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SMSF leasehold in Indonesia

glaucus — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:43:46 +1100

Yes, Indonesia. You read it right. I have posted this question before but since then SMSF property law has shone its light over more people and is consequently more widely viewed. So, the question in point form and variations of the structure considered.

Exit Strategies and Thoughts about USA Properties..

Alex SC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:48:14 +1100

Hey All,

After numerous conversations with international and National clients the last few weeks, we are looking at viable exit strategies with the USA properties down the road. I am not sold on the 5 year return that a lot of other investors are speaking about. I am also concerned about us turning retail areas into glorified rental markets. This is a big concern for me, as I see some international clients thinking in 5 to 10 years they can sell these deals that they are purchasing capturing appreciation. My first concern is that Americans in general do not move to rental areas. This could change with the new nicer rental homes that we and other companies are now dealing with. Again, this is purely speculation for down the road.

Here is a break down of a deal. Since I just got contract accepted so every one can see everything involved.

Alex SC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:32:38 +1100

So much talk about how USA or Australian real estate groups are marking up the properties that we buy. So I can't speak for others, but I will speak for my company on how and why we do what we do. This is an example below:

I am going to list a property and what we purchased it for. This is without plans and exit strategies on this property.
I want everyone to realize what goes into buying, selling , marketing , and rehabbing the property.

What a lot of people are missing is everything that comes along with buying a property. If I were to buy and sell myself, sure the price comes down.We have aligned with partners in different countries, which opens the doors for for us to enter different markets. Those wholesalers need to be paid. One group without mentioning names both the owner and VP of operations have come here to visit us. That says a lot about an international team. Our future partner from Singapore will be in town next week 11th- 18th to workout partnership plans.

A lot of people are leaving out the cost of doing business for us as an investment company and a wholesale company. For example, I am set to fly to London and then possibly Perth and Adelaide in one trip. Again, for a company these things cost money to do, along with having a staff and keeping the lights on. For a larger investment team, there are costs associated with them being able top buy and sell multiple properties. We make our money by turning volume not just from one of our deals.

Absolution for banks and robo signing scandal of 2010

kylermrice — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:52:53 +1100

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2012/02/07/mortgage-settlement-talks-look-like-tobacco-ii/

I waited most of 2011 for the for closer market to pick up steam again from the 2010 robo signing scandal. I'm hoping this will be what opens up 2012 for more bank forclosers. It was kinda odd that most of the properties i bought were from Fannie or Fredie last year. lol, nah, it's not odd :P The gov jumped on the scandal and dumped there inventory of properties, while the banks got slowed up.

Au $ - 1.07 - predictions

worldinvestor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:55 +1100

Nice..... the Au $ looking good, anyone like to comment on whether will be it continue to rise??

Good time to buy in US. I have been purchasing anywhere from 94 - 1.05.

Looking for Australian accountants ...for conference calls.

Alex SC — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:07:07 +1100

That understand the tax implications for Australian investors buying in the USA. Who also have worked in both USA and Australia.

Please email me some contact information. I have some questions for some clients.

Buyers of property in Atlanta..Which property management did you use and how would you rate it?

CasaHunter — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:04:25 +1100

Hi there,
I am looking to hear any comment from actual buyers of property in Atlanta:
how was they experience did they go with an agent or not, what suburbs did you buy in and how would you rate your property management..

Buying foreclose property in the US/Florida state from Australia as an Investment

mister83 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:17:21 +1100

Hi Guys,

I need input from the people who has experience in investing in the US property market or foreclose properties (Townhouse) from Australia.

I have listed a few questions below. I would appreciate if you could provide some insight or your thoughts on it.