PropertyInvesting.com | CheekyOldBat | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/cheekyoldbat/activity/ Activity feed for CheekyOldBat. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:30:06 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 9733b220c481e52e027ca2f5b741ce5f CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Game: What would you do if ...? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378618-game-what-would-you-do-if/#post-4505873 Sat, 26 Feb 2005 21:41:39 +0000 A Million Dollars .. hmmmm .. I’d set up a trust fund with it and continue to buy property. (that would still count as having nothing to show for it wouldn’t it?)

Question:
What is one thing that happened to you that changed your life direction?

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> a99216db459c07cf35994647e5569806 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Retirement homes as investment vehicles? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374809-retirement-homes-as-investment-vehicles/#post-4481415 Mon, 05 Jul 2004 12:23:02 +0000 Thanks ;)

Just a wild thought as my parents are considering investing in a ‘lifestyle’ for themselves so figured I’d look into it as well from an investment point of view.

I think I’ll just visit them in their new ‘lifestyle’.

[blink]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 8aa1ef417722b2b05880d1208a27303b CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Should I increase IP's or buy own place .? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374803-should-i-increase-ips-or-buy-own-place/#post-4481349 Mon, 05 Jul 2004 12:17:51 +0000 I asked my accountant about the trust thingy last night .. lots of different CGT advantages apply to a trust that dont apply to an individual and it should cost max of $2k to set it up through your solicitor I believe.

Setting up a trust in the early part is the best tactic given that properties need to be sold (from you) and bought (by the…[Read more]

]]> f7d361ec1833aa67d78a268b97bc9438 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic What are your occupations? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373610-what-are-your-occupations/page/4/#post-4472881 Sun, 04 Jul 2004 12:10:56 +0000 I manage an Aboriginal Youth Organisation but have done many things *s*

[exhappy]qualified trawler skipper, deckie, cook, barmaid, bank teller, mother turned kid referree, hockey sideline supporter person … and I forget what else!

All in all .. great character building stuff![shades2]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs…[Read more]

]]> e5cb44f27649dae59bb149953fdd44e7 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic why do you want financial freedom ? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374808-why-do-you-want-financial-freedom/#post-4481372 Sun, 04 Jul 2004 02:15:02 +0000 Me – I love my job, respect many of my peers, and am gaining enormous pleasure from learning about these investment challenges.

I expect that I will generate a very comfy lifestyle which will provide me with more options (be they financial, material or intangiable whims) than I have now.

If I die tomorrow .. I’ll know I have done all I want to…[Read more]

]]> ecf50c3eb58572b508d1da6ff113cdec CheekyOldBat replied to the topic What do we do? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374806-what-do-we-do-2/#post-4481358 Sat, 03 Jul 2004 11:51:38 +0000 Hi .. I haven’t been around for a while either ..:)

I manage an Aboriginal Youth Organisation
have been in this position about 1.5 yrs but climbing the ladder + 2 yrs prior to that.

[biggrin]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> da4a0f71a9c1e0393a240de97c0c304d CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Furnished flats in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371714-furnished-flats/#post-4458290 Thu, 04 Mar 2004 14:54:06 +0000 One of my properties is furnished and I have had no issues at all.

I think the trick is to choose your tenants carefully, do a complete inspection with photos and make sure the furniture actually looks nice so that they do respect it.

An additional $40 a week makes me smile all the way to the bank!

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but…[Read more]

]]> 2d2635bd83655f7acf23e1e1975ef724 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic evil in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371127-evil/#post-4453657 Sun, 15 Feb 2004 07:34:30 +0000 soooooooooooo … if money is the root of all evil .. and those of us who achieve our desired wealth status incorporate helping those in need with our ‘money’ .. how can that be evil?

Isn’t knowledge, power?
Is knowledge then the first step to overcoming evil?

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 976f1ada7ddc2630fbf19a69266a5bb6 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Rober Kiyosaki's Rich Dad/Poor Dad in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370887-rober-kiyosakis-rich-dadpoor-dad/#post-4451917 Mon, 02 Feb 2004 14:41:04 +0000 so ummm my question is ..”how does a invester think”?

