There is different types of student accommodation. If you are renting a house room by room thats great. However if you are buying a 20 square meter or smaller box it is not good. Think about this what is your resale on a tiny room. Clearly only to investors hence your poor resale.
The other problem is with interest rates now over 7% your returns…[Read more]

We are a national group who specialize in buying properties for investors. I also run the education unit where we teach our members how to invest in both Australia and the United States. Because we are a national company we do not have a bias to any one state.

We will be running a two day property workshop this weekend being the 9th and 10th…[Read more]

There are so many groups now promoting the United States most fall into two areas, firstly those just selling property often in slum areas and secondly those people who do not really know what they are talking about.
Be careful of people just dealing with agents in the US. Levels of service are poor. If you want to do this for yourself be prepared…[Read more]

If you are planning on spending months on the ground you might find some good people otherwise good luck

At Cash Flow Capital we provide a national service. We only deal in investment. The advantage to our clients is that we can source properties nationally therefore buy properties in the best markets whether they are cash Flow or growth properties. In my view we offer one of the best services in Australia. We are also offering a mentoring program…[Read more]

We will look at Adelaide but not until next year

I have a business partner on the ground in Texas. But I would agree that there are to many people who do not know what they are doing

Property taxes vary from state to state. I deal in Texas. The taxes there are around 3% which is a yearly tax based on the rated value of the property. Texas does not have any other state taxes. Half of the 3% they use to fund the school system,

Richard

I believe the changes to the credit laws will make it more attractive to buy in the United States

If you make an offer you need to get it in writing. Insist on signing a contact. If you do this they have to put up the offer. They do not have to put up a verbal offer. In my view it is only an offer if it is in writing.

I agree with Ambrosh

I personally focus on the Texas market which is far more stable and offers strong future growth

Hi Martha

The simple answer is you deal with someone who has already done it.
It will be very difficult for you to set things up remotely. Even if you go to the states you will struggle to find the right people on the ground.
You have three choices
One deal with someone like me who lived and ran a real estate company in Texas for most of 2006.
Go…[Read more]

I have a strong interest in the US however the courses that I am running have nothing to do with Dolf DeRoos. I offer a mentoring program but will allow clients to travel with me to Texas and we will assist them to buy the properties. The aim at Cash Flow Capital is to educated and assist clients to invest in property.

In terms of the 21st…[Read more]

We still have places available if anyone would like to attend this weekend.

I find Texas to be one of the best and safest markets to invest in America
Lets look at why
If Texas were a separate country it would have the 10th largest economy in the world
It is the highest export state in America
Despite the debt in America, Texas has no state debt
It is the fastest growing state, with over 1000 people per day moving…[Read more]

Yes Chris Pappas from MKJ accounting. He is a great property accountant and owns a large number of investments. You can contact him on 02 93172799

or email at chrispappas@mkj.com.au

T. Van Alston, CPA
Partner
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P.
100 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 1100
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Telephone: (210) 828-6281, Ext. 1503 ~ 1-800-879-4966
Direct Line: (210) 253-1501 ~ Mobile: (210) 313-0814
Fax: (210) 828-8606
Email: van.alston@padgett-cpa.com
Web Page: http://www.padgett-cpa.com

This is a great account

You should also looking at the video on youtube

http://www.Texaplex.com

I have been dealing in Texas for 5 years unlike many other parts of America you will not hear bad things about Texas. Yes you have to be careful and you do need to do your due diligence. I will also be conducting a number of tours there later in the year.

I agree with much of what has been said. It is important to keep in mind that currently the USA appears to be a great place to invest. However many of the operators and new companies are not really experienced and as such will give there clients bad advice.
The other trend is to target people that cannot afford to buy in Australia by promoting…[Read more]

Dan

Are you talking about finance brokers if so give Alistair Perry a call he is based in Melbourne on 0407 787 313

There is also Richard Taylor but he is based in Brisbane

Regards

Nigel