PropertyInvesting.com | TZ | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/tz/activity/ Activity feed for TZ. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f9600af2046ca4a2a670b37aba95793a TZ replied to the topic Overseas deals topic has gone dead anyone got anything provocative to talk about save how to set up a checking account :) in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407709-overseas-deals-topic-has-gone-dead-anyone-got-anything-provocative-to-talk-about-save-how-to-set-up-a-checking-account/#post-4678056 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:47:25 +0000 jkunyik wrote:
….name top 5 cities/states/suburbs in the states for positive geared property?? and why (if u can be bothered)?

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Huh? LOL
Negative gearing is a foreign concept here

]]> f29f386b3d8f494bb8a499073877cb69 TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669603 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:12:11 +0000 So are you a wholesaler (assigning your contractual interest in properties to your buyers) or an agent / broker (selling properties you don't own or have an interest in, for a fee)?

]]> 24c2a767d39957c92ef6154ae639ea03 TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669601 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:43:32 +0000 jeromejf wrote:
data is looking good according to this rp data press release
USA Housing Market Update – CoreLogic July Home Price Index Rises 3.8 Percent Year-Over-Year—Biggest Increase Since 2006

Great link thank you, funny i twittered this data just this morning.  The time to invest in the US market is NOW. 

]]> aa2b46e80952d8ad4258db744a98b3ec TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669599 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:09:33 +0000 sparkyoz wrote:
Hi,

We deal with Florida – our focus is Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers.  We focus on foreclosures, but the prices are rising fast.

Regards,

Steve
http://www.usadreamhouse.com.au

Thanks Steve, which brokerage are you affiliated with?

]]> 44a468bdd6b4d98a0f7d43f25edde2b0 TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669597 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:07:38 +0000 Thanks, and don't be a stranger! ……….1+1=3, right?

:-)

]]> 4d34c4bf4e4be0161bb599024d067f93 TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669595 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:56:46 +0000 Yes Cheeves remember we corresponded back in May after your name was recommended twice, and you mentioned to me at the time that you don t cover miami : ) so after working in RE for the past 2 years and doing my own projects i ended up getting my license as there is clearly a need for it here. 

]]> 8f14e5c3ccd47d8022263f6303c8cf8d TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669593 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:02:55 +0000 ps I have since taken the plunge myself as investor friendly realtors are rare 'this' side of FL

]]> 242f9ef2f9d7a85783f45be140a31282 TZ replied to the topic heading to the States! in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407443-heading-to-the-states/#post-4676236 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:49:02 +0000 BMH & Mary I'm available to answer your Q's in Miami if you happen to swing by. I'm an investor/licensed real estate agent with local networks from Miami to Palm Beach Counties. Please bring some Vegemite! : P

]]> 27b6237a7f61ea85ce1f5d0b0a9a4d86 TZ replied to the topic USA Property Update in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407329-usa-property-update/page/2/#post-4675187 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:13:24 +0000 Thanks for your comments Cheeves! There are 60 in total and there is just small number available (6) by the one investor who bought them low and has held them for cash flow for several years, so not plenty of inventory. Oh yes thorough HOA due diligence is a must. A client of mine was keen to purchase in a building near my home; I warned him that…[Read more]

]]> 3fbfe3521ec00ac49b74abe94490e19c TZ replied to the topic XEtrade - tranferring funds from US in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406691-xetrade-tranferring-funds-from-us/#post-4670684 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:09:34 +0000 Never an issue with xe.com. On the Australian side I have been asked to verify my identity a number of times as the amounts and the frequency of funds transferred increased, I think this was due to Australian money laundering regulations.

