So true visiting  USA and seeing the different markets and meeting a few teams. So important to investing in the USA .The USA has so much to offer beside just real estate . So when coming over for a visit. I would make sure to make that trip part vacation and part work. To much to enjoy here in the states.If any one is heading to Atlanta or…[Read more]

ChristinaM wrote:
My anglicised name is Christina. I am originally from China and now live in Melbourne.My father and I did a couple of deals back in China and we made millions (?)I have a passion for real estate and hopefully, in the near future, I'll have a sizeable property portfolio(like my father did).If anybody on this forum is interested…[Read more]

Hey All Alex from Charlotte NC here in the USA . Been involved in Real estate for 15 years now. Currently spend most of my free time with my wife  and our four dogs. Travel quite a bit meeting other like minded individuals who have an interest in real estate. Just got back from Singapore ,heading to Australia next ..Love discussing real estate…[Read more]

CheevesFinancial wrote:
I am both an agent and wholesaler.  Come on down to Ft. Myers.  I'll buy the first round of rum runners and I'll show you how good I am in this area .  I think you will have a different perspective other than your google earth or historic number details.

Cheeves we spoke , last week. Lets shoot for a trip in middle of ja…[Read more]

Guys I do alot of posting for both Charlotte North Carolina and Atlanta Markets If you want information on our teams there please email me privately //Thanks Alexalexfranks2002@yahoo.com

Hit me on my email .We are in Atlanta and have a good company we use there can refer you to for property management..  That's about average price for LLC, Our SC attorney is cheaper then out NC attorney.. Atlanta Attorney is about the same price as Charlotte NC…hope that helps.Where in the UK are you located if you don't mind me…[Read more]

Jay I am betting on my southern states for our gold mine. We are small time guys compared to most but we do want to own 100 in Atlanta and 100 in Charlotte in next 5 years. That,s homes in each area…free and clear or little to no debt…Alex

jayhinrichs wrote:
Alex,the US stock market would not exist without sight unseen investing.Up until recently I was telemarketing at least 5 times a week from some New York brokerage selling the lastes and greatest un registered security.Huge amount of international fruad going around regarding energy and metal investments. I just came back from…[Read more]

sorry here is the link http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1281559363001/two-cities-investors-should-look-at-now

FEES This is a business and people are going to be charged REGARDLESS. Yes, being in the USA and buying in bulk (not bulk list, but from real estate agents) so I pay the agents and then factor in rehabbing the properties so I pay my contractors too! Then we have the property management side as well (alot of fun let me add that in there) and…[Read more]

 had to chime in just a bit here answers in bold…

property_scout wrote:
Lose money to hopefully make some money in the future – negative gear in Australia Make money to hopefully make more money in the future – positive gear in America Yet Aussies are still loading up on Australian property………. A lot of people, I either speak to on…[Read more]

Hey Guys can some one update me on Stephen Mcclatchie..website is www.http://loansusa.com.au/  looking for feedback….Also looking for some Australian companies  ( referrals )that work with USA investment team . That actually take  the time to come and check out the operation on the ground in the states. Not just selling deals with out any due di…[Read more]

Hey All I am amazed that any one would just hand over money with out physically meeting and inspecting these so called projects.Again it is simple amazing that investors are willing to dish out money for these super high returns promised…with out checking and rechecking the groups they are dealing with.What ever happened to due diligence .  I…[Read more]

First generation never heard it put it that way.( interesting ). Building a  real estate power team is most important aspect of investing any where.  Regardless of how we put it. When you have cash , and power to buy ….Deals will come from every where.  So having your power team in place to handle the deals. From rehab , to property ma…[Read more]

Jay Wow did not realize but you know me. Very aggressive, if there is some thing that has potential. I did send you a private message well off to my meeting. 130 in the afternoon here. Lost track of time in the USA.Talk soon Alex

Jay actually two guys flying into meet me from Malaysia. My good friend is contractor in Afghanistan.   Great guy signed 2 year contract to train the police and soldiers there.He is buying a class a trailer park in Spartanburg SC… I am doing the lending for him to cover the down payment. Very secure loan. Property consist of 80 trailers they p…[Read more]

Good story about mobile homes..I have a cash lender from Lancaster South Carolina . Client is 81 years old.  He owns a few blocks of land( basically 3 street ) ,with old trailers from early 80S. Most rent to monthly workers the plant flies in. So good deal for him there.  I went with him on a Friday to pick up his rent from weekly renters .…[Read more]

Hey Jay let me get back to the states but this is a very healthy topic. I am struggling with what clients are wanting. Homes  that I would pass on.They are jumping on.  Homes that make great sense for future appreciation.  Are sitting and not moving .So will follow up when I return  back to the states. I am doing another trip soon to both Aus…[Read more]

Well we looked at section 8 204 unit in Atlanta , think our client passes we so did we.Taking on a large head ache just don't have the stomach for it. Yes I like section 8 for cash flow on single family homes .Not sure if I am ready to tackle a big 204 unit head. Bank foreclosure. So looks like another investor lost on it already. Good luck John…[Read more]

lawsjs wrote:
I have heard Steve has 'unusual' ways of dealing with property management. Similar things are done in Australia and although I have personal issues with the hows and whys if you can make it work then great. After all, I suppose that even though it is a bit of a captive market no one is 'really' forcing particular tenants to rent…[Read more]