Lessee further warrants that the premises will be returned in like condition it was received as noted in exhibit A in paragraph (2) above, including alterations permitted by (a) above.9) Improvements to Property of LessorNothing in this paragraph shall authorize lessee to make alterations, changes, or improvements on the premises contrary to paragraph (8) above.

Being born and raised in Sydney Australia I have seen real estate rise, rise and rise some more.

Due to recent declines in the energy sector and the resulting economic slowdown, Houston has begun to exhibit a softening in price growth.https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/articles/technical-report/Texas%20housing%20economy%20leading%20index%20construction

I agree with Brandon, I would focus on SFR to start, but Ramone is quite right, there are some amazing deals for student accom, just a little more tricky i found.I love investing in the area, and we are based in Melbourne Australia, so definately can be done from "out of town"CheersLindsay

We will see burst or market will keep going up just like Canada / Australia?

I am an Australian who has been living in the US on greencard for 18 years.I am curious what options there are to keep my rental property (8plex) here if I return to Australia.I know it is not a simple question, and t...

Some are local to my area, and some are as far as Singapore, London and Australia.  

I actually work fairly heavily with a gentleman in Australia.

Dent recommends a savings plan similar to Australia with a Superannuation.

My advice would be to find something--either single family or multi--that exhibits good value, get the experience of the purchase process under your belt, then assess how much you are willing to take on.As far as your dilemma with your agent, technically your agency relationship is with the agent's broker.