]]> d8763b19dd3c53df19488043a83d64eb TZ replied to the topic USA Property Update in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407329-usa-property-update/page/2/#post-4675176 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:07:13 +0000 Hello Cheeves, let me know what you think of the following scenario; I am learning every day and would appreciate your feedback:
The Oaks in Miami Gardens 17622 NW 25th Ave, 3/2 @1000 sqf, affordable housing yes, but war zone no, returning on average 1300 monthly, taxes 83, HOA 240, Ins 30, then there are water / trash / shared electricity 40, so…[Read more]

]]> c83e939149485d7f6f7b118129df2ff1 TZ replied to the topic How to get the skinny on a property? Online research tools? in the forum I like www.city-data.com and https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407318-how-to-get-the-skinny-on-a-property-online-research-tools/#post-4675108 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:46:54 +0000 I like http://www.city-data.com and http://www.usatoday.com/news/census/index also http://www.findcompsnow.com but all to be taken with a grain of salt, as unlike Australia in the USA one street can be "Wisteria Lane" but the next can be a ghetto. The aggregated data models can't differentiate very well, so it is essential to have ears and eyes on the…

]]> 9015bfae94315576c5477c79e4b19b9c TZ replied to the topic USA Property Update in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407329-usa-property-update/#post-4675169 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:21:45 +0000 "Yields are 8% in FL.  Deal with that or don't buy."

Hmmmmm I beg to differ, double digit returns are still very much achievable in SFL and I don't mean war zones

]]> ef5aaeee02544728585e64c6dd56291b TZ replied to the topic Newbie question - which US bank to open an account with? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406183-newbie-question-which-us-bank-to-open-an-account-with/page/4/#post-4666289 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:01:15 +0000 Buzzer wrote:
When I was in Jacksonville, Florida, a few months ago I bought a house. Thought I'd better open a bank account. Went to 2 banks and was told I couldn't do it. So I gave up. We bought the house in a land trust, which I never hear anyone talking about. Everyone seems to buy in an LLC. I don't really know all the pros and cons of all…[Read more]

]]> 13374a4975326ecb83f555fb0d157826 TZ replied to the topic Who can I trust? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406645-who-can-i-trust/page/8/#post-4670341 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:20:58 +0000 Ilove houses that’s quite an achievement in the 2012 market, congrats! We sold our 4566 property in April and from an investment perspective glad to be out of there.

]]> 7e1133b7228ccad4946813c5ade420a8 TZ replied to the topic Who can I trust? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406645-who-can-i-trust/page/8/#post-4670339 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:26:45 +0000 Cool..It seems tourism has suffered a lot on the coast and real estate too as a result, nothing beats the lifestyle though.. I miss walking in the rain forest at Buderim forest park with my kids and swimming under the waterfall..

]]> 327ae7d7ce562f6f5e7140fc18fff42d TZ replied to the topic Who can I trust? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406645-who-can-i-trust/page/7/#post-4670336 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:54:26 +0000 @Ilovehouses where are you based? Lived in Noosa 98 until 2010..

]]> d9e6b16609188ec2a347a30db470ffa4 TZ replied to the topic Crime Statistics Reference Material in the forum NICE..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407039-crime-statistics-reference-material/page/2/#post-4673113 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:14:37 +0000 NICE……….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> 4da94c376ce54fec902c135a17977cac TZ replied to the topic Here is a break down of a deal. Since I just got contract accepted so every one can see everything involved. in the forum Alex SC wrote: Alex SC https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405819-here-is-a-break-down-of-a-deal-since-i-just-got-contract-accepted-so-every-one-can-see-everything-involved/page/2/#post-4663403 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:40:48 +0000 Alex SC wrote:

Alex SC wrote:
So much talk about how USA or Australian  real estate groups are marking up the properties that we buy. So I can't speak for others, but I will speak for my company on how and why we do what we do. This is an example below: I am going to list a property and what we purchased it for. This is without plans and…[Read more]

]]> 6583a3067418e2b3c612f623b0a4796c TZ replied to the topic Crime Statistics Reference Material in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407039-crime-statistics-reference-material/page/2/#post-4673109 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:38:47 +0000 Emma what type of work do you do in the worst zips on all nighters? Or do you mean when you’re in the country you return to your place of work / temporary residence after all nighters? Either way it sounds like excitement..

