PropertyInvesting.com | dreaming | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/dreaming/activity/ Activity feed for dreaming. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 07ef3a7c429a6c542434d57f34fa79c1 dreaming replied to the topic recession + property = ??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392199-recession-property/#post-4582211 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:47:52 +0000 blogs wrote:

dreaming wrote:
It's not that people are more educated know, but information is more readily available thanks to the digital age.

Yeah but how many people take any notice of it, instead wait for the 'news' to tell them after it has already happened….

My point was more directed towards researching property and stock deals. This…[Read more]

]]> c424f250ed615eae04dda20e53a55dd8 dreaming replied to the topic recession + property = ??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392199-recession-property/#post-4582207 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:25:18 +0000 It's not that people are more educated know, but information is more readily available thanks to the digital age.

]]> 08f4d3580cb009eb75784fb49376b984 dreaming replied to the topic Unsustainable growth??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392130-unsustainable-growth/#post-4581749 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:03:54 +0000 I believe 08 will be a good time to buy property, the higher interest rates coming will slow down price growth, some areas will go backwards. So in the meantime less people are buying houses, developers are building less spec homes.People keep pouring into Australia in record numbers who need some where to live, it's like a pressure cooker.…[Read more]

]]> 21a88a744e73f9b875ab7bee0f2dbe6d dreaming replied to the topic Demanding tenants is this normal in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391950-demanding-tenants-is-this-normal/#post-4580711 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:06:54 +0000 Hi Lostie,Shower head if there is a problem with it , get it fixed no question. Install a water efficient head while your at it.Get your property manager to check oven door, if there is a problem fix asap.Water proof garage? suggest to tenant you will put in a garden shed if you haven't got one for X amount extra per week.Install cat door,…[Read more]

]]> 78ff1f082aa512ab1e74e7dbb3e2cba7 dreaming replied to the topic Whats your 2008 investment strategy? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391769-whats-your-2008-investment-strategy/#post-4579234 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:21:38 +0000 L.A Aussie wrote:

dreaming wrote:
My Plans for 2008:1. Get the bank to value my properties.2. Get Finance in place3. Purchase investment property in Brisbane area 1st half 084. If equity and borrowing limits permit, buy again 2nd half 085. Sit back and enjoy the ride6. 2009 draw down equity from properties, use funds to significantly in…[Read more]

]]> aeec75d2f7621d9bb4606a77afbbc557 dreaming replied to the topic Adelaide advice in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391946-adelaide-advice/#post-4580652 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:53:01 +0000 Hi Lilyhutch,I live at Port noarlunga which is two suburbs south of O'Sullivans Beach, I wouldn't live there myself. Althought the refinery is shut down it still is adjacent to alot of industry such as Hills Industries, it is also very much ex housing trust area. Unless you buy with sea views I'm not real keen on the area. I could be wrong though,…[Read more]

]]> 22f491b6aaeead2276f368c126289aaa dreaming replied to the topic Whats your 2008 investment strategy? in the forum My Plans for 2008: 1. Get https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391769-whats-your-2008-investment-strategy/#post-4579230 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:35:37 +0000 My Plans for 2008:1. Get the bank to value my properties.2. Get Finance in place3. Purchase investment property in Brisbane area 1st half 084. If equity and borrowing limits permit, buy again 2nd half 085. Sit back and enjoy the ride6. 2009 draw down equity from properties, use funds to significantly increase exposure to sharemarket. 7. Re…[Read more]

]]> b6fca3b10c762dc468e63e915298c6c6 dreaming replied to the topic House near high voltage transmission lines in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391816-house-near-high-voltage-transmission-lines/#post-4579544 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:44:23 +0000 I work  for an Electricity company, I wouldn't buy near transmission lines thats for sure. Besides the unkown of EM fields the transmission lines can be very noisy when moisture is in the air.

]]> 7f5103db0fb4963e942155ecc587a634 dreaming replied to the topic Help, Strategy to buy a block that is already under offer subject to sale in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391796-help-strategy-to-buy-a-block-that-is-already-under-offer-subject-to-sale/#post-4579425 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:55:39 +0000 Linar wrote:
If the vendor has already accepted an offer then there is a valid contract in place with a special condition that the contract will become unconditional once the buyer has sold his place.  The vendor cannot accept another offer until the contract on the first offer has fallen through.  That is, there cannot be two valid offers on t…[Read more]

]]> 8d01eca52a30fceeecd636d3a61f44db dreaming replied to the topic Investing in Japan? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391663-investing-in-japan-2/#post-4578601 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:55:43 +0000 Hi JambvI read an article not so long ago saying that soon every 10th person in Japan will be over 75yrs old. They also went onto say that Japans population will start to decline soon. I'm not saying don't invest in Japan because there could be some good money to be made, just make sure you do your homework and buy a product in demand.

