 ай бұрын

    New subscriber here. Watching from NY and S. Leyte. Congratulations on your new home… Great looking build 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching JM!

  • @mylifethaidiy7045
    @mylifethaidiy70454 ай бұрын

    Congratulations! I just made the permanent move to Cambodia after I graduated in December. I applied at all the schools and have been on the lookout for a good woman to start a family with. Life is great in paradise!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    That is awesome, good luck to you and thanks for watching!

  • @mylifethaidiy7045

    @mylifethaidiy7045

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brandonandarlene If I was you, I would just live in that apartment permanently, because it is so nice, but it probably won't be big enough, once the babies start coming . ;)

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Correct, if it was just us we could easily do it! The bungalow will be similar style just slightly bigger to add bedrooms and kitchen@@mylifethaidiy7045

  • @kennyh5083

    @kennyh5083

    4 ай бұрын

    Your tiny house is great BUT you should have a large (raised) roof off of one side of it with outside kitchen, seating areas, Hammock, tool shed, etc. for working in things, lounging, cooking, etc. etc. cuz in the tropics you do lots of things outside instead of inside because it gets too hot inside and cooling a large area is expensive! Outside you have good ventilation and fans!@@brandonandarlene

  • @rokonmontana7457
    @rokonmontana74574 ай бұрын

    Congrats love the setup and the videos keep them coming!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rokon, wont have any more vids unfortunately till my next trip in June. Thanks for watching!

  • @prescottosegie
    @prescottosegie4 ай бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉 on getting land Brandon and Arlene 😎💪im happy for yall

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @itsmejsb
    @itsmejsb4 ай бұрын

    A little slice of paradise! Very happy for you! Will be leaving for my 4th trip to the Philippines 🇵🇭 on 1/25/24 to visit my fiancée, very excited! 🙏🏻🥰

  • @lenskie2525

    @lenskie2525

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much JB! Have a safe trip!🎉

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome JB, only a few days away. Have fun and thanks for watching as always!

  • @itsmejsb

    @itsmejsb

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brandonandarlene yessir! we plan on retiring to Ormoc City in 8 years. get her visa application in asap, the process is long and frustrating 😡 … my fiancée’s visa is being delayed … she was supposed to be here in February, now we just don’t know 😔

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Damn that sucks! We filed ours in OCT, hoping for no delays. Average timeline seems to be 12-15 months?@@itsmejsb

  • @itsmejsb

    @itsmejsb

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brandonandarlene ours took 12 months, we are fully approved, “case ready” status, but they cancelled our interview pending results of unnecessary medical tests. pray your fiancée does not get singled out additional tests as it will delay the visa for many months. it’s a scam! very unfair! millions of illegals have come into our country with no tests or vaccines etc 😡😡😡

  • @melaniejavier6651
    @melaniejavier66513 ай бұрын

    It’s fun watching you and Ella. She’s such a well behaved daughter.

  • @erf1971
    @erf19714 ай бұрын

    Congrats to both of you guys. Great idea starting with the guest house.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @switzerlandandthephilippines
    @switzerlandandthephilippines4 ай бұрын

    Wow, that's a really beautiful tiny house in a beautiful nature! I really love it ❤

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @annalizagalang671
    @annalizagalang6714 ай бұрын

    We migrated in Canada year 2014 but my husband and I wants to retire in the Philippines. It is always my dream to have a big lot and small house because I want to plant vegetable. We don’t want to live in the city anymore. I love your property, I wish someday I can buy something like that.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @donabelanderson6027
    @donabelanderson60274 ай бұрын

    We’ll, congratulations on your new home. Enjoy..

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @escapethematrix876
    @escapethematrix8764 ай бұрын

    Looks good guys congrats 🎊🎉 that’s my next move after I get into my condo with my fiancé end of the year in Cebu! She’s also from Leyte, Leyte and I was just there last month and it was a blast!!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Have fun! Thanks for watching!

  • @rosalitohermoso1275
    @rosalitohermoso12754 ай бұрын

    simple but very nice views and green sorroundings. goodluck

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Yup, thanks for watching Rosa!

