PropertyInvesting.com | matthew.f | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/matthew.f/activity/ Activity feed for matthew.f. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:36:23 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 b8ab4a3aa72a0ed678fdc9ab63915948 matthew.f replied to the topic Buy now or later? in the forum I'm all for seeing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405029-buy-now-or-later/page/2/#post-4657907 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:11:49 +0000 I’m all for seeing opportunity in this marketplace. Returns are extremely high, purchase prices have consolidated, and interest rates are stable. Holding costs are very low (in general- some areas provide higher yields).

Call the agents on prospective properties you seek interest in as the visual price 99% of the time is not the sale price.

Good luck.

]]> d1597fe7582bc3e54030a7d3b4129d2b matthew.f replied to the topic What Is A Great Buy in 2011? in the forum Hi Dale,Great concept and https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405041-what-is-a-great-buy-in-2011/#post-4657951 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:58:15 +0000 Hi Dale,Great concept and thanks for sharing your new success. Can I askBy short term are you doing 3 month leases, weekly etc.?What does your property manager charge you for management and lease fees?I look forward to your reply

]]> 35bd7c83f8a6f350fee5cc4781482d8d matthew.f replied to the topic Brisbane housing prices in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404933-brisbane-housing-prices/#post-4657187 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:59:04 +0000 lifestylez wrote:
I'm looking to buy in Brisbane next year, hopefully within about 9 months.If prices stay flat or fall a bit further, that will be great for me.  However, I'm a little nervous they will shoot up in that time.  From what others have been saying, they don't expect that to happen.  But if the anticipated rate cut happens on me…[Read more]

]]> 440d4a95072a6641356bfec0786dc11e matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/page/2/#post-4657442 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:09:14 +0000 Hi Michael,
Certainly an expert in your craft. Thank you for the comprehensive analysis and ways around financing this property. I’ll keep you in mind if I have any tricky ones.. haha.

Where is your office located?

]]> fc9c382763e45a570a98c8c102553d6b matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/#post-4657439 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:30:29 +0000 Qlds007 wrote:
If i may be so bold to go back to the original post made there are a couple of lenders i can think of who would take the total income into consideration rather than an assessed income made from the local valuer.Course i can see the other side of the coin from the lenders perspective and that is when i reposess do i really want to…[Read more]

]]> ee615114e4812c4e92598722095d91ef matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/#post-4657433 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:09:39 +0000 Andrew_A wrote:

matthew.f wrote:

Andrew_A wrote:

matthew.f wrote:
I thought I would share my frustration with some new bank lending criteria. I have sourced a property in Brisbane 2km from CBD. Returning just over $1,100 per weeks and for sale in the low to mid $800k's. Gross returns for a house @ approx 7.2% gross returns. With 10%…[Read more]

]]> 18f240a5da0337641f5dc0f2628f95e4 matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/#post-4657431 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:28:07 +0000 Andrew_A wrote:

matthew.f wrote:
I thought I would share my frustration with some new bank lending criteria. I have sourced a property in Brisbane 2km from CBD. Returning just over $1,100 per weeks and for sale in the low to mid $800k's. Gross returns for a house @ approx 7.2% gross returns. With 10% deposit and such great returns it seemed a…[Read more]

]]> 7f2e0e2dc6d15a1aed98d44afae71073 matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/#post-4657429 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:52:22 +0000 lifestylez wrote:
I'm not buying right now because I plan on getting back into a PPOR in Brisbane next year.I basically do not have enough spare cash or equity to buy an IP at the moment.Wish I did though, because there's some good buys out there.

Is that link to Logan City your site…

Great post.

]]> 1d9fe8bb05634a29c6f5a2c9c08632ae matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/#post-4657428 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:33:28 +0000 Jamie M wrote:

matthew.f wrote:
Any thoughts.

Try another bank.If there's a broker organising the deal they should be able to make some calls to see which lender will accept it.CheersJamie

Thank you for your suggestions.

Helpful.

]]> 4bcee21ac099d73ac18f0a0cb1d75959 matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/#post-4657427 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:32:17 +0000 beedie wrote:
We buying/searching inner city Brisbane development sites, however most sites that come up are either secondary sites or still overpriced  or a combination of both……  so most just sit there going stale ….. seems like a lot of sellers have bought in the recent peaks of the last few years and trying to flog them off but u…[Read more]

]]> 4e01e80e077fd4f908dc4d85dfebd227 matthew.f replied to the topic Making an offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404935-making-an-offer-7/#post-4657202 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:26:07 +0000 Hi Garry,
Thank you for your kind words. As stated the arrangement would not be under a buyer’s agent authority. This gives the opportunity for people who are not in the financial position to employ the services of a premium buyers agent, to seek assistance.

]]> 5190cab0dcfe397b44ebd89d9ccf0975 matthew.f replied to the topic Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384472-answers-to-where-to-find-cf-deals/page/21/#post-4542272 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:20:52 +0000 leewizza wrote:
It’s about time someone said it. Well done!
I too believe it is impossible to find these CF +ve properties.
Not one so called mentor or even guru investor seems to be able to tell us newbies how to do it without maing no sense.
All I want is for someone to write a book or hold a seminar which isn’t about purely motivational talk…[Read more]

]]> a23ea0513278586a8947a4efef300daf matthew.f replied to the topic $100K and not sure where to invest? in the forum Is it $100k cash or https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404965-100k-and-not-sure-where-to-invest/#post-4657365 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:59:12 +0000 Is it $100k cash or equity?

