PropertyInvesting.com | bricman | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/bricman/activity/ Activity feed for bricman. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:43:41 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 6b5287e4cf6ffc2f7aa620e8472cd0dd bricman replied to the topic Buying property without building inspection in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5061755-buying-property-without-building-inspection/#post-5064884 Tue, 12 May 2020 05:52:47 +0000 Hey

Had a similar experience recently where i couldn’t find out from the owners or agent if the property had illegal building works (i.e garage conversion to living space) ended up getting the owners written consent and launched a GIPPA application to council (generic GIPA Access Application Form to request information) and they called me, e…[Read more]

]]> 26f761bfd8b45440a3d70ba35cf5afcc bricman replied to the topic Structuring in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5056458-structuring-6/#post-5057398 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:45:36 +0000 Cool, thanks Terry
I will reach out to you when the time comes

Cheers
Ian

]]> 1507dafab9788a24fc05b618365942f2 bricman started the topic Structuring in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5056458-structuring-6/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 09:48:41 +0000 Hi guys

This is such a weird time, the markets are crazy. It’s like there’s something in the air, you can kinda sense it, but all the market indicators are strong (if you believe the news!!)

Looking to invest in property fairly soon and am looking at either Positive cashflow or buy / reno / sell, wandering how you go about structuring yourself…[Read more]

]]> 80b2d7f84da3405b382a75dd81f1f61e bricman replied to the topic Obtaining loan whilst contract working in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041768-obtaining-loan-whilst-contract-working/#post-5041782 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:24:13 +0000 Thanks for the advice Corey

I am the middle option (fixed hourly rate with no guaranteed hours, paid to a TFN as an employee NOT an ABN).

I am basically a freelancer. Can your company help me out in this situation, if so what do i need to provide as a starting point.

Best regards
Ian

]]> cf13464b48fde07ed70d2e33efa67df8 bricman started the topic Obtaining loan whilst contract working in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041768-obtaining-loan-whilst-contract-working/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:46:45 +0000 Hi everyone

Currently have a loan with St George bank for $375k on a 2 bed unit in Carlton-NSW and LOC for $73k.
I want to either upgrade to a house or sell up and invest elsewhere. Currently I am working on a contract/freelance basis and paid by a recruitment agency (Hays). When i approach the bank they want to see PAYG payslips from the…[Read more]

]]> 0ccfb4671f1c1f8a673d6b75159c59da bricman replied to the topic Investing with $100k in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041617-investing-with-100k/#post-5041621 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 02:43:34 +0000 Like it, thanks Terry

]]> 45b97da1b5c3a68a8c4de47b1fb6449a bricman started the topic Investing with $100k in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041617-investing-with-100k/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:03:10 +0000 Hi

Currently find myself in the situation where i have access to $100k in credit and cash, but am unable to obtain a new loan due to me working as a contractor/freelancer (get paid weekly PAYG by Hays recruitment).

Have thought about buying a cheapie house in the country, maybe some land in a rising area, sub leasing, buy off the plan (not the…[Read more]

]]> 15d810c2415a12dd1cb9394f40ce9e19 bricman replied to the topic Feedback on Property Secrets with Paul Giezekamp in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406132-feedback-on-property-secrets-with-paul-giezekamp/page/2/#post-4665876 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 08:49:12 +0000 It seems that other bodies are starting to get interested in this case…[Read more]

]]> c8b786af677556319e03e37ea8d38106 bricman replied to the topic Feedback on Property Secrets with Paul Giezekamp in the forum The Secrets out, shameless https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406132-feedback-on-property-secrets-with-paul-giezekamp/page/2/#post-4665875 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:11:31 +0000 The Secrets out, shameless operator with absolutely no respect for hard working people who have given away their hard earned cash so that someone can tell them a bunch of
investing stories, whereby they blame the banks, brokers, builders, council, certifier, anyone but themselves.

Just to be clear when i say they, I mean  HIM, most of his staff…[Read more]

]]> d2b256118b0eb0ecd0a789795dc5e90a bricman replied to the topic Who lives at No. 7 Risson Street Melton? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409830-who-lives-at-no-7-risson-street-melton/#post-4693899 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:55:03 +0000 Scott

I like it, good call.

]]> 2e80330822672c6cf252bcf7d3d26b78 bricman replied to the topic Non Paying Tenants in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409692-non-paying-tenants/#post-4693184 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 08:14:52 +0000 Hi posters

Just an update to my tenant problem. Called an agent that I know and respect last week and got the ball rolling on getting a PM in place
for my IP.

EVERYONE gave me the same advice and have finally taken the appropriate steps, should get the paper work through by next week. Detaching myself from
the situation as best i can! never…[Read more]

]]> c0e3dd73f6cdc85b63337e0e464c5a4f bricman replied to the topic Non Paying Tenants in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409692-non-paying-tenants/#post-4693183 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:09:04 +0000 Hi all

Appreciate the responses. Have been thinking of a PM for a while now, as usual there is always something getting in the way (me).
I just found out they have been very sick and have been unable to work (so I've been told). Previously they paid in 4 week blocks to get back to square, but all to in-frequent and late.

Don't have LL insurance…[Read more]

]]> 91b73c639885af050d534b362a4f305e bricman replied to the topic Melton, Brookfield is it a good long term area in Melbourne? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409036-melton-brookfield-is-it-a-good-long-term-area-in-melbourne/#post-4688801 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:24:02 +0000 Bought an IP in Melton South in 2008 for $200k, now worth $260 so say by the REA. The people who made money were the ones who bought at around $160k and sold quickly for around $220k a couple of years later. Agree it is not a worthwhile investment, will be selling  early next year when my loan gets off fixed rate (another mistake i made).
Will…[Read more]

]]> bbfc396ee391da1c4037124b17db2d34 bricman replied to the topic Feedback on Property Secrets with Paul Giezekamp in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406132-feedback-on-property-secrets-with-paul-giezekamp/#post-4665868 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:42:17 +0000 Karkloof, sounds like you didn't get the finance they were offering!

