PropertyInvesting.com | D.T. | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/dtraeger/activity/ Activity feed for D.T.. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:21:44 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 2528db1ed1f62cb70f0fd8913dc31c0d D.T. replied to the topic Good real estate agents in Adelaide? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041280-good-real-estate-agents-in-adelaide/#post-5041754 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:20:10 +0000 @sarahlouise what suburb did you buy in? Feel free to drop me an email :)

]]> 20d831a43890ba5a9c89ad4ea0b1a0b0 D.T. replied to the topic Recommend an overseas investor in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5037920-recommend-an-overseas-investor/#post-5037940 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 03:39:19 +0000 Hey mate

When I was running low on capacity I used Corey Batt from Precision Funding. He would be able to help you out

]]> 666516c377d48a2aa85dc1da9cfa3a91 D.T. replied to the topic Serviceability Woes! in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5033416-erviceability/#post-5033427 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:40:59 +0000 Hope they’re not reading these forums :)

]]> db3196e310657111fe8c4d67e3933483 D.T. replied to the topic Serviceability Woes! in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5033416-erviceability/#post-5033424 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:58:42 +0000 I had similar when I first started. Was only a couple properties in and bank / broker said no more. I think this is because most are transactional, ie look at that transaction in isolation rather than considering your plans to have a dozen properties and mapping the whole way forward strategically.

Corey who posted above has done our last 10…[Read more]

]]> a301010e19874bc9c40b86a7e2b7e5d9 D.T. replied to the topic Finding a team in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5033006-finding-a-team-2/#post-5033007 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 01:10:21 +0000 Hi Lachland

Corey Batt is your best bet. He’s done all my loans and invests himself and he contributes info to these forums too. Reach him on corey@precisionfunding.com.au

]]> b5e0dca6bb8a73be879528bd2d790e50 D.T. replied to the topic Renovating Consultant in Adelaide in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5032542-renovating-consultant-in-adelaide/#post-5032544 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 04:47:55 +0000 We can help you with this. We often manage renovations for interstate landlords to rental spec rather than owner occupier spec.

]]> 338534d4a99c374f1e9797cd8d5b12ea D.T. replied to the topic New bank regulations on I O loans and property portfolio investors. in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5032488-new-bank-regulations-on-i-o-loans-and-property-portfolio-investors/#post-5032525 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:41:21 +0000 @vansprang Have a chat with corey about your situation, he can let you know whether you can get that IO extension for another period. Some banks will and some won’t, and the ones that will have different requirements. Best to talk to the pros on this one.

]]> 69f2d9cfaf9cf36ed33aff2a65d60213 D.T. replied to the topic Looking to sell (Adelaide) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031067-looking-to-sell-adelaide/#post-5032289 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:45:53 +0000 Hiya

You need to give tenant 14 days notice of your intention to list the property for sale.

You can not evict them if they’re on a lease. If you want to let them go via mutual agreement you can, but they may want compensation for having to go early.

The new buyer inherits the tenant and the lease as is, but does not inherit the property…[Read more]

]]> 9a0ecb07595cc4911f0194cd15a3fcf8 D.T. replied to the topic Financial Planner Recommendation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5032211-financial-planner-recommendation/#post-5032218 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 09:21:24 +0000 I’m in discussions with Precision Private Wealth for my planning. They’re pro property, have a ton of knowledge on smsf info, etc

They’re based in Adelaide but I’ve sorted everything by phone and email so wouldn’t really matter if I was elsewhere I don’t think.

]]> 416bd197134f7bd2b5a200dc2e37f5a6 D.T. replied to the topic Hi All from Perth in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031223-hi-all-from-perth/#post-5031229 Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:59:16 +0000 Hi and welcome Jared!

I’m originally from Perth and bought my first at 21 too. I wish you well.

Best advice is to get along to the forum meetups. Chatting with like minded people will teach you way more than any book or seminar ever will.