  • @Ron-oe7hg
    @Ron-oe7hg4 ай бұрын

    This is GREAT!!! Im definitely going to look into this in Pangasinan. The only thing im gonna do differently is pour a slab big enough to build my entire house but have this part just for my master bedroom. THANKS GUYS!!!😊

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome, good luck!

  • @breakdownbill1

    @breakdownbill1

    4 ай бұрын

    What part of Pangasinan are you in? I will be visiting Umingan again next year for vacation with my fiancé. My fiancé already has land we want to build a small home just like this one too.

  • @Ron-oe7hg

    @Ron-oe7hg

    4 ай бұрын

    @@breakdownbill1 my family lives in Urdanetta not far from the high school

  • @breakdownbill1

    @breakdownbill1

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Ron-oe7hg I have visited Urdaneta I think that’s only 15 or 20 minutes from Umingan. I can’t wait to visit Baguio again

  • @Ron-oe7hg

    @Ron-oe7hg

    4 ай бұрын

    @@breakdownbill1 Baguio great. My niece goes to school there so we spent a few days with her. The native dance there is a must see. The weather was a little something to get used to tho.

  • @EricvanDorp007
    @EricvanDorp007Ай бұрын

    Great! I am dreaming about that. I will visit the Philippines end of this year for three months. THX for this upload, had lots of info I wanted to know...

  • @geraldjamesebal7246
    @geraldjamesebal72464 ай бұрын

    Congratulations! Good work on the tiny house!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @jaredkyle2399
    @jaredkyle23994 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on your new place! Looks great! Its nice of you to build her family a beautiful home.... im sure they will cherish it. Sounds like you have gone all in. I wish you the best and HOPE its a happy ending for you. Look for red flags.good luck buddy!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank for watching!

  • @WhenTheManComesAround
    @WhenTheManComesAround4 ай бұрын

    Wishing you two all the very best from the Cordilleras 👍👍

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @ela111961
    @ela1119613 ай бұрын

    Happy to drop by your site. Yes, that's one way to do it. Start small and work your way with the larger construction with great detail and planning. Have 3 lots in Angeles City near Clark Airport. Holding off a 3 acre lot i bought in California so I can easily fund construction in Philippines. Just the way you're doing it. Nice decent home office. Very healthy atmosphere you got in there. I hope you consider fresh air entering your lot when you build 2 meter wall. All the best. Garry from California.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Some areas will be 2 meters and other smaller to keep the views. Good luck on your build and thanks for watching!

  • @WolfHound911
    @WolfHound91120 күн бұрын

    Nice work... subbed - best of luck!

  • @peter9mark
    @peter9mark4 ай бұрын

    its a good place you got there, fresh air in the morning

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Peter!

  • @elvie174able
    @elvie174able4 ай бұрын

    Looks great guys, we live over in Bohol with our daughter.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @philipmasie
    @philipmasie4 ай бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉 on your new home 🏠 !

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @bennyunion4302
    @bennyunion430216 күн бұрын

    I love the tiny house and the WONDERFUL comfort room, Brandon. You should really be proud of the small masterpiece you and Arlene's family have created there.

  • @teresitamiranda1194
    @teresitamiranda11944 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to both of you!. I like your land and it's a good space you can plant some fruit trees ,vegetables,flowers,herbs, So happy for you guys!, I can't to go back home!! God bless you both!!🙏🙏🙏..

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, thank you

  • @chriscook1249
    @chriscook12494 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to you both neighbors. We started our Leyte property 20 years ago and it's our getaway from Metro Manila. We are in Culasian Leyte and have 1200 square meters with our house that we escape to when we get tired of the big city. The bungalow turned out really nice and our best wishes for your journey together.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    That is awesome! Do you have condo in Manila then?

  • @chriscook1249

    @chriscook1249

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes we have 2 condos now.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Living the dream, good for you Chris!

