PropertyInvesting.com | Matt007 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/matt007/activity/ Activity feed for Matt007. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 515e4de506d95e4298ca7573fe8cc96e Matt007 replied to the topic Duty changes QLD - Opinions in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403950-duty-changes-qld-opinions/#post-4649962 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:45:11 +0000 An idiotic government robbing Peter to pay Paul with zero understanding of how to manage a budget. Concocted purely as a 're-election' strategy rather than a practical or realistic one.First class idiots the lot of them.NEXT!

]]> 1969c3b7e2835c5468ac38baa3a30798 Matt007 replied to the topic Bank refusing to allow or accept a revaluation of my property in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402088-bank-refusing-to-allow-or-accept-a-revaluation-of-my-property/#post-4637518 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:32:29 +0000 Pigs ar*e. It sounds like weasel words to me. I know they have panel valuers and requested one to conduct the val. I have never before heard of a bank refusing to allow someone to revalue their home to reflect current market prices. Just comes across very much like they're trying to avoid something that may put me in a stronger position than I'm…[Read more]

]]> cea40cb7b1f52f58d803bcc8cbb325b3 Matt007 replied to the topic For those interested in Mackay in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401946-for-those-interested-in-mackay/#post-4636636 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:40:24 +0000 Mike – would you like me to pass on your details to my Mackay people?

]]> 0329065997b33eef125d62185db76a6d Matt007 replied to the topic Using Options in the forum Using Options https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402028-using-options/#post-4637124 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:21:16 +0000 You should also search on the options threads in here. Depends on how you're going to learn about them – through your own learning and research, or go down the seminar route. If you're going down the seminar route, serach thoroughly in this forum once again, read everything that's there before paying anyone any money. Also look up philip sigglekow…[Read more]

]]> 341151ae2bc3e10f4feb7dcb3a611de9 Matt007 replied to the topic For those interested in Mackay in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401946-for-those-interested-in-mackay/#post-4636634 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:02:54 +0000 Thanks Trent, I'll get my contacts partner to get in touch with you as I'm on site the next day or two and out of phone range.

]]> 428f68453e43e9cbd6ce40d56bc70f8f Matt007 replied to the topic For those interested in Mackay in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401946-for-those-interested-in-mackay/#post-4636631 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:48:28 +0000 Thanks dchart, I'll pass on your details. Let me know how you go. Happy to speak offline in more detail. subrosa0072000@yahoo.com.

]]> 7ad173ba5b05e5b417b2576c3ef23878 Matt007 replied to the topic For those interested in Mackay in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401946-for-those-interested-in-mackay/#post-4636629 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:57:12 +0000 Admin,because they asked me not to post their details in an open forum, so I'm respecting that and passing on details of anyone who wants to chat to them.Matt.

]]> b46a363442871c457e39c90b48def5e8 Matt007 replied to the topic Quenstion for Builders in the forum Thanks Scott, I've contacted https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401884-quenstion-for-builders/#post-4636166 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:34:00 +0000 Thanks Scott, I've contacted some of the QS I work with in other areas. Will see what comes up.

]]> 7f12b225ff257c9cc052f0f47480fd4c Matt007 replied to the topic Mount gravatt corridor in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401851-mount-gravatt-corridor/#post-4635997 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:08:59 +0000 This is a long term thing they're considering at the moment for key 'hubs' around Brisbane to de-centralise from the CBD area. I doubt any construction will start in the next 3-5 years as if you're familiar with the areas they're well established and quite old in some parts, so any new buildings or highrises will be redevelopments, reclamations or…[Read more]

]]> 443b5091aaec99a3e743f3f17b09ee8c Matt007 replied to the topic LMI Question in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401844-lmi-question/#post-4635909 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:20:23 +0000 I'd love to refinance away, but like I say, Genworth are saying no and therefore I can't I think I trip to the Ombudsman or Channel 9 is next

]]> 27e45bdd0e97f2da6df96c7adbef0973 Matt007 replied to the topic LMI Question in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401844-lmi-question/#post-4635907 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:02:47 +0000 Marty – correct it wasn't a low doc originally. Richard, I did use a broker many years ago but am now dealing directly with Adelaide Bank.

]]> 64d4a891cdbabf41172d9c33d43e4cc4 Matt007 replied to the topic LMI Question in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401844-lmi-question/#post-4635903 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:11:04 +0000 Thanks RichardI was told that Genworth would not approve the refinance so therefore Adelaide Bank would not proceed with my application.

