Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa December / Jan 2016 | Page 61

INVESTING IN US PROPERTY

With mortgage rates nearing an all-time low in the US, property investment has soared. Even
for those who reside outside the US, investment opportunities abound. Whether it be a vacation
property, second home or a rental property, your US real estate options are bountiful! But it
is important to ensure you understand the possible tax implications, as well as how to deduct
expenses to reduce your US tax liability.
The South East quadrant of the United States is the 4th largest economy in the world and
Atlanta is the Hub.

DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH FACTORS IN ATLANTA
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Bioscience and Health IT
Global Commerce
Supply Chain
Technology

Metro Atlanta is the business and distribution center of the Southeast – with the nation’s fifthlargest concentration of supply chain employment and 103,000+ jobs.

GLOBAL ACCESS FOR GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS

Atlanta’s global access, innovation, and talent create an unparalleled logistics network for
companies that demand efficient, predictable and consistent global supply chain operations
to accelerate growth.

AIR

Home to the world’s most traveled airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, with more
than 2,600 daily takeoffs and landings.

GROUND

One of five U.S. cities served by three major interstate highways. More than 80 percent of
the United States’ commercial and consumer markets can be reached within two truckload
delivery days.

RAIL

Access to the most extensive rail system in the Southeast with 4,900 miles in Georgia. State is
ranked 6th in rail intermodal O & D traffic.

SEA

Only 250 miles to the Port of Savannah, fastest growing and fourth-largest container port in
the U.S.

WHY BUY PROPERTY IN ATLANTA
SA PROPERTY COMPARISON
Type of Property: House
Erf Size: 1 060 m²
Bedroom: 4
Bathroom: 5
Kitchen: 1
Garage: 5
Parking: 6
Garden: 1
Pool: 1

Atlanta is one of the fastest growing, stable metropolitan centers in America…
• Forbes Magazine ranked Atlanta as the #1 rental market
• CNNMoney.com says Atlanta is the 4th best city in America to invest in
• Forbes Magazine ranks Atlanta as the 4th most affordable U.S. market
U.S. Economic Rankings
• 3rd in job growth
• 3rd for most Fortune500 company headquarters
• Home to the world’s busiest airport: Jackson/Hartsfield International
• 2nd as America’s best cities to relocate
• 1st in U.S. as least costly large city for business

For more info SMS Your name and INVEST USA to [phone]
www.reimag.co.za

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