PropertyInvesting.com | debralawson | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/debralawson/activity/ Activity feed for debralawson. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:21:44 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 713094398e5eab3f6962ad661c9bbcd5 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/4/#post-4669382 Fri, 11 May 2012 01:53:30 +0000 Thanks guys for all comments its really good stuff to take on, I think perhaps a business could be the way to go, IM in the midst of setting up something different over here “store wise”… If it goes well in the frist year I may look at expanding here and perhaps then look at the US.. As said from the start I have always wanted to live in the USA…[Read more]

]]> 0b5144337e6df2ecab7251d7939cfe55 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/4/#post-4669381 Thu, 10 May 2012 22:36:14 +0000 kylermrice wrote:
Why can't you sell it to the investor if you are up front and they can still make good money.  If everybody is up front it can be a successful business.  I'm making money, my clients make money, i don't even let them buy any C class till i have lined them up with some A  and B class properties.  It's a cash machine, I wou…[Read more]

]]> fd6ca64becbdd15e1de8e7a9b7a70584 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/4/#post-4669371 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:38:53 +0000 mmm ok Im getting confused now Ill read all this over again when my son is asleep, and perhaps getting a consultation with a Visa lawyer is the way to go.. Im sure they will have a point a.b.c steps for me to follow or at least look into..

]]> d2fe579eb69c812a498d63e990327614 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum wow you guys surely are https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/3/#post-4669360 Thu, 10 May 2012 03:01:08 +0000 wow you guys surely are scaring me off this buy into the US idea, thats ok I think a business may be the way to go. We run 2 here and have a few ideas for a retail outlet we want to set up, I think we look at setting that up there perhaps? Any thoughts on setting up a business there, or is that a whole new thread.. :)

]]> 5f235f8b9c848190ab164d122e640d82 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/3/#post-4669347 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:31:15 +0000 for sure thanks… :) MY grandfather was born in NYC I have family there but that doesn’t help so sad..

]]> fe1b0208a414e25cd570e1c74378e79c debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4669344 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:23:20 +0000 Ph last was that who you used? Do you know them and can I trust them from here? I like to get the full story its all so exciting though…

]]> 3105c6ff8f6b084a1be29150c084f6ca debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4669343 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:20:51 +0000 Thanks so much again Tripzie I will contact them for sure. Me and hubby looking tonight for info.. Perhaps a business venture is the go.. Ill keep you posted.

]]> de5d297c6218b64d31aa3b7fb452b28e debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4669335 Wed, 09 May 2012 02:43:53 +0000 mihovi wrote:
Hi Deb,    I lived in the US (on a H1-B visa, which means legally) between 2000-2006; in New York 1/2 year, Virginia and New Jersey for another 1/2 year each and moved in Indianapolis (Indiana) which is Mid-west for another 5 years (My brother still lives there since 1991). Due to the pretty rough immigration laws and the huge pr…[Read more]

]]> b4a83b992a7e7a3947973b10df014df4 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4669333 Tue, 08 May 2012 22:28:00 +0000 mmm ok I totally see what you guys are saying we had 1 average house in a town called Ballarat here in VIC had 3 eviction, stray cats, , bag of old needles found, holes in walls. But no guns thanks goodness!!
So maybe yeah a mid range property is the way to go? But less of them but better quality tenants..
Anyone out there got good stores about…[Read more]

]]> 516d8d612997883070aa47ee6d159957 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Nigel Kibel wrote: you do https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4669327 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:54:40 +0000 Nigel Kibel wrote:
you do some interesting work
you should email me

VIA your website?

]]> b3af0017a4957a3e50f50638cfbec62f debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/#post-4669324 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:09:08 +0000 Nigel Kibel wrote:
In Australia at present. Unlike much of America Texas has held up well. Property prices have not fallen plus it has the highest job and population growth in the country. Out of the predicted top 10 boom cities predicted in the United States for the next 10 years all are of the major cities are listed with Austin at number one…[Read more]

]]> 8565167920708168427b14bc2c7c7cc1 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/#post-4669321 Tue, 08 May 2012 08:32:59 +0000 Thanks Nigel IM going to check this one out.
Debra check out the E2 visa – http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1273.html there is less investment required (about 100k), compared to the EB 5.

So Texas is still good since 2006? Where are you now?

]]> 61e6de22776fd90965ff55ddb0ad274f debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/#post-4669319 Tue, 08 May 2012 07:15:20 +0000 triptizehd wrote:
I lived in Noosa and moved to Miami Beach so yeah it’s crazy and colourful, and I love every minute of it. It’s not a typical US lifestyle though by any means, they say Miami is ‘very close’ to the US, and many call it the capital of Latin America. So not sure how relevant this will be to the experience you may have in NY..

HI…[Read more]

]]> 1aac43e6d12f8390c4ee5ca531c4ffaa debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/#post-4669318 Tue, 08 May 2012 07:03:20 +0000 Dubstep wrote:
Hi Jay,Yeah a doco ( documentary ) would be like your reality TV:                                 THE RENT COLLECTORS  !I reckon it would be good.it would be a more dramatic show than the link below.        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MABrO9rhPTE

thats a good one!!!!!!

]]> 93d089f88ec4cb5e2889b563b39c71f8 debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/#post-4669314 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:32:38 +0000 Great thanks so much, may I ask where you did live and where I the us are you, all your reasons are mine to. Oh Im a writer also so opportunities there and people who can inspire.

]]> ef3e664bf634b24e036a2a0e5fb6476a debralawson replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/#post-4669311 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:04:18 +0000 Hi guys thanks so much for info, I love new York city I’ll be honest. Why I love new York I think is obvious and it’s the only place I have ever really feel at home so to speak. If this is the way I can get a foot in the door as an avenue to get a dual passport I’ll exhaust that avenue. True Australia is amazing Heath systems, standard of life…[Read more]

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