Would you be willing to take a few minutes to virtually meet with me over coffee (Starbucks E-gift card) so I could ask you some questions about the area?

In fact, I do so much of my investing online and over the phone, that I do get a bit of anxiety when I do go to meetups or go out for coffee to talk shop.

Yes, you'll need a permit, and yes, you should call the building department and ask about height limitations, engineer stamp requirements, property lines, setbacks, skirt lengths, and giant schnauzers.But maybe before you alert the townfolk of an imminent geotechnical disaster -- a couple deep breaths and a coffee might be in order.

There is a big need for more rentals - both long term and vacation rentals.In addition to the rental properties I own, and a small coffee farm, I do master leasing long term then sub-lease as a vacation rental.Some other big pluses about Panama. 

Anybody you want to learn from, ask if you can buy them lunch or coffee ask lots of questions and listen for ways you can add value to their business.

What does the apartment actually look like...did they just walk out one morning with coffee cups on the kitchen table, clothes in the closet, multiple pairs of shoes, medicine cabinet looking normal, perhaps with toothbrushes still in place?

@Andrew FidlerHey Andrew,I hope your well.Haven't spoken to you in a while.Lets catch up for coffee?

We know that on average we spend $5.40 per booking on cleaning supplies, restocking supplies, coffee grounds, filters, and the occasional broken dish or stained towel, etc.

I'm local if you wan to discuss over coffee. 

If you ever want to chat over coffee about this topic, let me know.