My long term lover and I have farm in Lampasas, TX, were semi retired, hes master carpenter, I assist. We crave the slower beach life, warm year round weather, gentle people. I make $2500. US/mo but we like to work besides. I'm wanting to know wages for skilled carpenters, and is there work there ? Are there lumberyards like in U.S.? Once we buy land, can we just build our home w/o permits on mainland? In Placencia? If not, is it a hassle like in U.S.?