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.

We have been very impressed with MI but the appraisals coming in under the asking price is a tough pill to swallow for us.I'm sure you have also realized that you and I are a bit late to the party in that Rent-to-Value ratios are in the 0.8-1.2 range now as opposed to higher in just the last few years.  2016 was a very good year for RE appreciation and newbies like us will pay a premium now.The main reason for my post is something no one has yet to mention that we have discovered. for W-2 investors like us who don't plan to leave their jobs soon, the depreciation is not an option as a tax write-off for those making over 100k/150k of W-2 income.  

Until the right of redemption has been foreclosed or the title has ripened by prescription, a tax deed has the same force and effect as a lien.So, if I buy a foreclosure, I gain possession but have no rights to the property as far as "clear title"?

Now especially with doctors more than willing to write a recommendation for a service dog as easily as I can get a prescription for viagra...

I solved all my problems without any pills, operations or hospitals.

Passing an extra $9/mo is a tough pill, IMO.

. $100k down, plus $18k in the bank as reserves will be a tough pill to swallow for most.

The great State of Wyoming considers it abandoned if the tenant is gone for 15 days with unpaid rent.I once had a woman abusing prescription medications that was unreachable for weeks.

I strongly disagree with Dave Ramsey's prescription for cash investing. 

It's an "emotional support animal" which does not require any training, any registration, or any medical prescription.