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void

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hey guys, did any of you think about buying / living on a private island? Or somebody has actually done that?
I don't really mean some isle in the Canadian wilderness or thousand acre Hawaiian island for a billionaire getting ready for an apocalypse or building Jurassic park but more like a small 7 figure couple of acres near mainland island in Belize, Panama, Honduras etc.
No need to respond with "you will get bored quickly" or "it will sink in 20 years anyways".
 
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I’ve gone deep into that rabbit hole and I’m still there. I know far too much on the subject, more than what a single human being is supposed to know. And still, it’s not enough.
So, I can only tell you this: if you have time, money and you find an island you like, buy it without second thoughts. I guarantee you will have fun.
 
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looking for a co-investor?
I'm really handy DIY guy who is fun to talk to - I just need a little corner where I don't see or hear anyone while enjoying the view
 
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void said:
looking for a co-investor?
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Unfortunately this is a recipe for disaster. See for example what happened with Star Island (west of Harbor Island).
You must do it all by yourself. Good news is that you don’t necessarily need a big budget. Bad news is that you will always, inevitably go over budget, irrespective of how big it is.
void said:
I'm really handy DIY guy
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That’s essential on your island
void said:
who is fun to talk to -
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This is essential when you start talking with the authorities
void said:
I just need a little corner where I don't see or hear anyone while enjoying the view
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Remember you will have to deal with intruders. Yes the beach is public property blah blah… try this:
 
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0xDEADBEEF said:
What would you recommend as the best approach to find trustworthy island brokers or sellers, and are there shareable resources you have found during your search?
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Don’t approach the usual specialized brokers. You should start with local real estate agents, possibly independent ones that you can hire full time to conduct research for you.
Rent a boat and explore what you have found on satellite imagery.
Don’t be afraid to ask around.
 
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