To the "Why should people choose Panama?" question- there's a lot more than culture to consider. Taxation, if you want to work/start a business, health care, residency, and more. Gotta really research and make sure Panama is right for you! For me, it's perfect. :)
Hi and thanks for watching. Yes, of course there is much more to consider. We address all you mentioned and other factors such as infrastructure, weather, crime, economic stability, etc. in our "Why Move to Panama?" Part 1 and Part 2 videos. We only asked Rita for a couple of pieces of advice so I don't think she felt compelled to go beyond that into these other factors. Panama isn't for everyone but I'm glad it's the place for us.
Great video, as always informative, and your espanol is getting better. I just got my passport, and I've sent off my application for Veterans Foreign Health care. I'm on Duo lingo twice a day, and other Spanish lessons I can find on You tube. When I think about what I DUG so much about Republica de Panama, is the warmth of the people. Hopefully next year this time I'll be feeling it again Paz.
Thanks for your continued support my brother. As you know with the espanol... just have to keep working on it. Congrats on getting your passport!! I'm sure sometime next year you will get there.
Alonzo, thank you for bringing a Real Estate Agent on your show, though, in my estimation, those prices for the purchase of real estate, in my view, appear to be a bit inflated on her low-range estimates. Not all Mountain real-Estate is overly inflated Boquete. There's Cerro Punta, Cerro Campana, Cerro Azul, Volcán. There are many mountains and beaches where the American immigrants have yet to draw prices up. Perhaps these are gringo prices? I fear that this is the same problem we are seeing in the U.S.A. with "gentrification" that makes living in one's original neighbourhood no longer affordable. The side of my family from Bocas del Toro, for example, have complained to me that people are being bought out of their homes by American Immigrants and then what was once a coastal culture is seeing itself migrate to the hills. Many of these properties then go unoccupied throughout a large chunk of the year and the local culture (once a fishing culture) is extinguished. I've heard some go to the extent of it being called "cultural genocide" because, for example if, as a Panamanian, one lived at the water's edge on the beach. people were expected to be able to traversed your property to get to and from the beach, even moar their canoe on the beach without you giving them much guff. Everybody knew everybody. As they walked through your property you'd simply wave or even stop for a chat. But what they are seeing is the old friendly beaches where the locals used to enjoy they now can't get to easily in some places as the properties that are being snatched up by the American immigrants at considerably gringo prices often have tall fences erected with signs that say: "KEEP OUT" ... "PRIVATE PROPERTY" ... "MAD DOG ON PREMISES" ... "VIDEO SURVEILLANCE MONITORING" ... and all kinds of other nasty stuff that the locals never ever in their lifetimes had ever expected to see which they interpret as a lack of cohesion and brotherly love and they attribute it to it must being an "American Thang" coupled by the notion of some Americans in exercising their "right to bear arms" "get offf my lawn" mentalites. I fear that some Americans (not all, or perhaps not even most) may forget that even if they acquire nationalization, that this is still the host country which has graciously accepted their migration and as such at least a modicum of respect for the local way of life should be afforded. But instead, I have been seeing a flourishing of "gated communities" in order to keep the cooties from the locals from filtering in. Where Americans settle to congregate with other Americans, often at the exclusion of regular Juans and Juanas even if in the U.S. they mightn't have had a pot to piss in. We see this as much lesser of an issue with African Americans seeking exile in Panama after the way that the U.S.A has classically treated people of our racial origin because, if anything, many are trying to _escape_ colonialism, not propagate it. Panamanian culture has classically been one of Integration, not Assimilation. But it becomes very hard to integrate those who wish to be set apart or self-isolate or create "secure gated enclaves" or erect walls and barriers to the right of passage to commonly shared places such as beaches and the such. This is a plausible scary future that I see and wish it were within my power to prevent before it gets out of hand. I welcome all Americans, as long as they bring with them an open mind and a thirst to learn about how locals get along, as they will find that they are generally very well accepted without being forced to look and act "Panamanian" for we value the diversity that all outside cultures bring to our table. But if an outside culture itself brings exclusion and gentrification that itself pushes those who welcome the newly arrive out and it presents an air that the new arrivals themselves are not accepting of the locally vernacular customs and courtesies. It is that which would likely be found to be discordant and dissonant. That's my bit of advice and thank you for allowing me to get that off of my chest. I'm sure you can relate.
