If Only I Had a Place: the Aspiring Expat's Guide to Renting Luxuriously in Mexico for Less

The cost of living, particularly the cost of healthcare, is projected to outpace many Americans' projected income in retirement. Are you questioning the prospect of a meager, predictable retirement against the idea of moving to a less-expensive country? Are you asking yourself if you can or should endure America's current demoralizing political atmosphere year-round during what were supposed to be an enjoyable stage of your life? Does America today make you feel cast-aside?If fear of...
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The cost of living, particularly the cost of healthcare, is projected to outpace many Americans' projected income in retirement. Are you questioning the prospect of a meager, predictable retirement against the idea of moving to a less-expensive country? Are you asking yourself if you can or should endure America's current demoralizing political atmosphere year-round during what were supposed to be an enjoyable stage of your life? Does America today make you feel cast-aside?If fear of your money not lasting and the daily news cycle are keeping you awake at night, You are not alone. Mexico, with its proximity to home, tops the list of those countries Americans are flocking to for its cost of living, climate and far less strident culture. Mexico is already the answer for at least a million other Americans living in Mexico full-time and thousands more who live in Mexico part-time. Renting the right place in Mexico for an extended stay is the first step of exploring the option of Mexico, whether considering full-time expat life or just taking a break from the stress of our culture to live in Mexico part-time. Anyone considering Mexico must first make a longer-term visit to know if expat life is for them."If Only I Had a Place: An Aspiring Expat's Guide to Renting Luxuriously in Mexico for Less" gives you a system to sustain your rental success at a high level for year after year, and explains why doing it right in your first "tour" is so critically important. This 156-page book will show you how to take the first step, renting a luxurious place in Mexico for less than you dreamed possible.A listing of rental concierges in many of the most popular areas can give you someone on the ground to preview places from a distance. Vetted by Ventanas Mexico, most rental concierges have online presence, such as business or blog or are retired expats who have lived in their city for many years. They can be a tremendous resource for anyone considering their area of Mexico.The book is supported by website, Ventanas Mexico (www.ventanasmexico.com) launched in 2014 by Kerry Baker, which includes a book page with updates on the subject of renting and rental concierge contact listings. Ventanas Mexico website blogs describe the author's first-hand experiences with healthcare, communication (learning Spanish), daily life in another culture, housing, and saving money while living the best of both worlds, key priorities for aspiring expats.