Here's a link to the CSLB license check.https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckL..One thing though...in my 33 years of contracting, I've had dozens of illegal permits pulled under my number leading to major problems.

@Alex GarridoInvesting in Panama City would work out for short term rentals because you could pay for the holding costs and maybe profit nicely while hopefully the value of your property increases over the long term.Unfortunately, it’s illegal to rent for less than 45 days and personally I’d never suggest anybody gets into an illegal business overseas.I’ve come across a couple rare buildings in Costa del Este who have a permit but, as you could expect, it’s reflected in the price.

A customer of mine mentioned she is selling off all of her properties as she is 80 and looking to enjoy the rest of her life task free. 

not everyone's lifestyle or family situation permit but it's a great way to get started.and i agree with the others... 100% leverage is very risky. 

They truly are a good local business who values their employees and customers so I want to go with them for the leaks repair, and the annual maintenance. 

He has acquired the land, gotten the permitting, has construction financing lined up but needs ~20% cash equity / home.I know very little about his particular real estate market, and I've never built anything myself. 

Unfortunately I don’t qualify for the free option and finding a contractor that actually wants to jump through the hoops for the permit waiver is another hurdle.

I did not know this about registered contractors on the permit.

Sounds like there are several unhappy customers of Neal Aviation (Garrett Neal is the owner of the company on record) for being sold bad parts and they're burning suppliers with hot checks for parts for privately owned aircraft (in their more recent business reviews).

Even then the expat will need a work permit to legally sell anything in Panama.