Thanks for your reply, tahunt.

I have done quite a bit of research, but obviously not as much as I know I will need to do smile I have also read about the waiting time to receive a work permit, and I figure my option could be working online through an American company, if possible. We're willing to do any training needed between now and then. Our business idea is actually one we were going to try to make happen here, but between the weather here, and the cost of owning any sort of business, it's just not happening. We were thinking of starting some sort of food cart/truck because of the fairly cheap start-up costs. My husband and I are both pretty good cooks, and make a variety of dishes/cuisines that I think we could both introduce to locals, and serve as "comfort food" for Midwestern American expats, etc. Just an idea, but yes, far off in the future.

Due to prices in San Pedro, I'm now focusing more on Corozal, if anyone's got any information to offer on that area. I keep reading how it's very affordable, but I see very little real estate that seems affordable vs. U.S. standards. Maybe I am looking in the wrong place, and the listings are all for "Americanized" properties. I don't need a concrete driveway, professional landscaping, or neighborhood associations wink I'm more interested in something like this...a small, simple 2-3 bedroom "cabana-type" place: [Linked Image]
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About how much would something like this (no central air, hot water optional, no cable needed, preferably some access to internet hookup) run for rent or purchase (land size does not matter) in the Corozal area? Like I said, everything I seem to find is too big, too small, or too extravagant for my taste. I just want to scope out options to see if this is even something to look into further.

Anyone who could offer more info on moving to Northern Belize (especially with children), I'd appreciate it loads! Thanks again!