We moved here from Canada 2 yrs ago with over $200, 000 cash. I had to wait 4 yrs for my visa. We bought a house for $300, 000 and put approximately 100, 000 down on it. We then had to spend another $20, 000 to repair it. Since then I have put another 60, 000 (large shop) into the property and I have worked for a US company for 8 months then started a business employing profesionals in the area. The bank would not put my name on the mortgage because I was still working for a Canadian company. I was a long haul trucker and owned a 2000 Volvo... read full review »