]]> 90ec14f892b68a64b75fc7bfbedb5a64 D.T. replied to the topic U.S. Investing tools in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014007-u-s-investing-tools/#post-5031202 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:15:05 +0000 Dont worry, she only posts here when banned from propertychat

]]> 6d8939f9c138f91fcf314e561c2a9e70 D.T. replied to the topic Second Investment Property in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030942-second-investment-property/#post-5030955 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 08:41:30 +0000 @danieljb

Your best bet is to speak to an investment savvy broker. With lending getting as tight as it is, really need to strategise which lenders you use if you want to get multiple properties. You’ll find with both the banks and with novice brokers that they only really care about getting the current transaction through and not really much…[Read more]

]]> f8e3d776e91037e8a64fb948a0f385ac D.T. replied to the topic [Webinar] Adelaide Property Market Update 2016 in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030945-webinar-adelaide-property-market-update-2016/#post-5030946 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:32:07 +0000 Should be great!

]]> 9bfdfb2691a1d1f2d18c16e0df5a67c9 D.T. replied to the topic US Investing Where from Here?? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5019560-us-investing-where-from-here/#post-5030771 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:07:31 +0000 Who do yo use for lending on these?

]]> 61440bfce7ca2dac00605aca050d4975 D.T. replied to the topic Good Property Manager in Perth in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030410-good-property-manager-in-perth/#post-5030492 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 06:45:33 +0000 Hi @davrey

I’m a property manager myself and as a result know what to look for when choosing a PM for my interstate properties. I use Paddington Realty over there.

Ask for Rob there, and please tell him David Traeger sent you and I’m sure he’ll do you a good deal. He looks after mine in Forrestfield which is just nearby to yours :)

]]> 31b5b1dcbfd2eb1746c2bf800234e0ba D.T. replied to the topic Good Property Manager in Perth in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030410-good-property-manager-in-perth/#post-5030492 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 06:45:33 +0000 Hi @davrey

I’m a property manager myself and as a result know what to look for when choosing a PM for my interstate properties.

Ask for Rob there, and please tell him David Traeger sent you and I’m sure he’ll do you a good deal. He looks after mine in Forrestfield which is just nearby to yours :)

]]> 37ed3417ab82824ee9eae631a8294103 D.T. replied to the topic Eastern Suburb Adelaide Review in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030468-eastern-suburb-adelaide-review/#post-5030469 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:03:02 +0000 Adelaide Eastern Suburbs

The prestigious eastern suburbs of Adelaide provide plenty of capital growth opportunities for investors, both in the short and long terms. It is quite a desirable place to live for both owner occupiers and tenants alike.
Well established, character-filled, tree lined streets dominate the region as well as highly sought…[Read more]

]]> 84b88afb6db77adb804fee1e2883e15c D.T. replied to the topic Eastern Suburb Adelaide Review in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030468-eastern-suburb-adelaide-review/#post-5030469 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:03:02 +0000 Adelaide Eastern Suburbs

The prestigious eastern suburbs of Adelaide provide plenty of capital growth opportunities for investors, both in the short and long terms. It is quite a desirable place to live for both owner occupiers and tenants alike.
Well established, character-filled, tree lined streets dominate the region as well as highly sought…[Read more]

]]> bdfa1e54ef6332ce54eb4b0afe0db606 D.T. replied to the topic Maintenance on multi tenant properties in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5029992-maintenance-on-multi-tenant-properties/#post-5030010 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 05:19:56 +0000 The body corporate does, using the strata levies

]]> 4c175466c8fe6a8ff2102b24f5d629ba D.T. replied to the topic Advice on buying a new or old apartment in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5029378-advice-on-buying-a-new-or-old-apartment/#post-5029449 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 07:20:58 +0000 I think Corey is your best bet for deals like this.

]]> 4b417b4f1afdfa185e21c65571acdae4 D.T. replied to the topic Brisbane or Adelaide? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5028479-brisbane-or-adelaide/#post-5028494 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:37:12 +0000 Happy to help buddy

]]> d80cebc2b501cdbbf868bcb5cba3f56e D.T. replied to the topic Frustrating - Steve and Nathan's success not appliable to current market? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5027368-frustrating-steve-and-nathans-success-not-appliable-to-current-market/#post-5027376 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:43:27 +0000 Given Nathan’s is illegitimate I wouldn’t be trying to emulate.

