I have negotiated a great deal on the north side of Brisbane, the suburb of Kallangur. It is a multi-unit site with two houses built, one is an old cottage and the other is a newly built (2012) 3 bedroom house. These properties are joined by a garage shed and therefore is legally a duplex with council.

I am looking to strata title…[Read more]

Sounds like a great deal you have done there. It certainly goes to show that there is always a deal to be made using the right strategies.

Regards,
Matt.

Would you happen to have a blank copy of that spreadsheet your talking about? I'd be really interested to see how you have it set up and with your permission even look at using it for myself as I get educated on property markets.

Regards,
Matt.

Thanks for the fantastic input! It sounds like you lead a very busy lifestyle, but also sounds like everything you do is what you like doing so good on ya!

So for me, I have a low-income job which I'm trying to change industries and get a bit of a pay rise by doing so. Then I have started a part-time business in network marketing to…[Read more]

I have been trying to think of a low cost business I can set up part-time from home. I have been thinking of creating some business cards and advertising myself as an "Independent Sales Consultant" for small businesses. The rough idea is I can approach businesses to use my service without any upfront fee at…[Read more]

When are you getting back from the UK?

Im internal sales to trades people, so not B2B.

I do not have much capital base for a business so I was thinking of a service style business to start off which would only require a laptop, car and phone which I have. What do you think?

So I believe the first step would be to get an evaluation on my parents property and find out available equity?

Also Terryw, with your points would you then recommend that I consult a solicitor with property experience to create some legal, binding documents before purchasing a…[Read more]

Can you suggest how I go about Rent to Buy so that I can understand how it works and how to look for those deals?

Any help is appreciated.

Regards,
Matt.

Please PM or email me if you are still requiring a taker! It would really really help me out!

Regards,
Matt.

I have just never heard of this and it will be very helpful to my situation if it is true.

Regards,
Matt.

I will now just need to search for a good property tax consultant in Brisbane and then I can develop a plan. Does that sound like the right idea to you?

So to kick start this agreement would you suggest that I consult with a broker, legal consultant and tax adviser to help create this document?

Or what would you suggest be the next step for this approach?

Regards,
Matt.

So my question to you, how do you find those 8-9% gross yielding properties? And how many properties do you own?

– Matt

To assist with these cost valuations would it be advisable to consult a financial adviser?

I am not sure if you're aware but Steve McKnight is having a market update at the Convention Centre this Tuesday night (6th). I'm going to that and hoping to learn some really insightful tips on the Brisbane Market now and in the future.

I also live in Lawnton / Bray Park and I am seeing a lot of properties for sale these days,…[Read more]

What helps me when I find that I may struggle is the thought of, "These…[Read more]

I am looking at using my dad as a guarantor and money partner for my first investment to generate some lump sum gains which I can then pay him out and start on my own from there. I was thinking that the reno-to-flip process would be the best option for that goal? What do you think?

When you guys are talking about getting tax back after all expenses every year to bring you into the positive in your bank account, doesn't this mean it's positive gearing and not positive cash flow?

Regards,
Matt…