USA Property

Why did you buy Vacant Land in Florida? Part II

Click here to read part 1. The Horse Trading Begins “How much is a block of land in Citrus Springs these days?”  I asked just out of curiosity. “You can pick up a block for under five grand.  We had one sell recently for $2,500.  Never seen prices this low.”  Said Walt the sales agent. […]

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After Action Report – Florida Property Investment Trip

What: Property Investment Business Trip When:13 Sep – 30 Sep 2010 Where: Towns of Inverness and Hernando in Citrus County, Florida, USA Why: To look for property deals. Why Inverness and Hernando in Citrus County? We already have two rental properties in the area; one in Inverness and one in Hernando.  The houses are separated […]

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My Secret to Discovering the Economic "Heartbeat"

How do you figure out what’s happening when you’re new to an area?  What are some good ways to get the real story about the economy.  How do you find out about the job market and the real estate market? Well, during my trip to Florida in September 2010, I came across several events that […]

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Trip Report: Florida House Hunting Pictures!

I figured the best way to capture the essence of our recent house hunting trip to Florida is through pictures.  So, grab a hot cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the story as shown through the lens of our camera! I’m having my morning coffee in the condo.  Getting ready for another big day […]

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Can Overseas Investors Buy Property in the US?

Good question.  And, it’s a question I posed to the local real estate agents and bank representatives.  Probably the best way to sum up their response would be as follows: Does the Pope go to church on Sundays?

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