Expats in Chapala

[woodeye]

Thanks RV and will keep your rental in memory just in case I hear of anyone needing a rental . In our advanced age not sure trusting our memory is such a good idea .

[synthia]

Is carport another word for garage? Because in Florida, a carpost is essentially a roof to keep the sun off. If it is attached to the house, it may have a couple of full walls and a half wall, but definitely no door!

And do you have a minimum rental period?

[RVGRINGO]

This 'carport' has a roof and three walls; the fourth opening into a courtyard. The garage door is automatic. French doors lead to the dining room of the rental. The planned WiFi won't quite reach reliably to the rental, unfortunately. It is just too far from my modem location and the walls are too thick; some are 24" and all of the doors and windows are steel with steel screening. Dial-up is available in the rental and WiFi is available at two coffee shops within a five minute walk.
All of our tenants have been on an annual lease and some have paid in advance for a 5% discount and the advantage, for both of us, of not having to worry about the first of the month.

[Travel Dude]

Originally Posted by synthia

I think the IMSS fees are annual. When I googled, I got a few websites that had copies of the restrictions for pre-existing conditions. I believe it said that the serious complications from diabetes are never covered.

Remember with many health insurance companies worldwide,pre-existing condtions can wavierd when you have proof of past insurance (one year) with another company.

[RVGRINGO]

Thanks to all for your interest. Our rental has been contracted for a year.

[synthia]

RVGRINGO - That's great.

TravelDude - Does it have to be the year immediately preceding? My guess is that is true for everyone but Americans. Or that it only applies for short-term policies. Or that certain conditions are always exempted.

Even the Mexican government insurance, which grandfather's in pre-existing conditions over time, never covers complications from diabetes, for instance.

[Intercasa]

I also have a rental in the heart of Chapala, well actually 2 as I just finished the 2nd unit. I do weekly rentals to fill a need for more than daily but less than 3 to 6 months. If you stay in town at my place or bob´s then no car is necessary as you can walk to everything. There is a bus stop outside my place and when I chop off a few tree branches that have grown there will be better lake views from the upstairs bedroom. I still do have availability but as time goes on I get more inquiries and deposits.

Photos and details at chapala (dot) 50webs (dot) com

[synthia]

Welcome to the forum! It's good to know there are a variety of places and options.

[davidf]

I've not seen this restriction on any other site. And they are mostly spam free. This is overkill.

[synthia]

I've seen it as high as 50! If you've ever been on a forum where spam is the rule, and I mean awful stuff, you wouldn't mind so much.