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How do you describe a good investment?

The answer varies widely but the current buzz word is caution. That does not mean to say that there are fewer opportunities in a time of recession, they come and go with the caprices of the financial climate but there are four criteria to consider: The cost, yield, growth and the stability of the market.

Control over your investment is a crucial factor: of the four criteria, you cannot control growth or market stability (be it political or financial); you have to rely on good advice, instinct or a prophetic insight. However, the cost and yield (return on capital invested) can be controlled if the investment is well-chosen. We suggest that investment in residential property in certain areas of the USA will deliver a really competitive return on capital over almost any other forms of investment at this time particularly buy-to-let properties in the UK.

Recovery of the USA – a stable economy

You cannot control stability but you can choose an area that is more stable than others. For some years, Eastern Europe attracted residential property investors despite its instability. Then came the world recession of 2008 which rocked the US housing market bringing the collapse of house prices. Some areas were more affected than others and recovery since then has been patchy.

Whilst the US has had undeniable problems, they are self inflicted more by politics than finance. The nation remains one of the most stable economies in the world. The Dollar remains the premier international trading currency, US foreign aid is about $70 billion p.a., far more than any other country, and every major market in the world is dependent on US corporations for job creation and tax income. The US will come through this crisis and it is a stable market.

We have chosen The USA as a residential investment opportunity because it has stabilised and has a healthy balance between owner-occupiers and tenants which means there is a good exit strategy. Our researchers have identified good quality houses available at some 60% below their peak.

Investment management

Any property investment demands good management. Real Time Investments' US management team, look after the properties on behalf of investors and ensure they remain in good condition; the management team make regular inspections to be sure the tenant respects the property to comply with Section 8 (where necessary).

They say that people have more respect for property if they find it in good condition. We believe this to be true which is why we make sure the property is in good shape when they move in and keep a watchful eye on the way they care for it.

Compared with any other investment controlled by nameless, faceless specialists, your investment in a USA property will be properly managed, maintained and the rent collected by someone you will know by name both here in the UK and in USA.