PropertyInvesting.com | franblake | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/franblake/activity/ Activity feed for franblake. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:56:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 26feb85133996756ae89c0f778746909 franblake replied to the topic Call option advice needed for 5 x fully developed properties. in the forum If you have call options on https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402345-call-option-advice-needed-for-5-x-fully-developed-properties/#post-4639055 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:40:06 +0000 If you have call options on the blocks, you then have a financial interest in the properties so I believe you can onsell the options either yourself or via agents. I would be checking with some local builders to see if they are interested in the blocks on builders terms (also a type of option). You can negotiate for them to pay you a commission…[Read more]

]]> 872245d2ef31d14331de3bf6c635cb3a franblake replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (CCorp) in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393026-carly-crutchfield-ccorp/#post-4586183 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:11 +0000 Hi Justine,

You can certainly do deals with no money down if you have other skills to bring to the table. There are many people who have money but no time so if you have the time to source and create a profitable deal for them, you should get paid well for your effort. There is a lot of work involved and you must be prepared to work hard and…[Read more]

]]> c3fde185c7de2bb2a07011191da8e922 franblake replied to the topic Where to invest 2nd IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401278-where-to-invest-2nd-ip/#post-4632359 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:38:32 +0000 Hi Ninh,

I definitely agree with Paul. You need to work out your strategy longer term. What is it you are wanting to achieve by investing in property? Is it capital gains, cash flow or both. Do you want to eventually replace you or your wife’s income with positively geared property? Asking yourself lots of questions will help you sort out where…[Read more]

]]> 8046bb078bcc706de5e946d67e1cb716 franblake replied to the topic Where to invest 2nd IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401278-where-to-invest-2nd-ip/#post-4632353 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:40:19 +0000 DLUG – Double lock up garage.

]]> ff02112a659e7607e015c1db1d573b60 franblake replied to the topic Options tips for land purchase in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401283-options-tips-for-land-purchase/#post-4632401 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:45:41 +0000 Wow a duplex! Fantastic!!!! Can u tell me your state and general location as I may know of a builder if it’s QLD or NSW but otherwise I suggest you look for builders in the area. Research their quality and house plans. Talk to them about costs to build what you are wanting (maybe turnkey price with floor coverings, fences, landscaping, etc) and…[Read more]

]]> e5747b91157a3290fe26ab3fa6c6d8da franblake replied to the topic Options tips for land purchase in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401283-options-tips-for-land-purchase/#post-4632399 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:17:08 +0000 Ooops! Forgot the DA costs and surveyors, so maybe another $2K depending on the council. Cheers!

]]> 0b0e0a4f4b2ff64fc0943c590ffba653 franblake replied to the topic Options tips for land purchase in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401283-options-tips-for-land-purchase/#post-4632398 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:15:03 +0000 Hi Intrigue

Congrats on deciding to get creative! The more creative you get the better you do. I have a few questions for you:
Do you have a contract to purchase the land for $138K?
What is it currently worth?

I use options to purchase property but I wouldn’t purchase an option off someone unless I could make money as well, so the land value…[Read more]

]]> 4a94bfa45a69f8994935ca2d235abe57 franblake replied to the topic Where to invest 2nd IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401278-where-to-invest-2nd-ip/#post-4632351 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 06:56:12 +0000 Hi there It may be difficult to find positively geared property but not impossible. You may be able to find a property that you could add a granny flat to and add the extra value. Often rental returns on the cost to add the GF allow the property to move into cashflow positive territory.<moderator: delete advertising>All the best!

]]> 514e03b05323ab0b175ef7988a3c5461 franblake replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (CCorp) in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393026-carly-crutchfield-ccorp/#post-4586181 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:55:14 +0000 Hi all

I have done Carly’s 3 day bootcamp and from there joined her Elite mentoring program 18mths ago. It has been exceptionally good. I have to say that I had some property development experience with subdividing, dual occ’s etc before I did the course that but I learnt about the importance of feasibilities and I have no trouble finding the…[Read more]

]]> a8341b580f318bd5902fb0715085de34 franblake replied to the topic Can't get construction quotes - please help? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401059-cant-get-construction-quotes-please-help/#post-4630978 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:40:46 +0000 Hi IDH

I have a builder who could quote you if you are in the Bris/GC/Ipswich area. You can email me if you want me to pass on his details at nakedtruthteam@gmail.com All the best!

]]> 6b5cedd03b360a06f9b5880d83091a04 franblake replied to the topic 2 bed unit close to cbd, adding value through renovations tips please. in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401238-2-bed-unit-close-to-cbd-adding-value-through-renovations-tips-please/#post-4632078 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:03:20 +0000 Hi all

Paint definitely and in particular the latest look is to add 2 painted feature walls in bedrooms. They need to be walls that are connected (if that makes sense) not opposing walls and a dark/rich colour is good. Just adds a WOW factor. Painitng should take more than a couple of days – a week at the most. Fresh carpet is good too if needed.…[Read more]

]]>