As people will see i posted back in 2012 about this company. I had a terrible time dealing with them, well just the director really. Have heard that the media is getting interested in this companies activities again, and so they should. Like karkloof i know of agents and even…[Read more]

]]> c0e4824160aa6f1d9e99751a3709ed6f bricman replied to the topic Your Creative Investments (2012) in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406290-your-creative-investments-2012/page/2/#post-4667223 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:16:24 +0000 Hi BenWe bought it on Trading Post, cabin was in Newcastle, we are in Sydney so not too far to go.If you need more information on this PM me and i can give you more cost breakdowns etc,Golden rules for this type of projectCabin/GF 3.4m wide max, will go onto a flat bed with no police escort required.Side access at property  4.5m min, for the…[Read more]

]]> 2fefdffbaec0467ab346d0124152bab1 bricman replied to the topic Your Creative Investments (2012) in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406290-your-creative-investments-2012/page/2/#post-4667221 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:06:07 +0000 HiMy creative project was at the end of last year and well not so creative as some suggestions on this forum, it was to me.We bought a relocatable cabin for $16k along with all the costs involved to install on my IP site (TOTAL $36k) and we rent it out currently for $200 p/w along with the main house. A dual occupation project.The creative part…[Read more]

]]> 20a2e96855f2d166611b578335ad4936 bricman replied to the topic Seminar - Mark Rolton in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392726-seminar-mark-rolton/page/13/#post-4584960 Fri, 18 May 2012 08:36:07 +0000 Not sure if I have ever seen so many comments for a subject in such a short space of time. If this so called guru or proclaimed investor is not what he makes out to be then he deserve a blast from everyone on the forum, more to the point we should name and shame all these spruikers (not saying this guy def is) and create a comprehensive list of…[Read more]

]]> d8c6f233973a229d5b9abea3a35aa403 bricman replied to the topic Contact for transportables? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406427-contact-for-transportables/#post-4668328 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:40:26 +0000 Hi  thereDepends on where you are in AustraliaFor quality and price  there is Hi tech homes in Sydney – http://www.extechconstructions.com.auThere are a host of different options available, there seems to  be a glut of cheap modular cabins being made in QLD and VIC,Illawara region there is http://www.isfhomes.com.auIn Vic there is ht…[Read more]

]]> f8558c472d74fce15c5dd14dac04562b bricman replied to the topic Feedback on Property Secrets with Paul Giezekamp in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406132-feedback-on-property-secrets-with-paul-giezekamp/#post-4665862 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:52:01 +0000 Hi everyone involved in the Property Secrets thread.I regret to say that i too fell for there scheme (for want of better name!) ended up going to fair trading and a host of other agenciesfor help about a loan that was not forthcoming.They basically promised me to get finance loan for the GF and then two months later (still waiting) when i got very…[Read more]

]]> 79fdc4e74edb9050d0f975075a94b6c8 bricman replied to the topic UK vs. Australian Property Prices in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406388-uk-vs-australian-property-prices/#post-4668031 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:44:58 +0000 Hi DarenYeah Clifton is the double bay of Bristol, without the water and glam!Leigh woods would be expensive too, my Auntie lives in Bishopston which is a very nice and established area,Westbury-on-trym, Henleaze, Henbury, all those areas areas are very nice.Southmead has lots of council estates as does Lawrenece Weston to be avoided.I come from…[Read more]

]]> aa704bca4622685e880276dfc82e53ca bricman replied to the topic UK vs. Australian Property Prices in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406388-uk-vs-australian-property-prices/#post-4668028 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:41:18 +0000 Depends on where you go, if you go to London (central) it is full of Ozzies!!Lifestyle here in OZ is unquestionably better, no doubt about it. But if you are like many Ex pats the family card has a big draw on you, even if it is used an often overused cliche it has a lot of truth to it.I would love to find a way of combining two lifestyles but I…[Read more]

]]> 16d7eb9d93a0b6259a10eb01d67c3af0 bricman replied to the topic Owning ATM's-Positive Cash Flow in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404867-owning-atms-positive-cash-flow/#post-4656791 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:01:49 +0000 Don't be fooled by the news, the are just trying to sell bad stories and air time, was there not a collar bomb incident in Northern beaches area, my point is, there is good and bad everywhere.In regards to Western Sydney, it is affordable, good rental yields, and the demand for good rental properties is huge, and is also a growth area as listed by…[Read more]

]]> 7e94940000d0b2d9629a565a1a949e34 bricman replied to the topic Investing in the UK in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401424-investing-in-the-uk-2/#post-4633637 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:43:33 +0000 Hi there,I have been doing some research to on the UK housing front and have found that the tenant pays the rates, and all outgoings.A friends of mine recently purchased a house in the UK using his Australian salary to secure the loan, there website is below, but only on a 75% LVR, which seems fair is you are buying in uncertain times!!If you are…[Read more]

]]> 46b70294e3f149827eab6f483340028d bricman replied to the topic How should I buy an investment property? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398470-how-should-i-buy-an-investment-property/#post-4615306 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:50:04 +0000 Hi thereFirst take a look at the post Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" by adam i think it is, he has posted some very good tips for finding property.Good starting point grab an edition of Australian Property Magazine and in the back they list all the terminology that you need to know, i.e. cash flow positive, rental yield etc, good place to…[Read more]

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