For us it was Malaysia. Since we wanted to check it out anyways. Just went there for 2 weeks and looked around. Id suggest going somewhere you'd like to see.
It is working, but not sure it would work for the DTV. We also survive off rental income. We just went the soft power muay thai route. It was easy peasy.
Yes it will feel like your well off. Compared to how you are living in the US. Your quality of life will sky rocket as you'll see your able to save money each month, while living really good.