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  • Profile photo of Michael 888Michael 888
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    Thanks for posting Matt and providing that book reference.

    Some handy and practical insights there for those interested in this area. Are there any specific forums that relate to developing and optioning land that you have found usful and are they necessarily Aus sites or more US based?

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    Duncan,

    the risk is your funds and more importantly your time. Have a read of the thread below and that should answer your questions. There are folks that make money out of options. Are they simple?…….Yes. There is a process and a system and you follow it. Are they easy?……..No. Easy implies lazy. So they are simple, but not easy. They are hard work and one needs to commit the necessary time (your risk) to source deals and negotiate and add value by way of planning permits, DA's and the like and then onsell the option to the end buyer/developer/builder, etc.

    https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/property-investing/creative-investing/4324169

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    I didn't receive it in my inbox here on the forum, however have had many and varied upon this theme by email.

    Quite sneaky if all they do is sign up to deliver spam on a forum and by PM at that.

    Profile photo of Michael 888Michael 888
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    The issue is not interest rate alone, however also the LVR that such products might impose. Credit situation with interest rates falling on the one hand may also mean that LVR's are pegged back on the other hand to give the bank(s) SANF also.

    I like fixed term loans personally, and will be keen to see what transpires this year. However if I'm limited by way of LVR, it may be a balancing act between a slightly higher rate and a more optimal leverage outcome.

    Richard and other finance folk…..any news on that front?

    Profile photo of Michael 888Michael 888
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    Hi K,

    Page 38  Jan API has the piece that I think duckster mentioned.

    Profile photo of Michael 888Michael 888
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    As freelance mentions above, archicentre are competent.

    I have used them twice for Melbourne purchases and was pleased with the service. PM me if you wish and I can provide the name of the architect I used on both  occasions.

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    Agree with devo above. Important to weigh up costs (even if looking to enter a better deal) of sale and more importantly entry costs again especially stamp duty. Also on the way out does the CGT consideration (as relevant) still make the future purchase enticing.

    Whilst I'm generally one to hold, my situation also allows that I have two pre-CGT properties (aside from our PPOR) that I will sell one day to pay out all IP debt accumulated to that point………and then some . That's about another 10 or so years away, so at least one and possibly two property cycles away. Might even stagger the sale. Sell one after one cycle and then sell the other at a future point.

    WJH above also makes a valid point about educating the eventual heirs and beneficiaries about being savvy enough to manage a portfolio. My wife and I have an understaning that we are not bringing up our daughter to be a fool. At 8 years of age she has had some introduction to our portfolio (although not all our IP's) and helps me source potential purchases on rea websites and also google earth. She understands the notion of value in well located infill  land as a commodity. She already saves a percentage of any money she receives and has been well versed on the Richest Man in Babylon notions of paying one's self first.

    It is important to walk our talk and as well as leaving a legacy in the form of physical assets, to also lead by example and if all else fails………….control it all from the grave by way of tight testamentary trusts.

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    And to your and yours C2,

    Happy festive season to everyone and their families.

    Health and happiness for 2009.

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    passion99 wrote:
    I did his program about a year ago, have increased my wealth by securing $1million dollars worth of property using an option and made $20k in the last year through trading, and increased business income by $10k.

    Small increases thought would not have come about if i didnt do the program.Heaps of people have crap to say about heaps of programs, i learnt one thing so it was worth my while.No one in the world can guarantee you 1 million, but Roy got damn close.

    Just thought i would shed some light on the crap storm above

    …….And this had to be your first post having just joined today. How far back into the archives did you have to go to dig up a thread that hasn't been contributed to for nearly two and a half years?………………….

    Profile photo of Michael 888Michael 888
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    Relax Lynvr,

    there was no slander anywhere in this thread. A question was asked and those with some information effectively gave their view and further leads for walp to do due diligence. As with any courses, seminars, investments and advice…..Caveat Emptor!

    And…..walp, you posted this question four days ago as a first post on the very same day you joined. Please confirm that you are here to learn and not merely lead to a feel good reply in the guise of a marketing ploy to drum up business. If it's the latter, unfortunately it hasn't flourished in a positive light so far.

    Not judging, however there has been enough spam and spruiking here of late, so walp, if you're in the community for the right reasons, please post back and if you did investigate the links alluded to above by Richard and donnac…..what did you discover?

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    Hi PLANT,

    You'll be lucky to find a precedent for that. Four bedroom units are rare in that area.

     You would more likely find a 3 BR plus study (pseudo 4th BR) in a town house set up. Depending on the age and street, anywhere from 600 K to 1 M +

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    Richard,

    there's probably a better market for the steaks than the real estate market in that beast.

