PropertyInvesting.com | carr | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/carr/activity/ Activity feed for carr. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:50:31 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 d93532bc9427d075f40ecacb2fc701eb carr replied to the topic Boom or Bust? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393516-boom-or-bust-2/#post-4589084 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:27 +0000 Buy  when you  don't  Need  to, low ball, and if you  gain , hold. Builders , typically  look to  unload , not  hold, so probably  this is  the best avenue  but be prepared to  hold.As ALWAYS  seek Professional  financial  advice  from your  financial and tax  experts

]]> 80af683e7f86edecf31f55d43878af73 carr replied to the topic Real Estate Agents in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393456-real-estate-agents-6/#post-4588726 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:48:25 +0000 Karl and Rita wrote:
Hi guys,Just a quick question, I know the market has slowed down quite a bit now but does anyone else get the feeling that the real estate agents are appraising property at really low prices just to get a quick sale to keep the money coming in or have the prices actually dropped that rapidly?

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]]> a4dc1d931dcf6c6d614fd261806adeb4 carr replied to the topic Having a trouble with a solicitor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381351-having-a-trouble-with-a-solicitor/#post-4523925 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 01:23:43 +0000 If you really feel agrieved stop messing around and go to your states law institute and lodge a formal and documented complaint.
Make sure your complaint is fully documneted with dates times places names etc .

You fell into the trap of allowing “inexperienced “people give you advice ” before .
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]]> 0d56ea43fe02dec25a826636efea1f87 carr replied to the topic Do I use a cash deposit? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381395-do-i-use-a-cash-deposit/#post-4524160 Sun, 31 Jul 2005 01:15:54 +0000 Originally posted by Marina:
Just about to buy my 1st investment property. Own my own home mortgage free and am getting mixed advice as to whether I should pay a deposit ($200k)for my investment property or borrow 100% against my existing property. Any suggestions?

Depends on your ablity to service the 100% payments if your income goes pear…[Read more]

]]> 935b8a9cde724473f0f6ef4b3f7746e7 carr replied to the topic Investing In Frankston in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378098-investing-in-frankston/page/2/#post-4502773 Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:16:47 +0000 I put my money where my mouth was and relocated my Real Estate business to Frankston area…

I have 3 investment properties bordering on Frankston North and am kicking myself that I didnt buy in the Pines when I First looked at the area. I would have increased my property values by 130%. Frankston North is undervalued but it is a ” buy and…[Read more]

]]> 4bb888f86575cf77fec2684beb723163 carr replied to the topic Investing In Frankston in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378098-investing-in-frankston/#post-4502762 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 10:04:50 +0000 Frankston is one of the areas targeted for growth in the next 5 years.Check out http://www.reiv.com.au. I live in Varrum downs and have 3 properties there.
Frankston NTH ( the Pines) will only improve and froma very low entry platform.
Think about it. its 6 mins to the beach . A lot is on a hill with almost 360 degree views around the whole…[Read more]

]]> 514a15e003b4fe5ae91d4cc9700888ce carr replied to the topic Do we sell or hold in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378289-do-we-sell-or-hold/#post-4504045 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:56:03 +0000 You need professional advice but in general terms if they are performing to expectation hold them. No one went broke making a profit.
You have to think of tax implications plus buy and sell costs. I think the median price in Ballarat is around $230,000 so you are going to pay CGT on profits plus selling costs say $7000 plus Stamp duty…[Read more]

]]> 71b54e14683706bf67c2350130e97d6a carr replied to the topic Feeling Guilty in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378164-feeling-guilty/#post-4503253 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:51:36 +0000 Get your agent to give the the statutory notice. No one is gonna give you a hand out if you go bad.

You have no legal or moral obligation to give hand outs.

I am A licensed agent and a landlord..I put my properties in the hands of another agent in another company to keep at arms length.

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]]> 61d10367ca5f6b4415421938d50f5908 carr replied to the topic explanation for leasing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378128-explanation-for-leasing/#post-4503017 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:44:51 +0000 Sorry But the advice you have been given so far may have holes in it.
You need to consult the state laws relating to tenancies.There may be significant variations between states

What you are describing sounds like a commercial lease.
Call your states Real Estate Agents Institute for *free* advice

]]> 9e91bb780b2a9f6702887ff3217d621a carr replied to the topic Best way to invest in RE as a group? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378264-best-way-to-invest-in-re-as-a-group/#post-4503911 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:32:52 +0000 Originally posted by jaime1au:
Hi, Me and two friends wish to purchase a block of units as an IP. What is the best way to do this?
Should we set up a trust, if so what type?
Should we all put in the same amount equally to make splitting profits and dividing assests later easier?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions

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