This House Deal Broke Every Rule We Made

If you’re thinking about buying property in the Philippines, especially a turnkey Airbnb investment in Bohol, this is how we made our decision. After walking away from two property deals due to price increases, we didn’t expect to buy anything this quickly. We had plans to purchase land and possibly build again. But this fully renovated two-bedroom house in Panglao kept making sense — financially and practically. In this video, we break down exactly why we chose this house instead of building, and we share the numbers behind our property investment in the Philippines. We cover: • Why we walked away from two land deals after price increases • The importance of principle when buying property in the Philippines • Why we chose a turnkey property in Bohol instead of building again • The full purchase price (₱4.5M) and closing cost agreement • Expected Airbnb income (around ₱4,000 per night) • Projected occupancy and net return (16%) • How solar installation reduces long-term operating costs • Why reducing stress was more important than chasing a “more exciting” investment This isn’t a legal guide to foreigners buying property in the Philippines. It’s a real-world look at how we evaluate Philippines real estate, Airbnb returns, and risk — especially as a foreigner balancing lifestyle and investment. Sometimes boring is better. 🌿 Work With The Grounded Nomads If you’re planning to buy land, build a home, or relocate to the Philippines, we offer: • Private consultations (online or in person) • Land-finding assistance • Property viewing support for overseas buyers • Build reporting and project oversight services • Guidance on buying property in the Philippines as a foreigner 📘 Our Book If you’re researching building or buying property in the Philippines, our practical guide covers planning, budgeting, and avoiding expensive mistakes: “A Foreigners Guide to Building a Home in The Philippines” Available at ➤ www.thegroundednomads.com - Only $7.99 🌿 Join the Grounded Nomads Community We’ve built a private community for people serious about buying land, building homes, and making smarter property decisions in the Philippines. Inside: • Like-minded members sharing real experience and property insights • Monthly Corella pot luck dinners (for those nearby) • Monthly live video calls for overseas members • Downloadable planning resources and checklists • A digital copy of our book included for members It’s practical, grounded, and built around real connection — online and in person. Join us here: 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-grounded-no... 🪴 If you enjoyed this video, give it a like, drop us a comment (we genuinely read them all), and subscribe if you're curious about living a slower, more intentional life in the Philippines — one that’s connected to community and thoughtful decision-making. 🌏 Stay Connected with The Grounded Nomads: Website ➤ www.thegroundednomads.com Email ➤ [email protected] Instagram ➤ @thegroundednomads Facebook ➤ www.facebook.com/TheGroundedNomads #BuyingPropertyPhilippines #PhilippinesRealEstate #ForeignerPropertyPhilippines #PropertyInvestmentPhilippines #ExpatLifePhilippines #BoholProperty #HouseAndLotPhilippines #MoveToThePhilippines #AirbnbPhilippines #LivingInThePhilippines #InvestInPhilippines #BuildInThePhilippines #ProvincialLife #RelocateToPhilippines #SlowLiving