If positive cashflow is your strategy or priority. 20%+ down on 3 cashflow properties. Minimal ongoing contribution and low risk high yield returns in a marketplace where rental demand is assured as apposed to uncertain short term capital growth.

]]> 2dfcf780ae31fb6a1c109f317e54b679 matthew.f replied to the topic Why Aren't You Buying? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404972-why-arent-you-buying/#post-4657422 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:46:36 +0000 I thought I would share my frustration with some new bank lending criteria. I have sourced a property in Brisbane 2km from CBD. Returning just over $1,100 per weeks and for sale in the low to mid $800k’s. Gross returns for a house @ approx 7.2% gross returns. With 10% deposit and such great returns it seemed a no brainer. This house is in…[Read more]

]]> 69bbda4a690641696289e8cf8ebca2d5 matthew.f replied to the topic Making an offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404935-making-an-offer-7/#post-4657200 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:21:02 +0000 Hi Garry,
Thank you for your question… As the conjuncting agent their is no conflict of interest. I provide all the services that a buyers agent does, without the fee.

Regards,

Matthew Frost

]]> 6dcfed6508c63cd32ad5ee13bb7bb7ae matthew.f replied to the topic Hiring furniture for a quick sale in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404923-hiring-furniture-for-a-quick-sale/#post-4657122 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:26:06 +0000 Hi Amy,
Identify first what your target market is. Investor, renovator or owner occupier.

Things to consider:
– If it is best sold as an investment, then it is best to have a lease in place at least periodic (not vacant).- Investors want to know the exact dollars coming in, and not have the initial hassle of finding tenants or being fooled by an…[Read more]

]]> 507efdadcc56fc36a1a1d13809125f6c matthew.f replied to the topic Best Investing mentoring program in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404773-best-investing-mentoring-program/#post-4656202 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:15 +0000 Kaylah wrote:
It really depends on what type of strategy you are going to use, eg, development, cash flow, renovating, flipping etc. Until you have a clear goal and objective then your just going to go around in circles. What type of strategy where you thinking of?

Absolutely spot on here. Don’t jump the gun and steam role forward without…[Read more]

]]> 9a900200f4b053b6985011da28dd2e4b matthew.f replied to the topic Negotiating Commission in the forum Hello there, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404960-negotiating-commission/#post-4657334 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:50:57 +0000 Hello there,
10% is extremely high. Understandable if your investment is in a hotel letting pool where much more service is required. In this circumstance 10-12% is the norm. In your circumstance absolutely not.

8.0% + GST or 8.5% + GST is all that is required.

You want to ensure that you are putting a competent agent in control of your most…[Read more]

]]> 06fdb5f2f8beaa43cad93b6321fbaca7 matthew.f replied to the topic Making an offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404935-making-an-offer-7/#post-4657197 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:34:27 +0000 Hi Simone, Whether you think you are right or wrong… your right. Although the prospect of purchasing next door to your mothers sounds great, investing requires no emotion. Have you read Steve McKnights books? Great concept. Talk about bullet proofing or recession proofing your portfolio. Great read. <moderator: delete…[Read more]

]]> f24e41f1c91c004fd9ff24783d89fb3c matthew.f replied to the topic millionaire apprentice in the forum Hi there, $1,300 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404468-millionaire-apprentice/page/3/#post-4654008 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:20:16 +0000 Hi there,
$1,300 invested into further enhancing your knowledge is money well spent. People spend far more on toys etc that do nothing in building wealth but don’t 2nd guess themselves.

Presenters or wealth creators who are renowned and charge for their services will have a great book with all the content and for $30bucks usually.

Hope that…[Read more]

]]> 5fcf6e30720dd5dc75d5e9310bb4bede matthew.f replied to the topic Opinion wanted on IP opportunity in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404942-opinion-wanted-on-ip-opportunity/#post-4657239 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:43:43 +0000 Hi Trooper,
Is this positive cashflow @ 6.5% gross returns? Putting depreciation aside for the moment. Have you factored all your costings in. What is the asking price $230,000-240,000?

Expenses:
1. Body corp contributions
2. Council rates
3. Water & sewerage access charges (if not charged to the tenant)
4 Management & letting fees (8.5% of gross…[Read more]

]]> dd3bb55ff5d961e0dd290aa4957380fc matthew.f replied to the topic Making an offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404935-making-an-offer-7/#post-4657194 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:41:06 +0000 Hi Simone,                It sounds like you have been contemplating this purchase for a while now and have not made an offer or any progress.Consider the following:- Are there many properties for sale that you can somewhat compare or under offer in this price range.- Have they been sitting for sale for a long time (I can check this for you)- What…[Read more]

]]> 3a94abbd9e33592353249d1f04be464a matthew.f replied to the topic Opinion wanted on IP opportunity in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404942-opinion-wanted-on-ip-opportunity/#post-4657236 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:30:07 +0000 Hi Trooper,
A couple simple key points to consider.

1. Is the population stable (increasing)
2. % rental market compared to owners (can find all this free info on domain.com.au)
3. Is it low risk- based on presumed figures it seems if market variations were evident you would certainly have a buffer
4. If the one next door is currently rented @…[Read more]

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