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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/18/#post-4633130</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:25:55 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a secured visa card but needed to deposit the nominated limit on the card as security.  No savings account was needed.  This is not a card that is easy to obtain and several others have been rejected.  I&#8217;ve had a checking account for two years and believe this is why I was approved where others have been rejected.   I also have a personal&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-232046"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/18/#post-4633130" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Sizeable portfolio? in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:28:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Greencard lottery closes 1st November each year I believe.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Tax deed sales in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:11:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The foreclosure process for Liens that you hold is entirely different to a property foreclosure.  What you are actually doing is requesting a Tax Deed Application.  This can take months or even as much as a year if the County is not pro active.  Once the process is complete the lien property will come up for sale at a Tax Deed Auction and will us&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-215048"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403062-tax-deed-sales/#post-4643707" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Sizeable portfolio? in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:56:07 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You would need to apply for an E2 visa which entails a business plan and a whole raft of documentation which, if approved, would allow you to stay for 2 years at a time.  A Green Card can become a possibility down the track.  It&#039;s a very hard road.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Rental returns in USA in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:16:56 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael,  I&#8217;m buying in Fort Myers Florida.  The net is 17.275% which I am very happy with.  I am receiving 16.258% and 14.358% on others.  I look only at single family homes, even though I know there is a better return on duplexes, as i like the stability of families.  I look at homes I believe can provide what families need, always check the sex&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4975"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403013-rental-returns-in-usa/#post-4643490" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Rental returns in USA in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:30:58 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With me commenting above that rentals have dropped slightly, today I have had three potential tenants come through the house I&#8217;m living in and one yesterday (I&#8217;ll be back home for three months later this month).  All have put in applications to rent.  I paid $27,000 for the house, spent roughly $5000 fixing it up and the asking rental is $700 per&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4970"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403013-rental-returns-in-usa/#post-4643485" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:46:46 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Judi,</p>
<p>Rental returns have dropped a little but certainly nowhere near $100 per month so I believe you were misquoted from the outset.  </p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/18/#post-4633126</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:55:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I assure you it is happening Jay</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Tax Lien Stories - how is everyone going with these? in the forum Jay, a spruiiker is someone</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:54:19 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jay, a spruiiker is someone who comes onto a forum offering advice and once accepted as someone who knows what he is talking about comes in for the kill offering services that many take up as they believe his services will be great.  It is a great way to play on the weaknesses of investors who have neither the time nor the expertise to invest on&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-55169"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/page/2/#post-4637450" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Tax Lien Stories - how is everyone going with these? in the forum Jay you have some good</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:16:51 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jay you have some good information and insights but Australians are investing in Liens on line and making money without being on the ground to inspect.  Liens are not a way of making a fortune but are a nice little extra income.  A US Bank account is needed and the funds need to be re-invested for a period of time to build up a nest egg.  The cost&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-106323"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/page/2/#post-4637447" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Jay, there are some banks</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:05:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jay, there are some banks and staff that are not abiding by the rules!!  The US bank system of requiring quotas to be fulfilled by staff and commissions paid on the number of accounts opened leads to some staff opening accounts where they ought not.  There are also a couple of banks that do not require their staff to abide by the Patriot Act but&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-197214"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/18/#post-4633123" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Lenny, you will need someone</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:39:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lenny, you will need someone in the US to act as your designated person for the EIN.  A .bank account will be opened by some banks&#8217;s but they are few and far between.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Tax Lien Stories - how is everyone going with these? in the forum Jay, in Florida there</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/page/2/#post-4637444</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:52:24 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jay, in Florida there currently is no redemption period on deeds and unfortunately, some of the Counties that had gone on-line for lien sales have reverted back to the old system which is not helpful for out of Country purchasers.</p>
<p>I have looked at many of the programs available to teach tax lien/deed purchasing and am not excited by many of them.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Tax Lien Stories - how is everyone going with these? in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/page/2/#post-4637441</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:23:13 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m not sure what programs are available through Thomas Senatore currently but you could contact Steve&#8217;s office for an update.  I know Tommy is coming out to Australia in June so something may be on offer then.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Tax Lien Stories - how is everyone going with these? in the forum Very interesting commentary</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/page/2/#post-4637439</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:23:45 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very interesting commentary above but I must disagree on some aspects.  I only ever buy liens that are left over (OTC) and therefore get my 18% return.  There are still plenty of good ones available and the only time I have had to go to an application for tax deed has been on a single family home&#8230;so far.  You do need to have a good look at the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-211683"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/page/2/#post-4637439" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Tax Lien Stories - how is everyone going with these? in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/#post-4637437</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:38:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>petejac1 you will find that 25% return on property will probably not happen.  In the lower end market a return of 22% is very good but most of the returns (if calculations are done correctly) are around 17%</p>