[?]

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 12d9c47b1cd98e17e728cf6356c7787e CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Does this make sense???????? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370823-does-this-make-sense/#post-4451244 Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:43:30 +0000 Originally posted by BEAR1964:
women as a genral rule buy things wether they need it or not just so long as its a bargain.

Wash your mouth out with soap Bear [:0]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 58cb1dc62aab9609298bd5c2b009b6b6 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Conrad Properties in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370669-conrad-properties/#post-4449910 Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:49:41 +0000 With a distant completion date of mid 2007 …seems plenty of time for a lot of ‘wot if’s’ to occur in the meanwhile….

Might be a nice little gamble .. but if you want a flutter, ya may as well go to the track and know your fate immediately, don’t you think?

wot if …

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 23f8baaec5b8d2f1ee199c7c4db6602a CheekyOldBat replied to the topic If you bought this... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370757-if-you-bought-this/#post-4450645 Sun, 25 Jan 2004 14:12:46 +0000 Friends of mine have an old church which they’ve decked out with a mezzanine floor for the bedrooms to take the advantage of the high ceilings and it looks fabulous. Your imagination is your only limitation.[:D]

As for costs … wouldn’t have a clue. Can you ask a builder for a guestimate before you make a decision?

Cheers,
A

” plays well…[Read more]

]]> 8bedeb90515ee89953133f59cb5e4604 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic For the ladies - How to find a guy. in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370749-for-the-ladies-how-to-find-a-guy/#post-4450597 Sun, 25 Jan 2004 13:51:29 +0000 It was great for a Sunday smile SIS .. very inspiring to be sure! [:p]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> c248598cac825996d9cecd84c2e52bb8 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic For the ladies - How to find a guy. in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370749-for-the-ladies-how-to-find-a-guy/#post-4450594 Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:18:47 +0000 What, no cut ‘n paste for us?

Sheez .. reeks of discrimination! [;)]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 9307f66c7db159ac855bc4f8d3a4af76 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic The New Formula For Getting Chicks!!! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370745-the-new-formula-for-getting-chicks/#post-4450573 Sun, 25 Jan 2004 07:21:32 +0000 Thanks SIS

Life will be so much easier for women now we know what we should be expecting!

Wussy’s are out!
I knew I had something wrong! [:0]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> b14be6811311196140834574a9e1e3a6 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic quiet boards in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370730-quiet-boards/#post-4450452 Sun, 25 Jan 2004 04:59:59 +0000 Maybe they aren’t posting cuz they’ve been out partying with Chan$ and too wasted to read the boards when they get in… (isn’t that when the most creative messages appear .. in the depths of night?)

Chan$ seems to be the superhero of late night partymode. The rest of us clearly can’t hack the pace!

[:o)]

Cheers,
A

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]]> 9bb8bfd4b95ada651c38df2cc5ec5230 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Personal Budget Plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370590-personal-budget-plan/#post-4449280 Tue, 20 Jan 2004 13:55:09 +0000 I found this Lazy Budget many yrs ago and always use it as a quick cross reference to see how things are tracking.

10% Pay yourself
25% Housing
20% Food & Drink
10% Transportation
15% Debt
5 % Recreation & Vacations
5 % Healthcare
10% Everything Else

(My sincere apologies to the author but I can’t remember where I got it from to give him/her the…[Read more]

]]> 4e9e8d713afb0e4a9c1546c7080f0b2c CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Personal Budget Plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370590-personal-budget-plan/#post-4449273 Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:13:37 +0000 I use an Excel spreadsheet which auto-cals monthly/annual figures and is easy to customise to your own personal income/expenditure lines.

Am happy to email a copy (blank [:D]) to anyone who wants a simple straightforward budget tool.