Agreed... I have many Panamaians relatives... the Bocas relatives have seen the change... Not one of relatives live in Coronado or Boquette.. Places like Altos del Gulf or Choerra are wonderful places....
Thanks again for your valuable input. I agree with you 100% on the inflated prices at the low end based on the other information we researched. I asked her about that afterwards but didn't want to challenge her on the spot. I think this is because as she mentioned that Re/Max is dealing with a lot of high end properties. That would skew their view of what the "low", "mid" and "high" ranges are.
I also absolutely agree regarding many Americans bringing their attitudes with them instead of assimilating more into the culture of the country they are moving to.
Hello and thanks for watching. No, I do not. Please contact Rita using the information in the video to ask. We didn't discuss AirBnBs. What area of the country are you interested in staying?
As far I as know, there is no difference in property tax rate for a pensionado. My understanding is that they do receive a 1% reduction in mortgage rate though.
Hi and thanks for watching. Whether one has credit issues or not, your finances need to be very much in order before moving here or anywhere else. Cash is king so a credit check for an apartment rental for example is very rare. Cars are generally purchased in cash so your credit status has less of an impact here in my opinion.
If you enjoyed this video, check out... - "How Stable is the Economy in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/0EPQEjuLSvU/w-d-xo.html - "Can I Get a Job in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/IT3hHvLkt0Q/w-d-xo.html - "How to Open a Bank Account in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/OeFyUJqoAkA/w-d-xo.html - "How to Get a Work Permit in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/RlaDmDSSjX4/w-d-xo.html - "Friendly Nations Visa Update! How to Get Residency in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/KxZVNeBqAys/w-d-xo.html
Hi and thanks for watching. Please watch all the way to the end of the video for Rita's business card or you can check the description below the video.
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Freelancer (On-line jobs) www.freelancer.com/get/chosenfewexpats?f=give Wise (International Wire Transfers to Panama and Offshore Accounts in Various Currencies) transferwise.com/invite/u/304579d
Man I just recently got my VA disability increased and my wife and family are talking about moving to Portugal, however I'm gonna have to show her some of your videos. Subbed.
Hi and thanks for watching. Don't be discouraged. You can get a condo on the beach for $750 and up in certain areas. These prices are not absolute. It appears as Rita mentioned, that Re/Max deals with a lot of high end properties so their opinion of these ranges may be skewed... especially the "low" range.. Check Encuentra24.com
Hi Woody and thanks for watching. I'll try to contact her. In the meantime, we also ha e another video with realtor Virgil Blades. Please check it out.
To the "Why should people choose Panama?" question- there's a lot more than culture to consider. Taxation, if you want to work/start a business, health care, residency, and more. Gotta really research and make sure Panama is right for you! For me, it's perfect. :)
Hi and thanks for watching. Yes, of course there is much more to consider. We address all you mentioned and other factors such as infrastructure, weather, crime, economic stability, etc. in our "Why Move to Panama?" Part 1 and Part 2 videos.
We only asked Rita for a couple of pieces of advice so I don't think she felt compelled to go beyond that into these other factors.
Panama isn't for everyone but I'm glad it's the place for us.
Great video, as always informative, and your espanol is getting better. I just got my passport, and I've sent off my application for Veterans Foreign Health care. I'm on Duo lingo twice a day, and other Spanish lessons I can find on You tube. When I think about what I DUG so much about Republica de Panama, is the warmth of the people. Hopefully next year this time I'll be feeling it again Paz.
Thanks for your continued support my brother. As you know with the espanol... just have to keep working on it. Congrats on getting your passport!! I'm sure sometime next year you will get there.
@@ChosenFewExpats Thanks for the inspiration.
Glad to help my brother. Your passion is inspiring as well.
Great video. Informative and entertaining as well. Kudos!
Hi Michael and thanks for watching. We appreciate your support and your kind words.
