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Volvo 460, blue color, 1997, AT, sun roof, etc...for 170,000 baht

Daewoo- Ceilo, 1995,MT, engine compatible to BMW, twin cams, 16 valves, cool a/c, etc. for rent montly. Contact [email protected] (Tel.086-9006-357)

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Buy on a dip - like right now. A condo at View Talay 1B is about the same as buying a car. It's a fun and easy place to live - or rent it out. Nice place to retire - nice people and huge swimming pool. I rented there before I bought.

With $2,000 a month you will be more than fine. (I'm married so ? )

Like others have said - good idea to rent first to see if it's OK. that's what I did. I got in 2 years ago. I feel so good about it - instead of a new car or something. I retire in about 6 years.

I really doubt the Baht will go any higher than 33.

You could get any of the condo's available at View Talay 1A or 1B - foriegn name for about $30,000 (dreaming) to about $35,000. I bought mine from a French guy using Fair Properties.

Some guys feel it might be a slum - or might go down (something). I like it there and lots of others just like me who own several units. The risk is minimal to me. Originally I was going to buy in Bangkok or Puket. Jumtien is a really nice place overall - and easy to rent out too. Also close to my Mother in Laws place.

I'm the guy who can't save money - so when I had enough to buy - I did it.

Again - as others have said - rent there for a few months first. I rented my unit out for one year as we have our 2nd baby coming. My Thai Wife has given me my Boy - and now a Girl coming soon.

Hey - if you have some cash - and your like me - buy on a dip. I really don't think the dollar will get stronger than 33 anytime soon. I jumped in at 38 per dollar. Who cares - just buy. It's like having a new car - located in Thailand - not much risk.

A free and clear title to your own small condo is a nice thing. Mine is 38 Sq meters. I did rent at View Talay 1 - and sat by the huge pool for a couple months - looking at the contruction etc.. It dosn't look like it's screwed up to me. I've spent about 1.5 years in Thailand so far. It seems so inexpensive - I live in Hawaii.

if the Baht goes higher than 33 - I'll eat my hat. I was used to 40++ - -- but it came from 25 - before 1998. Inflation is more of a reason to buy.

Political uncertinty - resession. Buy on a dip. I believe the baht should be around 28 right now.

However - don't buy a condo to make a profit - not that that's so bad. Buy and hold.

I'll never sell.

Good luck (choke Dee)

Thai ppl use word "toleh" when they are in an extremely angry mood. Normally, it is used among women during fierce argument and after that there maybe a fight...!!

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