PropertyInvesting.com | j hall | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/j-hall/activity/ Activity feed for j hall. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:59:43 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 56cac62ecb24f1dba3cc12fae7959028 j hall replied to the topic How To Find High Cashflow In, Low Cashflow Out Properties in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398714-how-to-find-high-cashflow-in-low-cashflow-out-properties/#post-4616720 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:51:26 +0000 AndreiR wrote:
Not having a go at Steve at all, im sure hes a great guy, and like all of us he's probably keeping his golden secret as close to his chest as he can. Im of the opinion that all BIG real estate millionaire's have a huge network of realtors which give them the 'first go' at securing a deal the moment the owner wants to sell.So how…[Read more]

]]> e2fda386b264384d0309bda26cd2684e j hall replied to the topic Have you used a Private Investor? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398650-have-you-used-a-private-investor/#post-4616407 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:46:43 +0000 have u thought about tryin to offer options and then using investor finance for the build and costs if thats possible?that may save you 400/500/600k on the purchase of the intial land/property and try to option out for a long enough time to complete your desried project.not for everyone,but def up some peoples alleys vendor wise.offer them an…[Read more]

]]> 7dc1b96896f057e2193ecb1918c2fa8a j hall replied to the topic Have you used a Private Investor? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398650-have-you-used-a-private-investor/#post-4616396 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:02:34 +0000 yes,our broker actually said he can get a hold of private money should our projects be a bit "out of the ordinary",for eg buying units on one title,strata them and resell.which is very difficult to finance over a very short period.but yeah,try craig mills at approvedfinance or ur local broker,just get urself into a mentoring program etc and then…[Read more]

]]> 9369c004ac0c760336752eb421c16b49 j hall replied to the topic Have you used a Private Investor? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398650-have-you-used-a-private-investor/#post-4616394 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:08 +0000 its a common thing to use private investors.u do not need any money yourself to use them,the reason investors use u to do the deal is they have money but no idea,but they want a return on it,so they use smarter people like you/me/ others to invest their money into projects.u will need to do some form of feasability to present them on the deals…[Read more]

]]> 10d96b8f807b236df66b12163f96245b j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614562 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:32:31 +0000 DavidSMorris wrote:
Hi Cashwalton, Woonona is a great place (its where I live). I am about to start construction on my own investment property here. Talking to local agents is a great way of gauging property prices. A good agent will give you details of recently sold property similar to what you propose to develop and the SALE price. Maybe…[Read more]

]]> 71e6383de8b238c3f5b109f7f4968061 j hall replied to the topic Renting whilst investing? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398257-renting-whilst-investing/#post-4614069 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:01:37 +0000 Qlds007 wrote:
J HallYou say it wil be negatively geared is that post Capital Allowance, Depreciation and loan set up costs claims.Be suprised how many clients dont know they can claim all of these non cash deductions on their PPOR if all other qualifying criteria is met. 

can u explain those further,i know depreciation,but not the others? i k…[Read more]

]]> 527b4af56d1ef6e6023609e2d1a6d1f9 j hall replied to the topic Renting whilst investing? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398257-renting-whilst-investing/#post-4614067 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:26:52 +0000 we are looking at renting out our ppor so we can move to brisbane and expand our job opportunities,even though it will be neg geared upto 150pw+,the costs outweight the benifits.(i should say i HATE HATE HATE NEGATIVE GEARING HERE!!!) so its a big descision for us.for us it gives us the opportunity to surround ourselves with mroe property minded…[Read more]

]]> 5618394ef5809462769f931fabea9f15 j hall replied to the topic Someone wants to buy my investment property for unit development...What is a fair price here? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398391-someone-wants-to-buy-my-investment-property-for-unit-development-what-is-a-fair-price-here-2/#post-4614839 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:27:00 +0000 if its a townhouse probably 1200-1250 per square meter from flat grass to turn key move in ,but it depends on headworks on the block and council etc,does the block slope away to the back etc etc etc.so if ur building 6 x 130sqm t/houses thats: 6 x 130 = 780sqm780 x $1200= 936k for construction + headworks + strata costs  + da + ba + any sewerage m…[Read more]

]]> d2bbd6c1e1a31f4cc75e7d38c85af649 j hall replied to the topic Someone wants to buy my investment property for unit development...What is a fair price here? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398391-someone-wants-to-buy-my-investment-property-for-unit-development-what-is-a-fair-price-here-2/#post-4614837 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:47:24 +0000 so it has no d/a now?also,yeah,if u dont need the money now,then take the option.as a developer he is trying to reduce holding costs during planning period and d/a period.then build once thats all done.its ideal for him.and as someone said,he is trying to produce atleast 20% gp in the deal,preferably heaps more,so as long as u keep ur pricing…[Read more]