  • @BhaiLebun
    @BhaiLebun4 ай бұрын

    You should buy a microphone so the other person can clip on her clothes and talk too. For the next house, you should choose a white roof. I live in Florida and nobody would go for a dark roof because it makes the house very HOT, the light roof reflects the sun so it keeps the house cool.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    We actually planned on the white roof but they were out of stock at all locations locally. Thanks for watching!

  • @pubbets7290
    @pubbets7290Ай бұрын

    This is a great idea. I’ve been in touch with a company in Baguio that’s building and planning tony house retirement communities. I like the idea of having a private small home but have shared recreation areas and things to do 👍🏻

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    Ай бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @gin-N
    @gin-N3 ай бұрын

    You guys have a nice piece of land. Not only is fertile but the layout is well leveled & uniformed & the vegetation looks good. Congrats to your new accomplishments. Wishing u both happy times & blessings of health & wealth. 🙏♥️☦️🕊

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @glenclarkchidley3637
    @glenclarkchidley36374 ай бұрын

    That’s the way to do it! My wife loves the window in the shower!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Glen!

  • @JDtuber
    @JDtuber2 ай бұрын

    Great job! Nice house! I was in Leyte 8 months ago. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. The people are on the same level! Long live Leyte!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    2 ай бұрын

    I totally agree, thanks for watching!

  • @perry8498
    @perry84984 ай бұрын

    Great job , happy your LDR has worked for you two

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @peter-bakestar
    @peter-bakestar4 ай бұрын

    New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @user-ob5pj1dj1t
    @user-ob5pj1dj1t4 ай бұрын

    WOW,....! Nice view

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    It really is! thanks for watching!

  • @flexbillbert5802
    @flexbillbert58023 ай бұрын

    I hear that Philippine women are incredible. Your wife is like a poster for that sentiment! You just look at her smile and eyes. There is noting to see but kindness. Your a lucky bloke. I'm sure you'll take care of each other very well. Congratulations on everything.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Well said, thanks for watching!

  • @johncruz7895
    @johncruz78954 ай бұрын

    Congratulations. Lots of luck to you and Arlene.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @philam1973
    @philam19734 ай бұрын

    What was the cost of land and house (separately)? We bought a 1000 sqm lot in Camotes for P2M. 150 meters from the paved highway, 2 lane unpaved road to the lot, 75 m from the ocean. We plan this year to build similar: small building for vacation living off to the side., CHB enclosure. If/when we sell in the future, the new owner can live in the smaller house til a main house is built. Then care taker/ gardener can reside in the smaller. Includes 50-60 banana trees.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    The land was 12k and guesthouse 15.9K. Good luck on the build, Thanks for watching!

  • @captainrick971

    @captainrick971

    4 ай бұрын

    USD?

  • @philam1973

    @philam1973

    4 ай бұрын

    @@captainrick971 under $40k for Camotes. Sorry I used $. Should be pesos. I will estimate my improvements between 25-25k dollars. My house will be basic 2 story outdoor kitchen and CR.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes USD. Its always hard to tell with prices in philly because there arent really any comps. But i thought it was at least a fair price. Were happy with it so its all good. Contgrats on your lot and house!@@philam1973

  • @alhaynes7122

    @alhaynes7122

    21 күн бұрын

    Hey Brandon and Arlene, thanks for the video. i am considering doing a small home like this, maybe a little larger, extra room and kitchen with a verandas on one side but smaller block as a permanent home with my Filipina girlfriend in either Zambales or Batangas. hoping we will find a similar block about 400m2 total and building cost comparable. would you be able to share any details on building construction, processes involved with building approval etc? I’m an Aussie with tight budget but seeing this makes it look achievable. how did you find the land? FB Marketplace? titled or tax permit? costs to obtain land and building approvals? do you have a water supply for water tank? What sort of money would 2m concrete fence cost? would it be prefab slabs? so much to learn and visiting Philippines next month to scope out possibilities. You guys both look so happy and good for each other, congrats on your achievements! Al

  • @user-ob5pj1dj1t
    @user-ob5pj1dj1t4 ай бұрын

    I just subscribe because you have beautiful scenery....

