jayhinrichs wrote:
lease option to purchase is a pipe dream.I bet i have done 50 to 100 over the years and can count on one hand those that have bought… And those that have, their relatives cameup with the money

J ay thank you it is refreshing to see other be honest here . Lease option to me was like credit repair here in the USA .  A good…[Read more]

staceymac wrote:
Sorry WI. I dont seem to get any email notification from here?? Looking at Texas at the moment. Will see. At the moment I am just going to absorb as much info as I can. I have access to a wholesaler whilst I am in the USA.

 Stacey 'Been Reading you post what attracts you to Texas.  This is one market in the USA investment m…[Read more]

mattsta wrote:
While these US cities are poised for greatness, I've just read in recent news that US new-home sales overall were the worst last year. "The industry slump has kept builders from building, so that the stock of new houses on the market has also fallen to just 157,000 units"I guess it shows that you should do research on specific…[Read more]

kylermrice wrote:
that was*

Kyler thanks Hoping to open eyes.I did leave out if I sold in 30 days or less my interest payment to cash lender would be only $1800 so adding that and $4k .This property could sell for $51, 800 and every one would be getting a great deal.How is KC doing Alex

engelo10 wrote:
Looks fair to me mate,Your mark ups arent that big. People want something for nothing these days.Engelo

Engelo After number of calls and Skype conversations with international clients.I think the fear of buying a property  and being taken for a ride is high on most minds. If clients can do a little research and see the what the…[Read more]

Texas Cash Cow Investments Australia wrote:
Alex,I've received no email from you so perhaps send them through again. What I was referring to (and didn't word it very well) was what percentage of the tenants you would expect to take up owner financing

Peter I will resend that email. We are just starting to offer this. Being it is  new to put an…[Read more]

Freckle wrote:
For foreign investors exchange rate performance would also have to be factored in. The long term outlook for the $US is not good. The Fed is determined to inflate their way to minimising debt. Along with many other currencies. It's likely we'll see decline and stagnation within the US economy for decades to come. Downside risk is…[Read more]

engelo10 wrote:
Even if you buy in a rental area you can still sell to an investor looking for yield. Prob for none or minimum profit.Engelo

I would say majority  of the sales in most of the USA investment markets are being sold to investors already. Buying and selling rental homes has always worked. What I am looking at is an alternative to…[Read more]

mattsta wrote:
Regarding exit strategies, it may be easier for you to sell to first home buyers in USA for a profit, as I've recently read of Obama's proposals of initiatives to help them out.

This  was one of the presidents first programs and it helped sell a few homes. We found that market was priced for first time home buyers at 120k to…[Read more]

Texas Cash Cow Investments Australia wrote:
Alex,Some great points raised. I am sure many of the Australian investors don't fully understand or appreciate what buying in "rental neighborhoods" means or how it will impact on future appreciation. Many will no doubt say "I only purchased for the cashflow" which is fine but as you point out….that…[Read more]

worldinvestor wrote:

Alex SC wrote:
Hey All, After numerous conversations with international and National  clients the last few weeks, we are looking at viable exit strategies with the USA properties down the road. I am not sold on the 5 year return that a lot of other investors are speaking about.  I am also concerned about us t…[Read more]

Nigel Kibel wrote:
Hi Alex I could not agree more. If every person sat down and started to goal set by detailing a life plan there lives would change. My wife and I have been involved in a life plan for 17 years. When I look back to what we first wrote it is quite different to what we have today. What it does is keep you focused and helps you…[Read more]

staceymac wrote:
Great to hear Angela (go girl power ) When I was 23 I was chasing boys a bit too much. Didnt save enough. Like others have said just be careful anyone new to investing in the USA. To be 23 again and do it all over. Yes be very careful when dealing in USA.. I would also be very careful with teams in not just in the USA but …[Read more]

Qlds007 wrote:
CheevesSorry you clearly dont understand Australian Credit legislation or the impact of NCCP.Yes we are financing in parts of the US and Yes we have so many enquiries it is unbelievable but at the moment because of the impact of NCCP we dont take applications from Australian based investors.We mainly focus on UK clients who pay…[Read more]

Nigel Kibel wrote:
I work with clients everyday and I help people invest in both the United States and also in development projects in Australia. However the most important work I do is coaching and training. The reason is that most people just drift in life. While I think books like the 4 hour work week are brilliant I also know that often in…[Read more]

worldinvestor wrote:

Alex SC wrote:
That understand the tax implications for Australian investors buying in the USA. Who also have worked in both USA and Australia.Please email me some contact information. I have some questions for some clients.Thanks Alex Alexfranks2002@yahoo.com

Hi AlexI have used James from Tax Central, I found him to be…[Read more]

Nigel Kibel wrote:
My experience is that people who do not plan there lives will often drift and fail

 This is more of a simple approach with a road map of where we want to go. We can set a paths to get there. With out it we just wonder around aimlessly. That is a basic principle of goal setting .To build a road map for where you are ,and…[Read more]

mattsta wrote:

NHG wrote:
Hey,Have you read the book "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss?http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/Gives some interesting insight on what you can do once you have achieved sufficient cashflow.The concept of mini-retirements as opposed to what I thought before of getting to the end and THEN concentrating all my effort…[Read more]

emz03 wrote:
I was wondering if anyone on this forum has successfuly flipped a property and what the breakdown of costs versus profit is, generally speaking.If you're using equity you already have in a property to acquire the new property, that you want to renovate and flip, would you count this as a cost to be reimbursed as part of the overall…[Read more]

usainvestor wrote:
AlexYou could try James at US Taxcentral but he charges just to talk to him and unfortunately tends to talk in riddles. (whether intentional or just BS I just don't know as in the end I didn't get the answers I required)Other people have used him and found him to charge reasonably and perform the work efficiently.Regards

Do…[Read more]