Alonzo, thank you for bringing a Real Estate Agent on your show, though, in my estimation, those prices for the purchase of real estate, in my view, appear to be a bit inflated on her low-range estimates. Not all Mountain real-Estate is overly inflated Boquete. There's Cerro Punta, Cerro Campana, Cerro Azul, Volcán. There are many mountains and beaches where the American immigrants have yet to draw prices up. Perhaps these are gringo prices? I fear that this is the same problem we are seeing in the U.S.A. with "gentrification" that makes living in one's original neighbourhood no longer affordable.
The side of my family from Bocas del Toro, for example, have complained to me that people are being bought out of their homes by American Immigrants and then what was once a coastal culture is seeing itself migrate to the hills. Many of these properties then go unoccupied throughout a large chunk of the year and the local culture (once a fishing culture) is extinguished. I've heard some go to the extent of it being called "cultural genocide" because, for example if, as a Panamanian, one lived at the water's edge on the beach. people were expected to be able to traversed your property to get to and from the beach, even moar their canoe on the beach without you giving them much guff. Everybody knew everybody. As they walked through your property you'd simply wave or even stop for a chat. But what they are seeing is the old friendly beaches where the locals used to enjoy they now can't get to easily in some places as the properties that are being snatched up by the American immigrants at considerably gringo prices often have tall fences erected with signs that say: "KEEP OUT" ... "PRIVATE PROPERTY" ... "MAD DOG ON PREMISES" ... "VIDEO SURVEILLANCE MONITORING" ... and all kinds of other nasty stuff that the locals never ever in their lifetimes had ever expected to see which they interpret as a lack of cohesion and brotherly love and they attribute it to it must being an "American Thang" coupled by the notion of some Americans in exercising their "right to bear arms" "get offf my lawn" mentalites. I fear that some Americans (not all, or perhaps not even most) may forget that even if they acquire nationalization, that this is still the host country which has graciously accepted their migration and as such at least a modicum of respect for the local way of life should be afforded. But instead, I have been seeing a flourishing of "gated communities" in order to keep the cooties from the locals from filtering in. Where Americans settle to congregate with other Americans, often at the exclusion of regular Juans and Juanas even if in the U.S. they mightn't have had a pot to piss in.
We see this as much lesser of an issue with African Americans seeking exile in Panama after the way that the U.S.A has classically treated people of our racial origin because, if anything, many are trying to _escape_ colonialism, not propagate it.
Panamanian culture has classically been one of Integration, not Assimilation. But it becomes very hard to integrate those who wish to be set apart or self-isolate or create "secure gated enclaves" or erect walls and barriers to the right of passage to commonly shared places such as beaches and the such. This is a plausible scary future that I see and wish it were within my power to prevent before it gets out of hand. I welcome all Americans, as long as they bring with them an open mind and a thirst to learn about how locals get along, as they will find that they are generally very well accepted without being forced to look and act "Panamanian" for we value the diversity that all outside cultures bring to our table. But if an outside culture itself brings exclusion and gentrification that itself pushes those who welcome the newly arrive out and it presents an air that the new arrivals themselves are not accepting of the locally vernacular customs and courtesies. It is that which would likely be found to be discordant and dissonant. That's my bit of advice and thank you for allowing me to get that off of my chest. I'm sure you can relate.
Agreed... I have many Panamaians relatives... the Bocas relatives have seen the change... Not one of relatives live in Coronado or Boquette.. Places like Altos del Gulf or Choerra are wonderful places....
Thanks again for your valuable input. I agree with you 100% on the inflated prices at the low end based on the other information we researched. I asked her about that afterwards but didn't want to challenge her on the spot. I think this is because as she mentioned that Re/Max is dealing with a lot of high end properties. That would skew their view of what the "low", "mid" and "high" ranges are.
I also absolutely agree regarding many Americans bringing their attitudes with them instead of assimilating more into the culture of the country they are moving to.
Great questions
Hi Lola. Thanks for younkind words and for taking the time to watch our video.
Do you manage airbnbs as well? Or know someone reputable who does?
Hello and thanks for watching. No, I do not.
Please contact Rita using the information in the video to ask. We didn't discuss AirBnBs. What area of the country are you interested in staying?
What is the property tax rate for a pensionado?. I read that it is different from a conventional loan
As far I as know, there is no difference in property tax rate for a pensionado. My understanding is that they do receive a 1% reduction in mortgage rate though.