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    haha thanks for watching!

  • @FilipinaAustralian
    @FilipinaAustralian3 ай бұрын

    Congrats on the build! Very nice and exactly what we are thinking to do in the Bicol region. Same Vibes, thank you!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @davegoody9603
    @davegoody96034 ай бұрын

    New Subscriber here and how old it is viewing your blog on your new build and land its awesome, how long you staying back in USA b4 coming back to Philippines to start the main house cos that's gonna be exciting seeing that being built for sure

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    I visit Arlene every 6 months. We wont be building the main house for about 3 years as Arlene will be coming to the states for a while. We will document it when we do though. Thanks for watching!

  • @TheFullStaqAcademy
    @TheFullStaqAcademy4 ай бұрын

    Nice😍

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Peter!

  • @davidward9273
    @davidward92734 ай бұрын

    Very nice job on the home. It looks great!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @rvh6718
    @rvh67184 ай бұрын

    Your new house is very beautiful and excellent bro. I have not seen a new model house like this until 2024. A lot of money seems to have been spent. 6×9 size with bamboo bongs is very nice for lunch and dinner. I am very happy. In my life too, I should build it in the model of your house. I saw your video from Telangana State Hyderabad in India. Great video your new home. My best wishes to your family. Thanks brother.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching, Good luck to you as well!

  • @rvh6718

    @rvh6718

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your reply brother. Enjoy your life with New house. Cute couples

  • @DrDlane
    @DrDlane2 ай бұрын

    Great job guys. Where do you do the actual cooking?

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    2 ай бұрын

    In the hut for now until we build the bungalow. Thanks for watching!

  • @smartbiz888
    @smartbiz8884 ай бұрын

    Very nice property and tiny house/outside setup... Congrats and you have a new subscriber (me!)... Will run through your other vids as I have time... How much is your total investment to date for everything? Great start to life in The Philippines! Cheers! 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    12k for lot, 15.9K for guesthouse,. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelfirestone7440
    @michaelfirestone74404 ай бұрын

    CONGRATS GUYS, LOOKS GOOD.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Michael!

  • @jeremyperkins1437
    @jeremyperkins143716 сағат бұрын

    I also didn’t see a uv light on your water filter system, that should be added to prevent parasites from living in your drinking water.

  • @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement
    @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement4 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on your property. My feeling on concrete walls though, from my experience, is that they while they make you feel protected, it like being 'protected' inside a prison. The beautiful views are also reduced. Maybe a steel fence or a high chain link fence will offer pretty well the same security while not closing you in as much.

  • @liamstone3437

    @liamstone3437

    4 ай бұрын

    I had similar ideas but local architectural engineers point out what the local weather and insects do to USA standard construction. High winds destroy anything not made of concrete too. Arguably a concrete dome would be best suited to survive the Philippines.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    All good points, we got time to figure it out. Thanks for watching!

  • @lavidaesbuena1965
    @lavidaesbuena19654 ай бұрын

    Very nice. Congratulations! $15900 was for land and house?

  • @user-xh7ox5ft7l

    @user-xh7ox5ft7l

    4 ай бұрын

    yes brother specially in province the land and house was cheap compare to manila. however make sure you have to adapt chicken noise during 6am but for us it was free alarm clock..

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Land 12k, thanks for watching!

  • @Redrum9899

    @Redrum9899

    14 күн бұрын

    @@brandonandarlene So to build the actual house was $3900.00?

  • @nelmaakino6706
    @nelmaakino6706Ай бұрын

    Im proud of you brother you marry a Pilipina woman mostly are seriously in terms of marriage life enjoy have more fun in the Philippines watching from Japan

  • @byteme9718
    @byteme971815 күн бұрын

    Correction: You bought her a house and land. Very generous of you.

  • @ABCdefGZER

    @ABCdefGZER

    11 күн бұрын

    It’s actually true.

