I’m worried about liability, safety, and frankly, whether my personal belongings are at risk.I’m in Illinois (but not in Cook County or Chicago, where I know the laws are stricter).

My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Budget : Will have to keep a factor of safety for the current exchange rates of AUD.USD = 0.68 so will cap our budget at 250K- 300K.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts!

Anyone who is against predators should start from the very top, like Boeing Corp. who makes $*tty planes that keep falling off the skies lately, so CEO can earn tens of millions in bonuses for cutting the costs of production and delivering planes to airlines sooner than the engineers can properly test them for safety issues.

The reality is you need to move off a few factors---fast solutions have slow problems, due diligence, have a healthy safety blanket reserve wise. 

No loans.In a country with few social safety nets for immigrants, especially for the Chinese, Abu used her fierce negotiation skills and supernatural intuitive business sense to live a very comfortable life and take care of her family.

@Mark DuttonTo manage risk in investing, focus on building a safety net with a $1,300/month surplus.

FHA has the appraiser check inspect the house for health/safety and to make sure there is good life on the roof and systems. 2.

Build relationships with investors, create a safety net, and consider house hacking with roommates.Good luck!

Also, remind them this is coming from a safety measure for everyone wellbeing due to the climate of crime near our homes. 

The purchase prices, lease rates, asset quality and neighborhood safety are not aligning.