Did anyone used this Agent : 888 US Real Estate

he he he… We just have more space in Australia – we can afford to be picky. It will change:(

Sewage farms are great!! If they are anything close to modern they can be the most amazing wildlife habitats. In fact Michael Mobbs (58 Myrtle St Chippendale) has his own complete sewage farm (composting wetland) in the tiny back yard of his small Sydney terrace.

http://today.ninemsn.com.au/homeandfamily/182206/visit-the-sustainable-house

http://www.melbournewater.com.au/content/sewerage/western_treatment_plant/habitats_and_wildlife.asp

Not exactly about US property, but interesting about what people like and dislike near houses. Most Americans are probably more worried about being shot in dead beat areas rather than whether the cable to your light switch in a good area is less than 10km away:)

I am not having a go at you, but it is all about the luxury of space.

No one in MEL wanted to live near an airport. So Tullamarine was built. In the middle of nowhere. Now it is surrounded by houses – because it was ‘relatively’ cheap property compared to what was nearby when they were buying. Nowadays Tullamarine on Gearth looks like an extension of MEL itself. The same thing that happened to MEL 50 years ago is happening at AVL.

Upmarket areas of LA where I buy (and the more you learn about US RE the more you like upmarket) include sewage farms, airports, earthquake areas, beside the 405, moving cliff faces, beachside tidal zones etc etc – just as long as it is away from the hard hitting’ pipe swingin’ – Im sure you know the rest of the movie quote:)

However – I do agree, in a really good buying market, why take a risk? Just remember the market you are buying in – it is very different to ours in Australia.

My friend started investing in real estate last year. As a fresher, he really did not know the ABC of the market.. so hired a realtor .. I think he was from Lone star realty. And well…today my friend is a smart investor and gives me tips to invest in real estate! So I guess..he had a really good experience with the agent.!

Truer words were never spoken. Research your providers thoroughly, make sure they know their turf (or that its even their turf!), and trust your instincts – if something feels amiss, don't hesitate to pull back, regardless of how promising the promises sound (in fact, the more promising they are, the more you probably have to look out, unfortunately).