sooner or later if you want to progress with IP’s you have to seriously look at + cash flow properties, granted you will mainly look at those with some ability for CG ( just makes the search harder, and, more fun )
or, wait for some CG in your current properties []
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
Thanks for some of your in-depth responses to some of these posts, it’s allways interesting to look at the ‘numbers’ of a deal..[^]
Beerboy, do your ‘research on the property and the area, with deals such as this you want to make sure, befdore you jump in, as any unexpected costs ( tenants leave, and low tenant base in the town “or” Hot water sytem dies etc will turn the deal expensive )
Agree with still using a QS
if all the numbers work out and you feel comfortable – then go for it [^]
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
I want to be able to feel proud of my purchases- you want 1 picasso, or 1 million pro harts?
kay henry
[8D]Picasso just confuses me, i think he was ‘on’ something, Pro-Harts, i wouldn’t mind one seriously as an investment, it’s on my list..
Hi Kay and Chan$
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Found the article in a library book – “residential real estate investing- a beginers guide” by Clifton Thornton
Just thought i’d throw it up as a debateable topic[}]
Me i see the value in both forms of gearing ( nuetral gearing being just a transitional and tempory phase )
But with + geared properties i’d agree, your due diligence would be paramount, i’d purchase in a place with ‘some’ hope of CG and a improving population, as i’ve been through some small towns with many empty houses.
CHAN$
My thoughts too.. the point of negative gearing is the benefit of recieving the tax portion back etc, no depreciation or tax benefits included in this *example*
I’m actually starting my second read of Steve’s book and waiting for my upcoming 5 days off, got some properties to visit !![]
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……… I was under the impresion ( maybe mistaken ? ) that a de-facto relationship was classified as 6 months + of dwelling together in a relationship scenario.
Also if it came to the division of assets it was worked out on a pro-rata type basis of what was put into the deal ( here it gets tricky, as the non-working partner can show ‘value’ in housework, cooking, cleaning, even emotional support.. but the laws not a fool ( well..not always ) and if it’s evidenced that you’re supporting a free loader who wants part of what you’ve worked hard for, they wouldn’t get much..
However, start your savings now.. we’re all humans and need only the basics of – food, shelter and clothing[]
Go to your local library and take out some books.. Richest man in Babylon is a classic and in a very easy to read format
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.. most of us try to do it a bit tougher now to enjoy the fruits of our labour later..
S.I.S
Thanks for a bit of background on yourself, and great to see you’re doing well
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
Speak with one of the mortgage brokers on this forum regarding your options and your ability to incorporate, plus costings involved etc…
You could always sell, but that’s only 1 option, you could also turn your PPOR into an IP and rents something nice and a bit more manageable yourself, and still use your equity to finance investing..
As stated before, talk to one of the brokers here for advice, they’re investors as well..[^]
At the end of the day,look at all options, but do what fit’s your ‘comfort zone’..
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
Agree with you re: having a PM, gives you a ‘comeback’ on many issues. I prefer to have IP’s managed by the PM, a friend has just come across to my way of thinking as he has tenants who ring him at all hrs, and he’s a shift worker also..[xx(] he’d finally had enough and decided the cost was worth it..
As for your friend, as they say in marketing, it’s easier to retain a customer than to source a new one, and a great tenants worth thier weight in gold.. you gotta love trhe tenant who treats the place as thier own and put’s plant’s in, keeps the place and grounds immaculate..we have one, who keeps the property in *pristine* condition.[:X]
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
Working Nights at the moment..log on every now and again to check up and ‘learn’ something new, nights also nice and quiet, gives me research time etc.. inbetween duties []
Anyway..Good morning [8D]
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
For buildings built after 18th july 1985 4% and only applies for 25yrs from the date of completion.. so by 2004 there are only 6-9yrs left to claim the allowance, which expires in 2010-2013
I’d presume here that renovations etc would be additional to this date ( at the 2.5% or if small, written off over 3 yrs or so )
For buildings built after Sept 16th 1987 2.5% depreciation, and no time limit
The determining date is the date the ‘slab’ was poured..
Hope that helped ??
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
Not that i expect to sell in the forseable future , but, it’s worth remembering and will make the Agents back up a bit..
i’ve seen it time and again where an agent has quoted friends a high price, then over time the properties sold for less..one not to long back , when the market was still rising.. beware of Greed, go for qualityyou’d like to be happy with the experience, not resentfull !
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
As it would make things easier for us if this was the case…
I think as with the ATO and the fact that we self evaluate or tax now.. you can do what you want.. it’s when you get Audited that the problems surface..
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
a friend said he had a great pest controller, who even mixed the chemicals in front of him on-site ( watering down seems to be a concern)
don’t forget in a lot of areas termites are always around, in the soil ‘no problems’ once their in the house $$’s could become an issue.. we have termites in the soil of our property, had an inspection and also a friend in the industry visited and checked things out, as he said regular checks are paramount, and try not to keep areas too close to the house ‘moist’
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
[8]your looking at about $1000 fine plus $1.20 for every week late,no hang on, that’s for library books, actually-
This has happened to a friend just recently, electronic lodgement makes things quicker now, so , the best bet, speak to your accountant and organise lodgement..should be able to do so with no penanlty..
REDWING[:p]
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
How many units in complex..anything too large means more competition for your tenant base.. look for close to transport, shops, services etc.. things that will attract a tenant
Agree with speaking to BC re upcoming works due etc, how much $ in sinking fund…
lifts, swimming pools, on-site caretaker is a drain on funds..
how old is the property ? ( depreciation and possible maintainence issues )
mainly Owner occupier or rentals in complex..
and lastly.. do the sums !!
how much are you putting into the deal etc.. what is end yield.. are you – gearing, + gearing.. and why ??
REDWING
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”
You may, also have a ‘lot’ of equity within those 8 IP’s..??
rents increase over time, loan decreases over time, tax and depreciation benefits utilised to draw down your loans at end of Financial year..maybe in a short period your loan servicibilty will look better.. that’s where mortgage brokers come in handy also..they’re happy to chase the best deal for you.. win-win situation
REDWINGmy 2c.. for what it’s worth
“Money is a currency, like electricity and it requires momentum to make it Effective”