The Expat Files 1.19.25

2025-01-19

#1- Wouldn’t it be nice to find a 1st world building contractor in 3rd world Latin America? Many gringos expats have had that same idea. It sounds like such a winning business proposition. But wait. Not so fast, as you’ll soon find out why it almost never pans out as a gringo business in today’s first “boots on the ground” story. #2- What to expect when the Latino plumber, electrician or glass worker arrives at your door: I mean besides the fact that he doesn’t speak a word of English…

#1- Wouldn’t it be nice to find a 1st world building contractor in 3rd world Latin America?

Many gringos expats have had that same idea. It sounds like such a winning business proposition. But wait. Not so fast, as you’ll soon find out why it almost never pans out as a gringo business in today’s first “boots on the ground” story.

#2- What to expect when the Latino plumber, electrician or glass worker arrives at your door:

I mean besides the fact that he doesn’t speak a word of English…

#3- What you need to know about the doors, locks, nobs and hinges in your Latin American home:

Today we have some practical tips that will save you a lot of future grief…

#4- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

the new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com

#5- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com

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