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Does anyone have any recommendations on how to advertise my website and properties? Hi, I have vacation properties in Orlando, Hutchinson Island, Daytona Beach, Miami Beach, and cabins in Gatlinburg Tennessee. I just published my website and I want to know how to spread the word. Does craiglist actually work for this stuff?

What is the best vacation spot on the Texas Coast? We are considering buying a waterfront vacation property along the gulf cost in Texas. We are looking for somewhere with a lot of atmosphere, great restaurants, and lots of things to do (but also somewhere we can totally relax as well), but not really overcrowded. We were looking at the Corpus Cristi area and Galveston Island and would like the opinion of some locals. We are in our late 30s and have 2 young children. We are coming there in late December to check things out for ourselves, but would like some information ahead of time, so that we know where we should focus on when we get there.

Best Caribbean Island for vacation? 3 single 20 something girls looking for an all inclusive property for 4 - 5 night stay, mid to late October. Hoping to pay $500 - $600, possible go as high as $800. Please don't recommend Jamaica, Cuba, or Dominican Republic. Looking for one of the better islands, no ghetto, thanks!

What's a better Investment: Renting Out Properties or Flipping Houses? How many properties (and what kind, condos, apartments, single-family houses,etc.) would I have to rent out to make a full-time income? Do you advise renting out vacation apartments/condos on Sanibel Island, FL.? How's renting out homes compared to flipping houses, which would you do?

Is now a good time to buy property on the Big Island of Hawaii? We are looking to buy a property and rent it out as a vacation rental, not a long term rental. If anyone has any guidance on this, suggestions, or recommendations they would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Can someone find an unclaimed island territory in the middle of the ocean and claim it as their own? And establish their own government and rule? If someone just found an unclaimed island could they just claim it as their own property in which they can live and build a vacation house or what? What would be the process?

Is anyone looking for multiple vacation homes to stay at? If you have money and would like to have multiple vacation homes to choose from, go to grand resort properties.com There is a home in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Beaver Creek, Colorado, Marco Island, Florida, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and a few others. These are multi-million dollar homes. Please visit grandresortproperties.com Let me know if you decide to visit and tell me what you think. Thank you! http://www.grandresortproperties.com/ PLEASE ANSWER.

Would your husband be ok with you going on an all married women vacation to the Island of Barbados without him? Four of us married wives want to go on vacation for a week and leave our husbands at home. Just some girl time away. We all need that occasionally. Men do it all the time. My husband goes on hunting trips where he is gone up to 5 days at time. However, he is giving me major grief about the Barbados trip and is fighting me not to go. The other 3 wives have the green light from their husbands. I am PISSED. I told him that i will remember that next times that he leaves for these long hunting trips. His reply was that " I do not get hit on by women while deep in the woods". How do I convince him to let me go? This is driving a wedge between us. In the end, I may go anyway. I am not his property and he had better stop treating me this way. ps: we are all in our 40's and kids are mostly grown farmerswife, money is not a problem. I have my own money....i do not need his. Furthermore, that was not MY comparison, that was his.

Renting a weekly vacation rental property in GA. Owner doesn't use a lease- how do I protect myself? I'm considering renting a beach condo in St. Simons Island, GA. I contacted the owner today, and he said he normally doesn't use a lease with his renters because he is not a broker, he just owns the condo as property and rents it out when he isn't using it. I've had bad experiences in the past with rental properties, like being charged thousands of dollars for damages I didn't do. This man doesn't live in St. Simons- he lives in the same state, near Atlanta, and he will not be present at check-in or check-out. He will send me all the information I need in an email once I pay the last half of the rent. How can I protect myself here? I don't want there to be no contract and then he try to stick me with bills, run off with my money, etc, and I have no way to fight it. I've looked at rental lease forms, but none seem to fit this situation. He said he'd be more than happy to sign whatever I ask him to, he just normally doesn't require it with his tenants. Any ideas?

Hurrican Irene Vacation? I booked a vacation on Hatteras Island and then Irene hit, destroying route 12. The County issued a mandatory evacuation and has yet to lift it, prob will be sometime around Oct when the road is rebuilt. I didnt buy trip insurance, but when i booked with another reatly company in the north banks i told them my situation. They said even if i didnt purchase the insurance I should be entitled to a refund because the rental home is inaccessible because of the roadway being washed out, they also rent properties on Hatteras island and thats their policy. Even people on Facebook have posted the same thing and to contact an attorney. Any thoughts?????

What is upper class? It depends on where you live not how much you make. In long island ny $100k is not upper? should not the middle class income level not be determined by where you live? I make over $200k I have wife and 3 kids we barley get by with are large mort 16k a year in property and school taxes and 1 vacation a year are we upper class no we are middle class but I get no tax rebate because gov says I am upper class.