As for accounting – I use Quickbooks and set it up by allocating each property or investment to a ‘class’ which…[Read more]

]]> 8d2e5f06bc5c75a189f64eadef4c887f CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Which City/Suburb you live? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369744-which-citysuburb-you-live/page/7/#post-4442329 Sat, 17 Jan 2004 10:17:21 +0000 Equi-distant from every beautiful beach in Australia!

Alice Springs, NT

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 0bf91b3ab1d7a994c21dcc6055b26dde CheekyOldBat replied to the topic From 0 to 1 property in 4 months! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370354-from-0-to-1-property-in-4-months/#post-4447172 Sat, 17 Jan 2004 05:21:53 +0000 Good lucky guys with your properties in Rocky.

Just thought I’d make it known there that I have lived in and around Rocky/Yeppoon/Emu Park for some 20+ yrs(even tho I’m not there now) so if you’re after local knowledge I may be able to help.

Just ask [:)]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> fbeeb05daea5ee01157d335c514c7efa CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Members Pic Page in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368935-members-pic-page/page/4/#post-4435461 Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:29:37 +0000 Put mine in the quiet corner thanks Prop ;)

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 1a2d75788e07fb1d2bd9297d50c59f01 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Online addicts abandon the real world in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370433-online-addicts-abandon-the-real-world/#post-4447892 Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:51:38 +0000 Hey guys .. really nice to take a peek at you all after pouring over posts n posts over the last few months. When I get brave and know what I’m talking about, I’ll join you.. [:D]

Kinda like the Hall of Fame ;)

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 95274bb98544cd536e9a8ef83422f469 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Properties in Northern Territory in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369685-properties-in-northern-territory/#post-4441748 Sun, 11 Jan 2004 08:59:34 +0000 Adrian,
I looked at Darwin but found that rent returns for same dollars invested weren’t as good so went with the best + avenue to start me off on the investment track.

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> e0019981136f4673f00e7d59aa2e399b CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Properties in Northern Territory in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369685-properties-in-northern-territory/#post-4441744 Sat, 10 Jan 2004 04:41:23 +0000 Julian
I have no idea what the acronym SLA refers to.. (waiting patiently to see what comes out in the forum)

My comment re Native Title was not in reference to Jancrows comment about SLA’s but was by way of an explanation of why we have a land shortage up here.

If you have no understanding of the regional issues, perhaps you might read the…[Read more]

]]> 98021dd09b202dab4c74302933a6a0e4 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic How Many IP's in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370024-how-many-ips/page/2/#post-4444696 Sat, 10 Jan 2004 03:39:56 +0000 Bought my first in November 03 and lining up for my second now… planning to buy & hold all

I want them scattered all over the country like wildflowers. [:D]

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> de1c13df12b944b21996ddcb38a5ffd8 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Properties in Northern Territory in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369685-properties-in-northern-territory/#post-4441742 Sun, 04 Jan 2004 09:50:59 +0000

quote:
CheekyOldBatt, Whaddayamean a shortage of available land around Alice. Hells bells, there’s land for about 2,000 miles in any direction!!!!!
Cheers, Julian.


Julian,
Native Title ownership controls much of the land here in Alice and the rest is desert sands of the infamous Simpson Desert..

Sooo we make do with what is allocated and that…[Read more]

]]> 43be8624346888e5ac1c2da39f608c1d CheekyOldBat replied to the topic bill managment in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370210-bill-managment/#post-4445995 Sun, 04 Jan 2004 06:06:44 +0000 I use Quickbooks Pro .. and separate each property by Class – at the press of a button I have a P & L on each property, complete with charts and comparisons, as well as an overall P & L + Balance Sheet for everything I own.

Makes life so simple as it can be done as I reconcile bank statements. Tooo easy!!