  • @herofx2881

    @herofx2881

    10 күн бұрын

    Same what I thought

  • @josephrodriguez6255
    @josephrodriguez62553 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful house. I know you have more in store for us in the future. Looking forward to all the construction you plan on building there. Your tiny house is awesome! Love it

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @BillyTimes-dw7vs
    @BillyTimes-dw7vs3 ай бұрын

    Awesome information Brandon and Arlene. I'm In the market of doing what your doing tiny homes 🏡 are a hit in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, good luck!

  • @LordTaylor007
    @LordTaylor0074 ай бұрын

    You bought her a house and lot. I’m sure that you know the laws in the Philippines. Take her to the USA and you may never see that place again. You’re still young so you’ll have time to recover financially from it. Not trying to crap on your video but this is from personal experience and observations of other expats that have gone down this path. Wishing you good luck 👍🏻

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Mr Taylor, if she blows up the lot and guesthouse tomorrow my life changes ZERO financially speaking. No need for a recovery, were all in different positions with our finances. I appreciate your concern sir but its all good. Thanks for watching!

  • @LordTaylor007

    @LordTaylor007

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brandonandarlene that’s what I told my 40 year old self as well. But seriously, I hope that it works out for you.

  • @perlishell5514

    @perlishell5514

    4 ай бұрын

    Where in Leyte?

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks you, best of luck to you as well!@@LordTaylor007

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    30 minutes from Tacloban @@perlishell5514

  • @TaraWendyUSA
    @TaraWendyUSAАй бұрын

    I wouldn't buy a property in the Philippines especially in a remote area. You never know who's planning to rob you or end up in a very bad situation. Poverty provokes crime. Just saying ! Minsan walang kamag anak pag dating sa pera..

  • @val_inv6239

    @val_inv6239

    Ай бұрын

    He is from USA. Crime there is 10x higher than in Leyte.

  • @edwingonzales6694

    @edwingonzales6694

    Ай бұрын

    @ TaraWendyUSA , you are a classic example of a person who has a negative mindset and the toxic filipino crab mentality . Why not just applaud the couple for sharing such a great story ?

  • @BillyTimes-dw7vs

    @BillyTimes-dw7vs

    Ай бұрын

    Are you serious 😅. It's more crime in America 🇺🇸 as matter of fact I got held up in Hollywood changing my tire at a Gas station. Philippines is not as bad as people say it is I been here for 3years.

  • @jamesscroggins3486
    @jamesscroggins34864 ай бұрын

    I just recently subscribed, you are doing great job on your video production. I am wishing you both an awesome future on your journey. I am looking forward to watching your journey

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @sonnykhoo7236
    @sonnykhoo72364 ай бұрын

    I chanced upon your channel n after watching decided to follow. Like the lot and little house. Very practical & functional. Love from Malaysia😄

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @jerryryan5760
    @jerryryan576011 күн бұрын

    We: you bought a house for her&family. You own nothing!

  • @agnesalbores8136
    @agnesalbores81364 ай бұрын

    Congratulations my Arleney.😘😘😘

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🤗

  • @davsmrj7497
    @davsmrj74974 ай бұрын

    Wow! love it!! very impressive.. 😍

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @mikeh7434
    @mikeh74343 ай бұрын

    Congrats!! Nice work.. waiting to see the new fence too.. Thanks

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @revelationmd
    @revelationmd3 ай бұрын

    That place looks amazing. Sure it’s small, but perfectly comfortable. You guys must be really pleased with how it turned out!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes we are, thanks for watching!

  • @ma.melinegarcia5639
    @ma.melinegarcia5639Ай бұрын

    Nice to meet you my wife is from Bacolod city..love your video..We now live in Canada

  • @kattang6988
    @kattang69884 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful place and I love to see the surrounding.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @eduardomaldonado1647
    @eduardomaldonado16472 ай бұрын

    Only thing I would have done is construct it in a way you can add to the house so everything is connected instead of having two separate structures. almost like creating a modular home. you build it in segments.