What do you think about Vrbo - Hilton Head Island Beach Rentals? Location: 890 William Hilton Parkway, #87, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States Do you think VRBO, vacation rentals by owners is better than vacation rentals by Property management Co.? site: http://www.vacationcondohiltonhead.com/

anyone stayed at TREASURE ISLAND in Panama CIty Beach? i need help deciding between staying at Treasure Island, Majestic, Edgewater or Boardwalk for my mini vacation in Panama City Beach. These are all oceanfront properties/condos and they all seem nice. It's only going to be me and my BF. I don't mind being on the quiet side of town... but I think the BF would rather be in the middle, or heart of PCB. Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Vacation Rental Property Challenge? Okay I need help finding the perfect vacation rental... but it's a real challenge for those of you up for it. Here is the criteria: -Location: Tybee Island, GA -Oceanfront (or as close as possible) -At least 3 bedrooms with two of the bedrooms containing 2 beds each -2-3 bathrooms but preferably 3. -Available for the week July 24-31 -$2000 a week or under I told you it was a challenge!! Please post links of anywhere you find, THANKS!!!

Maui rental vacation home recommendation? Greetings, we are planning to have a family reunion in Maui. We all have never been there before and would like to get recommendations on a rental property with 4 or 5 bedrooms. Suggestions on location within the island, reasonable rates, etc are greatly appreciated. We are planning to stay between 7 and 10 days. Thanks!

How do you find a good home builder in Romblon province? We are buying a property on Tablas Island from relatives and wish to build a medium quality vacation home. The home will be a bungalow style of 80 sq. metres. Any tips or suggestions on finding a good builder who is honest and who will treat us right? Thank you!

Which one do you recommend to stay for vacation? Planning family trip to Orlando soon and can't decide which resort will be better.. Anybody stayed in any these properties? could you give us some advice? Cane Island resort, Kissimmee, FL http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p225334?cid=E_OWNERINQUIRY_DB_O_20110724_propertyurl_text_LPROP Bella Piazza, Davenport, FL http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/52568.html?cid=E_owner-inquiry_DB_O_20110801_prop%20pg_text_LPROP#utm_source=O_DB&utm_campaign=E_owner-inquiry_DB_O_20110801_prop%20pg_text_LPROP&utm_medium=email&utm_content=prop%20pg_text_LPROP&utm_term= We will go to Disney World, Universal Studio.. of course: ) And Cocoa Beach. Travelling with 2 kids, would prefer condos since we are travelling with 5 family members. don't mind driving. On site Disney property was way too high price.

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How should I pay for an vacation condo rental in Hawaii? My wife and I are looking for a place to stay on the island arriving Saturday, Sep 4 and leaving Friday, Sep 10. There are lots of cottages, condos, small independent rental properties on the island along with hotels and resorts. I'm looking at trip advisor for reviews but i don't know how to pay so that I have some kind of protection. If I just rent a hotel or resort i can cancel and pay the fee or have some travelers insurance but most of these places that are privately owned have large deposits upfront. Even the ones w/ lots of good reviews I'm worried if they want cash. I have some protection for services if i pay w/ my amex. With cash it's buyer beware. Anyone ever rented a condo or rental place for a week? How did you pay? How was your stay? We're going to kauai. Please no stupid responses.

Which Wyndham Resort in Rhode Island is the best for a family of 5? I'm looking for anyone who has stayed or knows about the Wyndham Vacation Ownership Resorts. We are owners and love it. We are thinking of going to Rhode Island next year and just gathering info. at this moment. At the time of travel our children will be 12, 2, and 7 months. The other question is I just noticed they added Smuggler's Notch to their list of timeshare properties. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the ammenities that are included for a stay there and if it is as nice as the website looks. Thanks so much!!!

How can I obtain a 1,000,000 USD loan? I would like to take out a loan in order to purchase some commercial property on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii. I would like to use the property as vacation property. A house that a family, or individual can rent during their vacation. I'm not sure what the exact term for such a place is. The most I have at the moment to put down on the loan is 100,000 USD. Is that a reasonable amount to put down on a 1,000,000 USD loan? Also, I would appreciate an educated guess as to how much each payment will be per month with with interest. Also, a rough estimate of the interest rate. I have no established credit, and I am only nineteen years old. I sort of expect a high interest rate, but I needs to be affordable. If you can, please recommend me to a site, organization, or company which could help me achieve the above stated goals. Also, I would greatly appreciate any and all immediate advice provided. Thank you in advance for your help.

What's Better: Renting Out Homes or Flipping them? How many properties (and what kind, condos, apartments, single-family houses,etc.) would I have to rent out to make a full-time income? Do you advise renting out vacation apartments/condos on Sanibel Island, FL.? How's renting out homes compared to flipping houses, which would you do?

