An Expat’s Guide To Finding The Perfect Rental In Belize

In 2024, Sharon Lord, her husband, and their 3 cats made the move from Phoenix, Arizona, to San Pedro, Belize. They had been visiting on and off for 10 years and bought a home there a few years back, always with the dream of one day living in Belize full-time. Today, that dream is a reality and Sharon is excited to share her story with others considering a similar move. In this video, Sharon sits down with Live And Invest Overseas Editor Kat Kalashian to talk rentals. They discuss how to choose where you want to make your home (pick from hippy hangouts, bustling cities, beachside havens, or jungle escapes), pitfalls to avoid (considering everything from termites to hurricanes), how to get the best deal on a property, and navigating a market with no Multiple Listing Service. Sharon also shares insider insights into furnishing your home, finding a rental that allows pets, setting up utilities, and a tip for how to save thousands on your energy bills in Belize. Plus, there's a handy rentals price guide for homes across Belize. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 1:20 How should you start your search when looking for a rental in Belize? 4:46 What are the differences in lifestyle between all of these lifestyle options? 5:51 What is your advice when it comes to figuring a rental budget? 8:16 Since the MLS system doesn't exist, how do you find a good agent to work with? 10:51 How do you look for a long-term rental? 12:14 Now that you've found your rental, what's going to be different? 15:40 How do rental prices in Belize compare to what one might expect in the U.S.? 18:53 How do you actually pay rent in Belize? 20:59 Any other advice or insider tips for people looking to move to Belize? #liveandinvestoverseas #HowToFindARentalInBelize RentingInBelize #BelizeRentals #MoveToBelize #LivingInBelize #ExpatLife #BelizeRealEstate #RentInBelize #BelizeExpats #MovingAbroad #BelizeLiving #BelizeRentalGuide #CostOfLivingInBelize #ExpatLiving #LongTermRentals #RentalAdvice #BelizeRealEstateTips #belizeproperty #sanpedrobelize #MovingOverseasWithPets