Housing wanted for newly arrived low-income expat

RT46 Member

19POSTS

7 years ago

Arrived in Vacamonte mid-December 2018.聽 Return flight back to Florida scheduled for end of March 2019 (BUT, will delay return if needed)

In the past year, I have read that rental-housing can be found in places of Panama for $300 or so; yet, in my brief internet search since my arrival, have found nothing that inexpensive.

I am a 73-year-old male, living on my Social Security; so, I must keep my lodging cost as low as possible.

Would like to know where to scout for retirement housing.

Is there any possibility (rental or house-sitting) for within Chagres National Park; El Valle de Anton; Sante Fe; Las Tablas; Pedasi; David; Boquete; Volcan; Bocas del Toro Province; or anywhere else?

All suggestions and assistance will be appreciated... yes, what I need is an ExPat sponsor.

Not sure how to communicate, as I wrote an earlier forum post with my email address only to have it deleted due to prohibition of contact info in a posting.聽 I don't yet have a phone that works in Panama; but, I have Wi-Fi at the hostel where I'm staying.

Best Holiday Wishes,

RT46

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wolfmanmike Contributor

124POSTS

7 years ago

where are you right now i would have taken you to my farm to stay a few days and you could have left things there to move more freely i am online now聽聽if you are there answer me now

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panamachick Active member

96POSTS

7 years ago

Hi,
Did you find a place to rent yet.....?
K

RT46 Member

19POSTS

7 years ago

Thank you for your reply.聽 I am still lodging at a hostel in El Cangrejo; however, I found the house of my dreams in Cerro Azul.

The problem is so frustrating... I commited to s trial three month lease, provided enough references so that the house owner told the Real Estate agent to complete the lease.聽 I pulled out my Visa card and the agent actually laughed in my face, with the admonishment that in Panama they only deal in cash.

I have several hundred in cash; but, who carries聽 $1,400 in cash?

So, I tried to open a Pamama bank account... Did you know you need an "established" residency in order to open a bank account in Panama?聽 How is that for a "Catch 22"?

I have emailed my Regions bank in Florida to request setting up of a bank transfer; so, maybe I will live in my dream house one day soon.

If anyone can help in furnished lodging within or close to the city, I certainly would be appreciative.

Best wishes to all,
Robert Torbert
(formally of Florida)

Raz65 Active member

33POSTS

7 years ago

Yep cash is golden. I just bought a car and was able to wire the money. It was so fast I was amazed - like 3 hrs .
There are atms but my bnk only does $500 at s time. I pull out every two weeks to keep about that in cash just in case.
Capital one does not charge for O/S聽 usage where my PNC does.聽聽I was able to pay my ins with credit card and the panapass聽 cash. I pay my phone cash on the counters but cable onda online with CC. Just have to be prepared. FYI if you did not hear- papal visit 23rd. /28 Of Jan. Mayhem !聽 Get your water pills. Peanuts butter n jelly. They will come and consume all until they leave .聽 Get cash .

panamachick Active member

96POSTS

7 years ago

Hi,
My hyUsband n I have furnished lodging, and live about 40 min. From
The city. If you are interested contact us at alwaysstraightupatgmail.com
Have photos.
Regards,

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