]]> 3913c698bdd4839f922ecf6fa58791cc Matt007 replied to the topic Subdividing in Brisbane/Ipswich in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401794-subdividing-in-brisbaneipswich/#post-4635620 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:07:54 +0000 There is no average number as it is all calculated on figures contained in the town planning documents/zone plans etc, and then calculated on how many dwellings, people, car trips and so on and etc. Put it this way, councils will charge you up to $500 to work it out for you, or tell you for free in a prelodgement meeting. Look up the town plan…[Read more]

]]> 390798e576ad6addabffbbb92ab6e6f5 Matt007 replied to the topic land banking in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401759-land-banking-4/#post-4635444 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:13:04 +0000 Thanks Intrigue – Sri can you clarify whether you are talking about buying 'off the plan' or actual land banking as they're two separate things requiring two separate strategies.DA=Development ApplicationMCU=Material Change of UseThey're only relevant if you're looking at land/sites with development potential.Thanks,Matt.

]]> 0344046177531f300b87a60fecb73cf7 Matt007 replied to the topic land banking in the forum What sort of document are https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401759-land-banking-4/#post-4635441 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:36:25 +0000 What sort of document are you using to 'control' the land with your 10%? Option? Some other form of agreement? IT all comes down to how you did it in the first place. Without knowing the details its hard to give any kind of suggestions or estimates on what's possible or not possible. As JacM suggests, if you find a piece of land elligible for…[Read more]

]]> abdd5b96d808b329c3bbae58eb24dd9c Matt007 replied to the topic RBA in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401737-rba/#post-4635342 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:31:13 +0000 Another point to make – if banks aren't lending to developers to build, and they aren't goin to lend to people to buy, what happens then?Something big needs to change..

]]> fa752f0f40e55eb9979a732ba1c34065 Matt007 replied to the topic RBA in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401737-rba/#post-4635341 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:29:57 +0000 RBA notes have shown, and financial commentators have also supported, that funding costs have remained pretty flat the last few months. So the assertion by banks that their funding costs are increasing continually is in a word, bullshi*. I for one am well past having my intelligence insulted monthly by the Big 4. David Koch wrote a good article on…[Read more]

]]> 3bb21f004630e728dc36c9d30aa6c1a0 Matt007 replied to the topic property developers in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401614-property-developers-2/#post-4634699 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:32:54 +0000 If you mean a DA to subdivide a lot or, in their terms, reconfigure a lot, it could be anywhere from 15-30K. there's no exact figure unless you rang one of the planning companies to get a quote on the DA for you, which will take a few days for them to do. If its a simple residentially zoned lot, and the council supports subdivision of the lot size…[Read more]

]]> 82a27d891d3cdcf307863b5670fd5ee1 Matt007 replied to the topic Bowen Basin QLD Mining Towns - Opinion on offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391824-bowen-basin-qld-mining-towns-opinion-on-offer/page/14/#post-4579900 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:14:23 +0000 What are teh opportunities like for building out there? Any of the mentioned towns I mean? Available sites? Cost to build? Demand for stock?

]]> 9da8e9f32469360e36213072eb9aaa7a Matt007 replied to the topic average development profits?? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401669-average-development-profits/#post-4634975 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:11:42 +0000 As someone said above, most lenders look for 15-20%profit before they'll consider it. They will also look for (in some cases) 100% presales which is why there is so much being sold off the plan these days. Some lenders will take less but they essentially won't accept any risk at all these days. I like the 'spend a mill make a mill if it costs you…[Read more]

]]> 82efccfdc879fb8aefa638de41d7f5d5 Matt007 replied to the topic property developers in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401614-property-developers-2/#post-4634696 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:38:00 +0000 IT all comes down to you. Asking us if you think you should be happy or not isn't really the way forwards. Ask yourself if the situation is better for YOU or not. If you go from negative geared to positive, good. If you go from old house to new, with depreciation benefits etc, good. If you could sell for more with a new house rather than old,…[Read more]

]]> 7af8549c7bfcfa82af84a278b2c421d4 Matt007 replied to the topic Negotiating with Developer on Unit Price? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401688-negotiating-with-developer-on-unit-price/#post-4635092 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:41:30 +0000 Agree with AIF. If you try and talk them down too far they lose their margin and given its off the plan, the presales need to show a 20% minimum profit otherwise the bank won't fund the development. Asking price is usually there for a reason and you'll find its usually cheaper than a 'retail' market price..