  • @vgwalldecals
    @vgwalldecals4 ай бұрын

    Looks awesome, best of luck.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @tommyhoffman4587
    @tommyhoffman4587Ай бұрын

    Really nice! Congrats

  • @gdennis310
    @gdennis3104 ай бұрын

    Congratulations. Looks great.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Dennis!

  • @centurione6489
    @centurione64893 ай бұрын

    A 2 meters cement wall will certainly create some friends in the neighborhood.

  • @djv2024
    @djv20244 ай бұрын

    FANTASTIC JOB I hope you two enjoy it for years to come! 🎉

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    I hope so too!

  • @kingbeestacker873
    @kingbeestacker8734 ай бұрын

    New sub here and I will be settling down in Ormoc here in a few months. Beautiful tiny house and property. I love Leyte.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    I love Leyte as well, thanks for watching!

  • @salem132
    @salem132Ай бұрын

    great to hear these stories,, My Fiance, our first year anniversay was 4-19, I plan to move to Bohol and I like what you have done here. Gonna steal this idea for our plans,, guest houes is great idea for temp living,

  • @ronhughes4851
    @ronhughes48514 ай бұрын

    Congratulations Guys you have a new 🏡 ❤❤

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Ron!

  • @smallnuts2
    @smallnuts24 ай бұрын

    Very nice. My wife lives in Naval. Ill be back there in April. I love the province. So peaceful.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Agree. So simple, thanks for watching!

  • @mitch_nyc-phil_48
    @mitch_nyc-phil_48Ай бұрын

    Nice house build, office / guess house .. great job

  • @xiuhtezcatl8161
    @xiuhtezcatl81612 ай бұрын

    i highly recommend to keep as many fruit trees as you can and even plant more.

  • @rosebrown2267
    @rosebrown22674 ай бұрын

    The place and house are so nice very simple life but peaceful .

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Rose!

  • @auroraalmeida3184
    @auroraalmeida31843 ай бұрын

    You can drink coconut water everyday with all those coconut trees in your yard. Is .Arlene still,working in the U.S., that’s good she can save some money for your house. It must be cooler there than in Manila. It’s nice to live in rural areas surrounded by nature. You can also raise chicken and have free eggs for breakfast.

  • @djmackyhellmuth4380
    @djmackyhellmuth43802 ай бұрын

    Hallo guys.. I'm watching from Bremen Germany without sipping adds. Let's stay connected so that your coming video's will always be updated on me. Thanks for skiring your nice tiny house and the beautiful view of nature.😊

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🤗

  • @hawkkim1974
    @hawkkim19744 ай бұрын

    very nice. I love the simplicity.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @shayneluna6108
    @shayneluna61084 ай бұрын

    Nice property you have there. Just along the road plus no neighbors yet around the area. It makes the area serene and beautiful

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 👍

  • @livnnauti
    @livnnauti4 ай бұрын

    new subscriber here, love the peace and serenity. Look forward to checking out your other videos.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir!

  • @pedrozatravel
    @pedrozatravel3 ай бұрын

    Looks great, thank you for sharing the process with us.

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    3 ай бұрын

    No problem 👍 thanks for watching!

  • @michaelfletcher4423
    @michaelfletcher44239 күн бұрын

    Congrats! I’m planning to move over there soon. Got my fiancé in a Condo in Manila right now but your video gives me an idea of what I’ll need to build a decent house!

  • @KeithHietanen-dc3ir
    @KeithHietanen-dc3ir4 ай бұрын

    Very nicely done!!

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @stevelamping8656
    @stevelamping86564 ай бұрын

    Just left Abuyog a week ago. Miss it already. Can not wait to get back there

  • @brandonandarlene

    @brandonandarlene

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah same, love philly as well! Thanks for watching Steve!

  • @edgardolugo540
    @edgardolugo5403 күн бұрын

    You can build a few houses on that property. *That property would make a Great Compound... My Filipina Wife and I bought a 300 SQM. CORNER LOT in CEBU to build on. We've talked about building 3 to 4, 2bdrm. Small house's on it and just CLOSE IT OFF INTO A FAMILY COMPOUND. GOOD LUCK GUY'S...