Hey great discussion from both sides of the fence- DIY and turnkey approaches. Generally speaking I find generalising ok!
We need to weigh up the options and pros and cons of both sides. I am not blowing it out my a… as I have a place in Arizona purchased in November 2011 through DIY Super and I found that most professionals in the USA are just…[Read more]

Hey, great posts. I like the idea of having a backup- realor, manager, tradies, etc. It is really competitive out there. Americans are so good at networking and often can see us coming like 'lambs to the slaughter'. My manager was offered $1000 as a referral fee after he put in an inflated bid to fix our roof after a hail storm. I hear good things…[Read more]

Thanks for the good question Ziv. I never said not to have a manager or agent- just to be aware that companies that have been mentioned previously and others I have dealt with or spoken to have their preferred tradespeople/managers who profit from having a high turnover of tenants and getting work done that sometimes does not need doing. This does…[Read more]

i have paid for membership to obtain a USA property and spoke with others personally and perused what they offer. It is better to invest your time, money and energy to DIY. It will pay off in the longrun. I bought a place myself through a local trusted Realtor over in the USA and now I have had our  place in Phoenix for 10 months. I am getting…[Read more]

I have a place in Phoenix which is currently rented with a good return. I have a real estate agent/manager whose doing a good job. i plan to go over there soon to check on how things are going and to source another place. Probably in Phoenix. I could check out things for you- at least get some feedback. Also I have a bit of work to do on my place…[Read more]