]]> 3184d1109f32ceb68fb4ac0c9e052c3a Matt007 replied to the topic Purchasing an Existing Business in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401665-purchasing-an-existing-business/#post-4634955 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:01:35 +0000 Thanks Richard,It's as I thought. A complete waste of time.Appreciate your time and feedback.CheersMatt.

]]> 89b187f99ce59aa84c1e3bc8eaa30cd5 Matt007 replied to the topic Purchasing an Existing Business in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401665-purchasing-an-existing-business/#post-4634953 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:33:23 +0000 Thanks Richard,I'm looking for more specifics. Actual rates and LVRs etc. I know roughly how much equity I have in a residential property. If I know what % that has to make up, I can then start to look around within a set price range etc and make decisions on if it's worth it or not.That's what I thought re: the business itself. Do they count the…[Read more]

]]> 0b10793c95df75e9a67c6d5254954218 Matt007 replied to the topic property developers in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401614-property-developers-2/#post-4634687 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 04:29:50 +0000 Again, illuminati is correct. Your position will be dictated by if the offer is to give you the property unencumbered or not. If you want to know what it's worth, look at comparable sales/for sales in the area, speak to local real estate agents for an appraisal. That should give you an idea of how accurate the house and land value being presented…[Read more]

]]> 56ed18ff64e9ebc32f7b3fd480e13646 Matt007 replied to the topic property developers in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401614-property-developers-2/#post-4634684 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:10:48 +0000 As Illuminati said, if the new house and land is good value, and will meet your needs then go for it – a lot of developers wouldn't offer this. It gets you debt free with a house which is, all things being equal, a good position to have. Don't get greedy would be the only advice I'd offer, there's plenty of stock out there for developers to build…[Read more]

]]> 4c162b7e95036481c05d16d425a2de48 Matt007 replied to the topic Seminar - Mark Rolton in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392726-seminar-mark-rolton/page/12/#post-4584940 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:07:21 +0000 Sam – that is one loaded and potentially dangerous question as it brings into play Will and Testament and if the person dies intestate and so on. If the will deems the property to someone else, it may null and void any option document, or at very least put it into question with relatives etc. Definitely one for a solicitor to answer, it could be…[Read more]

]]> 13cec6b80c8f86c3a9c364bc166e0426 Matt007 replied to the topic Bob Anderson, Billion Dollar Developers Coaching Program???? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401563-bob-anderson-billion-dollar-developers-coaching-program/#post-4634274 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:33:42 +0000 I always suggest going out and doing some research yourself first and foremost. Property development is taught at TAFE and Universities, so there must be text books, literature, and other forms of media available out there for people to access. State Libraries are always a good place to start, as is the internet. While tedious, you can search and…[Read more]

]]> 363036d582ed28c88b79729b981c822c Matt007 replied to the topic Seminar - Mark Rolton in the forum Thats it Graeme. YOu can https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392726-seminar-mark-rolton/page/11/#post-4584933 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:24:51 +0000 Thats it Graeme. YOu can never know too many people I think… just need to be sure everyone is who they say they are I think! Some of the things I've learnt, especially in dealing with the larger developers, is always keep your powder dry, never give away too much because they'll get you out of the way any way they can I've found, knowing people…[Read more]

]]> 414266bd49670f5d1a611afb98ed1d1c Matt007 replied to the topic Development timeframes in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401524-development-timeframes/#post-4634164 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:08:03 +0000 Yep, is a how long is a piece of string type of question, some things go to plan and go up in 6 months, some take 18 if council delays things or weather or materials delays.. etc etc.Civil works (sewer, roads etc) can also take a while. Easiest thing would be to ring a builder and ask. they'll only ever give you a guesstimate anyway.. but at least…[Read more]

]]> c6731c0ca77c9271d7f069cdf9e24a2d Matt007 replied to the topic Looking for a "Mentor" in regards to Property Options - Melbourne based ideally in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391970-looking-for-a-mentor-in-regards-to-property-options-melbourne-based-ideally/page/3/#post-4580929 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:53:35 +0000 I think its very individual with Councils, if you're doing a material change of use to a residential zoning, it may be easier, if its already residential zoned and you're looking to subdivide it further, then yeah they'll probably want to see indicative building plans which of course adds to cost of the DA, but most DA's I see on land lots for…[Read more]