]]> 0ef5f49a3521659dd87c36668381f709 TZ replied to the topic Crime Statistics Reference Material in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407039-crime-statistics-reference-material/page/2/#post-4673107 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:55:32 +0000 “And not sure how it is in OZ IE are hand guns legal or not… But you just never know when some gang banger is packing a 9mm and is going to pop a cap into you…which usually leads to death.” …Nope JLH, we don’t know how to deal with that, much like a bilby whose evolution failed to equip it with the knowledge of how to deal with being torn…[Read more]

]]> 8bd5759ba07db61bcab551505720106c TZ replied to the topic Crime Statistics Reference Material in the forum Nathan86 wrote: @Pat007 - https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407039-crime-statistics-reference-material/#post-4673097 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:08:22 +0000 Nathan86 wrote:
@Pat007 – You can get an idea off http://city-data.com http://www.city-data.com/forum/ and if you post you are looking to move or looking for a place in the area, they will be able to give you an idea… Remember though, they are peoples opinions but it will give you a good idea

@jayhinrichs The thoughts of a narrow-minded…[Read more]

]]> 9ba00d61f3e9ec601e90fba0d065402a TZ replied to the topic Who can I trust? in the forum In FL for example the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406645-who-can-i-trust/page/4/#post-4670276 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:44:40 +0000 In FL for example the equivalent of Australia’s “Fair Trading” offices is the Division of Consumer Services http://www.800helpfla.com/ I think they have a similar division in most other states too. They take complaints and mediate on your behalf. Not sure if they have “teeth” though – the time I considered utilizing their services they indicated…[Read more]

]]> b44818584a58a1dd2b49fafebfe707e5 TZ replied to the topic Who can I trust? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406645-who-can-i-trust/page/3/#post-4670253 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:39:11 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
TZNot sure if your being facisous or not.However,,, I for one have gone out of my way to help your Countrymen and others try to figure out what they do or do not own. All for nary of a thankyou… and in this case as stated above this was a loan to a US person or company for a rehab flip… This is what I do and have done for…[Read more]

]]> 108a23af61d63ea9908aafd7bf299b13 TZ replied to the topic I have been asked for people willing to tell their 'Ive been ripped off' US RE story - Please help. in the forum jayhinrichs wrote: maybe https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405465-i-have-been-asked-for-people-willing-to-tell-their-ive-been-ripped-off-us-re-story-please-help/page/3/#post-4660899 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:11:14 +0000 jayhinrichs wrote:
maybe there should be a spot on this site that has the most common links in the  markets that are attracting the most interest.One could look for their city and wha La there is 5 to 10 links,,, county GIS,,, county tax Assessor, Public MLS, Zillow and Trillia ( even those are notorisly bad for true values they provide other…[Read more]

]]> c0629196e07f871c8080ebf52b4d7d55 TZ replied to the topic Florida VS Atlanta in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406850-florida-vs-atlanta/#post-4671765 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:32:27 +0000 South Florida is in hot demand from international buyers due to the proximity to the emerging markets of Latin America. Inventory is shrinking by the day and prices are rising fast…so competition is pretty fierce here atm which can be a pain but it may be worthwhile in the long run

]]> 58b9cb510dea6a11fc5de36f5e7fde93 TZ replied to the topic I have been asked for people willing to tell their 'Ive been ripped off' US RE story - Please help. in the forum Yes Jay that's pretty much https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405465-i-have-been-asked-for-people-willing-to-tell-their-ive-been-ripped-off-us-re-story-please-help/page/2/#post-4660888 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:18:58 +0000 Yes Jay that’s pretty much how it happened! I’m aware of the limitations on the public sites – so I’m really pleased that as of yesterday I finally have full direct access to the MLS : D

]]> ec809577264c4977c40504cc75088b47 TZ replied to the topic I have been asked for people willing to tell their 'Ive been ripped off' US RE story - Please help. in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405465-i-have-been-asked-for-people-willing-to-tell-their-ive-been-ripped-off-us-re-story-please-help/page/2/#post-4660886 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:40:19 +0000 I’ve just been emailed a 55k deal courtesy of a Sydney based US RE investment company check this out, this is what the email says:

