I'm not sure you're older than I am but if so, as someone with a financial background, what was the economic atmosphere like back then when we had to issue bonds denominated in German Marks and Swiss Francs because no one would buy the US government debt denominated in dollars?  

@Dave Jimenez  I bought my first house in 1975.. so probably not germane to today.. and it was very straight forward.. we put 10% down  its was a 80k house in Milpitas CA.. got a 10% second from HML and a first for 80% it was new construction. there were no auctions then.. like you see today there were foreclosures though I bought my first one in 1976.If your using a FHA loan and first time homebuyer or there abouts its tough to buy auction proeprties. because they make it tough.. that's the point.You can easily buy one off of MLS and go through the normal hoops.. but I am sure your thinking you want to buy this because its such a screaming deal . and of course everyone wants that.. those deals primarly go to cash buyers.. unfortuanatly .. 5 to 6 years ago was different now there is just so much cash chasing deals its not funny.. so just trying to be a realist that's all.Look at some google on line about Vegas.. poor families trying to buy who just had to have financing got shut out.. because of cash investors.. and let me tell you the sellers banks and other lenders in possession could give a hoot.. they just want the cash.

I rent the Siesta Key place to snow birds for 4-5 months and then the brit/us 2 week holiday market and then after sept the german market, then i get the odd brit in nov for 2 weeks for a golf holiday and then rent it out for thanksgiving and then i use it at the beg of dec and then rent it for xmas. my net return is anything between 12-15% annually but to buy these properties now you are looking at 400k plus, and the majority have HOA.

Hi guys,my name is Philipp and I am from Germany looking to start investing in the US, preferably in the state of Indiana. I have strong ties to the region which is one reason for choosing it as a starting point.I am ...

Areas like German Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards I believe Southern Columbus is defined by a couple trends1.

Student loan debt and rent spikes will fuel a drive to even cheaper areas within the City and the local owners will embrace it but the tenants will be upset by the gentrifiers because their rents will go up and new, different businesses will push out older, familiar shops.I find it a little ironic that a couple of anti-gentrification folks are resorting to these types of tactics to keep presumably white gentrifiers out of a German neighborhood. 

The only spots in Merion that are selling for a premium are bordering German Village...

First, We are looking at markets and have narrowed some good markets in terms of lifestyle, safety, and home quality to Westerville, Hilliard, Lincoln village, Westgate, Franklinton, Southwest German Village, Far South, Livingston Park, South Side, South Alum Creek, Southeast Area, Berwick, Eastmoot, Woodland Park, North Central, Italian Village East.

Urban Chestnut in The Grove (there are 2 locations) is close to Forest Park, it's a German-style bierhall, very fun to visit. 2nd Shift is near The Hill and has some phenomenal beers. 

Your insurance company may be different but here's a list to stay away from:Akitas, American Bulldogs, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, Caucasian Mountain Dogs, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshonds, Mastiffs, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Staffordshire Terriers, Wolf Hybrids, or any mix or variation of these breeds, any dog with a history of bitingYou'll also want to check with local municipalities: in most cases if someone has a "support animal" you can't charge pet fees nor pet rent.