]]> e92a9efcaf67bb6d106947888e6b2dae j hall replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (developing) in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392748-carly-crutchfield-developing/page/2/#post-4585095 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:59:23 +0000 steve-invest wrote:
Hi Guys Why pay all that money when you can get it for free, I have done so many seminars and seriously, have learned the same stuff and more (in fact unbiased) by going through a finance broker by the name of Tony Born who has supported me through my whole property investing journey… he is a fantastic guy who has been in…[Read more]

]]> 49fc7d2c59d195534fd44fc49c9005e9 j hall replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (developing) in the forum do u know if cmoney will https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392748-carly-crutchfield-developing/page/2/#post-4585094 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:57:52 +0000 do u know if cmoney will actually lend to past students.i want to do the course but its pointless in the current market if u cant lend to do the projects,and the first choice would then be to use her cmoney finance,but will they finance first time developers etc,or is it no better than any other broker out there.

]]> 56f6aaf417617ae0ad876eca3be434b9 j hall replied to the topic myRP Data in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398423-myrp-data/#post-4615047 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:56:50 +0000 im a member of pricefinder,the place we got advice from said they have used rpdata and found pricefinder much much better.so we use that now.can do all types of things with it.

]]> c899fb6142d8594d7d729012a8e85f2a j hall replied to the topic Land subdivision costs in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397989-land-subdivision-costs/#post-4612459 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:56:58 +0000 qld can be upto 50k per block.but it depends on heaps of things.town planner is your person to see here,they can take your lot number and then prepare a complete costing of the whole project and tell you if its feasable at the same time.see your town planner.

]]> 8ee743e3110a808bbca88a18d9965ed7 j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614559 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:50:03 +0000 christianb wrote:
An architect or suitably qualified dratsperson should be able to research and prepare land use digrams for $1,000.

thats correct,i have been to t/p this week for this reason and was qouted 1000-1200 for the pre-approval plans drawings and submission etc.that said,i have been to him twice now for in office meetings and it has…[Read more]

]]> 41e0964ec54feb2df32c48d7db89eaa5 j hall replied to the topic Australian Property, Its stuffed right? sell now? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398393-australian-property-its-stuffed-right-sell-now/#post-4614854 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:02:55 +0000 buy and hold is one thingsell for profit is another,if u can sell for profit and want to then go for it.

]]> fa06adf6bb5434d17ee9ccc925c61a4e j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614555 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:02 +0000 p.s – do NOT do a development feasabilty on the hope of price rises unless your very sure,do the research on current sales in the area for those dwellings.also u must factor in some margin for price drops aswell.to forsee a price rise in the current market is very brave,a lot of people forecast 20-40% drop in prices still to come,and with good…[Read more]

]]> 5592f994e1ac961716b484a42549a298 j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614554 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:55:30 +0000 christianb wrote:
In my experience it pays to do some simple research right at the start. Perhaps find a planner or architect in your area and ask them to prepare a very simple land use plan that you (or they on your behalf) can take to the town planning department of the local council. Butting heads with the council on planning issues is much…[Read more]

]]> e219dde5f24c8190f9c59590d5b5804f j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614551 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:37:06 +0000 my very quick check found http://www.planning.wa.gov.au

]]> 2064bcd5d1770af371544a4e3f89a67b j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614550 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:33:07 +0000 i am in se qld,and am trying my first investment soon hopefully also,i want to build duplxes like yourself.but i suggest u contact your town planner and online planning scheme.to give you some ideas to question them about,here are some hurdles i have to deal with in se qld.

1- zoning- are in in a low/med/hi density residential area- if u have the…[Read more]

]]> db9a7a1b4798accfb84daf6d440e1f75 j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum i am in se qld,and am trying https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614550 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:33:07 +0000 i am in se qld,and am trying my first investment soon hopefully also,i want to build duplxes like yourself.but i suggest u contact your town planner and online planning scheme.to give you some ideas to question them about,here are some hurdles i have to deal with in se qld.