Cheers,
A

” plays well with others
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]]> 585769bc9f02e1df056fd3c7a601675f CheekyOldBat replied to the topic How to continually find money for deposits? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370222-how-to-continually-find-money-for-deposits/#post-4446105 Sun, 04 Jan 2004 01:50:19 +0000

quote:
remember that for Steve to accumulate 130 properties, that there was actually Steve and Dave AND their wives……

Thanks Melbear, I’d missed that point totally and had been continually wondering how I could possibly stretch my own resources to own more and more properties. Duh what a ditz I am! [:I] Basic maths – 4 doesn’t go into 1…[Read more]

]]> e61d17e8cf69bd0494d2bd973be19882 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic ok. everyone, whats your new years resolution??? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370128-ok-everyone-whats-your-new-years-resolution/#post-4445436 Thu, 25 Dec 2003 11:07:40 +0000 To purchase IP #2 ….
To purchase IP #3 ….
To purchase IP #4 ….

oohh what a feeling !! [:D]

” plays well with others
… but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 5c92b8cbe69ba5a0ad4d8b8973f4085d CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Properties in Northern Territory in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369685-properties-in-northern-territory/#post-4441735 Mon, 01 Dec 2003 14:49:43 +0000 Liviwell ..

I’m happy to put you in touch with a agent or two here .. email me direct

ann@biztactix.com.au

“plays well with others, but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> 98a4c709eb323baa92ef01a9d85e9727 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Dating Service in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369689-dating-service/page/3/#post-4441811 Mon, 01 Dec 2003 14:38:01 +0000 Well that generated a bit of activity .. [:D]

I like the word psychopathic [:P]

“plays well with others, but sometimes runs with scissors”

]]> a38deb8fa469565b8087bd21d5f5e66c CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Dating Service in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369689-dating-service/#post-4441785 Sun, 30 Nov 2003 15:44:56 +0000 Wild Wealthy Women .. [:D]

Love it!!

We’re looking for Multi-Millionaire Men aren’t we? [;)]

]]> ad541bc14563b844dc50d51c6c5625e2 CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Investment Properties in NT in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368567-investment-properties-in-nt/#post-4432724 Sun, 30 Nov 2003 11:10:48 +0000 Re: excessive managment fees as quoted above at 10% + …

Try negotiating the management fees with the managing real estate office .. I did [:D] .. goes a long way to cutting costs.

Generally speaking, Alice Springs has limited vacant lots, hence little building activity pushing existing prices up and up. Less new housing, increasing population…[Read more]

]]> 6f6d4a8ede09449ce07f577f8a0d517c CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Properties in Northern Territory in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369685-properties-in-northern-territory/#post-4441733 Sun, 30 Nov 2003 07:28:04 +0000 I’m an Alice Springs buyer. Rentals here are achieving some pretty high (and sustainable) returns and have for a number of yrs.

A shortage of available land, expensive construction costs and land ownership issues ensure housing prices maintain their levels.

It seems to me that if you do your homework you can’t go wrong in Alice. [8D]

]]> ca0c2985e0865b60c74ca7b5bba6edfa CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Cheap Properties in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369561-cheap-properties/#post-4440764 Sun, 30 Nov 2003 07:07:44 +0000

quote:
Have you looked at realestate.com.au

I just did, and saw some in Mount Morgan (no idea where that is), and a few other places under $50K

Cheers
Mel

Mel
Mt Morgan is about 20 minutes west of Rockhampton. An old gold mining town which apparently is being reconsidered once again to reopening the old gold mine.

Houses there are mostly…[Read more]

]]> 23e7fa33f1c315f1f344c5e46be1a2da CheekyOldBat replied to the topic WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369207-whats-your-favourite-quote/page/2/#post-4437927 Sun, 30 Nov 2003 06:47:55 +0000 My favourite quote is:

“Plays well with others…
but sometimes runs with scissors” !!

[:D]

]]> 510dc4621c3caed05455d34b3285257b CheekyOldBat replied to the topic Group for investor newbies in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369283-group-for-investor-newbies/page/2/#post-4438481 Sun, 30 Nov 2003 01:13:43 +0000 Hi … I’d really like to join ‘remotely’ .. I’m in Alice Springs, have just bought my first IP and now just reviewing when I can take the next step.

It’s been a nerve racking experience [8D] so would love to be involved in discussions for support and information to help me along the path.

Anyone else long distance would like to keep in touch?

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