Watch This BEFORE Moving to Panama! Apartment Hunting In Panama City Panama | Lessons Learned
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- Whew! I survived apartment hunting in Panama City, Panama and this video can help you do the same! By the way, I love my apartment!
This video will showcase my apartment hunting experience in Panama City, Panama and will highlight my lessons learned, tips from some other TH-camrs, AND give advice from some of my friends living here in Panama. We will cover renter versus owner responsibility, art work, rental listings, repairs, and more. We will also list a combination of over 30 tips and questions that you should ask yourself or pay attention to while hunting for your next home.
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Realtor:
My realtor who helped me with this process including holding my hand with my search, helped me with contract translation questions, and the mold (which is common in Panama) is below.
mikelly@pgsrealty.com
Rental Website:
m.encuentra24....
Drone and Timelapse Footage: Adventure Rich
Watch this if you want to see Panama from the sky. It is all drone video from my travels since moving here. th-cam.com/video/oj2RUwfUdnc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SoIIXaDbE4DHEjDy
My dear sister, I am Panamanian and please know that I simply love your videos! You are funny, entertaining and, most importantly, very informative! Thank you and continued blessings!
Welcome to Panama! I moved down about 6 years ago and so far very happy with the move. 😊
Do you ever miss the states or where ever your from
@@albuquerqueturkey1567 Of course, definitely, there are things I do miss about the States but when I watch the news from over there it seems like the whole country is going crazy. 😅
@ASimpleLife76 For Years I've been thinking about visiting Panama and seeing if I would like it..I really don't want to retire in the U.S
Looks like your enjoying yourself, Hope all is well. Take care, Rob
Thank you for pointing out questions we should be considering when renting an apartment abroad. Hope you enjoy your new home.
This is great apartment hunting info, Aisha! I'm glad you found an apartment you like. And I collect refrigerator magnets too. 💗
Thank you, Stephanie! I implemented some of your advice from your course 👊🏽! My magnets make me smile and were easy enough to pack lol. I am glad to hear that you found the information in this video to be informative. 😀
ok... now I'm having a panic attack on renting LOL.... so much to think about and I haven't rented in at least 4 decades!
I appreciate your content! I lived there back in 1984-1987 (military). I returned March 2022 on an 8-day tour. Many changes. Still beautiful. I hope to relocate this year. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you appreciate my content! 😀👊🏽🎉 I agree, certain parts of Panama have changed drastically but still good beauty and charm.
I'm headed there in February for a look see, so excited. I love that you took your time and explored several cities before making your choice and that's what I'm doing. 2025 I'll be an expat somewhere. Thanks for all your videos.
Good luck on your search and enjoy the process. 2025 is right around the corner. Heck, Sonja February lol. 🤣🇵🇦
I’m looking to move in 2025 also. Good luck
Thank you. This is good info.
Hiiii, I am so happy I found your video! I am moving to Panama with my partner Jan. 2024 and I am extremely excited but also nervous. This video was extremely thoughtful and has some wonderful tips. Thank you for sharing!
Good information, hoping to move to Panama this coming December or January. Appreciate the fact that this is a relatively newer post, some I have seen are years old which doesn't give current "issues to look out for".
Thank you for sharing.
I've actually decided not to move to Panama for various reasons
Great tips! Thanks.
Renting an apartment with good cross-ventilation helps with mold & mildew issues.
Yes! Thanks for sharing that Jolie! Cross ventilation helps a great deal with mold and mildew and the electric bill to boot lol.
Great tips and fun presentation!
Awesome pointers! Love the view from your balcony. Looks like you made a great choice (apart from the mold - staying tuned for your next episode).
Thank you! I think I made the right choice too. I smile and pinch myself everyday. 🥰🇵🇦
8:15 The head tilt you did in sync with the screen 😂😂😂
Hahahahaaa. I couldn’t have planned that if I tried lol. 🤣🤣🤣
Good information thanks
Very helpful since I am planning to move to Panama in the near future
Thank you for this!
Great tips...
Great tips❤️ So many ideas I plan to apply in the future😍
I am glad to hear that you found this video to be helpful! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
Thank you so much for this information! My BF and I are planning on scouting in February and willl keep all of this in mind! Liked and subscribed!
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I hope your scouting trip answers all of your questions. I am glad you found this information to be helpful!
Great Advice!! This goes for in the US Too 😀. Cool 😎 Channel I’ll keep watching
Thank you, Dave! I appreciate your comment and for your support. And now that you mention that, it does apply to the US too lol. 🤣
Great info.
Thank you, Ismail! I am glad to hear that you found this video to be helpful!
