Hi guys,

I’m from Australia and have had my eye on buying an investment property in the US for a while now and even more keen since the AUD is at record highs.

I’m researching Miami and Tampa, Las Vegas, and Austin. I’m looking for the best trade-off between good capital growth and rental income. I’m most interested in Florida at the moment and more so Tampa over Miami. (Tampa because of the apparently lower crime rate/gang activity).

I have no experience in purchasing property overseas, however I have very good contacts (property developers) in Australia that have good contacts and resources in the states. I am traveling to the US later this month or sometime in November.

I suppose I want to learn as much as I can from the members of this forum, as well as post my experiences and what not.