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Hey, i have recently been thinking of moving to colombia. I live in Miami Florida and iam married with 3 beautiful boys. I really dont see a future for me and my family here in the states. Everything is getting to difficult, the cost of living is too much while the income is very low. My husband and I are trying to have a business in miami, but the process is too long and very costly. we cant buy a home because they require a inmense amount of money and other paperwork. I see many struggling families here in Miami just working to pay bills on top of another bill. Its really frustrating. The values here are not how i would like to raise my family. Its basically MONEY OVER EVERYTHING ELSE. My husband is from Barranquilla as well as his whole family, Iam from Honduras (central america or what they call tira flecha :), all my sons were born here in Miami. I would like if someone anyone can direct me on how to buy a business in barranquilla or Santa Marta or Cartagena. Also on real state. I am trying to know as much about the culture and environment before making my decision. I have heard from my husband that is a great place to live, the people are happy no matter the case, the values are very strong. PLEASE HELP.. i appreciate your time and concerns.

By idvkn on Jun 28, 2005, 08:44 in Friendly Talkzone.

utopiacowboy says on Jun 28, 2005, 09:08:

Miami - combining the worst of Latin America with the worst of the United States. What a concept. I hope everything goes better for you in Colombia.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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Miguel says on Jun 28, 2005, 09:17:

Time to start the journey Housing in Barranquilla is varied, with much of it very affordable. Business opportunity would be trickier, with the unemployment; yet you have the resources of your in-laws, and that should be a plus.

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Gator says on Jun 28, 2005, 09:42:

First Problem... who is(are) US Citizens beside the children born in the USA? Your husband is still a Colombian national so that will make things much easier. Hopefully, he still has his Colombian passport and his cedula.

Second, there are minimum financial requirement for individuals who wish to immigrate to Colombia to start a business or to become residents or, eventually, Colombian citizens. Your husband's Colombian citizenship will take care of this problem.

Third. Take time out for BOTH of you to visit the Colombian Consulate in Coral Gables. There you can get your questions answered, especially your standing.

Fourth. You and husband need to make a trp to Barranquilla and access the situation for yourself. No one, unless you have a concrete idea of the business, is qualified to advise you on what steps to take.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Mr. Hollywood says on Jun 28, 2005, 11:03:

Business If you think starting a business is hard in the USA, just wait until you see the paperwork and bullshit in Colombia.

I wish you luck, but to be honest, it sounds as if some of your husband's perspective is the proverbial "grass is always greene on the other side of the fence." Colombia is a nice country but no paradise, and I cringe every time someone talks about the "values" here being superior to those in other countries. If the values are so strong, what's with all the crime and violence?

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Peter Miami says on Jun 28, 2005, 11:43:

And if you can not make it in MIAMI or the UNITED STAES what make you think you can make it in Colombia. Yes cost of living is a lot lower than in the United States but so is income and a lot lower. Just go to Colombia first and be there for a while before starting a business.

Peter Miami

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tigredelnorte says on Jun 29, 2005, 08:02:

real estate website www.metrocuadrado.com

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idvkn says on Jun 29, 2005, 09:58:

Thank You all Thanks to all your responses, I will consider all factors. And thanks for the website tigredelnorte I appreciated

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kernow62 says on Jun 29, 2005, 13:06:

Want to start a business go to Hong Kong, simple process.

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