“3 BEDROOM
2.5 BATH
BUILT 1999
2 CAR GARAGE
2190 Sq Ft
Potential Rent: $750 – $850

This home was sold in 2003 for $138,000. This is a single family home and not a condo. Amazing deal. To rebuild a home like this…[Read more]

]]> c45cc199c2a11fcb0a7530da1be9c4af TZ replied to the topic buy property overseas with SMSF in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406481-buy-property-overseas-with-smsf/#post-4668863 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:11:10 +0000 MikeF wrote:

TZ wrote:
“An Australian Citigroup subsidiary, Citibank, has now started to facilitate loan transactions for Australians looking to purchase US property.” http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2012/s3480532.htm. This appears to be a new initiative. Perhaps contact Citigroup to see if they are planning to expand their services in the…[Read more]

]]> d5e74d4ee2b2f70b120fb78283b05260 TZ replied to the topic Who can I trust? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406645-who-can-i-trust/page/2/#post-4670228 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:11:40 +0000 AREIJoel wrote:
Guys,

I truly believe that going through an agent who relies on commissions is the wrong way to go about it from a foreign investor perspective.

If you are going to be managing a property from so far away, then you need to align yourself with a company who is not in it for the short quick profits. Sure everyone needs to get…[Read more]

]]> 2f08f4ece1eabf0b595fc0057c7e89b0 TZ replied to the topic More news on US in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406575-more-news-on-us/#post-4669717 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:51:41 +0000 Thanks very much for sharing WI great info

]]> 28004b20d82537db66211d9364fa8421 TZ replied to the topic Wire Transfer Advice Needed in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406614-wire-transfer-advice-needed/#post-4669977 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:09:46 +0000 Hahaha yup

]]> 81a11073323bbaa97120676fbbda4a79 TZ replied to the topic Wire Transfer Advice Needed in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406614-wire-transfer-advice-needed/#post-4669974 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:57:14 +0000 Yeah I know – I’ve been worried about lowering my credit score on a few occasions due paying utility bills late, simply because it was complicated to find an electronic way to do it (I have a checkbook but really, do I want to queue at the post office to mail a piece of paper in this day and age?). On the other hand Chase has some features that I…[Read more]

]]> b316c2a76bc1da8615440a313837f0ce TZ replied to the topic Important information about vacant homes and insurance its something you must absolutly be aware of and know in the US. in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406598-important-information-about-vacant-homes-and-insurance-its-something-you-must-absolutly-be-aware-of-and-know-in-the-us/#post-4669863 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:23:54 +0000 Great insight thanks.. Are there any particular companies you prefer dealing with, when you do get insurance? If so why? And do you recommend the services of your own claims consultant who has your back when it comes time to assess the damage and fight for what you re entitled to? I met one at out local real estate investor s association who also…[Read more]

]]> 69f27c31ffac099602e6b45c97195131 TZ replied to the topic Wire Transfer Advice Needed in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406614-wire-transfer-advice-needed/#post-4669972 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:10:20 +0000 Wow incredible, on the other hand their horse and carriage logo says it all… Speak to the manager and threaten you will move your business to a more contemporary institution such as Chase, if he cannot assist you in getting this done immediately.. Good luck..

]]> 810392204c9fbcf3b46435c25059cb0e TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669592 Sun, 13 May 2012 12:54:58 +0000 Thank you kindly!

]]> e9cd01f476860440fb03f40dc157829f TZ replied to the topic The Truth About MY USA Property and Andrew Allan as depicted by 730 report in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406450-the-truth-about-my-usa-property-and-andrew-allan-as-depicted-by-730-report/page/2/#post-4668482 Sat, 12 May 2012 08:53:13 +0000 emma171 wrote:
No, we just need to sell the fear that you MUST have an LLC that you MUST have set up for you because we are just so caring about your asset and the chances of being sued…….which sounds like 100% likely…. Not tempting fate here but I have managed to survive a bloody large number of properties over the past 13 years in…[Read more]

]]> 949c0eeaea9cb3d87155d075d3615327 TZ replied to the topic Attention Renovators! What would you do with this property? (Picture included) in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406562-attention-renovators-what-would-you-do-with-this-property-picture-included/#post-4669609 Fri, 11 May 2012 22:59:22 +0000 Nice timber decking out front….