Living on Margarita Island? I would like to move to Margarita Island. Has anyone or does anyone live there? I am interested in the west side less populated side of the ISL. Every realestate web site seems to be for luxury Vacation spots. Are there any locals that sell their property? paulich@hotmail.com

Anyone looking to rent their property from now until the end of august? South padre island or laguna vista tx? I'm looking for a (furnished)short term rental (not a vacation rental) from now until the end of august. Non smoker and no pets and clean. I will take excellent care of your property. Looking to live in laguna vista, port Isabel or south padre island. My budget is 700-1000/month. Thank you. Please email jcr103@yahoo.com. Serious responses only please. I'm not a property owner. I'm looking rent from someone. I need a place to rent. I would be the renter. Thanks.

Where to go for tropical vacation? Some friends and I are trying to come up with some ideas for vacation next year (2012). We were considering Atlantis on Paradise Island, however the prices and costs of food are a bit of a turn off. I don't mind paying for a good vacation, but 15% gratuity on every meal, $25 hamburgers, and the hour long waits to get into restaurants don't really thrill me. I'd like to be able to eat when I want to eat, and do what I want to do, when I want to do it. And it just seems like they want to charge you for every little thing, and nothing at all is included for free. Atlantis isn't ruled out, we'd just like to find some other options. What we're looking for: - First and foremost, we want it to be safe. No shady areas, or one of those "don't wander off the hotel property/watch your drink constantly" resorts. I understand you always need to be alert and aware, but I don't want to be in a bad area that puts us at risk. -Beach front... :) Obviously has to be on the beach. Don't want something that is 4 miles inland. - A nice variety of restaurants and food, at decent prices. It's nice to have different options than just the one in your hotel. And it's nice to have a burger that doesn't cost $25+ and an hour wait. I'm also a "fine diner", and I realize what's involved, but I also don't want to end up paying $200 +15% for a steak and glass of wine either, that I would pay $60-$100 at home for. - Nightclubs, a fitness center, waterparks, jet skis, other fun stuff... I love just sitting back relaxing, but it's nice to have other stuff to do as well. So these would be a plus. - And definitely a good overall staff at the resort. I'm on vacation, I don't want to have to worry, or be bothered by going through hassles everywhere I go. The friendlier you are, the better and more comfortable I feel. :) I realize it's a lot to ask, to have all of these wrapped into one.. But I know there is a lot of people out there who have traveled more than I could ever imagine. Basically, it would be nice to have an Atlantis-type resort, without the over-priced things. So if anyone has any suggestions, whether it be Jamaica, Cancun, Virgin Islands, etc., I'm open to suggestions. Thanks! - Chimerik, 1.) it isn't a list of "demands". It's a list of "wishes", so to speak. I realize that having all of these things is a rare occasion. 2.) I don't care if it's "fake" or not. I'm looking for a nice vacation, at a nice place where I can relax. And as you can clearly see, I am looking for places that are NOT Atlantis, which is why I am asking for alternatives. 3.) Sure, I could ask a travel agent, but is it illegal to get varying opinions online, from people who have been to lesser-known vacation spots? Ones that some agents don't know of, or wont suggest? It's called "gathering info from a vast spectrum of sources". Please comprehend the question before condemning and criticizing next time.

Is Chavez filling up empty rooms in homes now? So I know that Chavez was taking property and homes that Venezuelans owned, like multiple homes, vacation homes, etc. (a friend of mine personally purchased a home in Marguerita Island from her father so that they could keep it) but a friend of mine heard about and asked me the other day if he was filling empty rooms in homes with people. Is this true?

Advice on buying a vacation home in Puerto Rico? I would like to take advantage of the buyers market that we're in right now and purchase a condo in Puerto Rico as a vacation home. I visit Puerto Rico frequently and am very familiar with the island. However, I only have $5,000 for a down payment, I've been repairing my credit for the past few years so my score is in the mid 600s and I am looking to get a small one bedroom condo in the Ocean Park/Condado area. Does this sound realistic? Also, if this sounds realistic how would one go about looking at property when they live out of the country? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Grand Cayman vacation: stay at Westin Casuarina or Marriott Beach Resort? I am going on vacation to the Grand Caymans in May, but I am having trouble deciding on where to stay. I am in a wedding for the first three days and staying at the Westin Casuarina with the bridal party. I intended on staying there the next three nights, but I am just apprehensive about the cost. Those island resorts really add on the taxes! It is a FIVE-star hotel though, plus I would earn double points through my credit card b/c they are affiliates. So I looked at other places and the Marriott Resort is a 4-star hotel also on the beach. I could get a package with free breakfast by staying there, but no extra points. If I decide on the Westin, I would qualify for a $75 food/drink voucher. Has anyone stayed at either or both of these resorts and could give their feedback? I'd appreciate any. Thanks! Westin: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1095 Marriott: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gcmgc-grand-cayman-marriott-beach-resort/

Can I get married on the beach of a vacation rental? My sister is planning on getting married on one of the beaches on the southern coast of NC. She's thinking Bald Head Island, which I think is also close to some other beach towns, but is open to other beach locations. She wants the ceremony to be really simple, just a small ceremony on the beach (we're bringing a couple beach chairs for the grandparents), but no big area or anything like that. We're trying to keep the cost down, so I was thinking we could rent a vacation home that's on the beach and use the area between the house and the beach for the wedding. Is that allowed, or do we need a permit from the city? Does it make a difference if the property is private or not? Also, any suggestions on good beaches around that area? Thanks so much for the help!

