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Don’t miss our FREE USA property webinar

Sunday May 13, 2012

USA Property Webinar - Monday 21st and Monday 28th May at 20:00

If you have even the slightest interest around all the hype surrounding USA property investment, then this webinar is for you.
Simply click on the link below to register your interest:

USA Property Webinar
  • I am going to share with you my own personal USA Property Journey, my strategy, my portfolio, theoretical returns, actual returns and super importantly all the lessons I have learned along the way!
  • You will also have the opportunity to hear from our guest speaker, Stephen McClatchie who will be giving the latest State By State Overview.
  • There will also be a special Offer for those who attend the webinar worth over $500.
 Simply click on the link below to register your interest:
USA Property Webinar

Further Details:

This is your chance to hear from Mark Taylor, Managing Director of Keys To Success Club, as he shares with you the “ins and outs” of investing in the USA property market from his own personal experience.
Using his own portfolio he will answer the following questions:

  • Does the hype on this investment opportunity match the reality? What do you really get for your money?
  • What is the real risk/reward equation and critical entry points for properties
  • Is it possible to use finance to buy US properties?
  • How it can go pear shaped…  Lessons from the front line!
  • What is the ownership experience really like for an Australian Investor?
 Stephen McClatchie, MD of American Property Partners and Loans USA will also be giving us the latest update on:
  • Which States to invest in and why
  • Financing options

About Mark Taylor….

Mark Taylor is the Founder and Director of Keys To Success Club.   A property investor in his own right, Mark helps other people succeed in property investment by connecting them to property experts through Keys To Success Club.

A key focus on the club is to enable overseas investors to access the US Property Market opportunity.

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Buyers Beware – USA Property

Friday May 4, 2012

Buyers Beware – USA Property

If you didn’t catch this, have a look at the 7:30 report on USA property.

ABC 7:30 Report

You will have to go to the list of programs (A-Z) and find the 7:30 report, it is in the 24th April addition.  They only keep it up for a few days, so be quick

It is clearly a negative report, so you might find it slightly strange that I am sending it out, myself having a more positive outlook on USA property investment.  Simply put, I would much prefer that people go into the USA property scene with their eyes open and being aware of the benefits and the risks (and importantly)  how to mitigate them!

I always like to watch media reports.  Of course, you have to remember that the media love a good story, preferably skewed to the negative.  Having said that, there are some key lessons to take away.

  • It is absolutely true that there are many sharks or simply poor operators floating around; it is always the case with opportunities, so choose who you work with carefully and take personal accountability for the decisions you make
  • When investing in the US you need to look at the whole package not just the theoretical numbers.  The area, the vacancy rates, the quality of the property manager in place and the support you are likely to get after purchase.
  • There are areas that are not good places to invest, Detroit and Las Vegas – the two horror stories mentioned do not stack up on even preliminary investigation.  I would be very careful with single state operators as they are likely to be prejudiced to their state
  • Listen to media, but be aware of their agenda and credibility.  For example in this case, their lack of understanding of LLCs and why they are used exposes their own lack of knowledge of the US property market.  One of our partners was in fact interviewed and his take and experience on the market was not included in the piece.  He clearly didn’t have enough horror stories to add!

Cheers for now!

About Mark Taylor….

Mark Taylor is the Founder and Director of Keys To Success Club.   A property investor in his own right, Mark helps other people succeed in property investment by connecting them to property experts through Keys To Success Club.

A key focus on the club is to enable overseas investors to access the US Property Market opportunity.

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My latest USA property – see the photos and the financials

Monday Apr 30, 2012

My Latest USA property

I have just closed on the my latest property. My final addition to my Memphis Portfolio for the time being.

Something a little different as it is a duplex.  I have a duplex in Australia and like the risk mitigation aspect of it. i.e. you have 2 tenants so if 1 side is untenanted you still have one side rented. You can one side of the duplex in the photo below:

So, to the numbers.  Price is $63,000.  It is has my standard Memphis loan which is an 8 year 50% LVR P&I loan at 8.75%.    Gross Yield is 20%.  Net yield is estimated at 14%.  Net cashflow after all estimated costs and loan repayments of $240 per month.  Once the loan is paid off (assuming I don’t refinance) it jumps up to  $700 per month.

