Is this a good IP- advice for novice

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  1. TJR

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    Hi there, I am looking at 2x 2 BR units, priced at $310k in a regional city. They are currently tenanted by two long term tenants, who will be staying. Total rent is $370 p/w, with potential to increase a little. Both units are tired but I would expect some capital gain, and potential to increase value through a facelift. Given that i would be paying separate rates does this sound like a reasonable proposition?
    Cheers, Tim
     
  2. Jamie Moore

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    Hiya Tim

    There's not enough info to go off.

    It depends on the location - some areas primed for growth whilst other regionals areas don't move a whole lot.

    Cheers

    Jamie
     
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    Very roughly from a cashflow position it seems ok but then again that is the main draw card of regional so realistically you could maybe do better.

    Jamie is spot on, what are the growth prospects as well? Anything happening in the ground to drive prices in the near future. The most dangerous statement is "expect some capital gain".
     
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    Hi Tim,
    You seem to understand the fundamentals of the numbers involved in this particular property, which is good.
    You need to incorporate it with the location it is in.
    Regardless of your choice of property, is that a sound area for investing in? Have you narrowed down your searches to this particular area starting from a macro level - state, suburb, particular part of suburb, certain streets in a suburb etc.
    This is one side of the coin, the property itself is the other. Together both fitting your strategy.
     
  5. TJR

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    Thanks, it is in Warrnambool, where capital growth goes in spurts. There is a lot of new housing but not much for people wanting cheaper 2 br units. We have been looking primarily at houses, but to achieve this return is unsual in the houses around here.
     
  6. TJR

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    Thanks. It is in Warrnambool, the capital gain is generally fairly lame, but with the occasional spurt. The attraction is solid units, existing good tenants, and it is a buy and hold approach for us, with the aim for the tenants to pay off the loan over time, plus whatever capital gain occurs. Pretty conservative approach, as we need to be currently.
     
  7. Ace in the Hole

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    If you would be paying separate rates, is there an option to buy just 1 unit?
     
  8. TJR

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    No, they are duplex, both together
     
  9. Ace in the Hole

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    Separate rates suggests they are on separate titles, does it not?
    What rates are you referring to?
     
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    Sounds like a single title so one rates notice for both most likely.
     
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    But OP is saying separate rates, so that seems odd.
     
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    Yeah, I think one notice would be more likely.
     
  13. TJR

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    The section 32 said 2 x rates. So, not sure if on 2 titles.
    Regardless, we have just had an offer accepted on a 4 br house with better potential for capital growth and potential to add worth. $285 k with rental approx $330 p/w. Not quite positively geared but we are happy enough with it.
    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
     
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    Sounds good
     
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