CL1706 wrote:

Alex SC wrote:

CL1706 wrote:
Like a couple of people here, I am heading to the USA in late March with a view to spending two weeks in a city, and purchasing two or three properties as a starting point. Are there people here who had genuinely done this and made it work, and are willing to talk about it? Please direct message…[Read more]

CL1706 wrote:
Like a couple of people here, I am heading to the USA in late March with a view to spending two weeks in a city, and purchasing two or three properties as a starting point. Are there people here who had genuinely done this and made it work, and are willing to talk about it? Please direct message me if you have experiences…[Read more]

usainvestor wrote:
Lawsjsbut for anyone starting out, I think the way to make this work is NOT buy one – you may be lucky, but you may not. It will take as much effort to run 4-5 as 1, but the averages will make the returns a lot more palatable in the long run.I couldn't agree more that unless you are prepared to buy multiples and prepared to…[Read more]

kylermrice wrote:
Wasn't talking about cash flow properties Jay.  I invest in Florida for the type of houses you are talking about.  The gem on the water that is 90K that was 500K back in the day.  I can pick up about the same house here with the same potential as Atlanta.  Wouldn't mind getting one in Mesa, AZ before all the for closers dry up…[Read more]

emma171 wrote:
Jay it is fantastic – I echo Jeremy's sentiments. I made a big decision that I will always focus on working with an individual versus selling properties…. I love the level of involvement that I can keep with each client and each of the properties – I am a thrill of the hunt and the rehab person…. My parter and one of our cash…[Read more]

jayhinrichs wrote:
Lawsys,I think there have been some really good points of view brought up on this site since I first found it a year ago. and I see the OZ investor now considering Net returns that are a little more realistic than best case scenario… It took us a year however we just closed our first set of transactions 7 Notes ( properties)…[Read more]

lawsjs wrote:
Great Stuff Alex…Aussies out there looking, here is a legitimate US property guy who is genuinely doing the 'right' thing by himself and his purchasers. <moderator: delete advertising>. Anyone thinking of dipping their toe in the water with the US (and I think you cannot lose) should look no further than these guys who are…[Read more]

kylermrice wrote:
@ AlexThings are good here, this is my favorite time of the year to buy other than the tax sales in August.  Nobody really buys till the spring here.  Get most of my low income rental properties this time of year for cheap.  Hope you are doing well in your neck of the woods

Whats up Buddy how are you. Cold here one day and su…[Read more]

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 exit strategies…[Read more]

mic84t wrote:
Hi , I am a 27 year old from sydney who has just purchased my first investment property in Kansas city. I am renovating the property ready for tenants as we speak and due to visit there in april. I have financed the property my self but am wanting to know if any one has had experience with borrowing for property. I would love to…[Read more]

kingsr wrote:
I'm not sure why I cant recieve emails. I just tried to edit my profile with no success. Anyway, my email is bcac.pty.ltd@gmail.comCheers

Sent you  an email. Alex

KnoxOff wrote:
Kingacommadation in the US is easy  if your not to fussy super 8  motel or  americas best value  are along  all the freeways  and in every small town or citythey cost on average $50 US per night  they have  free wifi  most have a small fidge  and microwave …[Read more]

Susanna Cooney wrote:
Hello, So I am currently trying to market a large development site in Adelaide, Australia. This is the first property I have worked with on this scale. I know that the way to go about marketing and selling a large development site over 10 million dollars, is very different to the other smaller development sites that I…[Read more]

booge wrote:
That Reno Kings Sydney show is pretty much word for word what happened in Melbourne. Even the "unscripted banter". Reminded me of an Amway type seminar i was dragged along to years ago, lot's of desperate people prepared to throw their money at someone who gives them a supposed way out of working 9 to 5. These Reno Kings guys…[Read more]

booge wrote:
That Reno Kings Sydney show is pretty much word for word what happened in Melbourne. Even the "unscripted banter". Reminded me of an Amway type seminar i was dragged along to years ago, lot's of desperate people prepared to throw their money at someone who gives them a supposed way out of working 9 to 5. These Reno Kings guys…[Read more]

kingsr wrote:

Alex SC wrote:

kingsr wrote:
Can anyone refer me to wholesalers of properties in Atlanta and KC?

With out saying names ,read the post on this Forum great people in both Markets. I was in Atlanta but pulling out.I can PM you some names their if you would like.Great market just choosing not to buy their.Talk soon Alex

Thanks…[Read more]

kingsr wrote:
What's the advantage of setting up an LLC? Can I not purchase mutiple houses as an individual?

protection ….better to have the LLC own the properties then you personal own them..Alex

stu82 wrote:
Hi everyone,I have been reading up as much as possible on potentially buying into the US property market and i just wanted to ask a few questions of some of the experienced people here to see if i can get some insight into certain markets and some other issues i need some clarification on. I have already found a great wealth of…[Read more]

speedy gonzales wrote:
lol….that's why insurance companies exist isn't it…..to find as many claims as possible NOT to pay !!Thanks for the feedback Alex…..I can't comment at this stage cause I have never had to make a claim. It cost me nothing this last year but is coming up to renewal time so was thinking is it worth it since I would have…[Read more]

speedy gonzales wrote:
Hi All,Just wanted to get some feedback (mainly from our USA based forumites) on what people think about Home Warranty Insurance. Any catches and is it worth it ? A premium for a top of the range policy costs $420-00 and could be handy if any appliances break down on me. So far no issues but I hear that tenants can be hard…[Read more]