Cabo isn't a border state, but you can indeed get a USD account there (which is what I have). Wiring from USD Stars to Peso MX Bank to USD American Bank is a really silly idea. Don't do that, you'll lose like 6-7% in vig and fees.

hey guys, just a few questions I was hoping you guys might be able to help me out with...

1. What is the best month to look for a long term lease? my guess was april since it is start of the down season?

2. Can someone give me the area(1st-10th up to x street kind of thing?) they would consider walkable to 5th ave/action and beach?

3. I am looking for a nice condo type spot with common pool, newer furniture etc. I saw places like sabbia condos that fit the mold of what I want. can you guys recommend a few more spots similar to this? Any good or bad reviews of places would be appreciated

4. Is anyone moving out of playa around April. I will likely purchase some things you do not wish to take back with you. desk/computer supplies/pots/blender etc.

5. With the new poker legislation passed will there be live poker in or around playa?

6. oh and as far as playa car phase 1/2 is that far enough will I will need a vehicle or can people manage without one from there. do you get a discount on the golf course while renting there?

thanks in advance to anyone who can help out.

I just rented in playacar phase 2. You do get a discount on golf and I'll let you know what it is when I find out. You also get a gym membership and a membership to a beach club. The other people I've met from there recommend getting a bike but some have said they walk or take taxis. I don't actually close on it until tomorrow but I can post more details then if you'd like more info

thanks for responding. I would definitely like whatever info you can offer. The exact discount/rates at golf. what you think of the gym. what the beach club is. how far of a walk from your place to 5th ave. I saw a few nice places in playacar phase 2 but worried about it being too far away so any and all info you want to take the time to share would be awesome. if you want to share what you pay in rent/how many bdr etc that would be nice also. thanks.

See above.

this was awesome. thanks for such a thorough response. much appreciated. I plan to make the trip the end of march to secure a 6-12 month lease starting in april. as the date gets closer I will def reach out to the chat. now I will just pray this legislation thing doesn't shatter my hopes and dreams.

Hey all, I'm looking for a one bedroom from the beginning of January until mid February. Thus far I've contacted a couple real estate agents (Luis and Elizabeth) but neither have anything great available due to it being high season. If anyone can put me in contact with the right person, that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

anyone in cancun in the next 2 weeks?
going there for vacation and if anybody want to meet for a beer s.th. just contact me

Don't know if anyone is the 'right' person to find during high season. Everything is just booked. If you do find something you are going to pay a lot of money.

Your best bet is to just talk to a friend you have living here and see if you can stay with them for a bit.

where does one acquire fun bags and kush to chill in a place like this? feel free to PM

Anyone know where to buy some american hats here in Playa??MLG,NFL etc. Forgot some things when I packed

Hej guys,

what do you know about the new legislation regarding onlinepoker in mexico?

Is this a big deal for 2015? Thinking about coming to playa in 2015 and would like to know what the situation is and what your plans are.

This is a great thread. There is a lot of useful information. Keep it up guys !

apparently its on the shelf again and we are in the clear

so, nothing to worry about from a legal perpective?

Easiest place to open bank account? Dont have any bills in my name ATM. Anyone open one with just the FMM?

We really don't know yet. The last I have seen and heard the bill has been held over until 2015 when the Mexican Senate comes back into session. I have not been able to find the date that they are supposed to come back yet (if anyone knows, please post a link).

Also, I think we have 2 major obstacles to dodge-one is the tax (if they decided to tax poker rooms and it is too high, certain rooms might exit the market or drastically increase their rake for players in Mexico) and then obviously segregation.

Finally, assuming there will be an adverse effect on poker, we don't know when it will go into effect and we don't know if the poker rooms will take action immediately or wait until the law's implementation date by the Mexi-gov't.

Hopefully, sometime in January we will know more.

thank you

So I went to Santander( the bank I had a cpl years ago) and they said I need the typical stuff(Electric bill,2 references, passport)but they also said I needed a tax form from the US? When did they change this and is there any other banks that dont need that? Pretty frustrated right now.

Try a different branch? Maybe BBVA Bancomer? Never heard of that requirement tbh.

Is it easy to but diazepam(valium) or xanax in playa? I want some for my long ass flight back home

Invite to Skype chat plox

Anyone would like to sell/borrow 26inches+ monitor?

Try Sun and Sea Rentals ... we used Elizabeth and she came up empty. BPM is on starting this wknd until the 18th so its pretty hard to find a place. We have gone down to PDC for 5 months at a time twice before and finding a place online is WAY harder then if you are there just walking around.

http://www.sunandsearentals.com/

Are you looking to buy? If so, we have worked with Rob in the past. American who moved down about 15 years ago.

Rob Kinnon <buyplaya@gmail.com>

sup bros, i have a work friend vacationing in pdc in a week or two. please provide food/leisure recommendations that only a pdc reg would know. plz dont invest too much time into this. ty!