]]> f6bac536f98fc602205dc0a5548f6c1d dreaming replied to the topic Is property investing really all its cracked up to be? in the forum We might be headed for a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/4/#post-4577630 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:45:07 +0000 We might be headed for a rates cut depending on what pans out?http://www.compareshares.com.au/woods4.php

]]> 3e17eb3689adf689294deb4b1a5aaa5b dreaming replied to the topic Is property investing really all its cracked up to be? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/4/#post-4577620 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:07:02 +0000 foundation wrote:

dreaming wrote:
for my technical advise I'll read books by well educated people like Ed Chan, Micheal Yardney and Steve for foresight into the future.

That's a real knee slapper! Oh wait, you're not serious about Ed Chan and Michael Yardney are you? If so, apologies; it might look as though I'm mocking you. I'm not, I really…[Read more]

]]> 1b020701587ab113e612474ce4779577 dreaming replied to the topic Is property investing really all its cracked up to be? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/2/#post-4577580 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:36:40 +0000 I know some people will go into great detail why my theory is flawed and that's OK as I believe in investing my hard earned cash into property and shares. It works for me and I'm not advising anyone to invest in anything, I'm just participating in a open forums on real-estate. See if you think property prices cant be sustained because of the debt…[Read more]

]]> a5b136815b395508d0cffc203e055fe5 dreaming replied to the topic Is property investing really all its cracked up to be? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/2/#post-4577579 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:16:45 +0000 The first step for anyone getting into the property market is the hardest one, so yes first home buyers have to lower their expectations. It gets easier after that, so what I mean to say is 10 years ago I brought a house for 100K PPOR. Today that house is worth 250K, I'm a little older and a little wiser and my pay packet is a little fatter. So I…[Read more]

]]> 50a6229476c427a1099cbc6513795622 dreaming replied to the topic Is property investing really all its cracked up to be? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/#post-4577569 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:49:34 +0000 Phil,I was just wondering if capital growth in the above equations was calculated using compounding growth?When you calculate profit and loss statements, rough enough is not good enough. Minor exclusions create huge variances in  the results. As a general rule using compounding growth, a property that increases 10% per year will double in value ev…[Read more]

]]> 1f55dd2d2de6340300931c488433372a dreaming replied to the topic comments by Steve Mcnight on slump in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391394-comments-by-steve-mcnight-on-slump/#post-4577006 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:28:44 +0000 bardon I agree with you 100% in regards to SE Queensland being a no brainer.For investors who already have properties look to the future , what will Aus be like in 2017? another couple of million people to house and feed? As long as investors buy wisely and have a buffer built in then don't focus on the now but the future.All that said and done…[Read more]

]]> 7dd8d3412e95686ade4e51d0fa8f9fd7 dreaming replied to the topic Newly Wed young couple seeking advice. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390993-newly-wed-young-couple-seeking-advice/#post-4575109 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:14:51 +0000 Mortgage Hunter wrote:
buy your home.  This home will probably be modest and like many couples you will prob upgrade as your family outgrows it.  Or you will move chasing opportunites.  It would be quite a minority who buy a house for their whole life as my grandparents did.So planning for this I suggest you buy with a 20% deposit.  Get an IO…[Read more]

]]> 520635fae9545e7cf73904f51ec84632 dreaming replied to the topic Help Needed!! About to sell and need to do some basic reno's in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390855-help-needed-about-to-sell-and-need-to-do-some-basic-renos/#post-4574414 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:05:25 +0000 Before you sell your property visit http://www.knowledgecentre.com.au/and read HOW TO ACHIEVE WEALTH FOR LIFE THROUGH PROPERTY INVESTING.I've done a few renos, sold them, I wish I kept them. My 1st reno was in 1985 one stree from the Esplanade in Seaford SA. I paid 40K for the house and spent 10K renovating, I sold it 3 years later for 70K and…[Read more]

]]> 8443ac48bebc428aec90eb53bf35783b dreaming replied to the topic Are we headed for an epic bear market? By Jon Markman. in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390955-are-we-headed-for-an-epic-bear-market-by-jon-markman/#post-4574881 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:53:12 +0000 I tend to read the latest news from the RBA, almost nerd like I know. But I have faith that the folk down at the RBA are pretty smart.http://www.rba.gov.au/Speeches/2007/sp_dg_250907.html

