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Jerry & Sheila Island Living

Welcome to Jerry & Sheila Island Living 🌴

I traded the U.S. grind for purpose, peace, and real estate in the Dominican Republic. After 21 years of service, I’ve shifted from the "rat race" to building a legacy. We provide the blueprint for your lifestyle redesign.

From navigating DR residency to managing profitable Airbnbs and growing a bilingual family, we share the unfiltered truth so you can move with confidence.

🚀 WHAT WE COVER:

Expat Relocation: Logistics, residency, and cost of living.

Real Estate & Investing: Turning a pension into wealth through DR property.

Bilingual Life: The raw reality of cross-cultural marriage.

Island Reset: The "Peace over Pressure" mindset.

📲 CONNECT WITH US:

🌐 Website: www.jerrysheilaislandliving.com (Guides & Consultations)

📸 Instagram: @jerrysheilaislandliving

📘 Facebook: @jerrysheila2023

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#jerrysheilaislandliving #dominicanrepublic #expatlife #realestate #financialfreedom

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17:10

This Store in Santo Domingo Este Is HUGE! 😲 Dominican Republic Shopping Walkthrough

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We Had to Take a Break: Here's Why

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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8:46

The Jealousy Stereotype About Dominican Women - Here's What's Real

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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8:33

The Unpaid Gap the GI Bill Doesn't Tell You About

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Shared 4 weeks ago

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9:09

Being Your Own Foreman Saved Us Thousands on This DR Renovation

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21 Years of Service, One Accusation | My Complete VA Disability Investigation

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Your Savings Account Is Costing You Thousands | VOO vs Inflation

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Why This Santo Domingo Airbnb Outperforms the Competition

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9:12

We Stopped Getting Overdraft Notices After Moving to DR

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$3,700/Month VA Disability: Broke in USA vs. Top 5% in Dominican Republic

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He Provides and Leads But Gets NO RESPECT | Dominican Republic Dating Reality

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You’re NOT Ready for a Dominican Woman 🇩🇴 (Most Men Fail This Test)

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Punta Cana Airbnb Investment: Why Most People FAIL (Avoid These Mistakes)

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She Asked Me for $200… Is This Love or Manipulation in Dominican Relationships?

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The Shocking Truth About Moving to the Dominican Republic 😳🇩🇴

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12:30

The Hard Truth About Expat Love in the Dominican Republic 💔🇩🇴

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Shared 5 months ago

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14:43

Is It Finally Home Tour Time?! 🏠🇩🇴 Living in the Dominican Republic | Real Island Updates

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12:43

The Real Reason We Haven’t Been Posting 🇩🇴 | Expat Life Update

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5 Things That Got MORE Expensive in the Dominican Republic 2025 💸 | Expat Life

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Is She Running GAME or Just Surviving? 🇩🇴💔 Dominican Dating Truths

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3 Things Americans Want MOST in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 (After Leaving the U.S.)

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Shared 7 months ago

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Why So Many Americans Are Moving to the Dominican Republic | What They're REALLY Running From

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Why Expats Say Their Dominican Partner “Changes” in Public | Culture Clash Explained

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This Is Why You’ll STRUGGLE in the DR (Even If You Have Money)

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Shared 7 months ago

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Dominican Rent TRAPS 💸 Don’t Move Until You See This!

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Shared 7 months ago

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How Do You Make It Work? ❤️ Love Across Cultures & Distance Ain’t Easy

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Shared 7 months ago

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UNEXPECTED CLINIC VISIT for Veterans 🇺🇸 | Treated Like Family in the Dominican Republic

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Shared 8 months ago

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Hidden Wins & Letdowns at This Punta Cana Resort 🇩🇴 | Family Travel Review

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Shared 8 months ago

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Looking for Love in the DR? How to Find the RIGHT Woman

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Shared 8 months ago

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Is It Her or YOU? 🤔 Why Men Fail at DR Dating

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The Most Flavorful Dominican Meal You’ll Ever Make 🍛🔥 | Moro + Beef Stew

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The Truth About Airbnb in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 (What They Don’t Tell You)

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Shared 9 months ago

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BOCA CHICA Was WILD! | Real Expat Life in the Dominican Republic

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8:31

From Soldier to Santo Domingo | Why I Left the U.S. to Start Over

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Shared 9 months ago

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10:35

Culture or RED FLAG? 🚩 Expat Dating in the Dominican Republic

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Is It Culture or a RED FLAG? 🚩 What You Need to Know Before Dating in the DR

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Is the Dominican Republic REALLY Right for You? 🇩🇴 The Truth About Expat Life

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I Left It All Behind 🇺🇸➡️🇩🇴 | Starting Over in the Dominican Republic

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What SHOCKED Me About Moving to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 | My Expat Reality

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

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What We Spend in a Week Living in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 | 2025 Expat Life + Airbnb Costs

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Welcome to Island Life! 🇩🇴 Meet Jerry & Sheila | Expat Life in the Dominican Republic

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Shared 10 months ago

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Should You Send Money to a Woman in the Dominican Republic? | Expat Dating Advice

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Shared 10 months ago

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Why Everyone Is Moving to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 | Expat Life in the DR

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Shared 10 months ago

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Discovering Zona Colonial's Hidden Gems | Santo Domingo Walking Tour 🇩🇴

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Is the Dominican Republic Really Right for Expats? 🇩🇴 Pros & Cons of Living in the DR (2025)

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Shared 10 months ago

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Expat Life in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 | I Had No Friends at First 😞

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The Dominican Republic's Airbnb Horror Stories

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Shared 11 months ago

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LIVING in Paradise: Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Expat Life!

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Shared 11 months ago

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DISCOVERING Santo Domingo Este's HIDDEN GEMS with Friends!

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Shared 11 months ago

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Thinking of Moving to the Dominican Republic? KNOW THIS FIRST!

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Shared 11 months ago

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The Nightclub Roof That Wasn't Supposed to Collapse

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Shared 11 months ago

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YouTube SAVED My Marriage as an Expat in Santo Domingo!

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Shared 11 months ago

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WAKE UP! You're NOT in the USA in the Dominican Republic!

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Shared 11 months ago

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What Is the Real Cost of Living in the Dominican Republic? Additional Home Expenses Explained

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Shared 11 months ago

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Living in the Dominican Republic NOW a Good Idea?

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Shared 11 months ago

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What's the REAL Cost of Renovating a House in the Dominican Republic?

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Shared 1 year ago

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Living in Dominican Republic: What they never tell you

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Shared 1 year ago

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What's the REAL Cost of Sacrifice for Citizenship and Love?

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Shared 1 year ago

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Is This DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Expat's Girlfriend the ONE?

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Shared 1 year ago

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