Bennyp

Bennyp replied to the topic Buying property in the US in the forum Overseas Deals 11 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for that! Exactly the type of thing needed to be pointed out.

Bennyp replied to the topic Buying property in the US in the forum Overseas Deals 11 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for that in depth reply.

I'd never thought about real estate in Japan before. I guess as i am only new, and the US is the first thing in my face. I'll have to keep having a look, i'll go check out your site and read up on Japan a bit

Bennyp replied to the topic Finance for US Property in the forum Overseas Deals 11 years, 3 months ago

Would you advise in investing in the US over Australia?

Bennyp replied to the topic Tell me I’m not unreasonable in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 3 months ago

Document all the problems before they advertise for new tenants. No doubt the owner will do all they can to make the place immaculate for inspection. It sounds as though you are just dealing with a horrible person. Maybe fight fire with fire before you leave. Best of luck!

Bennyp started the topic Buying property in the US in the forum Overseas Deals 11 years, 3 months ago

I went to a business seminar the other week, and a topic one of the speakers spoke about was investing in US property.

The types of deals advertised were:
Buying a $60,000 home that had a $600 per month rent.

On paper it sounds great, but i know how much people hype up stuff like this and don't tell you the fine print.

First of all would you…[Read more]

Bennyp replied to the topic Using Facebook for Lead Generation in the forum Creative Investing 11 years, 3 months ago

Facebook lead generation is all about offering incentives.

If you are advertising on Facebook, structure your ads so they offer a consumer something of value. What type of discount can you offer a customer if they order online, or like your Facebook page.

Remember that people arn't on Facebook looking for a product. Facebook pages a better used…[Read more]

Bennyp replied to the topic Book Review List in the forum Heads Up! 11 years, 3 months ago

Listing Rich by Charles Tarbey

It's a real estate book written by the chairman of Century 21 Australasia. It was originally published back in 1994, but has been updated and rewritten for 2013.

It is geared more towards real estate agents, but has a lot of good info for anyone interested in real estate.

You can grab it for free too.