I’ve read a number of posts online saying mortgages are possible as a US citizen in Panama.However, I visited some realtors in Bocas Del Toro and they said mortgages aren’t possible there or for foreigners. 

If you haven't already - find a reputable lender to qualify you and give you idea of what your PITI would be at 600K or other price point. 

There have been many sources of plans over the years from magazine directories, to online versions of the same. 

I just turned 58 and when I was 55, I got my bachelor's degree in IT/Software Development from WGU, which is an online, self-paced university. 

However, I have a trustworthy and reputable private lender that is willing to fund my first few deals.

Hopefully someone from the area can chime in but shopping quotes from reputable and well rated or referred PMs will illustrate a better picture for you.

You can just buy the stuff on your own ours were stuck in Port Charlotte county in FL and doing everything myself through lienhub.com.....and i did my research online prior but found no warning if i had seen anything i would've stopped.

If rent is not paid physically at a branch (i.e. it is paid online or via bank transfer), the date of payment will be considered the date when funds reach our account.

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