Hi all…..
      I was in the U.S in '09,10 & again in '11. I wanted to buy a home & have it rented out. I've been wanting to buy a home in Az & I saw some nice (& near new) homes for a fraction of what they are here. I was in Casa Grande ('bout am 1hrs drive sth of Phoenix) & I tell you the homes I saw were great. I was with an agent who treat me rite & she's now whom I'm dealing with.
 I'm still very interested in buying there & where I was staying was a town called Casa Grande a quite town,further south of Phoenix.
 Not far is another township called Maicopa & that's where I saw the homes,all were 3 & 4 bedrooms with spacious interior with ceiling fans,& some or most came with the appliances,large back yards & priced very well. Some were as low as mid to hi 50k's while others varied in the 60k's+. Once I find that rite home I will get onto my agent there & arrange a full building inspection which is a MUST & have the home's background fully checked out for possible multiple ownerships,Tax owing etc.

 The homes I saw had that Spanish colonial style design & all were built bout the 90's or there abouts, all well maintained & all close to schools,shopping malls,Medical facilities,banks & P.O.'s.  I saw the program that featured Mr.mcknight & it was well presented but he was sorting out states where I believe they were prone to bad weather conditions etc. This is purely my opinion however he seemed to know what he was on about.I also took the liberty of opening a U.S bank account so that when the time comes the Tenants can directly deposit the funds into the account. I also can have the agent acting on my behalf to collect the rent & deduct her fees & what'e left over is mine.about $700 …..I've allowed for any incidentals like fees,repairs etc.
 I am still seeking to buy there in the forseen future & also looking to buy in the Milwaukee area as my fiance lives there.
  Take one & all.
 Pilot53
 Australia