PropertyInvesting.com | dhillon2 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/dhillon2/activity/ Activity feed for dhillon2. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:17:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 1f4653a94e45e5fa20c6dd6b683f94e5 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5050122 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:09:28 +0000 Hi Dale, thankyou for your question. Dean is right, property taxes can take a huge bite out of an investor’s returns. So how do I get around it? Simple. I avoid residential property and only do commercial real estate (larger apartment buildings, retail, office industrial etc). That’s because commercial real estate is sold NET of property taxes,…[Read more]

]]> 9b553bddd53b3814aaf7dc7ff58e3015 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5049042 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:50:27 +0000 Hi Ricky, so I live in the US, but it just so happens I’m back in Australia during this period- like I am every Christmas and new year. Always nice to visit friends and family at home. While I agree the money is in larger properties (because of scale) and money can be made from flips, I prefer a projects with a cashflow component.

Incidentally,…[Read more]

]]> cc99210957fa931bd2cb0fe234f46b4b dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5042715 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:17:55 +0000 Hi Engelo, sorry, have we met? Were we meant to meet up sometime? :)
Are you Zach’s friend?

]]> 6700b21be563b762144961d39ae3d77b dhillon2 replied to the topic Help Getting Started in US in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5036462-help-getting-started-in-us/#post-5038240 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:54:12 +0000 Reed! I didn’t know you visit these forums. Everyone- Reed Goossens is a genuine top bloke!

We’ve gone to the driving range together, we saw the Magnificent 7 together. Good guy.

Check out his podcast: Investing In The U.S. – An Aussie’s Guide to U.S. Real Estate

]]> 8aa64a6711104af5529ffe52eaba5e36 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5038238 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:48:13 +0000 @Caesar, the only I’d say would be such a post might run you afoul of the SEC. I see from your website that you’re soliciting funds and promising a return. You are therefore issuing a security- and assuming Americans can see this post and your website, you will come under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Again, I don’t…[Read more]

]]> 12d7bb3ddd0ef1f267d1c83bfbb8a952 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5038238 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:48:13 +0000 @Caesar, the only I’d say would be such a post might run you afoul of the SEC. I see from your website that you’re soliciting funds and promising a return. You are therefore issuing a security- and assuming Americans can see this post and your website, you will come under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Again, I don’t…[Read more]

]]> 3c59cc35edeacf68d8ea339a2aa473ee dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5038237 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:30:52 +0000 @Sydney99- Hi Raj, by business plan I refer to implementing your specific strategy to get the asset to achieve the financial outcomes you want it to. Put another way, how you’re gonna add value.

As an example- In my last deal the business plan was to rehab 1/3 units in the next year and increase rents 9%. The other part of the equation was to…[Read more]

]]> 50715ecaa7e8d3987f13da3fcf499a3d dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5037979 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:19:55 +0000 @Sydney99- wow, that’s alot of questions. I’ll do my best. But I must say, your questions are very transactional in nature, which is a little too granular for me. I’ve got attorneys that handle the transactional side of things. My job is to make sure the deal underwrites, and then implementing the business plan. If you have questions of that…[Read more]

]]> bc3fa2ebfec34e30fe70f43eccc70d8d dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/page/2/#post-5037978 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:02:25 +0000 @Sitbon– I agree with everything Nigel said. Regarding question (3) – Trulia and citydata are ok solutions for the data you’re looking for that are free. However I use mainly use Costar & Yardi Matrix for such info. Both sites are behind fairly pricey paywalls. PM me and I may be able to get you a report if you tell me what specific market info…[Read more]

]]> b1a6c58abf12ed268492ea859982e621 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5037200 Tue, 30 May 2017 02:54:14 +0000 It seems that I will be traveling back to Melbourne after all! Just for a week to attend a friend’s wedding and my mum’s birthday.

I’ll be inviting some friends to my place to talk US property investing on Thursday night June 22nd. If any of you feel like coming over, please PM me and I’ll send you the details. Melbourne SE suburbs.

Take care…[Read more]

]]> 2d0207f2cc2de8e8247f2ecb442091dd dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5034941 Fri, 05 May 2017 18:48:54 +0000 Hi Bjoern, apologies for the late reply. In the past 2 weeks I’ve been traveling to LA, Memphis and Dallas and just got back home. Also currently in the middle of 2 deals.