Global warming/island? ok this is a stupid question... My grand parents have bought an island in the Bahamas and have developed it so it's livable... We the family spend our vacations there and plan to keep the property for a very long time. But with the global warming issues the sea levels are rising so I was wondering how much time (approximately) is left before the island literally "sinks" into the ocean?? and lol could it be actually possible? please don't judge...

I'm gonna rent a place to throw a bday party, some businesses contact me. How can I know they are not fraud? I'm gonna rent out a place to throw a birthday party from 11/5 to 11/6. I planned to pick a Hard Rock Hotel Suite but it's pretty expensive. So I'm looking for some vacation rentals on craigslist and some businesses contact me. Craig's list is full of fraud and scams though but I'm in kinda the last minute. The ones contacted me are: 1/ Island Beach Properties, LLC and her email "The condo is available for your dates. I usually require a 3 night minimum stay but I can rent it to you for the 2 nights. The rate is $230 for the stay plus the 10.5% city tax, $85 cleaning fee (not taxed) and refundable deposit is $250. If you would like to make the booking, here is additional information and where you can mail the deposit and payment: * Payment Options: Personal/Business Check, Cashiers Check or Money Order. * Refundable deposit of $250 and payment of $339.15 ($230 rate, $24.15 city tax and $85 cleaning fee) due by 10/30/10. * Please send deposit and payment to: Island Beach Properties, LLC, c/o Christine Baird, 3940 Hortensia Street, San Diego, CA 92110. * Security deposit is refundable 5-10 business days after departure if key is returned and premises left in "as you walked in" condition. * Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday during PEAK Season. (June thru mid-September.) * Rest of the year requires a three night minimum. * Check-in after 3:00pm. Check-out by 10:00am. * A 10.5% city room tax will be applied to the rental rates. * Information such as obtaining keys and whom to call for assistance will be sent after receipt of final payment. * Rates include maid service on departure. * **Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.**" 2/ Kevin Collins BUB Industries Inc. P O Box 439016 PMB# W106 San Ysidro, CA 92143 Direct: 760 212-6956 Fax: 760 994-1303 bubindustries@gmail.com http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/vac/2025706947.html How can I check if they are real agent not the bogus fraud? Please help! Thanks! P/S: I live in San Diego, CA and is looking for a place for rent on those dates, if you know any a house/lounge/bar for rent, please let me know! Thanks a lot!

has anyone been to the island of Tobago in the Caribbean? can you fill out the following questionnaire please!? My name is Kiara and I am a student conducting research for my Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Caribbean Studies Internal Assessment which is based on the effect of crime on the tourism industry in Tobago. Kindly fill out the questionnaire below by ticking the appropriate box or writing in your response as indicated. Please return this questionnaire when you have completed it. Thank you in advance for your honest feedback. 1.Please indicate your gender: 0 Male 0 Female 2.Please indicate your age: 016-25 0 26-35 0 36-45 0 46-60 0 over 60 3.What country are you from? __________________________________________ 4.Is this your first visit to Tobago? 0Yes 0No 5.If you selected “no” to question 4: How many times have you visited Tobago before? ________________________ 6. Why did you choose to visit Tobago? _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 7.Where are you staying in Tobago? 0 Hotel 0 Villa 0 Guest House 0 Friend’s House 0 Other 8.How would you rate your stay in Tobago thus far? 0 Excellent 0 Very Good 0 Good 0 Fair 0 Poor 9.Do you feel safe in Tobago? 0Yes 0No 10.Are you aware of the travel advisories issued against Tobago? 0Yes 0No 11.Have you experienced victimisation as a tourist during your stay? 0Yes 0No 12.If you answered yes to question 11, please specify: 0Theft of property/money 0Non-sexual assaults 0Sexual assault 0Harassment 0Approached to buy drugs 0Other (please specify) __________ 13.Will you return to Tobago? 0Yes 0No 14.Would you suggest Tobago as a vacation location to your friends and family at home? 0Yes 0No 15. Do you think crime affects the tourism industry? How? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

is it possible to buy a share in a vacation home? I'm in the military, I own a shore house with my brother (we inherited money and purchased it together) but I would like to get another place, however, because of my job i can only spend maybe two weeks a year there, but for investment sake i would liek to invest in a property with some people. does anyone know fo any web sites that offer I guess a time share in a beach house in the long island, mass, or nj area? oh, i found a lot of RESORTS but I want a HOUSE. a stand alone home if possible. i'm wilign to pay a lot, i just don't have the say million plus dollars for it.

