1) Why would you want to relocate to Russia? Not that its a bad idea, I just don't think the trade-offs are worth it. The weather generally sucks. Now if you're on the east coast and used to sh*tty weather I guess that's not big of a deal. I am guessing your in Vegas and you thought about Belize so it seems to me you're after Mediterranean type weather patterns with maybe a bit of tropical weather thrown in (heavy rain fall).Vegascook wrote:Would Russia or Ukraine be decent places to relocate to if you had a pension built up, several thousand in your bank accounts, and had the interest to open your own ESL (English as a Second Language) school?
What amount of capital would be realistic to open an ESL school in these countries. Or would it be more viable to develop an online site/business to generate passive income. I'm also considering writing children's books after I earn my degree in special education, could royalties from publishers combined with other income sources offer a good standard of living in these nations?
My goal is to be the HELL out of the US in 7-10 years. The only reason I plan on staying that long is that I could eliminate my student loans, sell my home for a nice profit, and have a second pension vested through PERS (Public Employee Retirement System.) At the moment I have my culinary pension (8 years, 10 by the time I graduate), my IRA, and my coin collection.
Any thoughts on how I do something extra to cover all my bases?
I might consider Belize if I can talk a Russian or Ukrainian girl into relocating there. Land is cheap there and a plantation with 20+ acres and a house is pretty cheap and affordable for a US citizen.
If the goal is to have passive income, go where its warm...
2) Do you think it would be difficult to sell a Russian or Ukrainian woman on living in a warm climate??? Trust me its not... They would only opt to stay in their country because its what they know and their family is there. But many woman are ready to disconnect from that and move on to the next phase of their lives with a man they love. So its not important really where you go, because she'll go with you...
I would consider other Central American countries too, not just Belize. Just shop around to get your best deals which you'll find off the typical tourist areas.