]]> dcfb893e11361f1879a4d8364015d39b Matt007 replied to the topic Need help with property options!!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401473-need-help-with-property-options/#post-4633872 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:35:01 +0000 Get it under option first. Developers won't talk to you unless you do pretty much, or, they'll try and get the address from you and get it themselves. It's relatively small, so you could start ringing around smaller builders to see who's looking for projects. Real Estate agents may know who the local players are, Master Builders Association may…[Read more]

]]> 5ee7e579b02ae40dd687b956a30a5792 Matt007 replied to the topic Town house build property investment in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401457-town-house-build-property-investment/#post-4633789 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:24:21 +0000 Take a look at bmtqs.com.au there's a calculator on that website that gives you ballpark figures for construction and quality etc.. not perfect but enough for a basic feaso.

]]> 32f15e63c84d81f511339d228aa96fb7 Matt007 replied to the topic Identifying Properties for Redevelopment in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401411-identifying-properties-for-redevelopment/#post-4633511 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:47:55 +0000 Thanks Christianb, much appreciated. I'm a process driven being, thus my question was phrased the way it was.You're dead right about the agents, got a few good ones I work with up here, just expanding the network further.cheers!Matt.

]]> ccd82ba952f98575426c9c0a496a422e Matt007 replied to the topic LMI issues in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401406-lmi-issues/#post-4633490 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:36:27 +0000 LMI, particularly genworth, are a massive rort on the industry, and in many ways hold banks to hostage if you can believe bank staff, which in my opinion you can't. I don't know who regulates them but someone needs to go through the LMI industry with a large burning stick to get rid of the current dead wood.

]]> 1d76504f285a1baf693be22a1ba08637 Matt007 replied to the topic Property Options in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401394-property-options-6/#post-4633408 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:27:50 +0000 Agents don't like options as there's delay involved between when the property is taken 'off market' and they get their commission. While options are common in larger development scenarios their use isn't so well known (although still common) in smaller subdivisions. Vendors generally aren't aware of them either and to them it sounds like not such…[Read more]

]]> bb0727788b37c8a56c879af0a3c8bb1e Matt007 replied to the topic Resumptions.. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401346-resumptions/#post-4632730 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:00:45 +0000 Good luck with it Beedie, I hope you have a win.

]]> 1369997740182cc48bc56bd402fc6bd2 Matt007 replied to the topic Resumptions.. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401346-resumptions/#post-4632728 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:40:11 +0000 Knowing Council, especially the BCC, if the DA isn't actually lodged they 'could' argue it doesn't exist, thus the uplift in value on the property doesn't either. If you tried to lodge now, they could argue that you 'should' have known about the Cross River resumptions therefore its not 'their' fault. Playing devils advocate here, but I'd suggest…[Read more]

]]> b4fddadfbd2dc61ffc42f240f2a744c4 Matt007 replied to the topic Looking for a "Mentor" in regards to Property Options - Melbourne based ideally in the forum Hi DavidHappy to chat. just https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391970-looking-for-a-mentor-in-regards-to-property-options-melbourne-based-ideally/page/3/#post-4580926 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:29:59 +0000 Hi DavidHappy to chat. just email me and we can go from there. subrosa0072000@yahoo.com

]]> 16372ca6d7293426323d0cd97ac3433b Matt007 replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (Developing)dvd's notes & workbook in the forum Funny that transaction https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399160-carly-crutchfield-developingdvds-notes-workbook/page/4/#post-4619598 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:04:49 +0000 Funny that transaction mentioned prior through Sandfort…that's the same company name that Mark Rolton and Massland use…coincidence perhaps?Hmmmm..