Is this essay good enough for a 9th grader to get an A? I just want to know if this is good enough for a 9th grader to get an A. And if there are any errors, please fix it by today. Thanks. "These days, most citizens do not have the time to enjoy their lives because of work, family, and school; however, they deserve more time off work, which is getting a stimulating getaway to Stockholm, where you can get excitement and relaxation both at a time. Additionally, the beauty of its picturesque landscapes and amusingly amazing activities will surely make vivid, unforgettable memories for everyone. Therefore, take a vacation to Stockholm where you can see generally unique events, including going to fascinating national urban parks and widely known art museums. Fenced with full bloomed cherry blossom trees and flowing lakes in Kungsträdgården, Stockholm is set apart from shamefully vociferous cities and the apathy of city dwellers. For example, you might take a walk to the park and see tranquil lakes with swans flowingly pedaling their feet and lush forests with many healthy trees spreading its fresh, clean air throughout the park compared to the filthy air-polluted parks in New York. After the feeling of pleasure seeing the beauty of our national parks, you can meet many generous, smiling people unlike the coldness you get from the busy city folks. Also, you do not have to deal with fear of criminals involving stealing of jewelry and money. Furthermore, for those who worry about air quality in Stockholm, we can guarantee Stockholm is one of the cleanest capitals in the world. It was granted the 2010 European Green Capital Award by the EU Commission and has been celebrated as Europe’s first green capital. Honestly, enjoy the beauty of our national urban parks without any worries. After the feeling of enchantment of our national parks, you might be inconvenienced and wanting to know what other activities are available. One of the most requested activities at Stockholm is taking a tour to world-wide art museums where you can see a lot of creative art collections. The scent of old art properties will overwhelm the capacious place that will bemuse you and make you to see more of them. Some tourists fear that there is nothing to do for their children; however, most art museums are very suitable for kids to play where variety of displayed subjects is immense - from art to toy. Subsequently, you might want to go to an island, Djurgården, which is right in the middle of Stockholm. It is known for historical buildings and monuments, galleries, and the amusement park Gröna Lund. Furthermore, the island is a cultural center and lushly wooded park where Stockholmers have been flocking for centuries. The only glorious destination where you can get entertainment and relaxation is Stockholm, Sweden. Whether you are here to get a refreshing getaway or not, you will not regret taking a trip to the main city of Sweden, for there are variety of events such as going to natural national parks and seeing antique art collections. As a result, you will be ecstatic that you took time to rest and enjoy, going through many fascinating events." Oh btw, I did break them into paragraphs. It just doesn't look like it. :)

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME SAVE THESE DOGS? I went to South Caicos (not one of the resort islands where you would go on vacation) to do some research this summer. It was amazing but it broke my heart to see the hundreds of stray dogs in the area. Many were starving and were days or even hours away from death. Every female dog was pregnant or had recently had puppies, and there were very few puppies that were in good shape. Down there, dogs are not pets, they are merely a means to keep other dogs and the wild horses and donkeys off of their property. Every household claims 1 or 2 dogs and feeds them their table scraps,and that becomes their protector. There is not a single vet on the island and dog food is not sold there. I was wondering if anyone would have any ideas or clues on how to go about getting a group of verterinarians down to the island to spay and neuter as many dogs as possible. I have travel and housing budgeted, but the main costs would be transporting medical equipment. I was thinking this would be a great opportunity for veterinary students to learn simple spaying and neutering techniques. I would just like opinions about the logistics of this and ideas on how to go about it. Most of the dogs are very friendly and just want some food and some love, it's so sad :( Any info, idea, or encouragement is much appreciated!

Would you like a place to go and swing with singles and be free to be yourself while in the nude.? Looking for as many people as posible to put up cash money to buy an Island so we can be ourselfs. nude, swingers, and desiease free. A vacation home or live there year round. Something in which we make the rules. No Laws. Members only. With a one time ownership fee. Members can bring guest. Members will be on the deed of ownership of the property and may sell to anyone in the world. But the property in whole will belong to each member. Interrested then contact outlaw3911@yahoo.com. Membership/Ownership will cost 30,000.00 for Husband and wife. Single women cost will be 5000.00 each. Single men cost will be 15,000.00 each. No money is to be sent untill we as a group find a nice place and all agree 100 % that its what we want. Your money will be put into an account that will be used to purchace what we are looking for. Its time we the free be free and feel free. Love is in the air. So lets enjoy ourselfs. What we need is around $75 mil. We can have it if you want it.

Dream about being in Iranian President Ahmadinejad's mansion with US Judge Sotomayor? What does this mean? The Dream: I was walking into Ahmadinejad's property, which is a huge mansion in a tropical getaway in a caribbean island. I walk into the parking lot, where there is a collectionof luxury cars, a Lambo Murcielago, a Maybach, a Porsche Carrera, just to name a few. I walk inside into his mansion, which looks like a huge vacation home, and Ahmadinejad signals to me "come on in", i keep on walking and im greeted by a lady who looks like Sonia Sotomayor, who i give a kiss in the cheek. Then, i look outside into the backyard and i see the mansion is a beachfront property, for which there is a typical caribbean beach up front, white sand, and turquoise water. It almost looked like Donald Trump's estate he used to have in Florida, which was once valued as the most expensive property in the US. Seriously, this dream is not an exaggeration. I was actually enjoying the dream. What is the interpretation of this dream?

