It can be a safer route for someone that is out of the country.

Welcome to BP from the other side of the country.

It really depends on the market, the price level and the exit strategy...In many markets around the country, you'll be competing with other investors who have the same idea, but with a LOT more cash and a lot more desperation.

I am also looking to network with both investor's in the local area and around the country.

I hope you enjoyed your time in my home country (although I am now based in Japan).Obviously you will find the prices in Atlanta much more reasonable than Australia, even accounting for recent gains in Atlanta attributed to large funds buying up inventory.If you are selling a place in Perth when you move back maybe you have timed the top of the market!

Actually I'll also be buying deeds all over the country in the coming years.Happy to answer your questions.

I am currently using my own money to buy, hold, and sell all over the country.

In many parts of the country, hard money is closer to 15% and 5 points.

I worked for 3 years in Alabama.I purchased a Single Family House with cash, I lived there for 1.5 years.I come back to my home country (Italy) in 2011 then I rented out the house.Now I want to buy another rental property.I believe this forum is a good point to start with.

The access road/driveway and everything inside the gated community are maintained and completely funded by our own, solely by using the cash from the collected HOA dues, we don't accept public money. 2. that our country's law does not permit the HOA to put lien or foreclose the houses that are behind with their HOA payments.