What if you are a person with credit issues would it still be feasible to move to panama
Hi and thanks for watching. Whether one has credit issues or not, your finances need to be very much in order before moving here or anywhere else. Cash is king so a credit check for an apartment rental for example is very rare. Cars are generally purchased in cash so your credit status has less of an impact here in my opinion.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching!
Please, will you provide contact information for honest lawyers? The three I have contacted are scammers.
Hi Christina. Please message me at chosenfewexpats@gmail.com
If you enjoyed this video, check out...
- "How Stable is the Economy in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/0EPQEjuLSvU/w-d-xo.html
- "Can I Get a Job in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/IT3hHvLkt0Q/w-d-xo.html
- "How to Open a Bank Account in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/OeFyUJqoAkA/w-d-xo.html
- "How to Get a Work Permit in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/RlaDmDSSjX4/w-d-xo.html
- "Friendly Nations Visa Update! How to Get Residency in Panama?" ---> th-cam.com/video/KxZVNeBqAys/w-d-xo.html
I love Panama
Hi and thanks for watching!
How can i be in touch.with to the real state(Rita Lezcano)?
Hi and thanks for watching. Please watch all the way to the end of the video for Rita's business card or you can check the description below the video.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WE RECOMMEND
KRAEMER & KRAEMER IMMIGRATION LAWYER: kraemerlaw.com/en/immigration/?ref=27&campaign=residency
VISIT OUR SHOPIFY STORE: chosen-few-expats.myshopify.com
Holy Anointing Oil (MADE BY US according to specifications in Exodus 30)
HAO Blessed Oil (1oz) amzn.to/34lXb3A
HAO Blessed Oil (4oz) amzn.to/2GelDfl
HAO Blessed Oil (8oz) amzn.to/36rok7T
Android TV Box 10.0 4GB 64GB (Better than FIrestick for ease of Google Play Store downloads)
- Comes with a FULL hand held keyboard remote with backlight
amzn.to/3taFBew
Surfshark (VPN - Needed for Internet TV)
get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=6098
Printify (Set up your on demand T-shirt printing store! - No inventory, no shipping)
try.printify.com/ti4i71e63wh2
Fiverr (On-line jobs)
www.fiverr.com/s2/9de9a532e9
Ship Bob (3rd party Logistics to ship your products in the U.S. when in Panama)
lddy.no/psdu
Freelancer (On-line jobs)
www.freelancer.com/get/chosenfewexpats?f=give
Wise (International Wire Transfers to Panama and Offshore Accounts in Various Currencies)
transferwise.com/invite/u/304579d
Man I just recently got my VA disability increased and my wife and family are talking about moving to Portugal, however I'm gonna have to show her some of your videos. Subbed.
Hi, can you do a video on finding an immigration lawyer? My husband and I are looking to relocate but we are sure of how to find a ligit lawyer.
So far we've been working with Kraemer and Kraemer and they have had excellent references. Try looking them up maybe?
Please email me at: chosenfewwxpats@gmail.com and I'll reply with contact information for our immigration lawyer.
Hi Tina. I'm not sure if you ever emailed me but we can recommend Kraemer & Kraemer Law: kraemerlaw.com/en/immigration/?ref=27&campaign=residency
How have you been and how are things going? Are you still looking to move or have you moved to Panama?
We never ended up going. The realtor we worked with that you recommended a while back didn't work for us and we took it as a sign we shouldn't go
Not as affordable as I thought. I was thinking I could get a condo on the beach for around 750 a month
Hi and thanks for watching. Don't be discouraged. You can get a condo on the beach for $750 and up in certain areas. These prices are not absolute. It appears as Rita mentioned, that Re/Max deals with a lot of high end properties so their opinion of these ranges may be skewed... especially the "low" range.. Check Encuentra24.com
Here is one example. trypanama.com/properties/ocean-view-2-bed-2-bath-apt-at-gorgona-ocean-front/
@@ChosenFewExpats thanks
You're welcome Hoover.
please give an up to date email for Rita. Tried to contact her but it didnt go through. I live in Las Vegas.
Hi Woody and thanks for watching. I'll try to contact her. In the meantime, we also ha e another video with realtor Virgil Blades. Please check it out.