Do's and Dont's about real estate

[Teacher]

That has been in the back of my mind but. Then again the issue would be the wife is very soft hearted when it comes to her family. They turned their back on her and as soon as they had a problem she was there to pick up the slack for them. If my family treated me that way I would have never spoke to them again.

[Arie]

yep been there, shit for thanks usually, Utang na Loob my ass

[garbonzo]

Geez Teacher, after reading that I hope you'll have the good sense to get as far away as you can from that mob. Northern Luzon maybe....or Dumaguete - and don't tell a single one of them...ever...

What makes you think it will be better next time around? You might have hardened up after learning what you're up against, but it still is a parasitic family in close proximity to the foreign ATM. Really hope it works out well for you, but I think you ought to look at alternatives from going back to that situation. The leeches won't stop and your missus will be in the middle....

[Teacher]

The court case has never been closed yet. Because they are all in hiding so no one has been to jail yet. So all in all there is not much of a problem for me now. They will not come around because they know I will put them in jail. And then I’m not going to abandon my house and lot they are worth too much money. I can start new businesses someplace else. But I really like Mindanao the prices here are still very good. But I am looking at maybe another city in Mindanao.

[pecoskid45]

Originally Posted by Teacher

The court case has never been closed yet. Because they are all in hiding so no one has been to jail yet. So all in all there is not much of a problem for me now. They will not come around because they know I will put them in jail. And then I’m not going to abandon my house and lot they are worth too much money. I can start new businesses someplace else. But I really like Mindanao the prices here are still very good. But I am looking at maybe another city in Mindanao.

Sorry to hear about your problems, and hope that all's well that ends well.
But this is not just a common problem, it's a TYPICAL problem. I've heard
the same story from a dozen guys. I'm sure we all have. Moral - be a cold
hearted bastard, and you'll be happy.

[Teacher]

They are not so much problems as burdens of stupidity. Which were created by my own arrogance and pride, which I brought with me form the western world. I think about the money I wasted in the pursuit of justice which there is no such thing in the Philippines. I have to just look at it as a learning experience I will not be pushed out by anyone. I now have plans that will work and I know how to survive in the Philippines. I’m not old enough to retire, So live and learn..But thank you for your sympathy however I think I was just plain stupid. Thinking people just needed a little help and not understanding the culture. So I guess I want to say fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame me. There will not be a twice for me.

[Arie]

well if you think you learned your lesson and know what it is all about in Ph, be prepared to have some more

[bikerdave]

Originally Posted by Kenny

I gave the rest of my family my house in Talisay, Cebu and moved to Dumaguete. My wife goes back to visit every couple months and that keeps her happy and so far it's been far enough away so there are no return visit.
Kenny

Couldnt you find a house further away

[Teacher]

I may have to move in the end. But not before I have one last go at it. I will move closer to a city so I have more options in Business.

[bikerdave]

Why dont you come here to Dumaguete it is an up and coming city and many businesses are for sale here and plenty of oppurtunity for new ones if you just use your head and give it some thought