HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic How did you guys prepare for a move? in the forum Heads Up! 4 years ago
Moving is one of the worst things to do. We moved from Australia to New Orleans a couple of years. The good thing was I always rented where I lived and bought investment properties in other areas (I lived in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney so this was a much better strategy for me). This made it easy as I just sold 95% of my stuff and shipped 2…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana posted an update 4 years ago
We are still buying houses during the Corona Crisis. We have updated our process to minimize contact with home owners but still allow you to sell your house fast. You can see details of how we can changed our processes here https://homebuyerlouisiana.com/we-buy-houses/orleans-parish/uptown-new-orleans/we-are-still-buying-houses-during-the-corona-pandemic/
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Do you feel difficult to find house in Australia? in the forum General Property 4 years ago
I own 6 properties in Australia. They weren’t hard to find, once I researched and identified the area I used Realestate.com and a local property manager to check out the properties for me. That being said the returns aren’t great in Australia so it is hard to find great investments. I know live and invest in the USA as the cost of living is lower…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic What will be the impact of Corona on the property prices in Australia? in the forum General Property 4 years ago
I think it depends on the impact on unemployment. If a lot of theses job losses don’t bounce back then this can cause defaults and fire sales or properties and foreclosures. This will have a negative impact on property prices. If the jobs come back fast and the economy is intact then it won’t have much impact.
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic 20km from cbd VS. 50km from cbd in the forum Help Needed! 4 years, 1 month ago
If you are buying this house to live in then I think only you can answer the question. It is obviously a personal choice of where you want to live and not an investment decision.
Sydney is super expensive to buy in but the rent relative to the price is low (yield). Another option is to rent where you want to live and buy an investment property.…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Some wisdom from my mentor in the forum General Property 4 years, 1 month ago
It seems like you have a good mentor. It sounds like your strategy is flipping, so I will add that you make your money when you buy. If you can buy under market value and have a good strategy to add value then you are reducing your risk. I think to many people buy at or above market value and count on appreciation to help them when they sell.
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Online businesses/Internet income in the forum Creative Investing 4 years, 1 month ago
I believe it is Derek Gehl
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Buying property without building inspection in the forum Help Needed! 4 years, 1 month ago
It’s a red flag that they are not allowing a building inspection. I wouldn’t go ahead with a deal if the seller did that.
HomeBuyerLouisiana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago
Sorry typing on phone – I bought in Geelong not feeling 😂
HomeBuyerLouisiana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago
I think it’s pretty personal what you decide to do. What I will day is don’t assume that the historic trend you quoted from blacktown will continue. The fact that it has had such strong growth and is unaffordable now is a negative indicator for future growth. I bought in Feeling about 2 years ago as I think the leading indicators are good and it…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Lilydale Topping in the forum Value Adding 4 years, 2 months ago
I don’t believe Lilydale topping is available anymore, does anyone still use it?
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Looking for advice on selling a house in Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! 4 years, 2 months ago
I would get a good real estate agent who has sold properties to those sort of buyers in the past.
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Painter recommendation Nunawading in the forum Help Needed! 4 years, 2 months ago
I always use the hipages app. The tradies are vetted and the ones that are available will contact you to quote your job.
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic Head Vs Heart – The Psychology of Real Estate in the forum General Property 4 years, 2 months ago
I am always logic and never heart. I own 6 single families in Australia in 3 different states (where I don’t live). I create spreadsheets of data and let the numbers talk to me. This narrows down area then I start talking to property managers to learn what rents well and for how much. I then get the property managers to walk the properties for me…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana‘s profile was updated 4 years, 2 months ago
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic US property investing journey in the forum Overseas Deals 4 years, 2 months ago
Hey Matt, I moved from Sydney to New Orleans a couple of years ago and run a business buying and selling properties. The Bay area is very different to New Orleans so I don’t have much comments on that. A good resource is the biggerpockets podcast and website, also Reed goosens has a podcast about investing in the us from overseas and covers a lot…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic US property investing journey in the forum Overseas Deals 4 years, 2 months ago
Hey Matt, I moved from Sydney to New Orleans a couple of years ago and run a business buying and selling properties. The Bay area is very different to New Orleans so I don’t have much comments on that. A good resource is the biggerpockets podcast and website, also Reed goosens has a podcast about investing in the us from overseas and covers a lot…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic US property investing journey in the forum Overseas Deals 4 years, 2 months ago
Hey Matt, I moved from Sydney to New Orleans a couple of years ago and run a business buying and selling properties. The Bay area is very different to New Orleans so I don’t have much comments on that. A good resource is the biggerpockets podcast and website, also Reed goosens has a podcast about investing in the us from overseas and covers a lot…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana replied to the topic US property investing journey in the forum Overseas Deals 4 years, 2 months ago
Hey Matt, I moved from Sydney to New Orleans a couple of years ago and run a business buying and selling properties. The Bay area is very different to New Orleans so I don’t have much comments on that. A good resource is the biggerpockets podcast and website, also Reed goosens has a podcast about investing in the us from overseas and covers a lot…[Read more]
HomeBuyerLouisiana became a registered member 4 years, 2 months ago
Sorry typing on phone – I bought in Geelong not feeling 😂