I have now spent so many hours researching Detroit property but I have to say the more I know the more I am put off.  For example, one area which I was told was a nice middle class area, Bagley, came up as having 63 sex offenders in the area when I hit upon an interesting site you get to if you just google the zip code.  Then another real estate a…[Read more]

Thanks Bronwyn, I have read part of your blog – very informative and will finish when I have some more leisure – I spent hours on the weekend trying to research Detroit.  Would love to talk to you.   I am determined to do something property wise in the US in the next few months.   Will email my number to you and perhaps we can have a chat.

I am thinking about Detroit and Atlanta because that is what the English company I prefer seems to be offering but am totally in the dark.  I really thought I had missed the boat as regards American property but it seems not entirely.  Would welcome anyone else's comments about negotiating this minefield.  My conclusion is that the Australian pr…[Read more]