Always a good listen. 

Since the beginning of the year I have been diving into real estate trying to learn as much as I could, whether that was listening to podcasts, joining webinars, or doing my own daily research. 

The more I am reading and listening, the more concerned I get about liability protections.

And sure while the GF shouldn't have final say, I don't think it's wise relationally not to listen to your girlfriend throw in her two cents from time to time even she doesn't actually have any skin in the game. 

Which many real estate experts claim is the best time for investors to buy and hold onto until the market rebounds.With the Panama Canal reporting record income and numerous infrastructure projects in the works (like a 2nd Metro Subway line in Panama City) along with highways and the main airport expansion; the market should rebound in a year or two.

Also, I had an opportunity to listen in on a friend's PCS call, and it was similar to what you described.

There are numerous factors at play and your real estate tax professional is best positioned to opine on that.

I can't count how many times lenders try to assign a percentage of ownership to a Trustee when numerous attorneys have explained to them that it doesn't work that way, etc...

We love our new home and recommend Great Leaf to everyone who will listen. 10/10 experience!"

I've have read many books, listened to many podcasts, and read many posts on this forum and still do so, but I sat on the sidelines for a number of years just trying to save enough money in my emergency fund before starting to save some down payment money.