Thank you
Great info! Thx for sharing!!🥰
Thank you! Great to see you on YT! I look forward to watching your journey.
Thank you. Panama is one place on my list. I will have a visit this year.
You are quite welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as many of us are.
THANK YOU I'M VERY PROUD OF YOU
Thanks for this. Sounds so similar to Mexico needed questions.
You are most welcome. I have been curious what it is like in other countries.
Good advice.
Thank you so much!
Nice work!!!
Thank you, my friend! I see you making strides in your channel! 👍🏽
Loved the video and your humor :-) new sub! 😂😂❤❤
Well hello Robert my new subscriber! Glad to hear that you liked my humor lol.
Loved this. Great information 👍🏿
Thank you! I am glad that you found it to be helpful! 👍🏽🇵🇦
Well Done--Thank you !
Thank you so much! Glad that you liked it. 😀👍🏽
Just found your channel! Really love the way you detailed things most people don't even mention. I really want to move to Panama but don't know exactly where to start.(single bw) can you do a video on how to get visa, places to rent(HR Condo) etc. Thanks 😊
Thank you so much! Somehow I missed this comment. I do have a video on my vids process under the Becoming and Expat playlist. It was done a few years ago but in general, it will let you know most of things that will need to take place.
Great Content Thanks.. which of your videos do you explore the mold topic in greater detail?
Thank you so much! I am actually working on the mold video now. I hope to release it in the next week or two. 💪🏽
Thanks!
Omg. Thank you sooooo much for your support and generosity. This made my entire day!!!!! 🎉🥰💃🏽🌍🇵🇦❤️
@@AbroadAbility Of course sis! Hoping to encourage others to do the same. Your channel is full of great information.
Wow so brave!!!
Watch this if you live in or are traveling to Panama! Don’t be me! th-cam.com/video/WLEAbAGStwk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ysXenBoQyAq5cVpu
Great content. Thanks.
Glad that you found it to be helpful!
Pregunto si hay museos hay actividades culturales ? librerías ????and galerías ??? !! Conciertos ????Teatro?????Pet friendly what about transportation ? Gyms?! Walking areas?????????
Yes to all of that. Depends on what part of the city you are in for the walking areas but there a several parks and the cinta costera.
Very good!
Thank you so much!
I've got some questions can I speak to you personally I'm here in Panama
I just have one question. Why was the toilet by the window? 😂😂😂
That building had huge windows in their bathrooms. People could get a show if they really wanted to lol. 🤣🤣🤣
@@AbroadAbility LOL!!
Thanks for this video and the words of advice. I didn't know I could rent before arriving to Panama. Was that solely between you and the agent? That option would be so much better than having to go to an Airbnb. I would do a 6 months lease to see how it goes.
I am landing there in August God's willing in the area of David. Do you have a rental reference for that area please. Thank you.
You Rock💞
Aww thank you! You are an AWESOME supporter and you rock too!
Mold? In humid environments a normal thing. That’s why it isn’t a good idea to bring leather clothes to Panama. I gave a very nice leather jacket to my son when he returned home. The jacket turned into a mold catcher every 2 weeks. Don’t bring a lot of clothes you actually don’t need. You just ending up washing the clothes because of the “moldy smell “. I know. Difficult for women. Dishwasher? Try to get dishwasher tabs in Panama. I am cleaning dishes by hand. Right away after I used them. Enjoy Panama.
Who was your realator? What did you have to do to actually move to Panama?
Extension cords? Really??
I should have stated that I got 15ft extension cords 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️. Oh well. Lol. 🤣
But what is the price?
Thnx
Hey, James! Thanks for watching. There is a link in the video description to a website that I referenced in the video. You can put in what you are looking for and see the current prices there. 👍🏽👊🏽🔍
This is so informative. I am a Texas Real Estate Broker, and some of these tips, I have never had to discuss with clients. Thanks for sharing as this is great for me to share with future returning residence 🙌🏽
This is super hepful. 😁
Hey hey hey! I am glad you found this to be helpful! Heck, I needed a video like this while looking for an apartment lol.
Great Video!!! We would love to collaborate with you and your channel in the near future
Thank you so much! I will check out your channel. 👍🏽
Hi I’m planning to move to Panama next year and I believe I am going to need some help from you.
Wow so different in Panama 🇵🇦 than in the States 😳
Very different. It is an adjustment to say the least lol.
@@AbroadAbility Do you ever think about moving back to the United States
@@albuquerqueturkey1567 Absolutely not! If for some extreme reason it does not work out for me here I will try another country but I have given enough of my life to the United States. I a, inch happier living abroad. 😀
@@AbroadAbility I agree I don't want to retire in the United States it's way too expensive 😫 I'm looking for a country to visit and retire..
