How To Multiply Your Funds Available For Investment

5 December, 2012 by Leave a Comment

CLEARLY, the more funds you have available as a Commercial property investor … the wider your choice, and the greater your chances are for growth.

When starting out, most investors feel the only way to leverage your modest equity is through borrowing. And sometimes you may extend yourself too much in the process.

Joining a Syndicate can help Multiply your Funds

But there is another avenue, which carries far less risk will. And that involves joining with like-minded investors, in a private Syndicate. [Read more...]

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Tried-and-True Ideas to Profit from Commercial Real Estate Investing

10 November, 2011 by 2 Comments


KEEP IN mind that Commercial property investing is all about the deal, the terms and the return on investment.

Below are a few key tips intended to give you a hand with your property investing. [Read more...]

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Commercial Property: 6 More Tips
For Investing with a Private Syndicate

18 October, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Syndication can multiply your Equity, and help Minimise your RisksSeveral weeks ago, you began learning about how to buy Commercial property using a Private Syndicate.

Continuing on from that, here are your final six tips for success …

  • Price range
  • Required Lease Terms
  • Due Diligence
  • Legal and Accounting Issues
  • Timing of Equity into the Syndicate
  • Initial Yield [Read more...]
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Commercial Property: Home-study Course
Now Taking Shape

21 September, 2011 by Leave a Comment

My new Training Course is quickly taking shape
Yesterday, I gave my Inner Circle a "sneak peek" at the outline for my brand-new training Course … "Mastering Commercial Property".

And over the past couple of weeks, I have actually progressed a fair way down the track, in bringing it all together.

However, I just wanted you to see the direction in which it was heading.

Therefore, you can take a look now at just how the website is taking shape. And please keep your feedback coming — because, it's been just so helpful.

 

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Commercial Property: 6 Guidelines for
Investing with a Private Syndicate

13 September, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Syndicates can multiply your Equity AND help spread your Risk at the same time.
In essence, a Private Syndicate consists of no more than 20 members. And the appointment of the trustee, the choice of the Commercial property investment and the decision to sell are ALL made by the members.

The following guidelines will help you to set up a successful private syndicate.

Structure


Syndicates are best structured as unit trusts for legal and taxation purposes; and to provide a shield from potential liability issues. Under current ASIC requirements, each syndicate is limited to 20 investors; with $2 million maximum combined equity to be contributed by them.

Borrowing

The total borrowings for your investment should not exceed 65% of the total purchase cost plus other expenses; that means the income on the investment should comfortably cover the interest on your loan.

Unless otherwise agreed, there should be no requirements for investors to provide any further capital, apart from their initial up-front contribution.


Sale of Units


There ought to be periodic formal review of the syndicate by the members, which should determine whether (and when) to sell a particular property. If majority wish to hold the property, but one or more members wish to sell out … the trustee will have the power to buy back the units of those wishing to exit.

Buying Criteria


The chosen property should, among other things … 


  • be suitable for office, retail or industry use;
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satisfy all legal and town-planning requirements;

  • have minimal ongoing maintenance; and
  • be reasonably new, offering good depreciation benefits.


Preferred Locations


Properties should ideally be located within metropolitan areas; with preference given to those in proven locations for that specific market sector.

Excluded Properties


Properties of a speculative (or specialised) nature should generally be ruled out. So too, should any investments in yet-to-be-built properties, as they introduce unnecessary risks for the passive investor.

And Finally: Always seek professional advice to ensure you fully understand the workings of a syndicate.

 

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Tried-and-True Tips to Profit from
Commercial Real Estate Investing

1 September, 2011 by 2 Comments

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Tips for your Success with Commercial propertyTHE BEST looking property could actually represent the worst real estate investment you have ever made.

Remember that Commercial real estate investing is all about … the Deal, the Terms and the Return on investment. Here are some tips for successful Commercial real estate investing. [Read more...]

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Commercial Property: 5 Key Decisions To
Help Guarantee Your Investment Success

30 August, 2011 by Leave a Comment

You need to make certain Decisions to Succeed with Commercial property
Investing in Commercial property is not "rocket science".

Nonetheless, there are certain key steps you do need to follow. And those involve you in making a number of simple (yet vital) decisions.

DECISION #1: Your Goals for the long and short term?
In other words, are you seeking Income on Capital growth — or both? Maybe you are after some good Tax savings — through negative gearing or Depreciation? [Read more...]

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Are You Passing Up A Truly Great Opportunity?

13 March, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Only every 18-20 years do you get the chance to take advantage of the Commercial Property market, when it's in a state of flux!

As such, this year's full-day Property Workshop (on Saturday 4 April) is probably even more important than in past years — to help you to gain that upper hand.

But remember, the "Early Bird" discount expires — if you are not enrolled by this Sunday.

Therefore, if you haven't done so already … make sure you grab your self a seat over the weekend.

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"Early Bird" Discount Ends on 15 March

11 March, 2009 by Leave a Comment

This year's annual Property Workshop may not be until Saturday 4 April … but the "Early Bird" discount ends this weekend.

It's being held at the Athenaeum Club in the Melbourne CBD.

And given the opportunities that are starting to emerge in the current market … have a read of what you'll cover, and then make sure you grab yourself a seat at the Workshop.

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Property Workshop 2009 ~ Here are the Details …

3 March, 2009 by Leave a Comment

chris-seated-sqThis year's Annual Workshop is set down for Saturday 4 April at the Athenaeum Club, 87 Collins Street in Melbourne – and the booking arrangements are now in place.

Come along and learn first hand about a proven 9-Step Investment Formula for Commercial Property — and you can find out now, exactly what you will be covering on the day.

Also you will see there's an "early-bird" discount there for you, if you're quick to enrol. And of course, I would love to catch up with you there.

But even if can't make it along — just have a read anyway.

And if you think the Workshop sounds worthwhile … make sure that you Digg-it. And feel free to share it with any of your friends or colleagues as well.

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Only Your 3rd Day Back?

16 January, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Well, here's some good news on the next Property Workshop!

Following a barrage of emails from those of you who took off the week before Christmas … you will see that the early-bird registration has been extended until the end of January.

However, I suspect the "Full House" sign will be going up before then. Therefore, if you haven't already reserved your seat … make your decision now — rather than miss out.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Chris

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