<p>I love liens but you need to calculate into figures that you may need to wait two years before you see a return as many do not redeem.  From&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-13046"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402079-tax-lien-stories-how-is-everyone-going-with-these/#post-4637437" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:30:43 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sparkyoz.  I need to contact you URGENTLY.  Please email me <a href="mailto:judith@nimbus.com" rel="nofollow">judith@nimbus.com</a>,au as you are marked as not receiving e.mails.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum My advice is to forget about</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:54:28 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My advice is to forget about a Condo purchase unless it is a very good price and you can see copies of the HOA financials.  You need to know equactly how many of the Condo&#039;s are occupied (not just owned) and what reserves of cash the HOA has.</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:42:37 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terry,  When you start looking at foreclosures you are needing a whole lot more experience and it is not something I would go into without a good deal of due diligence.  Some of the Tax Deed sales offer good buys but many of these are selling for more than their value too.  You cannot gain access for inspections prior to the auction and it is a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-196434"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/17/#post-4633110" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic EIN, ITIN Forms in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:26:05 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bank accounts can be open if you can find a bank that will do so.  I have one that will still open for a foreign person who is not in the country but it is difficult with the Patriot Act.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic EIN, ITIN Forms in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:42:21 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HighIncomeProperty,                                                                  go to the IRS website and search form SS4 then also look through the instructions.  You will find a telephone number to call.  Once you are connected the operator will want you to fax the form while you stay on the line and then will go through the form and if all&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-66646"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402874-ein-itin-forms/#post-4642536" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:16:16 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Forming an LLC is considered necessary for asset protection and is not as quick a process for non residents.  The formation can be done in a matter of hours but the confirming letter may take several weeks to be sent.  The EIN can be done via fax with a follow up phone call where the IRS Officer will go through the form with you and immediately&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-66642"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402874-ein-itin-forms/#post-4642532" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:09:56 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This board has become so clogged with spruikers it is hard for ordinary folk to know where to turn.  I have checked a few websites and sales information and found one in particular that was over stretching the truth by a long way.  Sound advice offered above to check County websites for sales information BTW.  I am seriously thinking of&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-196433"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/17/#post-4633108" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:19:56 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>USA,  as you have listed that you do not accept e.mails, feel free to e.mail me <a href="mailto:judith@nimbus.com.au" rel="nofollow">judith@nimbus.com.au</a> and I will be happy to provide you information.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Jack, I'll be here in Fort</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:26:32 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jack, I&#039;ll be here in Fort Myers until March 24 then back to Oz for three months after which my visa will be approved&#8230;hopefully&#8230;.and then back here for at least two years.  I love Florida!  You can call me on 239 565 5747</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:35:27 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with Jeff that there are many better places to invest that Miami but what BB is inputting into this board is at least his personal opinion and experience rather than all of the spruiker posts seen here these days.I have friends who have tried Realtors in both Miami and Orlando with less than satisfactory experiences but Florida is a good&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-256244"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/16/#post-4633095" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic bank refusing to release info to the title company in the forum Sorry I can't help but feel</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:50:36 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry I can&#039;t help but feel your pain.  There are a lot of complex laws over here and your situation is something I have heard of before. </p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic EIN, ITIN Forms in the forum The information supplied in</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:46:13 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The information supplied in the above link does work with the IRS and I have been using this method recently for my clients with success.  </p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:42:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BB, I am very sorry to hear of your experience but am not surprised.  It only confirms that it is not at all easy for non US citizens to obtain finance.  The process of working towards a crredit rating is the only way that a reasonable loan can be obtained in my opinion.  Obtaining a credit rating is also not an easy task but I will achieve mi&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-256242"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/16/#post-4633090" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic HouseBuyers USA in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:52:17 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>32 in Australia and 6 in the US, not only in Florida.  I am not saying II&#8217;m an expert I said I have been successful. I&#8217;ve also had the benefit of knowledge from posters on this forum since January 2003 and try to impart knowledge to others when possible.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:15:52 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the offer Jeff but I also have over 30 years experience and have learnt through the school of hard knocks how to protect myself.  I have  long, medium and short term plans and I am very happy with the investments currently in place.  I am watching the market closely and believe a lot of the current renters will be buyers again and that&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-149569"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402605-housebuyers-usa/#post-4640645" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:55:21 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jeff, I disagree with you on investing in Florida.  