Dear Aussie,

Would it be possible for you to advise your agent's details?    If you would rather not I understand, but it would be appreciated.   From the investing I have done in Australia, I have found finding a good agent to be the most important critieria in doing well. 

More generally, I get the impression you need to go to the States to open a bank a/c there.   Is it absolutely necessary, or has anyone tried to invest while only having a USD bank a/c with an Australian / Kiwi bank?     Would lose some extra bank charges when rent is TT'd into it, but save airfares etc.

Rgds
Keith