I am onto the next one now, which is to close on my Jacksonville property.  I am applying to a Spanish bank for this one, so something a little different!

About Mark Taylor….

Mark Taylor is the Founder and Director of Keys To Success Club.   A property investor in his own right, Mark helps other people succeed in property investment by connecting them to property experts through Keys To Success Club.

A key focus on the club is to enable overseas investors to access the US Property Market opportunity.

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How to Pay your Memphis Taxes Online

Sunday Apr 8, 2012

Paying your Memphis Property Taxes

As I enter my second year of USA Property Investing, I am beginning to go through some annual cycles; first up.  My property taxes in Memphis.  My Florida taxes are all paid automatically by the bank holding the loan which is handy,  however the Memphis ones I have to do myself.

I ventured gamely to the online portal, with my new US credit card:

https://www.shelbycountytrustee.com/index.aspx?nid=89

Thought it was all looking good until all the address details were US only for the ZIP code and country.  Bum.  I went ahead anyway adding an additional made up number for the ZIP and USA  and it went through!

So, a 5 minute job!

Mark

About Mark Taylor….

Mark Taylor is the Founder and Director of Keys To Success Club.   A property investor in his own right, Mark helps other people succeed in property investment by connecting them to property experts through Keys To Success Club.

A key focus on the club is to enable overseas investors to access the US Property Market opportunity.

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USA Property – Live Events across Australia this month – Seminars and Boot Camps

Wednesday Mar 7, 2012

Live USA Property Events – Melbourne, Sydney, Perth

One of my partners – Loans USA is running events all over Australia.  I will speaking at a few as well as a case study – Sydney and Melbourne are the events I am intending to get too.

Remember that we have arranged discounts for people connected with our community, so if you do work with LoansUSA them to build your USA portfolio, let us know so we can arrange your discounts!

Click on the link below to find out more and register.  I have included some information below as well.

Australia-wide USA Property Events – March 2012

Learn the smarter way to invest in the USA Property Market

Workshop Seminar

Loans USA invite you to come along to our FREE Workshop Seminar in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney and receive a succinct live update on US property investment and finance. Any initial objections or misgivings you had about foreign investment shall be put to rest by Stephen. Loans USA workshop Seminars enable you make an informed decision and increase leverage on your property portfolio.

Kick start or diversify your current property portfolio today by registering FREE for our workshop Seminars. Register by March 16th and receive a 20% discount on Loans USA Boot Camps.

Boot Camp

The Boot Camp offers an all day, catered, intense education personally overseen by Stephen Mc Clatchie. Special guests flown in from the USA and live experiences of successful USA property investors. Receive a live update from Stephen as he has stepped off the plane from the US.

There are amazing opportunities available in the USA property market that will put cash in your pocket every month (unlike many Australian properties which require you to constantly top up the investment). But don’t be fooled. Similar to Australia the US holds properties that are great ’buys’ and properties that are ‘duds’.

Attend a Loans USA Boot Camp with a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee if you leave unsatisfied.

  • One person $295
  • Two persons $395

Register by March 16th and receive a 20% discount on Loans USA Boot Camps

Come along and learn:

  • Why now is the greatest buying opportunity seen in the last 20 years.
  • How USA can create you multiple streams of income or capital growth – your choice.
  • How to create rental returns of greater than 20%.
  • Where are the HOT SPOTS and where are the NO GO zones.
  • Should I obtain USA Finance?
  • How much can I borrow from a USA lender?
  • What are the keys to success for obtaining finance in the USA?

About Mark Taylor….

Mark Taylor is the Founder and Director of Keys To Success Club.   A property investor in his own right, Mark helps other people succeed in property investment by connecting them to property experts through Keys To Success Club.

A key focus on the club is to enable overseas investors to access the US Property Market opportunity.

For more information, click here

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