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    Agree with Linar,

    such a strategy is especially attractive to assets that have longish leases in place such as commercial properties or industrial sheds. However also appealing to resi IP's.

    PosEnterprises, care to share any product you might be aware of that is on your radar that may be reflective of such a rate and loan term.

    If I find 5% fixed for five I'd also go for it. I am in the fortunate position of having two loans fall due in approx 8 months time. The prognosis on fixed rates and where they're heading should be clearer by then.

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    Howdy Vicky,

    Brisbane bootcamp in Oct was positive for me. There was some different/ancillary conent to the home study DVD's. My set was based upon the Sydney 2007 event. Not sure if the current home study is updated since.

    I have had personal email support from Carly on several occasions. It was more prompt earlier in the year, however I believe she has gotten far busier now and is also involved in other initiatives (anti-drug campaigns and her charity work) and of late response has been slower.

    Her crew back at the office answer what they can and if not able they will pass on to her. I also signed up as "one of the first 10" at an event she spoke at and this included free mentoring. Indeed as I was going thru the home study, she contacted me in the first instance to see if there were any queries. That was earlier this year however. I did not sign up however purely on that premise of the mentoring, so I can only speak from a positive viewpoint.

    I think if you are looking at this from being sold on the mentoring aspect alone, then you may end up being disappointed. If you are going into this as wanting a home study program with great content and a support set-up to answer your questions, then you will be satisfied.

    The boot camp was also worthwhile and provided sound networking opportunities. For anyone considering going to the bootcamp/seminar, I would highly recommend you go thru the DVD's and homestudy manual twice to get the most benefit out of the live three day event.

    I hope this helps you and others in considering whether to proceed or not.

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    The consideration of sale at $1.00 is not in line with its true value. They could gift it to you (although seek any Centrelink implications for five year gifting rule if this is relevant to them), however you would either need a valuation done by a valuer or at the very least use the council figure for capital improved value.

    I suggest you ask a Sydney based solicitor.

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    millyb wrote:
    hi there! speaking of deals – I have discovered a group called Property Investor Solutions. they email out awesome deals direct from developers to their private database. some stock is up to 30% below valuation with great yields. if you email them you can sign up to receive the deals free of charge – http://www.propertyinvestorsolutions.com.au
    happy hunting!

    How about contributing more to the forum before you spruik. Two posts, and both directing forum members to these ripper deals

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    Hi Dave,

    in Melbourne I have noticed that many of the signs are owned/managed by Cody Signs. Not sure where you are situated, however have a look at some of the large signage in your locality and usually at the bottom there will be an indication of who runs the sign.

    Also not sure what you own as far as commercial property, however you could also look at leasing out roof space on any comm IP's you own for telco towers. I tried achieving this with telstra, optus, three and voda, unfortunately they all had nearby towers and no further need for now. You never know unless you ask……if you never ask, the answer will always be NO!

    Good Luck.

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    Agree with marlei,

    attending the bootcamp/seminar over and above the homestudy course was well worth it as new distinctions and some different material/speakers were offered.

    Certainly have no regrets about purchasing the homestudy or attending the event. Detailed and comprehensive info is delivered and well worth the investment IMO.

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    The LPT investment is like buying shares in Westfield or Centro (for example). This can be done in your own name, or in a company or in a trust.

    I think you may find the PIT that Chan and Naylor set up for you is quite specific in the Trust Deed  that it can only invest in property. The purchasing of LPT's are like buying shares and may contravene the trust deed's rules. Please check with them to clarify this.

    Their PIT deed allows direct property investment or develpment, not to buy shares or units in a unit trust or to run a business.

    I guess you could liken a LPT as a mega-syndicate (however usually in a syndicate most of the members know each other as you set it up for a common goal).

    This may help with some basic info on LPT's better than I could explain it:

    http://www.asx.com.au/markets/pdf/LPT%20Retail%20Sheet.pdf

    The above should not be construed as advice. Please check with Chan and Naylor that what I have described is accurate and please report back for the benefit of all here.

    Hope this helps

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    Hi Aureliana,

    LPT's are Listed Property Trusts

    They are managed by a fund manager and can diversify into residential, industrial, commercial, retail, etc., asset classes.

    This is more of a passive form of investing where you alocate the responsibility of asset selection to the fund managers. Also gives you exposure to much larger assets than if you were to invest solo, eg: office buildings, large industrial sheds or industrial parks, or shopping malls, etc.

    I think that now they are referred to by the ASX (Australian Stock Exchange) as A-REIT's – Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts.

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