Depending on the time of year, return flights from Sydney to the Midwestern US can run from USD $1500 (right before Christmas last year) all the way through USD $4000 for a peak season last-minute purchase.In the end, I guess I would simply say don't underestimate the amount of time it would take or the amount of frustration an investment from such a distance can (and inevitably will) cause. 

I'm reaching out to the group to determine if anyone has experience with this subject in the area that can provide any insight to pros' / cons', etc.Thanks in advance.Sincerely,-Carol

We have not raised any rents and also remember them at Christmas.

I’d keep em and buy them a Christmas ham each year 

Try to save money...either from working (cutting lawns, washing cars, etc.) or birthdays/Christmas. 

@Tramaine RobinsonI love it, I have two duplexes right by Caroll and downtown.

Have an ownership mentality (they feel they own the building they manage to the point that they're willing to work weekends or Christmas Eve if needed)and most important...6.

Hi Carol is the property generating income?

I also tend to put in these all-cash, no-contingency offers in late October, November, and early December that can be expected to close before Christmas.

We actually closed our deal on Christmas eve not realizing and she was still working away for us.