Hello everyone, I am Chris from Melbourne

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  1. Chris_R

    Chris_R Member

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    Hello everyone

    My name is Chris and I’m from Noble Park in Melbourne. Started reading posts in SS a few months before the transition and here I am in PC, this time as a member

    I am delighted to see the wealth of information the experienced investors share here, a big thank you for all. PC (and SS) are invaluable learning tools

    Currently own two IPs and PPOR in Melbourne suburbs (Dandenong/Noble Park area) with both IPs generating positive cash flow. Look forward to amplify my investment journey and be a part of PC community

    Cheers

    Chris
     
    Chris_R, 24th Nov, 2015
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  2. JacM

    JacM VIC Buyer's Agent - Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat Business Member

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    Superb! Sounds like you're well on your way! Welcome!
     
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  3. Greyghost

    Greyghost Well-Known Member

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    Hi Chris, welcome!
    What are your goals for the coming years? Or what is your end strategy?
    GG
     
    Greyghost, 24th Nov, 2015
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  4. Jamie Moore

    Jamie Moore MORTGAGE BROKER - AUSTRALIA WIDE Business Member

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    Welcome aboard Chris :)
     
    Jamie Moore, 24th Nov, 2015
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    Xenia Well-Known Member

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    Hi Chris
    Good to have you here
     
    Xenia, 24th Nov, 2015
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  6. Steven Ryan

    Steven Ryan Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the best property resource around, @Chris_R.

    Can I ask how you've achieved positive cashflow on both IPs? Reasonable period of ownership, high deposit, dual-occ, special setup or something else?
     
    Steven Ryan, 24th Nov, 2015
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  7. Chris_R

    Chris_R Member

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    Hi GG, I am
    Hi GG
    I am in the accumulation stage and would like to add more properties at this stage. I have not yet ventured in to interstate etc, in search of higher yields, however, when buying I try to find properties which are (at least) closer to break even or which I can convert so by cosmetic renovation.
     
    Chris_R, 26th Nov, 2015
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    Hi Steven

    I have been owning them now for several years and they are below 80% mark. Also, both these properties are very close to the train station and well maintained (though they are not new) which achieves a bit higher rent.
     
    Chris_R, 26th Nov, 2015
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  9. Steven Ryan

    Steven Ryan Well-Known Member

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    Nice one @Chris_R.

    Sounds like you have a lot of options for your next purchases–plenty of people on here have been achieving cashflow neutral or positive properties with (or without) minor renos, particularly around Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart.
     
    Steven Ryan, 26th Nov, 2015
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  10. Azazel

    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    Gday Chris, welcome aboard.
    Sounds like you've made a good start.
    Where to next?
     
    Azazel, 26th Nov, 2015
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  11. Chris_R

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    Thank you Azazel. Not yet searching at this moment, probably next year if/when the market cools down a little bit.
     
    Chris_R, 26th Nov, 2015
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  12. Coota9

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    Well done Chris on having 2 IPs already as a lot stop,and only one
     
    Coota9, 26th Nov, 2015
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  13. Azazel

    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    It's not all Melbourne, there's always a cool market somewhere.
     
    Azazel, 27th Nov, 2015
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  14. Chris_R

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    Agreed Azazel, Haven't looked beyond Melbourne before. But will do going forward.
     
    Chris_R, 28th Nov, 2015
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    Thanks Coota
     
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    Welcome ..you are in good company
     
    733, 30th Nov, 2015
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