]]> bf44ce7bee775bbc5bf5dfa06f4e2423 Matt007 replied to the topic what is your thoughts on this - "Court ruling spells trouble for investors and rental agents" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401273-what-is-your-thoughts-on-this-court-ruling-spells-trouble-for-investors-and-rental-agents/#post-4632319 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:32:59 +0000 Interesting article that in my opinion goes to two issues:1 – in fairness, the safety glass was mandatory, and while I think a judge making assumptions on what people know and don't know is dangerous, the glass was made mandatory some 7 years prior to the incident occurring, along with the alleged break-ins etc. Ok, fair call.2 – It goes to the…[Read more]

]]> 4000c4f02d6edac546b213cad7f68b56 Matt007 replied to the topic Property Development Aspirations in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401200-property-development-aspirations/#post-4631900 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:50:42 +0000 Trent gives good advice, and its nice to know there are funding alternatives to the banks here in AU, I laugh at them often, they restrict lending practices so badly no one can do anything and all of a sudden they're not writing any business, but blame developers for the woes of the property market.. Hmmm.. Anyway. A good lawyer and accountant are…[Read more]

]]> 29ee4ab023a71e3e799285d6f1360faa Matt007 replied to the topic Property options, What the hell am I missing? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399005-property-options-what-the-hell-am-i-missing/#post-4618579 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:04:59 +0000 Hi 4141… on solicitors etc, definitely, get 'em on your team, A good lawyer, agent, town planner, architect maybe, builder, form relationships with them even if you don't have deals, let them know what you're planning on doing, initially it'll be 'ok we'll see if you do' but if/when you turn up with something, the people will be there in place.…[Read more]

]]> fd4faf3de7d7e73d70e9993b08129c5b Matt007 replied to the topic Can't get construction quotes - please help? in the forum Hi IDHI also have a builder https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401059-cant-get-construction-quotes-please-help/#post-4630979 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:31:03 +0000 Hi IDHI also have a builder who could quote you, again in the Brisbane area. If not, let me know which area and I can hopefully refer you to one in our network.

]]> 8770437ee20e111a1971450a9aa9db73 Matt007 replied to the topic Commonwealth Bank Presentation in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401229-commonwealth-bank-presentation/#post-4632033 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:29:31 +0000 And whats the bet they won't be held accountable for doing so either..What a joke.

]]> 6516fa470eb30d22eca192c0a10cf7a6 Matt007 replied to the topic Land locked land in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401231-land-locked-land/#post-4632043 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 02:01:55 +0000 Welcome to the wonderful world of 'developing' and why developers won't pay big money up front until there's a DA through and they know they can do what they want with a site. That's the risk involved that many vendors don't grasp. Councils can be fickle, greedy, cumbersome and in some cases utterly irrational. Some can also be great and a…[Read more]

]]> afaff1223e43b07506537507a4328444 Matt007 replied to the topic Mark Rolton - Massland University DVD HOME STUDY KIT in the forum Much as I can't stand https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401188-mark-rolton-massland-university-dvd-home-study-kit/#post-4631832 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:23:27 +0000 Much as I can't stand Massland or Mark Rolton, if you can get past the <moderator: delete language> sales hype and unrealistic dream selling, the core information presented is accurate although possibly a little dated now, and to be fair I haven't seen his latest efforts.

I have my old one. Again, if you can get past the blatant dream selling…[Read more]

]]> e75778476cbbebdb4e2040d70243775b Matt007 replied to the topic Land locked land in the forum It'll all come down to the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401231-land-locked-land/#post-4632041 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:14:35 +0000 It'll all come down to the town planner you deal with, and what the surveyor/DA people you choose can design for an easement/access road. Without seeing a cadastral map or RPData map of it I'm only guessing, but if its a wide block (and at 2k m/2 I'd think it might be), you should have ample room to put something down one side, depending on the…[Read more]

]]> d9ab914a889e8c69d7a47bf17f355ce1 Matt007 replied to the topic High LVR loans coming back? 105% LVR in the forum High LVR loans coming back? 105% LVR https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401165-high-lvr-loans-coming-back-105-lvr/#post-4631738 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:11:00 +0000 Talk to any American who was in property prior GFC and they'll tell stories of lenders doing exactly the same thing, and in their opinion, these types of products were what contributed to the downfall, amongst other things, but in some states, like Arizona for example, there are still repossessions going on of people's houses because they borrowed…[Read more]

]]> 83036acf3380fb38114de20a42782ffa Matt007 replied to the topic developing land in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401122-developing-land/#post-4631398 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:28:48 +0000 Sorry, not sure I understand what you're asking. An Investors help stage? If your'e asking what can she do to attract an investor etc I'd suggest doing the research I've suggested above First and foremost. Without knowing that, an investor won't have anything to work from. And to be honest, if the land is in the middle of nowhere, with no demand…[Read more]

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