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July 18, 2005 - 1:54 pm

Thanks guys, still looking.

Not after a standard RE sales position… I want a good salary with all the shizzy that goes with it Im in no hurry, will keep my eyes open…

Dev * [kid]

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July 17, 2005 - 12:02 pm

Pretty scary isnt it… supposedly the images are no more than 3-4 years old, but I guess this depends on the area, my parents suburb still shows their house as one of the first in a new estate, and now the area is fully developed so the images are at least 3 years old in that area.

If this is available to the public now, who knows what the governments (and dare I say it -terrorists) have a hold of… No doubt there are much more sophisticated systems out there…

Dev * [kid]

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July 17, 2005 - 8:39 am

15 k… hrmmm you might be up for a challenge, you might have to sell your body [gorgeous] (several times)

*oops did i say that out loud?*

hehe

Dev * [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 10:02 pm

Keep the perth properties, you may regret it if you sell them! Dont believe everything you read, both the CF camp and the Cap Gains camp have good points that will help you with your decision, as long as it fits in with your long term goals go for whatever you feel comfortable with!

I use my Perth Accountant he is awesome, if you want his details PM me otherwise try one of the suggestions on here [grad]

Dev * [kid]

PS – You wont get the FHOG now as you already own properties… Keep renting tho, thats a great idea.

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July 13, 2005 - 9:54 pm

Good point, I dont think the salary offered by a r/e company will come close to what I am looking for though… good suggestion, thanks for the reply

Need to keep my high(ish) salary to keep borrowing to invest.

Dev * [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 9:27 am

also look under ‘too personal’ in Developing made easy…

[kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 9:25 am

Scott

Would you buy off Cameron Bird again?

Dev * [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 9:12 am

yes

lol

love it! [laugh2]

Dev * [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 8:52 am

I rent, and own properties. I prefer to use as much of my cash as possible for investing so I can fast track my investing and buy more property. Even better, I share with other people and actually pay no rent at all…

Depends on your personal situation, I am looking long term, and never thought of renting, but it has proven to have helped me out.

Up to you I guess [grad]

Dev * [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 8:48 am

$150 is a fair price for a plumber- especially on a public holiday, I doubt he made ‘a killing’ [tongue2]

Oh and you did well to get 16 years out of your old HWS too! [grad]

Good story, guess its just a reminder to people to act quickly and tenants love it. Now the tenant should be spreading the good word about you to all the neighbours

Also a reminder to keep some spare cash lying around…

Dev * [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 8:40 am

Originally posted by caston:

I’m 24 and I don’t own any properties yet. I’m self-employed (but less than someone on min wage would earn) and I live with my parents. At the moment I’m just saving as much as I can.

Got my eyes on the stock market, property trusts, full time jobs, cf+ properties etc.

Just a suggestion, I had my own business for 4 years (as per my post) but found it nearly impossible (without paying too much) to get finance for property. I decided to sell the business and got a job. I hate working for someone else, but I did pick a good employer to work for so im not ‘too’ uncomfortable, but dislike it enough to keep me motivated to invest.

If you are serious about property investing (and making some serious dollars) maybe get a job for a few years until your portfolio is at a stage where you can focus more on your business activities… *just a thought*

I plan to complete my development, refinance and use that money to buy a franchise of some sort that I can OWN (ditch the boss), which means I can hopefully work 2-4 days a week and start spending more time investing which is what I love.

But, things change. A lot can happen before then, but one needs to have goals!

Dev* [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 8:20 am

Richard, Nice work!

Dev* [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 8:16 am

Belly

It took me 10 minutes to remember the name of them, give Mark Harris a call from Accounting West in Bunbury. I used them when I lived in WA. Tell him Luke told you to call, Mark is one of the partners and knows his stuff.

Its not quite Busselton, but hey worth the phone call to see if he can help I guess…

Accounting West
Address: 5 Zoe Street
BUNBURY 6230
Contact: Mark Harris & Kevin Bertelli
Phone: 97913788
Fax: 97913775

Dev * [kid]

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July 13, 2005 - 8:05 am

I prefer to use a mortgage broker…

I use Terry W (on these forums) and he is the only one I have dealt with who knows his stuff. Guess it depends on what ‘type’ of investment properties you are looking to finance.

Have a chat with him if you like… no I dont get paid any sort of commissions… -but now you mention it…

[grad]

Dev * [kid]

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July 10, 2005 - 12:33 pm

Would love to attend…

Where is it? Or is there ‘special’ requirements to be in the club? :P:P

Dev * [kid]

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July 10, 2005 - 12:26 pm

PPOG – Principle place of gambling???

hehe [gossip]

TMA got it, i think you were reading a typo…

Dev* [kid]

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July 10, 2005 - 12:23 pm

aussiexj

I dont think it is too personal to ask this here, after all we dont use our real names, as far as im concerned it doesnt worry me!

I have 3 houses and one apartment.

1 House in suburban Perth (close to the beach)
1 Apartment 4km from the CBD in Perth
1 House in Tassie
1 House in Melbourne (close to beach, currently going to council with plans for 2 houses to replace the current one)

My next property, (I think) will be either another apartment around 150 – 180k or another dual occ potential house for up to 300k…

Just settled on the Melb one so will wait another 6 months before I buy again

Dev * [kid]

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July 10, 2005 - 12:17 pm

Hi

Its always a good time to buy, and always a good time to hold.

Selling may require some good timing, but will ultimately depend on where the property is located and what the ‘local’ market is doing at the time…

As for Perth, I wouldnt expect a slow down any time soon… Maybe mid – late next year? Either way, as long as it keeps growing Im a happy camper

Dev * [kid]

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July 10, 2005 - 12:13 pm

Im interested in the Darwin market but havent planned a trip there yet… are you both from Darwin /near Darwin?

Def a good spot to invest if you pick the right property…

Dev * [kid]

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July 10, 2005 - 11:55 am

Interesting to hear hmackay’s post about buying props with barter $$ -there may be a positive to these systems after all?

All I can say is that I had a bad experience with Bartercard and wouldnt suggest anyone get involved with them, especially a small business. I wont get into the details here, but be careful.

Dev * [kid]