I haven’t been on the forum frolic forum before, but I enjoy it. I really like this story Chan and your other jokes are fun as well! Must find the time to come here more often!!![^]

What about a guy (this was also on TV a while ago) who has the ‘problem’ of sleepwalking all night. During these sleepwalking periods he would thoroughly clean the house, like in scrubbing the kitchen and bathroom etc. Hehe you could just leave the dishes and never clean, coz this would all be magically been done during Mr Sheen’s nightly…[Read more]

Personally I like the thought of just using one agent to sell a house.
If there are several agents trying to sell your house, they all are competing for the commission. They probably won’t care much about getting the best price for you …as long as they are the first one getting a buyer to sign the contract.
It’s not only about finding a buyer…[Read more]

Westan, I made an offer last week which got accepted and waiting for the contract now, and building/pest inspection to be arranged.

Melbear, may be you can make friends with Paddington bear and shout him a jar of marmelade.

Hi Mel, well you seem to have everything worked out, finances etc.
I think it is a great opportunity for you to get into the Sydney market since you really like to anyway- this may be your best chance.

As long as you will be able to finance it and service the amount (also after the 1st year), then why not?

May be you’ll have the opportunity in…[Read more]

Hehe all you have to do is find out who lied.[:o)]

There is an article on Mortgage Brokers in this month’s (no 48) Your Mortgage Magazine. The article is called : “Mortgage Brokers. Shopping for home loans”

It will give you a bit of insight. The amount of lenders they have on their smogasboard can vary a lot.

I have personally dealt with…[Read more]

I wish that everybody who intend to harm anyone else, like terrorist, rapists, and drive-by shooters would just drop dead on the spot before they could take any action.
That the remaining people would get everything they want, that all their wishes were always fulfilled. You name it-you got it. [:X]

Originally posted by yack:
Where is Wanka

Hi Jack, I can’t resist telling you that Wanka is where the Wankas live[:o)]
Sorry I had to!

You seem disappointed when you think about not going through with this deal. I agree with Melbear.
You like the location and it’s what you want, to me it also seems such a shame to pass this one.

Don’t forget that the rents will go up in time, so is it possible that this deal will become cf+ after a reasonable time?
Let us know what you decide![]

Hi again Simon and Pisces.[]
Just wanted to let you know that your advice was great and I took avantage of your ideas.

I found a property where we do not HAVE to do any work, it’s OK as is and there’s a tenant with a lease till July.

Still the property has potential for adding value, e.g. there’s a driveway but no garage or carport. There’s no…[Read more]

I also received the Buyers Beware pack on Friday.

I used the offer template yesterday (Monday) and my offer got accepted YES the first time I tried it out. If all goes well (inspections) this will be my 2nd property finally!
I used to scribble offers on a ripped-off dingy-looking piece of paper, so a lot of improvement I’ve made already…[Read more]

Hehehe thanks Sue, they never have called me organised before[]

Hi Yack, I always thought that everything INSIDE including the ceiling and walls and floor is the responsibility of the owner.

ANd everything outside such as downpipes, roof, outside walls, facia, gutters, all outside painting, is the responsibility of the body corp.

May be I’m wrong? Just thought I read this somewhere sometime.

Coincidentally, I think this is the same property as I have enquired about a little while ago.
Rates are more like $1500 p/a
Do you realise it is a reno and you need to spend at least $10,000 on it?

Jack’s advice is great do your research based on the suggestions he gave. If the numbers still work for you, and you’re happy with the research…[Read more]

Beats me, this is the first time I’ve heard of this![:0]
No-one ever asked me for deposits to just make an offer.
Have you asked WHY they want a deposit?[?]
I wonder what the others have to say about this as well!

That’s lame, Brandon, the PM doesn’t seem to have compassion and understanding at all.
I’d demand my spare keys back straight away, let them organise their own set of keys!
They’ve done wrong, and seem disorganised. of course a PM must have a spare set of keys at their office for every property they’re managing.
I’s also let the owner know how…[Read more]

May be it’s an idea just to sit down with the four of you, or other family memebers as well, and do a lot of brainstorming. There must be other ways too to make it a win/win.

E.G. they just rent it off you (and place half or more of their capital into an IP or other investment)

Or somehow rent the units out to each other, so you both can deduct…[Read more]

Pisces I couldn’t agree more. In fact I was going to suggest that as well, didn’t think of it yesterday.
It is very important I think to still do your own due diligence, an not to rely ONLY on the research of others, so the resources must be included. I don’t think the service would have a lot of value if resources aren’t included.

That is a great idea, and it could be set up state-by- state.
Of course once you subscribe to a particular state, there should be free updates, as circumstances of the area changes e.g. a sudden increase/decrease of an area etc.
THis would be so fantastic.
People who naturally like researching and are good at it could have the benefit of getting…[Read more]