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I would like your opinions on where I should spend $650k on an IP. I prefer houses not body corp situations but I have had a lot of advice that units are best. My preference is for CG in long term and would like 5% yeild so holding costs are not too difficult. Any suggestions appreciated...

Hi folks, I am looking at a property for my first IP reno :eek:. It is in a good spot on a corner and could be a knockdown and a few units one day, but right now I would clean it up and rent. It is in a mess and would need complete paint inside and out, floor boards polished and garden cleaned...

HELP :confused: I am considering buying a 2nd IP under my hybrid trust but I am not sure about all the new land tax rules in each state :eek:. Can someone please summarise the land tax issues for each state or point me where I might find them, ie thresholds for private ownership and trusts...

Hi Folks Has anyone had dealings with Chris Gray. He is a buyer agent in Sydney with a business called Empire, and a property investing commentator/guru. I am looking at buying an IP in Sydney and might engage Chris. Please provide any feedback you think relevant. thanks

Hi folks Well I have my HDT, as recommended by all the experts. I have property and shares in the HDT that I purchased with funds from Special Income Units issued to me. All income from these invesments must be distributed to me because I am the unit holder. So how do I make this income...

Hi Folks Has anyone used buyers agents in Melb and can give some feedback, good or bad. thanks

Hi I am looking into doing small reno/developments in Canberra, eg large block, reno existing and add extra units for rent. I am planning to do this with some others in a joint venture/partnership. So I have a few questions that the you might be able to help me with... Is there any advice...

Hi everyone I am looking into a joint venture or partnership with 2 others to do some small renos/developments. I have a HDT with corp trustee and plan to use that for my side of the JV. Does anyone have experience in setting these up and advice on how to do it, specifically - what is the...

I am due for insurance renewal on my IP and I was wondering how many use landlord insurance to cover loss of rent and malicious damage, etc. I only have building, accidental damage and a small amount of contents through Suncorp. Do you recommend landlord insurance for damage etc? cheers...

Anyone had any dealing with a buyers agent called Positive Real Estate Pty Ltd? It looks like the find +ve cash flow properties but they might be in regional areas. Any experience out there ith them? cheers

:rolleyes: Hi folks I have been looking at Redcliffe. Does anyone know about or have opinions on Redcliffe (Bris). It is a nice little suburb not too far from Bris CBD. Any opinions on rental yeild, CG, areas to avoid, hot locations etc. I have seen some recent data that is conficting, eg...

Hi folks, I am after some advice from those that have some experience operating their HDTs. I have recently purchased my 1st IP in my HDT :D . Really happy with that and all the great people that helped me with it. So now I am settling into maintaining it and thinking about my next purchase...

Hi forumites I am looking at a 3 bed place in Stafford Heights. Anyone have advice on what the suburb is like, ie transport, shops, who lives there, what is it like to rent and where should I avoid. Hope you can help Thanks :D

Hi folks I am getting close to purchasing my first IP in Bris with the help of a buyers agent :D . I did own a unit previously but that was a failure as an IP. I have read heaps and researched for about 12 months. My criteria is pretty standard, 10Ks to the city, 3 bed house, average...

Hi Folks I am looking into the issues associated with owning a block of flats/units as an IP. I have held a single unit previously but I don't like dealing with body corporates etc so I would like to own the whole shabang (?). I have seen some blocks advertised in Bris that are "registered...

Hi folks Matusik's article in the API says that the published rental yeilds around 3% in Bris are deceiving, and the real yeild on IPs is much higher, eg >5% in many cases. What is the feeling with you about achievable yeilds on Bris properties at the moment and where do you think they might...

A straight forward question about what name to pu tthe loan in... I am setting up some finance for investments through an equity loan against my PPOR. The PPOR is jointly owned with my wife. Should I have the investment loan in my name only so I can maximise any -ve gearing advantages...

Hi Has anyone used a HDT deed from Kevin Munro (taxlegal.com.au)? I was wondering if they are suitable. I wouldn't know how to tell a good one from bad because I have read one from Chris Batten and it didn't make any sense at all, just legal gobbly-gook, so I will be totally at the mercy...

Well I have read everything I can get my hands on and asked lots of questions re HDTs and I think it is the right thing to do for me. :) So, what is the best source for a trust deed. Are there any other options. What should I look for in a good deed and how will I know it does the right...

Hi folks I love this forum. I am learning so much great stuff, thanks to everyone. Hypothetical question: I have a HDT, which has been established primarily to hold a few investment properties that are -vely geared. If I also want to -vely gear some investment in shares or managed...