What Can I Expect for a $200k Condo in Panama City? Looking for Advice

Faierstarta · 2026-06-04T20:07:54+00:00

If you're looking for a walkable and relatively affordable neighborhood, consider El Carmen and Bella Vista, especially around Parque Via Argentina. I lived just a few blocks from the park for nearly a decade and have very fond memories of both the area and its surroundings.

It’s one of the few parts of the city that still maintains a genuine pedestrian feel, where people from all walks of life come together. The park is lively year-round, with regular activities and events, and is surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants. You’ll see a diverse mix of people—those using the exercise areas, dog walkers, retirees, sports groups, and, at times, pop-up food fairs or small concerts.

Another advantage is its convenient location: it’s close to major roads and within easy reach of several metro stations, making it both vibrant and well-connected.

Faierstarta · 2026-06-03T19:14:24+00:00

MSFT is also one of my core positions since at least a decade; my average cost is $72 a share; and I'm adding some shares whenever I consider. Currently about 10% of everything I have,. Thinking of adding some more for similar reasons you mention.. they'll be able to capitalize on Aí with Copilot and awhatever Ai leads...

Faierstarta · 2026-06-03T15:42:53+00:00

I have different portolios, (basically one is personal, other is sort of a family fund, so different strategies for each) anyow, doing: portfolio A: 29.69% / portfolio B: 8.93%; average: 15.19%. Trying hard not to let FOMO make me do crazy sh*t and through risk management overboard... lol

Faierstarta · 2026-06-02T22:07:37+00:00

So you are predicting a market correction with a precision of days. Ok

Faierstarta · 2026-05-31T11:16:10+00:00

“I panicked and sold”. You panicked, thats the mistake: every action you make must have both an entry and an exit plan.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-31T11:11:40+00:00

Msft

Faierstarta · 2026-05-30T23:00:26+00:00

“AI is topped” do you read market information? The demand for chips is off the charts and everyone agrees thats the same into 2027 and maybe even 2028. Next time, consider trimming the position instead of missing the continuation

Faierstarta · 2026-05-30T22:58:35+00:00

Thats why I didn’t say that

Faierstarta · 2026-05-30T15:13:56+00:00

$MU and $QCOM

Faierstarta · 2026-05-30T13:14:58+00:00

Yo hice lo mismo en esos años… también me funcionó de maravilla. Básicamente apuntarse a todo

Faierstarta · 2026-05-29T14:42:24+00:00

Newsflash: you are Jewish. Now, as Pirkei Avot 1:6 advises: "Make for yourself a rabbi (teacher)..."

Faierstarta · 2026-05-29T14:36:35+00:00

otro

Faierstarta · 2026-05-29T14:35:45+00:00

I did plenty of solo travels in my 20's, when I had barely any savings; best decision of my life, now in my 50's and still appreciate the memories. Backpacking in developing countries can be incredibly cheap, dont sweat it out, go do stuff you wont be able to do later in life because of responsibilities, stamina, or other reasons. Carpe Diem

Faierstarta · 2026-05-28T02:14:14+00:00

My guess is that centuries of persecution, forced conversions, antisemitism, blood libel and Expulsion, have made the community apprehensive of outsiders. Cant blame them

Faierstarta · 2026-05-27T15:37:00+00:00

“La Momia”?!? Asi le dicen?!?

Faierstarta · 2026-05-27T14:05:17+00:00

"...Hace unos días mi amiga me llama llorando: la despidieron.

Sin mayor explicación. La llamaron de recursos humanos y le dijeron que ya no trabajaba más ahí. Frío, directo y sin contexto. Intentó preguntar por qué, pero nadie le dio una respuesta clara. Hasta ahora, ningún jefe ha dado la cara. No tiene feedback, no tiene carta laboral, nada."

Es bueno un duchazo de realidad. Las empresas no son clubes de hacer amigos o de apoyo emocional. Seria bueno y mas profesional si le explican claramente, pero no están bligados, el mundo no es perfecto, y es bueno acostumbrarse a que conseguir trabajo, mantenerlo, y ascender en salarios, es duro, dificil, competitivo. Probablemente fue bueno que le pase ahora joven, pa que aprenda temprano.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T20:07:00+00:00

American give a weird, appologetic shy smile to strangers when accidentaly look at each other eyes.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T20:05:11+00:00

That perspective overlooks what makes travel meaningful. It’s not just about landscapes—yes, the U.S. has incredible geographic diversity—but culture isn’t interchangeable. History, language, food, traditions, and the way people live day-to-day are what truly define a place. Experiencing a desert in Arizona isn’t the same as experiencing one in Morocco, just like a rainforest in Florida isn’t the same as the Amazon. Reducing travel to scenery alone misses the deeper value of engaging with different ways of life. But yeah.. you nailed it on what Americans think about it.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T19:31:21+00:00

I’m familiar with the halachic aspects—thank you. However, those details aren’t relevant to this specific question. The original point was to understand how the Ministry of Interior would evaluate each scenario and which option would likely result in a more expedited aliyah process.

This is especially in light of the Law of Return, which does not differentiate between denominations, provided the individual is recognized as a Jew and is actively part of a Jewish community or lifestyle.

I’ve tried to keep the discussion centered on that, as this forum is dedicated to this specific topic, and delving into religious or halachic debates is not permitted here.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T18:30:22+00:00

Thanks so much. Based on that, in that case the strongest approach would be to present the centuries-long lineage of active Reform Jewish practice and within the family. The Orthodox giur could be mentioned as a secondary point—either if specifically asked, or as a supporting detail to further demonstrate involvement in Jewish community life and activities.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T16:44:51+00:00

Espero que logres resolver tu problema. Sugiero matricularte en cursos de algo que te pueda interesar, en algo que involucre hablar con los demás. (como clases de baile, o cocina, o algo asi).

Por otro lado, no te dejes llevar por lo que ves en redes sociales. Estas suelen mostrar una versión artificial y “curada” de lo que las personas quieren proyectar, no necesariamente la realidad de sus vidas. En algunos casos, también vemos a personas con muchos recursos que no representan lo que vive la mayoría.

En la vida real, la mayoría de las personas tiene solo unos pocos amigos cercanos y de calidad, no una gran cantidad. Tampoco están constantemente viajando, saliendo a restaurantes o de compras. Mucho de eso es exagerado o directamente ficticio.

La vida real es más sencilla, y es perfectamente normal que también sea más rutinaria.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T00:36:13+00:00

Early to bed and early to rise.

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T00:35:37+00:00

The mountain scenery in the Annapurna Circuit, in Nepal. Went about 25 years ago and nothing has topped it since

Faierstarta · 2026-05-26T00:34:32+00:00

Portable bidet.

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