Re: buyers agents- do you mean local real estate brokers? Or turnkey providers? In general I don’t use either, for deal flow I approach the selling brokers directly. However I…[Read more]

]]> 370df06a610096a9dd7ff9d335f3685e dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5034941 Fri, 05 May 2017 18:48:54 +0000 Hi Bjoern, apologies for the late reply. In the past 2 weeks I’ve been traveling to LA, Memphis and Dallas and just got back home. Also currently in the middle of 2 deals.

Re: buyers agents- do you mean local real estate brokers? Or turnkey providers? In general I don’t use either, for deal flow I approach the selling brokers directly. However I…[Read more]

]]> 438dda6ba15712a395110c28490a1a71 dhillon2 replied to the topic Management firm recommendations? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034693-management-firm-recommendations/#post-5034940 Fri, 05 May 2017 18:36:25 +0000 Hi Ron,
which part of Florida is your asset located in?
I have my own staff managing my assets, so I can’t help with any recommendations. But if your assets are in Sth Flordia, I can get my people to verify in person if units are occupied.

]]> 82bfde0aa60a2ff2885ef1c66f7b6fc4 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5034599 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:34:51 +0000 @Jaxon, apologies for the late reply. I don’t check this website all that often now that I’m in Houston. I’m also in the middle of 2 deals, and last week I had the amazing privilege of being on a cruise ship with Robert Kiyosaki! An unreal experience. Anyway, if you want a more timely response email me- dhillon@inorbit.com

Anyway, to answer your…[Read more]

]]> 249d65cd5cec6300e72453e0dc0f8010 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5034599 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:34:51 +0000 @Jaxon, apologies for the late reply. I don’t check this website all that often now that I’m in Houston. I’m also in the middle of 2 deals, and last week I had the amazing privilege of being on a cruise ship with Robert Kiyosaki! An unreal experience. Anyway, if you want a more timely response email me- dhillon@inorbit.com

Anyway, to answer your…[Read more]

]]> 7d5275fad9889d433c948de621947396 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5034597 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:09:02 +0000 @ DeanCollins – I think I might have misunderstood your original question. I’ve taken out loans amortized for 30years, but I don’t know of any non-recourse loan that has a 30 yr fixed term. The loan i referenced in my previous answer was a Freddie Mac loan.

]]> 2bf0bc514ed613b547a577c9484551f2 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5034412 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:20:41 +0000 Hi DeanCollins, with the obvious caveat that I’m not a banker (just a private investor) my thoughts on the matter-

– The finance industry is soooo much more competitive here. You have financing options every shade of the rainbow. From hard money lenders, to community banks to National banks, to private lenders, to the US Govt effectively; there…[Read more]

]]> d4ab6f0c99f902ac9ebf63ea9b841a57 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5032512 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:10:20 +0000 I’ve never transacted in Michigan, and I don’t think I know anyone that’s currently based there. So I can’t really say.

What’s your thinking behind your interest?

For starters, I’d say you gotta hop on a plane and build real relationships.

I know this is a forum, so its weird to recommend another forum but the US based…[Read more]

]]> 710577a7edcc42c12cc0238a2c3422ed dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5032480 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 03:29:57 +0000 Well that was easy!

I’m back in Houston now- back on the hunt. Will be checking this forum less often now, but if any of you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask.

Good investing!

Kevin

]]> 00ea4c87ef69741733d0341c88ac5e71 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5032158 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 22:42:48 +0000 Hi Jack,

Congratulations on your plans! Austin and DFW are great markets. We were in DFW 3 weeks ago, and Austin in June. Some thoughts:

– Generally US zoning and planning rules are much less restrictive than Aussie planning regs, hence US urban sprawl. Consequently areas don’t really ‘gentrify’, as developers would rather rebuild in a totally…[Read more]

]]> 6c9131a93e677d14132ba5afb6cfb7d6 dhillon2 replied to the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/#post-5032158 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 22:42:48 +0000 Hi Jack,

Congratulations on your plans! Austin and DFW are great markets. We were in DFW 3 weeks ago, and Austin in June. Some thoughts:

– Generally US zoning and planning rules are much less restrictive than Aussie planning regs, hence US urban sprawl. Consequently areas don’t really ‘gentrify’, as developers would rather rebuild in a totally…[Read more]

]]> 945df5f992e233cdadd1f8528405e0c6 dhillon2 started the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:32:37 +0000 Hi everyone, we are Kevin&Dani- we used to be pretty involved with this forum back when we were investing in Melbourne, and were part of RESULTS mentoring. However about 7 years ago we moved to the US for property investing. We still continue to live there, but are back in Melbourne for Christmas. So we just wanted to be open and see if we could…[Read more]

]]> 945df5f992e233cdadd1f8528405e0c6 dhillon2 started the topic Back from living/investing in USA for past 7 years. Ask Me Anything in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031845-back-from-livinginvesting-in-usa-for-past-7-years-ask-me-anything/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:32:37 +0000 Hi everyone, we are Kevin&Dani- we used to be pretty involved with this forum back when we were investing in Melbourne, and were part of RESULTS mentoring. However about 7 years ago we moved to the US for property investing. We still continue to live there, but are back in Melbourne for Christmas. So we just wanted to be open and see if we could…[Read more]

]]> ad0785a7140a235f95b219ea760c73c8 dhillon2 replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Thanks for the advice TH and https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/18/#post-4633131 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:44:42 +0000 Thanks for the advice TH and Judith! Much appreciated.

Since writing my last post, I’ve driven across Alligator Alley to see the South West coast of Florida ie. Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Apparently the South East of Florida is about 1-2 years behind. I can now testify to the serious effects of the US economic downturn.

]]> d80e95a2fc25585f9f92b7f53a588c7f dhillon2 replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum WOW! I didn't even know that https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/18/#post-4633128 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:44:37 +0000 WOW! I didn’t even know that this thread was still active since the end of British Buyer’s 1st trip to Miami! Glad to see its still ALIVE :)

We’ve been here for 3 weeks now and I feel like we’ve learnt so much already! Firstly, I have been quite surprised that alot of the communities along the South Florida coast seem to be unaffected by this…[Read more]

]]> b9b93094e9b1a91c9c8f20c9ab6b9213 dhillon2 replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/12/#post-4633003 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:20:52 +0000 Thanks Chui for sharing that article. Bloody good.

]]> d514036a40214bbdab825b04a3c74d11 dhillon2 replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Hey British Buyer, Sorry https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/11/#post-4632989 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:38:56 +0000 Hey British Buyer,

Sorry about missing the REO deal. But I believe with your passion and determination, they’ll be another dream house around the corner!

Although things may not be going your way, I’m so inspired by how much you’ve learnt in just a few weeks! Why go to college when you learn so much more in real life, in real time! Fortune…[Read more]

]]> 6a991a6feec3b27d0a669a76c70208a9 dhillon2 replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/2/#post-4632820 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:17:08 +0000 Hi James,

Your first link worked beautifully! I’m using Google Chrome. The downloaded attachment opens directly into MS Excel.

Thanks for sharing the resource!

]]> 134e73e4e0ddb5faeff943f4c4728fd6 dhillon2 replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/2/#post-4632818 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:59:54 +0000 Hi all,

Thank you so much for all your entries. My husband and I are going to invest in property in Miami – and as you can imagine, we have had all sorts of arguments against the decision from our friends (and ourselves). Its so encouraging to see that what we’re planning to do isn’t completely absurd and that there are others who hold similar…[Read more]

]]> f6349de691bcccad4f118f323ad5e047 dhillon2 replied to the topic IS the R.E.S.U.L.T.S program REALLY worth it? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390459-is-the-r-e-s-u-l-t-s-program-really-worth-it/page/2/#post-4572101 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:15:16 +0000 reeco, I understand what you're doing, and i appreciate it.From the feedback i think I'm definetely sold on the idea of looking further into this course. Is there going to be another RESULTS seminar in 2009?

]]> babb56ad4b9cb1b30c28f12c538ab82f dhillon2 replied to the topic Calling any extremely helpful and knowledgable mortgage brokers in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391493-calling-any-extremely-helpful-and-knowledgable-mortgage-brokers/#post-4577518 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:18:22 +0000 I too am looking for someone to help with finance. Are you guys from Melbourne?

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