Buying the American Dream

An Australian, yearning to get onto the US property ladder, is finding out - the hard way - what investing in the US is really all about!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Complicated Taxation....

Well, unlike Australia, the tax year in America is based on the calendar year. While our financial year runs from July to June, theirs runs ...

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

We have a tenant!

Yes! We have a tenant for the Florida condo. He's signing a 12-month lease and will be paying $925/month. So, let's just work this...

Friday, February 4, 2011

SOLD! Port Charlotte, Florida

I just bought a block of land in Port Charlotte! Wow - this will be a gift to my daughter, if it turns out nicely in 10 years - 21st birthda...

Monday, January 31, 2011

Section 8 Housing in the USA

Here's something that you might consider if you're buying to rent out. Section 8 is like our Housing Commission in Australia. Basica...

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Land - don't get caught with useless plots that aren't buildable!

Assessor Parcels vs buildable lots The Assessor creates Assessor Parcels for assessment and taxation purposes. These may not be legal, bu...

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Jane: Australia; In 2010 I thought it might be nice to buy a property in the USA. I went for it and ended up with two!

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