To say Florida has some of the worst vacancy rates does not tie in with what I am finding.  If you price your rental according to demand you have no problems securing a tenant.  There is a glut of available houses and where are those previous home owners now&#8230;.renting.  Florida has been vey goo&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-149565"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402605-housebuyers-usa/#post-4640641" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 02:52:53 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Karlred, anything you buy through a Realtor must have  a clear title and no liens so there is no need to employ a Lawyer to check this out.There are reputable Realtors and some not so good.  If you need one in the Fort Myers area, I can give the details of the Realtor that I use and have no hesitation in recommending.</p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Lehigh Acres Florida ? in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:36:27 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think I really need to make the effort for that cup of coffe Cheeves, maybe Monday as I&#039;ll be very close for part of the day.  </p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:03:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>cwagner, good post.  I private messaged a response to one of my earlier posts so a bit was missed here.  I think you are quite a bit off with your 50% on well and septic and would be interested to hear where you looked.  Not sure how long you were here but if you come back let me know.  I&#039;ll here until the end of March and will be back in earl&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-5446"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402593-lehigh-acres-florida/#post-4640580" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:55:14 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Still in town until the 24th March.  Been meaning to catch up but time just gets away.   Like I say, many are happy to buy with septic and pump, it&#039;s just not for me when there are so many other great buys.  My Lehigh house is in the Richmond/Third area but I&#039;m not actively looking to buy more out there.  This one was just a great big beau&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-5443"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402593-lehigh-acres-florida/#post-4640576" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:07:03 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For me they are but other investors are happy to buy homes with septic systems.  Please also make sure you purchase a property that is within a reasonable distance to a fire hydrant or you may find that you cannot get insurance.  Don&#039;t buy anything that is in a sparsely built area either.</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 02:39:31 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are parts of Lehigh that are good and some that are not.  I only look at properties there with town water and sewer so that I don&#039;t have the possibility of having a water bore to service or a septic to pump.  </p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic Please help! - INVESTING IN LAS VEGAS CONDOS? in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402560-please-help-investing-in-las-vegas-condos/#post-4640396</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:43:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Levitt,  Check your private messages for Realtor info.  </p>
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				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402560-please-help-investing-in-las-vegas-condos/#post-4640395</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:23:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Speedy Gonzales is spot on.  For a Condo, I doubt you would get finance from anyone just now and a foreign person would find it particularly difficult.  Most find that they need to raise capital on equity from home to pay cash in the US.  With the economy in the state it is, many Condo owners are walking from their mortgages leaving the Home Ow&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-156771"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402560-please-help-investing-in-las-vegas-condos/#post-4640395" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:11:34 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#039;ve just done comps on three of my properties, one came up $15000 under priced with rent $110 per month over what is achievable, the second was $18000 overpriced and $150 per month too high in rent but the third came up spot on.  Definitely good to have several resources to check from.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:39:57 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.rentometer.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.rentometer.com</a>   this is only a guide as there could be some very high priced rentals in an area that will push the amount up.</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:33:58 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Klimmy, I doubt your account would be building a credit score but as I don&#039;t know details you would need to ask HSBC.  </p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:22:42 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I opened my Wachovia account I was issued with a Visa Debit card immediately and this was prior to any purchases in the States.  Wachovia and Wells Fargo are almost fully integrated after the merge of last year and I have now also been issued with a Wells Fargo Visa.  This is a card where you must nominate what your expected monthly spending&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-264785"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/14/#post-4633056" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic opening a US bank account in the forum Overseas Deals</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:04:05 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mosqui,</p>
<p>You need the services of an Agent, usually an Attorney and a US address, again usually the Attorney&#8217;s for service of notices.</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:00:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mosqui,</p>
<p>I am a fellow Perthite living in Florida at the moment and yes you can get a credit card so that you can use the funds from home.</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:57:16 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Top rental returns,</p>
<p>If your Attorney opens the bank accounts, are they in the name of the LLC?  Does your Attorney have a Power of Attorney to act on behalf of your clients?  Really interested to learn how this works.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:23:45 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It would appear that you still need an account here in the US for Property Managers to deposit funds as to deposit the funds directly to an AU account would incur fees.Ray, I am currently in the US and have everything set up but thought the information of a Citibank option would be helpful to others.  Jeff, The rates for funds transfer through R&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-232707"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402147-opening-a-us-bank-account/#post-4637850" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:51:24 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Impressive exchange rate Globaltraveller.  I know of a number who have tried to open accounts through Citibank and are finding a brick wall.  If you have opened one recently, would you share which Branch you did it through?  </p>
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				<title>ActToday replied to the topic USA investment companies - advise? in the forum I'll be looking at this</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:08:59 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#039;ll be looking at this Kim.  Thanks</p>
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