Does it make sense to rent for a few month to experience whether Panama is the right place to go?
That is the advice most have given because people move around a bit once moving here. I do have a few friends who have purchased and never rented but most rent first.
Thank you. How does panama conduct credit checks for expats? Can expats rent to own?
You are welcome and thanks for watching. I didn’t have a credit check performed but I started my process a year ago and got my apartment in July. I am not a real estate expert but you can contact the realtor in my description if you want and I am sure he can answers those questions for you. 👍🏽🇵🇦
Credit checks are a relatively new thing in Panama. There are companies that provide credit check services but they primarily serve banks and other financial institutions. In most cases, the property owner/manager will ask for reference letters, bank statements, and/or employment statement/agreement (letter from employer).
Is there mold in the new apts?
Hmmmm. I don’t know about that. It is quite possible considering how prevalent it is here. From what I have seen thus far, most of my friends that have had it are off of the water but others have had it here and there as well.
How much the rent
Does Amazon ship to Panama City? Thank you
I have Amazon ship to a mail forwarding address in Florida. The only issue is it can cost a lot to do a return.
Panama City is the worst place to live in the country of Panama. I have lived in Panama for 23 years.
Which place do you recommend?
Tips : if you don’t want to get approached by I animal don’t bother them they will go away by themselves
Tus videos no llegan con mucha frecuencia. Sin embargo, voy a repetir lo que te dije antes: Eres increiblemente hermosa!
Me toma mucho tiempo hacer videos. Voy a tratar de mejorar haciéndolos con más frecuencia. Gracias por sus amables palabras.
@@AbroadAbility Yo se que cuesta mucho tiempo hacer videos. Gracias por la respuesta, y gracias por el esfuerzo que le presrtas a este empeno.
prestas -- la imprenta es muy chiquita, y mis ojos se me fallan a veces.
Why will anyone need a tub in Panama showers are cleaner than tubs
Some people need to soak their muscles or are looking for bath tubs for their differently-abled children.
😂😂😂 I love this video!!❤
Thank you so much! It was fun to make lol.
Can you please contact me. I just met a lady that I think could really use hours help. I spoke with you at the Embassy about a month ago. God bless
Hola! Are you on Facebook?
Yes Mack Hagewood,thank you
A lot of good stuff that people usually overlook. No experience like the one you have yourself right? Good to see you on here again, let's do this 😎
Hellloooool!!!! Thanks! It is great to be back. 👊🏽🎥🥰🇵🇦 It is good to see you back at it as well!
For videos on my exploration on Panama which includes Boquete, Coronado, Panama City, Bocas Pedasi, Playa Venao, and David, you can watch this playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLXlReHcmYUcFwTDvNITYM1ie2-iZeKSde.html
I'm in the process of buying a house in Panama. Bank of America doesn't use intermediary banks and Banco General won't allow me to do a direct. Any advice on other options?P
@@crazyworld2570 oh gosh. Sorry. I am not familiar with that process. Have you joined any Facebook groups and asked in there?
@@AbroadAbility Hi, I figured it out. I had to open up another bank account with Wells Fargo in order to make the transfer. Thank you.
Excellent considerations for anyone moving to Panamá!
I Love your humor and your video!
Are there "fully furnished" apartments in/around Panama City? I'm looking to rent, and included furnishings would be very helpful. Thanks!
Super-helpful and fun to watch. Thanks so much for making these! My wife and I are 99% sure we've moving to PC so we might be neighbors someday.
Norm, thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment. I am smiling at the fact that you find these fun to watch. Yayyy! I love it here. I hope you and your wife find your paradise as well! 🇵🇦🎉
Very helpful and fun to watch!
Amazing video! I wish I would have had this list before moving to Panamá but will remember all these things when I move back.
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. I wish I had this list too when I was looking lol. 🤣🤣🤣
What’s the best method to bring your money from USA to Panama if I move there airports don’t let you travel with more than 10k
I deposit money monthly into my account here. I still have banks in the US. I deposit cash or personal checks as needed but the checks can take up to three weeks to clear. The atms charge around $6.50 for withdrawals so if you have an account that reimburses internacional fees that is a plus.
Your videos came across my feed, so I decided to watch two or three. They are very informative and they answer all of the questions I would ask if I was visiting various locations. Keep posting!
Oh wow! Thank you for watching a few of my videos! 😀👊🏽 I wanted to share the things that I wanted to know when looking to move here so I am glad to hear that you found them to be helpful.
