It used to be that some of the majors Banks used to be good for that, such as Wells Fargo / Wachovia, But Wells Fargo brought them out and then started closing accounts down, It has been a few years since then.

Now it’s…[Read more]

Having said that though, there are some really excellent people that will really go our of their way to help and do the right thing.

Being a lawyer in the US…[Read more]

As being involved in helping buyers for the past 4 years, I hope to be able to offer my two cents worth if I can help out.

One of the main issues I come across a lot ( and there are many ) is where and what to buy, how do I open a US Bank Account without having to go over there, and one of the…[Read more]

I also know others that are actually from Cleveland, and get to know the different areas, and have just had a client visit to inspect some of the properties, meet the team and get to know their back-end setup, I have been in…[Read more]

And although I still am very strong in the Kansas City areas, I’ve also now started in Ohio, and have associated with one of the better and very established…[Read more]

Everything mentioned above is correct…It's knowing that the people on the ground are honest, professional, and not out to sell a dud property to make a quick dollar from unwary overseas investors, and believe me, there are plenty of them that would do that, and then just try and get…[Read more]

As buying an investment property and receiving rents is a business, then you would need a business account from the start, and have it…[Read more]

And as has been mentioned, it depends on who you brought through, as anyone selling US Property, should be able to provide more than one management source, in case…[Read more]

I understand the problems your having, with so many overseas buyers trying to find good quality service providers in the US, and of course, they will all try and convince you that they are the best managers.

I don't know who you brought through in KC, as i would imagine that they should be responsible for providing good management, and…[Read more]

That's great, and hopefully it stays that way with being able open accounts.

One of the issues that can happen, and I've seen it happen to a number of people, is that some banks have over time, still gone through the accounts and still closed them down for a number of different reasons, I'm not saying it will happen with your…[Read more]

With so many cities to choose from in the US, and many being far better that Detroit, why would anyone want to buy there? Most large cities, and even some of the smaller ones, just like cities here in Australia, you have good and bad areas, and being local, you would get to know the areas not to invest in for whatever reason.

The same…[Read more]

With so many cities to choose from in the US, and many being far better that Detroit, why would anyone want to buy there? Most large cities, and even some of the smaller ones, just like cities here in Australia, you have good and bad areas, and being local, you would get to know the areas not to invest in for whatever reason.

The same…[Read more]

I've also been mainly involved in selling in Kansas City for the past almost 3 years…[Read more]

I did approach HSBC going back a while ago, they did say they could open accounts for Australians in the US, but when I told them i wanted it opened in days, I was told that it would take approx 3 months with all the red tape etc, so that was that.

I hear about…[Read more]

And from the mouth of one of the U.S.A's top legal experts in this area, most people don't have a clue how their LLC is taxed and most LLC's are used badly.

"Our current tax code is…[Read more]

There is and i think always will be, many points of view in regards bank accounts being opened,…[Read more]

As we have met on occasion, and know each other personally, i know of your background as well, so please don't get personal on this forum, it belittles you.

This thread is for information,  and to offer help and advice, and although you might travel to the US all the time, you are mostly in the commercial property area, not residential,…[Read more]

However, when I mentioned that you need the right contacts, it's still holds true.

So far, i haven't had any issues with opening an account for buyers, I work with senior people and some managers, and the ones I work with have all had…[Read more]

And that can lead to multiple offers on the property being made, and quite often…[Read more]

I think going…[Read more]

I think that firstly, if buying through a local company over here, unless they have actually brought the properties they sell in the US, which can easily be checked if they have taken title to the property, ultimately, you…[Read more]

Going to places like Zillow or in fact most online appraisal…[Read more]

Do you have a particular location in mind? As it's definitely possible to get US Finance in that price range, and get good quality well located property as well.

There are a number of claims to get all sorts of low rates, but some are through local banks and only lend locally, or in that state, or, they have certain lending criteria …[Read more]

I get asked quite a lot for the contacts I've made, and I always tend to use them to look after my buyers, as part of the services i provide to them.

One of the main issues i have, and that's why I only ever use this forum piecemeal, is that i get a number of replies when i do include an article, that usually tends to put me down,…[Read more]

Yes, someone can purchase direct  with a company based in for example Australia, who do actually buy  ( Take Tilte ) from whatever…[Read more]

I have had my fair share of working with different managers over the last few years, and just when you think…[Read more]

Firstly, Yes you can open a US Bank Account in days, without having to travel to the US, or without using third parties, I am doing it quite easily for my clients, you need an LLC or other form of business identity, plus the normal US Street Address and Phone Number, all of which can be supplied, again, I…[Read more]

One of the many problems that unwary buyers get caught up in, is that there are so many US Property Supply Companies who are either trying to self promote on forums such as…[Read more]