]]> aa73a657aa529ada13f4d69fdd1aad81 dreaming replied to the topic Property bust not here yet ... worse to come in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385726-property-bust-not-here-yet-worse-to-come/page/17/#post-4548752 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:41:40 +0000 wealth4life.com wrote:
Yes I agree and I believe the whole Queensland market is fueled by property marketing companies selling to mum and dad investors and getting paid 40,000.00 commissions.SEQ is a rental pitt … stupid people should be buying 1 year old properties for 50,000 cheaper … houses are selling for 380k and renting for 300p/wk ……[Read more]

]]> 62e9fb177f94ff45b181bd52ae2e6cfe dreaming replied to the topic Good advice or self-interest? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390910-good-advice-or-self-interest/#post-4574683 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:56:24 +0000 Ok I read this post and although I didn't want to get involved in the whole negative- positive+ thing. But I can't help myself.Everyone's situation in life what ever it may be, is an accumilation of their thoughts, dreams and imagination.You are what you think, no more no less.I choose to look on the bright side of things, I believe things will b…[Read more]

]]> 7532e1a937ac966dd0e7eff71c772363 dreaming replied to the topic THE GREAT PROPERTY CRASH in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388574-the-great-property-crash/#post-4562944 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:27:11 +0000 Badgers_R_Us wrote:
Dreaming, it's not necessarily about being negative, it's about being smart and picking the right time in the market to get in, or out if need be. 

Badgers I found your original post very pesamistic, I was just putting my observations forward. See I believe we are in a once in a life time resource boom like no other seen…[Read more]

]]> 0f9d8173a24c89762ba89816c52d8bd8 dreaming replied to the topic Peak Oil in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390887-peak-oil/#post-4574572 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:37:31 +0000 I believe that a 3 bed townhouse @350K within 10km of the major CBD's is a better investment option than a 3 bed house on large block @350k some 25km from cbd because of the increasing costs of fuel. Alernative fuels are definatley going to come online in a big way but I reacon there will be a big time delay between affordabale alternitive fuels a…[Read more]

]]> 655d80e2a3642f4e9465c1197e8ce8ed dreaming replied to the topic THE GREAT PROPERTY CRASH in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388574-the-great-property-crash/#post-4562941 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:35:05 +0000 I have spent a whole lot off time reading investment books and watching property investment DVD's lately to learn how these people succeeded in becoming financially independant. The one thing all these people have in common is they are positive people, they walk the talk. If you want to be succesful in any chosen field in life surround yourself…[Read more]

]]> 52a941bc580d51e380a926a779b3da07 dreaming replied to the topic Using LOC to pay shortfall in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390583-using-loc-to-pay-shortfall/#post-4572808 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:34:14 +0000 Have you adjusted your tax with the ATO to reduce your weekly tax bill, might help with cash flow.

]]> 8a0f226ed6ae28299fefa4cb1a5ddadb dreaming replied to the topic Property Market Hotting Up in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390021-property-market-hotting-up/page/4/#post-4569756 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:29:05 +0000 Just brought a place in Port Noarlunga SA, 3 bed home 6 offers in on property from 1st open. Missed out on the last two I put offers in on.Went to an open inspection at moana on Sunday gone, was sold on 1st day, they had the open to advise people and get names I think.I thought the property market was meant to stay subdude for another couple of years?

]]> bdc2ea1417a7ab10a60bdfa60edff2ad dreaming replied to the topic STOCKMARKET CRASHING - money flows to property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390498-stockmarket-crashing-money-flows-to-property/#post-4572349 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:57:53 +0000 TheBish wrote:
Don't be too over cautious. Get a clear strategy – whether it be shares or property and ignore short term price movement.If a share or property fits into you criteria – Buy it.Don't procrastinate – I'm sure Kerry Packer never  did!!

If you can tell me when we have hit the bottom in the share market that would be great I'm just…[Read more]

]]> ef496c1dc6a80237c2da80a2deb0746e dreaming replied to the topic STOCKMARKET CRASHING - money flows to property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390498-stockmarket-crashing-money-flows-to-property/#post-4572346 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:09:40 +0000 crashy wrote:
history shows when stocks crash as they seem to be doing this week, money is pulled out of equities and is reinvested in property. thoughts?

For me times like this cash is King, but don't take your eye of the game as some good opportunities will be coming. Property and shares will present some good invesments in early 08, thats…[Read more]

]]> dd48139c073ac8f8fb50e94627452f3c dreaming replied to the topic Local Government Reform in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390299-local-government-reform/#post-4571155 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:36:31 +0000 Thanks for the heads up info, might just check out the recomendations.