The two Most Popular Countries in the World to Live...Australia Or USA....Where would YOU live??....And WHY? I have seen this very question posted on Yahoo Answers so many times; now I want to put an end to this debate/discussion once and for all! I am an American, born and raised here..lived in both the East Coast and West Coast of USA. I have travelled extensively all over the USA and Australia, too. Many people have said good things and bad things about both countries. Now, I will tell you what I think is really the truth. No B.S. First, the similarities between the USA and Australia: Both countries are about the same size (excluding Alaska, which is extremely cold and very barren). Both offer freedom,democracy, human rights, and both are multi-cultural societies (USA is mostly white, black, latino, and some Asians; while Australia is mostly white, Asian, and 2% Aboriginals). In Australia, you can go to a nice movie theatre and watch the latest American movies, goto the video store and rent American movies and listen to American music on your car stereo. Australia has just about EVERYTHING that USA has: Costco, Target, Lamborgini, BMW, Mercedes, you name it; even Google has an office in Australia. Both USA (NBA) and Australia (NBL) have pro-basketball leagues. In Australia, you have access to american culture without having to be in the USA. But, here are the differences:Australia has a very manageable 22 million people...the USA has over 300 million and growing fast. This is due to Australia's isolation in the southern hemisphere and strict and controlled immigration policy. Australia wants "highly skilled" migrants (they go by a 'points system', and you need 120 points) and those who have at least a working knowledge of the english language....USA will basically take everyone, with skills or not. Having over 300 million people and growing in the USA causes many problems on the whole infrastrature: traffic getting worse, public transit getting crowded, work environment getting more stressful and demanding, more competition for jobs, and more friction between people. I feel USA is just getting too crowded now, and it's projected to get to 400 million people by 2030! Australia's climate is much better. Australia is sunnier, warmer and doesn't get the terrrible weather that USA gets. USA gets freezing temperatures (the midwest can drop to 30 below zero), and snowstorms, a lot of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and places like California experience earthquakes. They're talking about the "Big One" that has a 99% chance of hitting California within 20 years. About the worst that Australia gets are bushfires, and some flooding in the northern part of the country. Australia has a lot of "exotic" landscapes and thousands of miles of pristine beaches. Australia is an island-continent, and does not have a big problem with illegal immigration. There are anywhere from 8-20 million illegals living in the USA, maybe more, because USA shares a physical border with Mexico. USA has the highest violent crime rate in the developed world; in large part because there are 80-100 million guns in the U.S. and growing, due to the 2nd amendment (the right to 'bear arms') ...in Australia guns are illegal, and so there are very few guns and gun crimes. The USA is a high stress environment....Australia is much more relaxed, and laid-back...and safer. I also think many Americans are arrogant people, and many Australians are friendlier. Australia's Minimum Hourly wage is equivalent to $US 13.00, while in the USA it is less than $8.00/hr. Australia's income tax is 30%, in the USA it's 28%. Property Tax (on housing you pay every year) is thousands of dollars lower in Australia than in the USA! That is a major difference. In USA, most employees get 1-2 weeks vacation to start. In Australia, every full-time employee starts off with 4 weeks vacation, but if you work in the healthcare field or for the government, you start off with 6-8 weeks! And after 15 years, everyone gets what they call 'long service leave'-you get 13 weeks(over 4 months) vacation on top of the 4-8 weeks annual leave you normally get. You get 17-21 weeks vacation after 15 years of employment! In Australia, everyone is covered under free public healthcare, but in the USA, tens of millions don't have health or medical insurance. Aussies can retire at age 60-62, but in America, the retirement age is 65-67. There you have it. I was once a Proud American. Not anymore. I want to hear from Americans, especially from those that have lived in both countries. Tell me why USA is a better place to live than Australia. Come and Defend your country. I'm also interested in hearing from Australians who have lived in both countries, too. I want to hear what Aussies have to say about this topic. Source(s): research and travel experience, and info from my Australian fiance'. I'm planning to move to OZ later this year!