]]> b4cae752a0852460389df36f41b76e13 TZ replied to the topic Investor-friendly agents/brokers in FL in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406561-investor-friendly-agentsbrokers-in-fl/#post-4669589 Fri, 11 May 2012 22:51:57 +0000 Alex – I was referring to the Australian spruikers operating in the USA who have been discussed recently on this forum, and in the Australian media.

The American wholesalers I’ve met since moving here have been great to deal with.. Nevertheless, I am interested to know if there are licensed agents in FL who have a track record representing the…[Read more]

]]> 2b67f132b1748552581183c29fe250c0 TZ 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-4669372 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:55:51 +0000 lawsjs wrote:
Freckle: That makes Kyler the one in the dress – No wonder he gets picked on by tenants:):)
BTW there is a very interesting Bloomberg article today suggesting housing has bottomed in th US – I can’t get the link right now, but it kind of backed up what Jay, Alex, Cheeves, Kyler the dress wearer and Emma have been saying.

Debra, it’s…[Read more]

]]> 3a41f4f3818c7eac8bd30e7c3ddacad5 TZ replied to the topic self managing in the USA in the forum debralawson wrote: Ph last https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406529-self-managing-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4669346 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:29:26 +0000 debralawson wrote:
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…

Yes and yes – you’ll still have to apply through the embassy in Oz though…

]]> ee900e836d55b45368880ba199de33f1 TZ 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-4669345 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:23:50 +0000 sundirtwater wrote:

triptizehd wrote:
I suppose for us the appeal is the opportunities, the relatively low cost of living, tons of cultural diversity, and a sense of adventure.. So far I haven't regretted making the move.

Hi Tripti,I'm from the Sunshine Coast as well and would love to hear your Miami ad(Vice) as well as you go along – how…[Read more]

]]> 2cbeb090ad5825032afa9f948d5282bb TZ 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-4669342 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:15:51 +0000 debralawson wrote:

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 im…[Read more]

]]> 903e9d0280bca584e3711687a9d9b2fb TZ 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-4669332 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:05:55 +0000 Hahahahaha OMG

]]> 3ee287e5af3a43134763ba0081ca3416 TZ 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-4669329 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:18:49 +0000 Yes exactly, that’s why I said the program “can mitigate some of the risks” associated with those tenants – I couldn’t agree more with your take on the scene in the ‘hood’ and beyond..

]]> a018d9e683738e818c1d83064e45e383 TZ 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-4669326 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:50:25 +0000 Because it seems that you are an entrepreneur it should not be difficult to fit the E2 criteria (bear in mind *I’m not a lawyer*, just familiar with the requirements).

Regarding JLH’s comments on having to be armed to collect rent in certain areas, this is so true, and such a culture shock for Aussies, most of us have heard about this story:…[Read more]

]]> b1b0da1c0386078566500707861887b3 TZ 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-4669315 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:48:49 +0000 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..

]]> f59387b3079c66cb67ba413b1d21c9a9 TZ 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-4669313 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:23:04 +0000 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. People ask us the same question all the time – why would you want to leave Australia.. I suppose for us the appeal is the opportunities, the relatively low cost of living, tons of cultural…[Read more]

]]> cf017777e844fa02c789d6b320e64e83 TZ replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/20/#post-4633172 Sun, 06 May 2012 22:43:58 +0000 Oh yes, true..!

]]> d4046f14c73f27ef9072ea8dd0a31549 TZ replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/19/#post-4633162 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:33:02 +0000 “The US is a dog-eat-dog country. So if you’re a poodle that’s been pampered in a cushy and stable job all your life, don’t be so stupid as to cash in your pension to try to run with the wolves.” Hahaha love it. Very true.

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