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?

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…[Read more]

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.

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…[Read more]

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

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.

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 p…[Read more]

And to your and yours C2,Happy festive season to everyone and their families. Health and happiness for 2009.

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…[Read more]

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 d…[Read more]

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 +

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

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…[Read more]

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…[Read more]

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…[Read more]

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 -…[Read more]

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…[Read more]

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…[Read more]

<font color=”#000000″>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,…[Read more]

<font color=”#000000″>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,…[Read more]