[David]

I've been to Belize a couple times and talked to a fair number of Americans who have moved there. It seems that the vast majority don't make it a year. It's much harder for most Americans to deal with the lack of supplies and lax work ethic versus the US.

I agree with the rent first idea although costs on the mainland are so low compared to here, that it may be a wash. If he's thinking of buying a Caye, then the costs can easily approach or exceed a $mil.

FYI, termites are terrible there so the only good building material is concrete.