The two Most Popular Countries in the World to Live.....Australia or USA.....Where would YOU live?? And WHY? I have seen this very question posted on Yahoo Answers so many times; now I want to put an end to this debate/discussion once and for all! I am an American, born and raised here..lived in both the East Coast and West Coast of USA. I have travelled extensively all over the USA and Australia, too. Many people have said good things and bad things about both countries. Now, I will tell you what I think is really the truth. No B.S. First, the similarities between the USA and Australia: Both countries are about the same size (excluding Alaska, which is extremely cold and very barren). Both offer freedom,democracy, human rights, and both are multi-cultural societies (USA is mostly white, black, latino, and some Asians; while Australia is mostly white, Asian, and 2% Aboriginals). In Australia, you can go to a nice movie theatre and watch the latest American movies, goto the video store and rent American movies and listen to American music on your car stereo. Australia has just about EVERYTHING that USA has: Costco, Target, Lamborgini, BMW, Mercedes, you name it; even Google has an office in Australia. Both USA (NBA) and Australia (NBL) have pro-basketball leagues. In Australia, you have access to american culture without having to be in the USA. But, here are the differences:Australia has a very manageable 22 million people...the USA has over 300 million and growing fast. This is due to Australia's isolation in the southern hemisphere and strict and controlled immigration policy. Australia wants "highly skilled" migrants (they go by a 'points system', and you need 120 points) and those who have at least a working knowledge of the english language....USA will basically take everyone, with skills or not. Having over 300 million people and growing in the USA causes many problems on the whole infrastrature: traffic getting worse, public transit getting crowded, work environment getting more stressful and demanding, more competition for jobs, and more friction between people. I feel USA is just getting too crowded now, and it's projected to get to 400 million people by 2030! Australia's climate is much better. Australia is sunnier, warmer and doesn't get the terrrible weather that USA gets. USA gets freezing temperatures (the midwest can drop to 30 below zero), and snowstorms, a lot of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and places like California experience earthquakes. They're talking about the "Big One" that has a 99% chance of hitting California within 20 years. About the worst that Australia gets are bushfires, and some flooding in the northern part of the country. Australia has a lot of "exotic" landscapes and thousands of miles of pristine beaches. Australia is an island-continent, and does not have a big problem with illegal immigration. There are anywhere from 8-20 million illegals living in the USA, maybe more, because USA shares a physical border with Mexico. USA has the highest violent crime rate in the developed world; in large part because there are 80-100 million guns in the U.S. and growing, due to the 2nd amendment (the right to 'bear arms') ...in Australia guns are illegal, and so there are very few guns and gun crimes. The USA is a high stress environment....Australia is much more relaxed, and laid-back...and safer. I also think many Americans are arrogant people, and many Australians are friendlier. Australia's Minimum Hourly wage is equivalent to $US 13.00, while in the USA it is less than $8.00/hr. Australia's income tax is 30%, in the USA it's 28%. Property Tax (on housing you pay every year) is thousands of dollars lower in Australia than in the USA! That is a major difference. In USA, most employees get 1-2 weeks vacation to start. In Australia, every full-time employee starts off with 4 weeks vacation, but if you work in the healthcare field or for the government, you start off with 6-8 weeks! And after 15 years, everyone gets what they call 'long service leave'-you get 13 weeks(over 4 months) vacation on top of the 4-8 weeks annual leave you normally get. You get 17-21 weeks vacation after 15 years of employment! In Australia, everyone is covered under free public healthcare, but in the USA, tens of millions don't have health or medical insurance. Aussies can retire at age 60-62, but in America, the retirement age is 65-67. There you have it. I was once a Proud American. Not anymore. I want to hear from Americans, especially from those that have lived in both countries. Tell me why USA is a better place to live than Australia. Come and Defend your country. I'm also interested in hearing from Australians who have lived in both countries, too. I want to hear what Aussies have to say about this topic. Source(s): research and travel experience, and info from my Australian fiance'. I'm planning to move to OZ later this year!

I just won an "all-expenses-paid" trip - how much money can I splurge while I'm there? I just won an "all-expenses-paid" trip to the Andaman Islands. Can I buy *everything* I see over there and the company would be forced to pay for it in a court of law?? Can I buy property.. vehicles...diamonds... gold bullion(!!!) Is there no limit to the sheer amount of stuff I can grab during my "all-expenses-paid" vacation? I need to know asap.

Is it a good idea for a 21 year old to buy property even though I won't be living in it currently? I'm currently 20 by the way, so I'm just thinking a year in advance. I've been thinking about it a lot lately but haven't really completely informed myself yet, hah. But so, I'm from Puerto Rico and I'm currently going to school in New York, so I've been coming back home for long vacations (winter and summer). I don't plan on living in Puerto Rico once I graduate and have no intention in looking for a job on the island, but I do want to own a house here and have my own place to stay when I come. I just thought since I've always considered having a place back in Puerto Rico (like my family did when we lived in other countries) that I might as well get a head start and buy it when I didn't really have any other expenses keeping me from doing so. I figured that if I wait until I have a family and such that I'd have other things to worry about and probably not even want to get into it. Also, re-selling in the future is definitely not out of the question. The market in Puerto Rico right now isn't all that horrible for buyers right now (which is why I even started thinking about actually doing this) since it's almost impossible to sell at high prices right now, my mom also works in real-estate so what I haven't learned from her she'd definitely help me out in. I've been working on building up my credit and I do have an income, I also have savings and could borrow money from my parents for a down payment and pay them back. I also thought about including my sister once she is of legal age (in two years) and we could split the bill and we'd be fine sharing the property. She suggested we could rent out the place and have it pay itself, would that be a good idea? I mean, I know we'd probably get no profit from it (which is fine) but would we have to pay any difference? Thanks in advance, guys! As far as vacationing here I'm definitely speaking long term. As long as I'm single and have no other commitments I'd be fine with staying with my parents when I do come for vacations. I'm also considering the fact that I may not be coming to Puerto Rico as often as I do now for a couple of years, so for NOW I'd consider the property as an investment in the making. Rent it out for a while, in the future have it for myself (and my family if that happens) and then probably selling it in the future depending on it's value at that given time. I'm also thinking of guying in a fairly touristy area where the houses values have dropped due to the economy but I'm sure that years from now the location will be back to the same value it once was or who knows if even more.