Thank so much for your informative videos. It would have been helpful to share the price of the rentals. I know the prices fluctuate but at least we would have a ball park figure 😊❤
Thank you so much for watching. There is a link in the description of the video to a site that has rental listing and associated prices. By the time I put together the video, some of the footage was over a year old lol. 😵💫🤦🏽♀️😂🫣
@@AbroadAbility Hello, my husband is disabled with cerebral palsy. I am thinking about a vacation there first before considering moving there. How's the job market and what area with mobility amenities would you recommend we visit first?
Congratulations on your move. Love your videos ❤️
Thank you sooooo much! I am still pinching myself lol. 🇵🇦💃🏽
🌴🌊Congrats on Your 3K Subscribers!🥥🍉🍍🍌
Yayyy! Thank you so much for the congrats! 🎉🥰🇵🇦💃🏽🎥👊🏽 I think I need to start using the coconut emoji too lol. 🥥🥥🥥
I'm disabled on disability. I would love to move to Panama, but I'm not sure if I could afford to live there. I don't like high rises, nor do I want to stay close to traffic and the ocean. Do you have any videos showing living away from the coasts? Thank you for your content!
Helll Yah Baht! Thanks for your comment about my videos. Have you considered Boquete?
@@AbroadAbility I definitely have. I'm going to book a place next year and check it out.
I am currently looking for an apartment in Panama City. These tips are very helpful! Thank you
Is it safe there, honey? Thanks!
I feel safe. There is crime here but I feel like that is everywhere. I haven’t felt uncomfortable once and that includes going to areas where I was told not to visit because it is dangerous.
Thank you for sharing your experience. You are a wealth of information
Yes sis thank you so much for this video. Thinking of making the move with my family
Awesome video! I've been living in Panama for nearly 3 years now. The mold is a HUGE problem in this country. So many landlords do a crappy job of managing it. I learned this lesson the way when I stupidly signed a lease a couple of years ago (at The Yoo on Avenida Balboa). The landlord & everyone else involved soon revealed themselves to be so incompetent & dishonest I had to back out of the deal. They never bothered to push the issue maybe because I would've gone to court for sure.
The Yoo does have lots of nice apartments that are well-maintained, however.
Fortunately, I eventually found a good landlord who gives a damn. I currently live in another part of the city.
I think people downplay the mold here for some reason. I am working on the mold video this week. I have heard horror stories with some of the landlords here. As much as they are interviewing us as a potential tenant, interviewing them is just as important. Glad you found a place that you like.
I have been researching hard for about 3 years. I will be looking for a place to rent in 2-3 months but I don’t know where? I do know nowhere close to Panama City as it’s too expensive.
Incompetent and dishonest is on brand for Panama.
I love your content!
Keep the good work and enjoy Panama forever!🇵🇦💙
Thank you so much 😀😀😃! Thanks for the words of support! 👍🏽🇵🇦
Thank you that was very educational, I learned a lot
That’s a Luxury apartment.
1. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST!!??
2. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST !!??
3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST!!??
Great Video! Very useful information! I expect to be in Panama City before year's end.
Thank you and how exciting!
Interesting. Thank you ❤
You are quite welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️🇵🇦
Gems!!
Thank you!!!! 🇵🇦🇵🇦
Great video and very informative!
Thank you so much, Sonja! I appreciate you watching and that you found it to be informative! Yayyy! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great tips and suggestions. I give this video an A+ for mentioning the gas inspection period. I have never hear anyone mention that. I know a guy who converted his gas to electric and he said he tried to not advertise that as people would want to use his appliances. On the laundry, I was in an Airbnb where the window in laundry room was slid open. I inquired why and was told to allow the leaking gas escape 😆
Hahaaaaa in people wanting to use his appliances. And you are right, most people do not mention the gas inspections for some reason…. lol.
I have thought about moving to Panama for about 25 years. However, as a Black male I don't want to move to a country where i will end doing menial labour because opportunities are very limited for people like me in these places.
You only move to these countries if you have passive income or have a remote job
I’m surprised you chose PC among so many expat destinations in the country. Can you explain how you chose to live there?
Sure. I didn’t choose the city due to the number of expats. I chose it becuase I am a city girl at heart and it is an easy landing spot with several things to do if i choose to do them. Inherently, I am a home body but I like options.
Thank you for this video it was God Sent, as I hv just returned from a month’s stay in Panama, now I want to relocate from the states, I definitely need guidance, and ur doing a great job! 🥹Blessings and more😘
Awww I am glad you found your country outside of the USA and that you like the information given in this video. I figured it was best for people to learn from what I experienced.