hi Simon,

Anytime you have someone – I’m still keen!

Kind regards,
Kirsten

Hi Saicci and WallFlower…

Many thanks for your help. I now have a really good idea how to structure the deals. Just need one now….

Kind regards,
Kirsten

Hi Kattan,

I have just ordered Trust Magic, so I’m sure I’ll learn more from that, but if you can explain, then I’d really appreciate it as I’ve set up a trust and want to use it to it’s full advantage. When you say:

“It is under a Trust structure hence no worries re Cap Gains.”

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Hi Kattan,

I have just ordered Trust Magic, so I’m sure I’ll learn more from that, but if you can explain, then I’d really appreciate it as I’ve set up a trust and want to use it to it’s full advantage. When you say:

“It is under a Trust structure hence no worries re Cap Gains.”

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ahh that’s solicitor not solitor….
[withstupid]

I;ve never done a JV, but I would think that a solitor would be the best person to advise you and draw up an agreement and put property into the correct names etc.

Hope this helps
Kirsten[aacool]

Hi Andrew,

As Silver said, make sure the figures are correct. We’ve found that often management wages are not taken out (if previously owner-occupied) thus showing much larger profit than was actually achieved.

What about finding a fellow investor if you can’t get a better loan deal?

I’m interested in any good deals.

Kind regards,
Kirsten

Hi Bennido….

Gee, you’ve really got the energy around here pumping with your post!

We also bought our first IP (in Kirribilli) -vely geared. We got in and renovated, and used the added value to refinance and renovate our PPOR.

These days, 4-5 years later, the IP is still slightly -vely geared, on an interest-only loan.

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Hi all,

I’m dismayed at the negative responses that 1hotvaluer is getting. I agree that there are properties out there – I’ve found them myself – with a 10% or greater yeild.

Negativity will confirm all your fears though – so keep going guys if you need to.

Kirsten

Hi Simon and Crest,

It’s in NZ. How do I find out the leasehold terms? does it mean that the property is leased back to an entity or does it mean that the land is leased for a set term, and if so, what happens when that term ends?

I think I need to do some reading!

Kirsten

Hi Mini,

Thanks for all the great advice!

I’m interested in any ideas that can assist me along the way to investing and becoming financially independant.

How do I find out more about you and your friends? I have some friends spread around NZ that can do inspections for me….but mostly not in the areas that I’m looking.

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Hi Westan,
Thanks for the sympathy. I was looking in Rotorua…but I fear that I got there too late. Also, as a city it really didn’t appeal to me. Is aesthetics/habitants/smell a good enough reason for being turned off investments? Or am I being too emotionally based?

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Thanks Yack,
After making a few enquiries today, I can see what you’re saying. Some of the figures weren’t really there with one property I looked at and the finders fees were more than I spend on a holiday in which I could combine property searching. However, it is of use to get an indication of what areas to look in.
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Hi All,

I’m really keen to get investing also. I recently went to NZ and I was pretty disheartened at what was (or wasn’t) available. However, it was a first trip, and I know have set up a good structure for investing and have learnt a great deal.

….I’ve been looking at the richmastery site. The properties that they have look good for positive…[Read more]

Hi…

It may sound crazy, but she could rent a smaller house closer to shops etc and with the money gained from selling her other house (tax-free) she could set up a trust and you could assist her in investing that money. Perhaps you could both invest money in the trust evenly.

I believe that one must sell their property at market value. The…[Read more]