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!

I've already retired from the USN and I want to enjoy life just a little more.

In my mind, going overboard in decorating ONLY makes sense if you don't intend to sell (as is the case you have described)....so you get to enjoy the fruits of your labors (and money spent).

Upside down lease options are always a gamble, and you are the one gambling.

I'm enjoying dissecting it all and hopefully I'll figure out what I have to pay to make it a deal!

We have been lurking around for some time now, and we enjoy reading all the advice and posts.

The investor isn’t looking for something they can enjoy.

I really enjoyed reading @Bill Gulley post above.Redemption of a "Contract for Deed like contract" ie what are your options if the seller defaults is a big issue.See your lawyer and your RMLO."

My father has had several properties and it has served him very well, he really enjoyed investing.

I always enjoy when I fly into Truckee to meet my old bud's from Napa .. we play gold at Old Greenwood then go to Whitehawk .. for  few days. 2.5 hours down from PDX.