Hi 3MR,

Investment or home is really a question only you can answer as there are some many variables to consider.

Successful investors have started at both ends of the spectrum. There are those who bought a house first and then there are those who bought an investment first.

For example if you were living downtown Sydney it is cheaper to rent a…[Read more]

Hi people,

Give Dale Gatherum-Goss a call look at http://www.gatherumgoss.com for contact details.

Dale is an accountant for investors all over Australia so do not be seduced by the need to have your accountant around the corner.

Derek
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Hi all,

Some satellite views for those interested.

Mon 17th Jan
http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/subsets/?FAS_SWAustralia1/2005017/FAS_SWAustralia1.2005017.terra.721.250m.jpg

Tuesday 18th Jan
http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/subsets/?FAS_SWAustralia1/2005018/FAS_SWAustralia1.2005018.terra.721.250m.jpg

Wednesday 19th…[Read more]

Hi Wayne,

We got called up from Albany on Monday afternoon and have spent the last four days either driving to Perth and back and/or spending two long days out on the fire ground.

The crews from others areas (like us) generally get the ‘grunt’ work so the locals can be released from mop up duties so their local knowledge of the area is put to…[Read more]

Originally posted by Monopoly:
[shocked]Whoa…ARE MY EYES DECEIVING ME???? [shocked]

WELCOME BACK KAY!!! [biggrin]

Hear, hear – welcome back Kay.

Derek
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Hi Paul,

I suggest you visit here and play with some numbers.

http://www.jaffasoft.com/

Derek
derekjones1@bigpond.com

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Hi Jen,

Not allowed to seek funds here.

Derek
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Hi Jenny,

I prefer to look at my portfolio rather than individual properties and as such it sounds as if you have a reasonable balance.

Growth property and a few cf+ to kepp the accumulation process going.

Derek
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Hi Steve,

Give Julia a try at http://www.bantacs.com.au and/or PM her under her username ‘Julia’

Julia regularly posts here and a search by her username will show you her depth of knowledge.

Derek
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Hi Hippo,

Jan Somers comments are all about making your taxation easier and to have your dollars working more effectively.

Under the current arrangement your repayments are apportioned over the $190K – in essence this means both your loans are decreasing in value. This is not a bad thing but you would be far better off splitting the loans into…[Read more]

Hi Bradles,

I am of the opinion that a seminar needs to be somewhat aligned with your investment philosophy. For example there is little benefit in me attending a wrapping seminar as it is not a strategy I see myself employing.

Of course the ‘fip side’ of that comment is you don’t know what you don’t know. But I would still prefer to bed down a…[Read more]

Hi Jess,

I believe that you have a ‘delete’ button at the top right of your post. I may be wrong because as moderator ‘I do’ – however my vague memory said there is a delete button there too.

Failing that do an ‘edit’ and delete all your text and the repost with nothing. A moderator will come along at some stage and delete the empty post then…[Read more]

Originally posted by globe:

I’m also finishing full time employment in June and as yet have no guaranteed work to walk into.

Hi Globe,

At this stage I wonder if this issue isn’t more important.

Given that there may be a period of time when you are without an income is the current loan in ‘credit’ and/or do you have the capacity to ‘stop…[Read more]

Hi admin,

Shouldn’t this ‘disclaimer’ post be a sticky?

Derek
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Hi Jack,

Recommend you search the ‘heads up’ and ‘opinionated’ forums for previous discussions on RK.
There are many who are grateful for his initial impetus. Equally there are others who find him repetitive and light on substance.

I many repects it is a case of ‘if it works for you’ – why not? If it doesn’t then look…[Read more]

Hi Zippys,

Aside for their limited growth prospects you need to carefully check the size of the apartment.

Anything under 50 sqm creates real headaches for you as an investor. Lenders do not like doing standard lends on them and as such these types of properties can eat into your savings or equity a little quicker than they should.

You will…[Read more]

Hi Lab,

I suggest that you use the search button (top left) under the forum button.

Search for ‘spotter’ ‘spotting’ or ‘bird dog’ – there is wealth of information provided.

The key issues are your experience and capacity to find the right property, your experience as an investor, your client base and your…[Read more]

Hi Jack,

Thanks for clearing that up – however in the interests of netiquette the source of the ‘story’ should have also been explicitly detailed.

This allows others who are interested in checking sources etc can do so. Having seen some carefully missed bits over the years people tend to get a little sceptical and placing all information clearly…[Read more]

Hi folks,

There is certainly nothing wrong with being 22 the key point is that Jack’s posts have thrown up a couple of inconsistencies that need some explanation on his part.

Failing this they will be deleted – sorry Aussie that is the best we, as moderators can do – we don’t have capacity to ban people. That gets referred up to the…[Read more]

Hi Aussie,

You’re right.

‘Jack’ has some real inconsistencies in his story. In an early post he was looking for a mentor and claimed to be 22.

https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14666

And now he is 42 and made mega bucks from property.

Of course if could just be someone who is pretending to be Jack, or someone from…[Read more]