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    @rmk
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    Hi all, I am a newcomer who happened to find the site and am very impressed. Am flying solo apart from all the information i have crammed in and this is my scenario.

    I require Cash positive investment

    Found a Development opportunity in Queensland asking price is $820k ( for an existing house and land with subdivision approval for 5 separate blocks + existing property )

    Appraisal value is $1.35M
    I have every indication that I can borrow $1million on this property

    Now there are many scenarios I have gone over but I believe my least risk option is to purchase and sell almost immediately the five vacant blocks @ aprox $850k ( and yes I have a potential buyer )

    Not being overly familiar with the all the tax implications and the fact that I would want to sell immediately the capital gains issues.

    This would leave me with a large home in an area with a rental vacancy rate less than 2% near all amenities with expected rental income of $350 – 400 per week ( I would like to provide gardens and maybe housekeeping, a way of protecting property due to the nature of expected renters )

    So basically subject to finance and valuation.

    Property valued at $1.35M
    Borrow $1M
    Asking price $820K
    As far as I can ascertain closing costs in the vicinity of 60K with stamp duty / legals

    Potential immediate sale of vacant blocks once i have ownership aprox $850K

    Leaving me with a debt of aprox 150K and any other penalties taxes or whatever
    and a potential rental income of $400 per week

    My safety net of $120k if all goes to hell in a bucket leaving me a 50 week breathing space (being able to repay loan until sales went through ) and if all goes to plan $120k to put to my next project.

    Any advice and opinions gratefully apreciated

    M – Qld

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    Hi RMK

    Sounds like a good deal. Are you sure about the finance tho?

    $1 mil borrowings on $1.35mil val = 75% LVR

    Based on purchase price this would be 122% LVR.

    Borrowing on value would be possible, but this LVR is rather high. I am not saying it would be impossible, but just wish to point out it will be rather rare to go this high.

    good luck

    Terryw
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    @rmk
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    Thanks – Well all indications are that yes i can and if need be i can add my home (val600k) but at this point the broker is not asking and i have a history with these guys and no issues. Will let you know how it pans out.
    Maureen

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