I have been very fortunate to have a supurb team on the ground in the US which includes a great property manager. This enables me to buy from Australia with confidence. My first trip to the US was in conjunction with a round the world holiday. My next trip in April is in my holidays and this trip will be a claimable tax deduction and it gives me…[Read more]

I support what Elizabeth has done and agree in every aspect. I hahve specialised in SW Florida and jsut bought my 3rd and 4th house in Cape Coral. I buyt direct, NO middleman, I have my own team on the ground and this includes an amazing realtor with 20 years experience and an expert in the area. I have been to SW Florida and I am going back in…[Read more]

Tax liens are not that easy to acquire. They sound very attractive but you must do your research and learn about them. I am sure Steve McKnight can point you in the right direction. I have bought tax liens in Arizona, some have redeemed and they do work but they are definitely NOT a quick get rich strategy. Every county is different and have…[Read more]

I have bought 2 properties now in SW Florida, both tennanted and cash flow positive. I have my own team on the ground, and I am still trying to buy more. I dont rush in and  I wait until I find a house that  fulfils all of my criteria. When I see a house I like, I speak to my realtor via skype and have a contract drawn up and submitted on the same…[Read more]

Thankyou so much for the information.  My property in Cape Coral is on central water and sewer and I feel I was very fortunate to get it.  I missed out on so many properties that sold same day and being in Australia, I literally have to get the offer in straight away due to our time differences. I will actively look in Sth Fort Myers.I looked at y…[Read more]

I think I had better hurry up and get a couple more properties in the area. I have been looking in 33914, 33990 and 33991 in particular and I avoid well and septic homes and drywall, of course. What is the area called or zip code for South Fort Myers. I am keen to have a look at the area and what would you expect as an average price for a 3-2-2…[Read more]

Hi,I think it is great that you have actively made the decision to invest in the US, or anywhere, for that matter. It probably does'nt matter where you go in the US because there will be genuine bargains everywhere. There will be fabulous areas and then there will be the areas to avoid. You need to go where you have a genuine interest and can set…[Read more]

I can say I definitely agree and support  everything you have stated. I have bought 2 properties this year, one in Fort Myers Shores and Cape Coral, 33990, and  I am actively looking for more. I have missed out on at least 20 properties all of which have sold on the same day as released in The Cape and Fort Myers. One property actually sold w…[Read more]

Hi CherylIt is fab that you are going to Florida but try and get some things set up before you go, at least some contacts and a plan. I did it on my own in January but I did have everything set up first and found my realtor over there. I did a meet and greet with my team, spoke with my bank manger and sorted that out and looked at lots of houses a…[Read more]

Hi Melissa,I congratulate you on making the venture on your own to Florida. I did it also on my own with my 5 year old daughter in tow earlier this year January. I went to Fort Myers and Cape Coral and I have bought a house in Fort Myers Shores and looking for more. I can tell you the great areas to look in and where to avoid. I also have a…[Read more]