Self Deportation

[Novarunner]

My research indicates that I can invest R$1,000,000 which is less than $200,000 (or at least it is for the time being until the current administration finds a new and improved way to drive the economy off a cliff) in Brazil and obtain permanent residency.  Could I buy an Airbnb as an investment in Ipanema, hire someone to manage it in the near-term while I sort out what exactly the terms of my divorce with Merica are going to be and then, um, drink caipirinhas and stare at the ocean and exchange bodily fluids with nominally 28 year olds that have a toned swimmer’s body and a mocha complexion until the sun explodes or I die, whichever comes first?

If you are curious, I am in my early 40’s but have skills that can be employed remotely.  I am also very comfortable owning real estate as an investment.

Has anybody out there done this?  It seems almost too easy.

[floridarob]

I just read this after replying to your message....

So yeah, that's it...however, I wouldn't describe doing anything in these countries as "easy", with the bureaucracy.   

[Primeone385]

I thought I was the only one that wanted to move and just relax and be on the beach.

[Novarunner]

I don’t do much cooking and I almost never bake but last week I had cause to buy chocolate chips for someone else that does do that sort of thing.  The bag of chocolate chips was almost $15 USD.  I’m not actually sure how much chocolate chips are supposed to cost but that certainly feels like too much.

Yes, I’ve planted a cocoa [probably a tree but I’m not really sure] on my rooftop deck while I’m waiting for the widget and cog factory down the street to be built so that I can get a job there but it doesn’t seem to being doing so well.

My life in fake-America was good but it is time for a change.

[Xclay]

Sorry you are so very unhappy. But it is wise of you to move and see if you are happier elsewhere -- especially since you are pretty young!

My only suggestion is -- just to be sure before making the leap! -- first try living six months (two back to back 90 day stays) as a resident in your top Brazilian locale. (Of course if you have already done something like this, nevermind.) 

By the way, if you have not already, you might like to check out the forum here dedicated to politics, economics, and so forth:  https://www.gayguides.com/forum/5-the-beer-bar/  It can get interesting. Cocoa prices have indeed surged since 2022 and the poor harvests in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. And Investopedia.com says cocoa prices jumped up 30% in December 2024 alone. I hate that too.

Anyway, if you do move, good luck🤞 and keep us posted on how it goes.