@jaldeborgh You are so right. You can usually have one or the other. Speed or budget. But I’m still of the camp that if you can go cash heavy at f...

There are a number of things that could slow a project down. You have to have a contractor who is efficient, that works well with other subcontracto...

I’ve gotten door and window packages from Guatemala before (full containers) and they did go to FL before heading back down. It took awhile, logistic...

Ah. I see! Thanks for the offer but since I’m just V.I. based I would like a V.I. lawyer. There are just too many things here that don’t make a lo...

@jaldeborgh do you mind sharing the name?

I just looked at one of our more recent quotes for one of our houses to see what the numbers looked like. The house is about 4500 square feet and tha...

There are a bunch of solar outfits locally. I would switch gears and get with one of the local companies. One of the biggest hold ups is materials....

This may be a dumb question, but hasn’t your solar guy been to the house? If he has and is asking these questions you may need a new solar guy. If...

If you are purchasing the units yourself you should seek guidance from the sales people. But generally speaking, you want to be able to control by z...

I agree with the advice of starting with your designer/engineer. They probably have preferred builders they work with and a good relationship between...

@vicanuck I agree. It took me two decades of living here to buy a piece of property. I know more than most that work happens every day of the week...

Most of the HOA neighborhoods have pretty reasonable rules. Animals are probably the only restrictions I see that I don’t like much. I get why the...

Your best bet is going to be to work with a realtor. Fish Nay and Skytop are all part of the ish Bay Home Owners Association. They have a website w...

Which parts specifically are preventing you from an off the grid lifestyle? There are many areas now with HOA’s.

I’ll add that Tropical shipping is usually not the cheapest. But they have their act together better than most. I have lived on St John for 23 year...

that is the link to DLCA that will tell you about board certification for electricians. You probably won’t have trouble finding a job. It’s one of t...

Do you have at least one employee who works a minimum of 30 hours a week for at least minimum wage? That has been the benchmark for all the places I ...

I have pretty much the same experience. Starlink speeds vary widely but they are still pretty high. I also have VIYA which I get consistent speeds ...

Long term housing on St John is a tough one unless you have a big budget. And even then it is tough. People who have lived her decades have had to ...

I’m not sure if you mean you want to use the container for housing or not? Or keep it for storage on site? I almost exclusively use Tropical Shipp...

$700 a square foot on STJ seems about right. High end finishes will drive that up substantially. Timelines are a big ‘if’. So many things that ca...

General contractor is a locally board certified license. You may want to reach out to DPNR directly with your question. Or you could just work with ...

I 100% agree you should ship items down. But I would probably wait on the bulk of the household items if possible unless you are positive you will be...

@aeroverra which island? I’ve had to get move permits on STJ for the past year and a half at least. I deal with a corporate fleet so it seems like I...

No. It is not the same. You have to clear customs, pay road tax, get a move permit, pass inspection, pay all all fees before you can legally drive t...