Can't have your teeth rotting away when there's no dental care to be had....

The problem is that dental school costs north of $300k now. 

So you can do it, it just depends on what number you need to live off of, factoring in all expenses.Make sure you factor in health insurance, dental insurance, car insurance, car maintenance, home maintenance, etc. 

I had a tenant that basically forced out my other tenants in my first rental due to bad hygiene, disruptions, and drug use.

First off with your partner being a dentist, I'd be more interested in the cost seg on the dental office than on the 8 unit and SFR.

Then you are entitled to these discounts in Panama:Here is a summary of the benefits of the Panama retirement visa:One time Duty tax exemption for household goods up to a total of $10,000.Duty exemption for importing a new car every two years.50% off entertainment anywhere in the country (movies, concerts, sports)30% off bus, boat, and train fares25% off airline tickets ( originating in Panama - going anywhere)50% off hotel stays from Monday through Thursday30% off hotel stays from Friday through Sunday25% off at restaurants15% off at fast-food restaurants15% off hospital bills (if no insurance applies)10% off prescription medicines20% off medical consultations15% off dental and eye exams20% off professional and technical services50% reduction in closing costs for home loans25% discounts on utility bills15% off loans made in your name1% less on home mortgages for homes used for personal residenceA one-time exemption of duties (taxes) on the importation of household goods up to US$10,000 in total value.100% duty exemption on the importation or purchase of an automobile every 2 years.

Some are better due to list hygiene - National Change of Address (NCOA) and CASS for address certification from the post office.

THAT'S IT HOT DOGS no cleaning supplies no paper products no hygiene HOT DOGS, after I took this person to ssi to report the "payee" they took a report and turned right around and gave the payee one more check and of course they didn't even get hot dogs that month.

IE For dentists it's American Dental Association.

I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and love teaching my patients about oral health care.