]]> bf8d68d9dd0ffb0f6c07692a35169d26 dreaming replied to the topic Where do you see property investing in the next ten years in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390298-where-do-you-see-property-investing-in-the-next-ten-years/#post-4571129 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:28:58 +0000 I think the aging baby boomers will create a massive surge in immigration beyond the high levels we are already experiencing.In SA alone it is estimated that over the next decade 380, 000 jobs will need to be filled because of the retiring boomers.The only way these jobs will be filled is by increasing immigration, skilled people who bring a…[Read more]

]]> afffe78cf23bd2a4e338c0f136085810 dreaming replied to the topic Booming exports against recession in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390254-booming-exports-against-recession/#post-4570972 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:55:10 +0000 foundation wrote:

a free man wrote:
Foundation you really should get out more.

I'll take your advice on board. You just need to understand that I approach all aspects of life in the same way – with skepticism (this is a scientific method, not a dirty word. Google it, it's easily learned; "scientific skepticism" or "critical thinking" should…[Read more]

]]> 7f3427e13ac4554f80b3388a6ad08de6 dreaming replied to the topic Booming exports against recession in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390254-booming-exports-against-recession/#post-4570967 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:38:03 +0000 foundation wrote:

a free man wrote:
I believe that with such an undersupply of homes being built and the lowest vacancy rates for decades that property will be more resiliant in the next recession.

Hi Free man,I'm just wondering why you think there is an undersupply of homes being built? Did you arrive at this conclusion based on your…[Read more]

]]> a796db107c368eeebb6501fba0ca839f dreaming replied to the topic Booming exports against recession in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390254-booming-exports-against-recession/#post-4570966 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:34:47 +0000 Tysonboss1 wrote:

a free man wrote:
 They went on to say maybe this will be a one in a hundred year resource boom? Who knows but imagine if they are right what will that do to house prices? You should check out their site great for research.

If you believe there will be a one in a hundred year resourse boom, buying property isn't really the…[Read more]

]]> 9707bb945c9d2b7ff3a8ae6782e3bebd dreaming replied to the topic Booming exports against recession in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390254-booming-exports-against-recession/#post-4570961 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:06:03 +0000 Hi sunsetred,I agree with devos comments with regards protecting yourself. Everyones circumstances are different, take me I earn an average wage but my job is very secure even in a recession I would still be in my job. So I take this into account when I work out how much equity or cash  I want in reserve for when we have a economic slow down. Th…[Read more]

]]> 5c8d7fdc1c2fdf04ba64943144b8dd60 dreaming replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/5/#post-4568539 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:39:11 +0000 Great thread, it's good to read all the valuable advise.Before you sell the house you should read Michael Yardney's book, Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio.It has completely changed my views on selling property. I now think why sell a property when you can access the equity you have built up in the property for your next project. And…[Read more]

]]> 6a85795c073220b6098f3e5f95069c79 dreaming replied to the topic How to sell your self in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390255-how-to-sell-your-self/#post-4570973 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:09:32 +0000 I went down a similar path to yours, done a reno then sold it, brought a new car because the money was there. I do things differently now, I hold the properties and buy another one using the equity I,ve built up. This works better for me, takes away the temptation to spend money on things I don't need.But hey everyones path is different, not…[Read more]

]]> 7575c714e2dfe4440ef9d1fada07e337 dreaming replied to the topic Booming exports against recession in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390254-booming-exports-against-recession/#post-4570955 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:43:46 +0000 I believe that with such an undersupply of homes being built and the lowest vacancy rates for decades that property will be more resiliant in the next recession. Like any investment you need to have plans in place to get through financially challenging times. If you sell your IP's your going to pay CG tax, the question to ask yourself, are the val…[Read more]

]]> 83b1502ee7de67005850dea9aee34198 dreaming replied to the topic Insurance issues for townhouses in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390239-insurance-issues-for-townhouses/#post-4570900 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:09:19 +0000 Thanks for your thoughts, I think I'll make sure a body corporate is in place before I sign on the dotted line.

]]> 8ea74a43c56c1d0deb53ee21c6eb64a1 dreaming replied to the topic IS THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM FINALLY DEAD!!!!!!!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387384-is-the-great-australian-dream-finally-dead/page/6/#post-4557353 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:36:49 +0000 I use to think how can houses keep going up like they have in the past, then I read an article about home ownership. The fact that 70% of people are currently in the housing market either buying or own their own home plus investment properties. Then take into account people on average sell their family home every 7 to 10 years, so by upgrading…[Read more]

]]> cabde19846c9bfdd33d2bfbd5ab0caac dreaming replied to the topic Managed funds have better returns than property? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388361-managed-funds-have-better-returns-than-property/page/2/#post-4561815 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:56:18 +0000 I look forward to the future, when the share market  goes through a correction, investors will pull their money out of the share market and buy property. Being so cashed up from a booming share market is only positive for the property market.

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