Is it a good idea for a 21 year old to buy a property even though I won't be living in it currently? I'm currently 20 by the way, so I'm just thinking a year in advance. I've been thinking about it a lot lately but haven't really completely informed myself yet, hah. But so, I'm from Puerto Rico and I'm currently going to school in New York, so I've been coming back home for long vacations (winter and summer). I don't plan on living in Puerto Rico once I graduate and have no intention in looking for a job on the island, but I do want to own a house here and have my own place to stay when I come. I just thought since I've always considered having a place back in Puerto Rico (like my family did when we lived in other countries) that I might as well get a head start and buy it when I didn't really have any other expenses keeping me from doing so. I figured that if I wait until I have a family and such that I'd have other things to worry about and probably not even want to get into it. Also, re-selling in the future is definitely not out of the question. The market in Puerto Rico right now isn't all that horrible for buyers right now (which is why I even started thinking about actually doing this) since it's almost impossible to sell at high prices right now, my mom also works in real-estate so what I haven't learned from her she'd definitely help me out in. I've been working on building up my credit and I do have an income, I also have savings and could borrow money from my parents for a down payment and pay them back. I also thought about including my sister once she is of legal age (in two years) and we could split the bill and we'd be fine sharing the property. She suggested we could rent out the place and have it pay itself, would that be a good idea? I mean, I know we'd probably get no profit from it (which is fine) but would we have to pay any difference? Thanks in advance, guys!

What do you think about this proposition/investment? i currently live in a rental property owned by my father.i pay half of the normal rent.he is actually breaking even and not making a profit cause he is out 600.00 a month.so today he told me a proposition he had for me.i would move back into my parents house and live in there basement(fully finished with a bedroom and a living room) and he would give me 100.00 a week and i wouldnt have to pay any rent.that will help me get my finances in order.then in 6-12 months he would put the down payment on a house for me (60,000..we live in long island ny) and put it in my name with him as the co signer.the house would be a high ranch so i would have one floor and rent out the other floor.so with the other persons rent and my rent it will pay off the mortgage payment for the month.then eventually he will take his name off the house and it will be mine.im almost 29 and i would never be able to afford a house here on my own because the cheapest houses here are a little under 300,000.00 .the only people that live in my parents house is them and i would have privacy.they dont bother me at all and i am very close to them.i guess the only issue is that even though i have privacy my parents (my mom especially) are olf fashion italians off the boat and wouldnt agree with my bf sleeping in the same bed as me(he is in the military and is stationed in a different state).i brought that up to my dad and he said well you lived with your x and you went on vacations with guys so its a little late(for the sex talk lol) i guess i just wanted to know your opinion on this.PLEASE MATURE ANSWERS ONLY!!!!

Is it a good idea for a 21 year old to buy a property even though I won't be living in it currently? I'm currently 20, by the way so I'm just thinking a year in advance. I've been thinking about it a lot lately but haven't really completely informed myself yet, hah. But so, I'm from Puerto Rico and I'm currently going to school in New York, so I've been coming back home for long vacations (winter and summer). I don't plan on living in Puerto Rico once I graduate and have no intention in looking for a job on the island, but I do want to own a house here and have my own place to stay when I come. I've been working on building up my credit and I do have an income, I also have savings and could borrow money from my parents for a down payment and pay them back. I also thought about including my sister once she is of legal age (in two years) and we could split the bill and we'd be fine sharing the property. She suggested we could rent out the place and have it pay itself, would that be a good idea? I mean, I know we'd probably get no profit from it (which is fine) but would we have to pay any difference? Thanks in advance, guys! Well, I just thought since I've always considered having a place back in Puerto Rico (like my family did when we lived in other countries) that I might as well get a head start and buy it when I didn't really have any other expenses keeping me from doing so. I figured that if I wait until I have a family and such that I'd have other things to worry about and probably not even want to get into it. Also, re-selling in the future is definitely not out of the question. The market in Puerto Rico right now isn't all that horrible for buyers right now (which is why I even started thinking about actually doing this) since it's almost impossible to sell at high prices right now, my mom also works in real-estate so what I haven't learned from her she'd definitely help me out in.