Hypothetical Due Diligence

Discussion in 'Investor Psychology & Mindset' started by Sackie, 5th Apr, 2016.

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  1. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    Just a bit of fun really as this will never happen but:

    If you were only allowed to know 3 things before making up your mind for an IP, assuming you know what state it is in, what three things would you want to know before making a decision.



    For me it would be:

    1. Where in the property clock is the state at,
    2. How far is the property located from the CBD and
    3. What are the prices of similar stock that sold recently nearby.

    Anyone else want to give their top 3 from hundreds available.
     
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  2. Gockie

    Gockie Life is good ☺️ Premium Member

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    This sounds very sound but instead of where the state is at, I'd say where in the property clock that city is at. (And... I'd look more at the cities because they are generally growing more than regional).

    Note: whilst I just said city, Wollongong and Newcastle I wouldn't rule out. Big enough and broad enough economy wise.
     
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    Gockie Life is good ☺️ Premium Member

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    Hmmm.. what are the drivers of growth in the area, what is the future outlook like in the area?
    What is the local economy doing
    What's the vacancy rate?
     
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    1) what else could I be doing with my capital or servicability

    2) is there any value add potential down the track, assuming as you said this is an IP and not a devvy site, I personally don't like scenarios where there's no plan b or c and you're at the mercy of the market because I'm naturally impatient with these things

    3) would prob be where I feel the market is going (ie your property clock question)
     
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  5. Big Will

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    I would also add to trains (huge fan of them for IPs).

    Also I would swap 1 and 3 around if it was going by actual order of preference.
     
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    1. Price & Terms
    2. Value (I note @Leo2413 your three items helped establish value)
    3. Value add potential
     
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  7. Sackie

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    I like your 1. I wasn't thinking of value add potential just ip to hold but might as well allow value add as one.
     
  8. dabbler

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    Making sure what I am buying is what is represented (building and or block size/location/easements etc)

    is it in an area of growing demand and population

    is vendor up for a quick sale at under market value

    (CBD - may want to know which one, that could be messy if it turns out to be a regional.....lol ....5 mins/ks to Moree CBD )
     
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    1. Which side of Luxford Ave the property is located (prefer NE but that's just me)

    Options 2 and 3 are irrelevant.
     
  10. Ace in the Hole

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    I find it difficult to answer as there are too many obvious things not even worth mentioning due to being common knowledge.
    Now if the question were what 3 things would you consider most if investing in another country, that would really get the thoughts going, as there are so many more unknown factors involved to consider.
    It could still be very relevant to the aim of this thread.