Very interesting topic Cappy, I’ve recently been looking at buying a couple of properties in America, not sure exactly where to look, but it certainly makes more sense than investing in Australia. I see what you are trying to do, but you can’t leave out some of the expenses. For example you have NO tax in Florida whereas in Australia you do, there will be capital growth thanks to the excessive printing of money and finally, where in the world can you buy a house for $50k with 4 bedrooms that’s only 6 years old fully paid off and never have to think about mortgage repayments or rent? AND the best part about it is you can buy a H2 Hummer for $18k!!! USD!!! In Australia you pay more for EVERYTHING!!! From cars to nappies…. its just plain dodgy!

I’m so close to leaving Australia, I just need to decide on what and where exactly.