There has never been a better time to buy property in the USA than right now especially for Australians due to the advantageous foreign exchange rates between the US Dollar and the Australian Dollar. Australians and foreigners from across the globe are taking advantage of this unprecedented opportunity in record numbers. If you want to understand just why this is such an amazing opportunity click this link to visit our “Why USA?” page. If you’re ready to understand more about the actual process of buying a profitable investment property in the USA, then keep on reading!

How do you buy a US investment property?

The first piece of advice we can give you is this: do not rush in. As with any investment, investing in the US property market should be approached with diligence and consideration. Whether a reputable firm like American Properties is guiding you through the detailed process, or you are using the information on this site to do it yourself: do not rush in.

Take the time to learn about the US property market along with the risks and benefits associated with US property investment. A great place to start learning is right where you are the American Properties Real Estate Investor University. The Real Estate Investor University is designed to give you a foundation of knowledge that will prepare you to successfully profit from this unprecedented opportunity as safely and with as little hassle as possible.  Whether you choose to utilize our services or not, our priority is to help you succeed, and the wealth of free information in the Real Estate Investor University section is a fantastic place to start.

What if you have done your due diligence and are ready to act?

If you decide that you are ready to invest in the US property market now, then the next step is setting yourself up to be able to purchase a US property. There are specific actions that need to be taken in order to correctly structure your investment and integrate yourself with the US tax and legal system, this includes but is not limited to:

• Obtaining a bank account
• Incorporating a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
• Set up a foreign exchange service to transfer money between Australia and the US
• Accounting requirements

As an American Properties member we complete all of these steps, and much more, for you. While it’s important that you understand and comply with these requirements, we are here to handle all of this for you as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

However, if you choose to go it alone, the information on the Real Estate Investor University teaches you how to complete this all entirely by yourself. If you insist on doing it yourself then you are going to love the free information that you’ll find here. Enjoy!

Either path you choose to purchase a US investment property whether it is  by joining our membership program or taking the do-it-yourself route once you are set up it’s time to move on to the fun part.

Buying an investment property!

Once your American Properties setup process is complete, or once you’ve set yourself up as a do-it-yourself investor, you will be able to buy properties from ANY provider in the United States. American Properties members have the added advantage of being offered only the best properties that have passed our rigorous 45 Point Investment Analysis System. However, even our members are equipped, and fully entitled, to purchase property from anyone they choose. For your reference, a few sources of investment properties include:

• Real estate agents
• US investment property companies
• Private investors
• Websites like Zillow.com and Realtor.com

We highly recommend that any property you buy should be either “turnkey” or “Semi-turnkey” residential properties. We explain these terms in the “types of properties” section, but here is a brief explanation:

Turnkey – means that the property is fully renovated and has tenants already living there. There are no repairs required, no cleaning, no legal problems, and no hassle of finding, qualifying and leasing tenants. It is fully established and will produce cash flow from the first day you own it.

Semi-Turnkey – the same as “turnkey” except without tenants. This type of set up has the draw back that you have to spend time and money finding a tenant. However, it gives you the option to choose your tenant yourself. Semi-turnkey is neither better nor worse than turnkey-just another option to consider.

We cannot stress strongly enough that you should not attempt a renovation/rehab on a US property. In dealing with contractors in a different time zone, with different rules and regulations, and the inevitability of unplanned problems you would be setting yourself up for failure. Please trust us on this one.

What else do you need to know?

This is a very high level overview of buying a property in the USA. We encourage you to read the other articles in this section and then move on to the rest of the site.

Remember, the biggest factor within your control that determines the success of your investment is knowledge; the more knowledge you have, the higher your profits and investment success will be. Please make the most of this free resource. Happy investing!