PropertyInvesting.com | Cocopops | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/cocopops/activity/ Activity feed for Cocopops. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:24 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 90e352045ae0fb4cecf2fd05d19f7b58 Cocopops replied to the topic Brisbane Unit in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366075-brisbane-unit/#post-4417364 Sat, 14 Jun 2003 07:56:14 +0000 Adam,

I think you mean Southport in the Gold Coast, there is no Southport in Brisbane that I know of,

If it is Southport this is a great area with good growth potential but as an off shore buyer you risk paying to much.

I was there last week from Melbourne checking out some property, I strongly suggest you hire a buyers advocate to represent…[Read more]

]]> af9b361d78f18b6b0fbb432db7418feb Cocopops replied to the topic deposit bonds in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366060-deposit-bonds-4/#post-4417286 Fri, 13 Jun 2003 09:30:33 +0000

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Hi there,

When buying off the plan, the common trend is to use deposit bonds, so that your deposit is not tied up for 18 months etc until completion of the building project and subsiquent settlement…
It’s another way to keep your money in your pocket longer. Use the deposit bond instead of your own cash for the deposit. It costs…

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]]> 15e4321a6eb3953df7dc3b9523234d35 Cocopops replied to the topic newbie wants to invest 300k house or 2*150 townhou in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366068-newbie-wants-to-invest-300k-house-or-2150-townhou/#post-4417337 Fri, 13 Jun 2003 09:22:37 +0000 Given this is your first investment property Im assuming you are wanting cash flow, may I suggest that 2 townhouses will spread your risk. My neice recently purchased a beautiful townhouse on a decent size block of land for $150K in Labradoor Queensland.

Good luck!!!!

]]> b7135a4f2ca080e154bc010c652c9268 Cocopops replied to the topic Mortgagee Sales/Foreclosures in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365814-mortgagee-salesforeclosures/#post-4415995 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:58:06 +0000 state trustees sites are usually the best place, good luck

]]> fbdbfd55f86af2594a6d509fb4ac60a6 Cocopops replied to the topic Mortgage Fraud in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365848-mortgage-fraud/#post-4416154 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:50:11 +0000 As a mortgage broker myself, I know the bank has a duty of care to fully indentify by way of documentation i.e passport, drivers licence etc anyone trying to borrow money or take out a mortgage.

I would suggest the bank is at total fault here and your freind shouldn’t have too much to worry about. I would hope thier solicitor as already taken…[Read more]

]]> 42fa0fb548a402208e3d99b556d628ec Cocopops replied to the topic Oasis, St Kilda. in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365909-oasis-st-kilda/#post-4416360 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:38:15 +0000 St Kilda is a great growth area (next melbourne Bondi I believe) Get online each saturday Melb Age and check out surrounding prices to make sure you are getting a good deal.

Or jump on a plane and make a quick trip if you are seriously considering buying it will be worth it. The price sounds reasonable…

local St Kilda resident

]]> 0342ec6a21dcce561a5817eb774d3bf3 Cocopops replied to the topic In London, investing in Australia in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365913-in-london-investing-in-australia/#post-4416388 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:34:45 +0000 Bruce

If this is an inner city apartment then you should take note that there is currently what people are considering an over supply. I think the property you are talking about is Market St.

I recommend you access the age online each Saturday and check out real estate prices, also the reiv site will give you valuable info on vacancy rates for…[Read more]

]]> 6b5dcb457188a541fdf845be9932daab Cocopops replied to the topic First timer - looking to buy! in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365904-first-timer-looking-to-buy-2/#post-4416325 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:29:45 +0000 The most tax effective strategy would be as follows

1.Establish a line of credit on your home and put in all surplus money and savings you have.

2.Make sure the LOC has sub accounts so that you can keep your personal mortgage seperate from you surplus funds that would be used for investing.

3.find a suitable investment property (hopefully cash…[Read more]

]]> e96525fcd1abb729bab1f61212f0a7cb Cocopops replied to the topic Question on managing finances in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365938-question-on-managing-finances/#post-4416555 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:23:06 +0000 [:)]Hey Daniel,

Given your very first investment property is cash flow negative (congrats by the way) a strategy you could look at moving forward is to get creative and purchase some with a positive cash flow.

Be mindful when purchasing cashflow negative properties you should do your sums on the following basis, i.e if rates go up or if you have…[Read more]

]]> 4cb0669ff46b29cd72218a12e5878cf3 Cocopops replied to the topic Book Intro... What Do You Think? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365486-book-intro-what-do-you-think/page/2/#post-4414456 Sun, 06 Apr 2003 01:41:06 +0000 Steve,

Congratulations, they say when writing a book often the intro is the most difficult.

As someone who currently works in the industry of assisting people to invest in property, with a marketing background I would like to say this about your draft.

The intro is informative yet real, it sounds as if it comes from the heart, most people today…[Read more]

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