1- zoning- are in in a low/med/hi density residential area- if u have the…[Read more]

]]> fac5cac0ad46aa24124c33cb5574128a j hall replied to the topic Building a Duplex - Illawarra in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398334-building-a-duplex-illawarra/#post-4614550 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:33:07 +0000 i am in se qld,and am trying my first investment soon hopefully also,i want to build duplxes like yourself.but i suggest u contact your town planner and online planning scheme.to give you some ideas to question them about,here are some hurdles i have to deal with in se qld.1- zoning- are in in a low/med/hi density residential area- if u have the…[Read more]

]]> 82ebfe6ce5e4206d51c33046e32a6016 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum well,latest update is we https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/page/2/#post-4613339 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:29:37 +0000 well,latest update is we have finally got in and viewed the property and its fairly rough,as we expected.front 3 units are sellable for 170-180k.however they have mislead us in the ad,we get there and found out the rear 4 units are a a normal building with no concrete floors,hence no upstairs/downstrairs firewalls.all in all,i think the strata…[Read more]

]]> f908fdaed77740933243f202e7370531 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum i am still moving on it for https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/page/2/#post-4613338 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:53:12 +0000 i am still moving on it for now.am going in to view the worst of the 7 units today for an intial inspectiontown planner is back monday so i can reqoute the strata costs and feasabilty again.am still waiting till monday/tuesday to hear back form local broker,however after talking to qld007 it sounds very difficult to finance.our best bet is a 65%…[Read more]

]]> 5614af5061ba1a733b22f3326fc95ffd j hall replied to the topic Private Money Available in the forum where are u based maurice? https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398183-private-money-available/#post-4613548 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:37:18 +0000 where are u based maurice? aus or what?

]]> 48cefa203f6161240c3f088460f804c0 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/page/2/#post-4613336 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:12:11 +0000 Terryw wrote:
You could get a 2 year option and then sell all before this time.

this is all good however its subject to the vendor and their needs too.we will know more about that in the next week or so when they finally let us into a unit to view it,the bloody vendor has been stuffing around for over a week now already.so we go in on the…[Read more]

]]> 06f5ef294f689771126520503d3767dd j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613334 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:53:38 +0000 youness935 wrote:
I agree with alani…Have you thought of options…you pay the current owner a small fee, and that will give you the control and an option to buy the units. If you can sell them, then you might make the exchange and settlement date the same as the exercise of your option.while by no means this is easy, but it's doable. it…[Read more]

]]> de7cbe609e2f5fb83b097512ef7ddb97 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613333 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:48:20 +0000 yes guys.it is qld.we only just got qoutes on the strata for eg last week form the planner as we priced another similar deal,but there wasnt enough in that one.in regards to interest – we can service upto 15% and make fair money from it.time wise we can hold out to 18 months.even though i have qoutes i redid my maths with 10k per unit for strata…[Read more]

]]> 259954f971a4425e973cec48a1321ea0 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613328 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:31:19 +0000 Terryw wrote:
I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, but think you might be a little low on your costs.

how so?we have priced stamp duty at 33kwe have priced strata/legals etc through council and my town planner which is 35kagents fees through our agents is 35kdeffered loan fees from loans broker today is 1k per unit if sold inside 12…[Read more]

]]> 9e94e15c50de36d70fdc1143974b1fe2 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613326 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:45:00 +0000 i forgot to say thank you so far for your inputs,any more ideas or comments? something i have forgotten?

]]> ec62bd7262ef22310bda596841549da6 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613325 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:43:15 +0000 we dont plan on buying at 900k,we want to get it in the 800-850 area as we know what he paid for it and is looking to get back out of it.im not posting my whole feasabilty but short points im reading off my feasabilty calculations are:900k buy and all sold in 1 year,10%  inc ALL costs as u mentioned duties/commissions,strata/deferred…[Read more]

]]> 2170c482ab582dc308b0ed33a28da009 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613322 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:34:33 +0000 Qlds007 wrote:
JasYes with a decent equity injection from your friend then a gross realisation loan maybe possible.Mainly these lenders want to see either some previous experience or pre-sales or at least the deal well covered by security.Subject to the numbers interest capitalisation could be possible but the rate of interest and set up costs…[Read more]

]]> 683720915f39470d7888c13db0bdc245 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613319 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:00:46 +0000 Scott No Mates wrote:
Are bank bills still an option? Do you have the $ for the 40% deposit on a commercila loan?

i am waiting to hear back on commercial loans now,its 30% lvr on commercial,i have 70k in LOC ready to go,this should near cover the strata titleing costs.as a res loan i only have capacity for 123k now as my wife just lost her…[Read more]

]]> 1b54cf411d29d1c18dcea2294167f690 j hall replied to the topic how can i finance a block of units/strata them/sell them and pay interest at the end in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398147-how-can-i-finance-a-block-of-unitsstrata-themsell-them-and-pay-interest-at-the-end/#post-4613317 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:43:58 +0000 sorry it should say jv not jc partners

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