]]> b467013af3e94146c0b53628cdaf4d45 D.T. replied to the topic St George Bank no longer lending to hard working Aussie expats in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5027220-st-george-bank-no-longer-lending-to-hard-working-aussie-expats/#post-5027340 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:13:08 +0000 Shouldn’t have cross collateralized

]]> 28de0a8375f754f58e9a1d7d23c9c931 D.T. replied to the topic Absolute Doozy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5026338-absolute-doozy/#post-5027326 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 10:09:23 +0000 Nice to meet with you and your mother this evening, glad to be of assistance.

]]> c0d45bdb1b38547746731e5db53f30aa D.T. replied to the topic When can you start thinking buying property from your superfund? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5026054-when-can-you-start-thinking-buying-property-from-your-superfund/#post-5026126 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:17:08 +0000 Precision Private Wealth is a financial planning / advice firm who does very well in this space. Highly recommend giving them a call to go through the steps involved with setting it up properly, getting loans to buy property in it, getting the right insurances in it, etc

]]> 5ae7e78e9bee48eebdf9152424069748 D.T. replied to the topic Inner North/North East Adelaide Suburbs Review in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025808-inner-northnorth-east-adelaide-suburbs-review/#post-5025810 Sat, 14 May 2016 11:10:14 +0000 Adelaide Inner North
While the inner north suburbs of Adelaide are not quite as prestigious as the inner east or inner south, over the past 5-10 years it has become a very desirable place to live for both owner occupiers and tenants alike.
Inner north Adelaide vacancy rate
The vacancy rates match the national averages in this area with good results coming from the more…[Read more]

]]> 73ad23160a453d30344bdb9a851e1150 D.T. replied to the topic Inner North/North East Adelaide Suburbs Review in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025808-inner-northnorth-east-adelaide-suburbs-review/#post-5025810 Sat, 14 May 2016 11:10:14 +0000 Adelaide Inner North
While the inner north suburbs of Adelaide are quite not as prestigious as the inner east or inner south, over the past 5-10 years it has become a very desirable place to live for both owner occupiers and tenants alike.
Inner north Adelaide vacancy rate
The vacancy rates match the national averages in this area with good results coming from the more…[Read more]

]]> 38d26cdb7940be176cea795fec87d7b6 D.T. replied to the topic Servicability in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025730-servicability-2/#post-5025807 Sat, 14 May 2016 09:19:27 +0000 http://www.ripehouse.com.au/thefrontierinvestor/post/Building+a+large+portfolio+through+structured+lending

Corey who posted earlier in this thread wrote an article about how you can extend your borrowing further here ^

]]> 8ab020560cb494661eb5cded866d1741 D.T. replied to the topic 1 weeks "lease renewal fee" in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025662-1-weeks-lease-renewal-fee/#post-5025690 Tue, 10 May 2016 05:29:05 +0000 Hiya,

Not sure about over there in Sydney as all areas are different, but its very common in SA for there to be a 1.1 week incl gst renewal fee. Are you bothered by the cost or just the label on it?

You should weigh up the overall cost by factoring in the management fee, monthly admin fee, advertising costs, routine inspection fee, letting fee,…[Read more]

]]> fd794bf697f0457ca2d4776cec8ec0b6 D.T. replied to the topic Advice on acting as Gaurantor in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025305-advice-on-acting-as-gaurantor/#post-5025335 Mon, 02 May 2016 07:50:24 +0000 Nope, will be looked at has having 0 income as part of the assessment since she doesn’t have a stake in the ownership.
Additionally, for yourself, since you own half you’ll be assessed as having half the income but whole of the debt.

So its a massive triple whammy to your servicability.

]]> f45160d1eccf69dabc3ac62182732821 D.T. replied to the topic Advice on acting as Gaurantor in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025305-advice-on-acting-as-gaurantor/#post-5025311 Mon, 02 May 2016 02:41:37 +0000 Definitely does.
For your future IPs, they’ll assess your wife as if she was having the whole debt.

]]> b0bc284141f983f560cdeca1588bc1c4 D.T. replied to the topic Buyers Agent in Perth in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025201-buyers-agent-in-perth/#post-5025210 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:00:26 +0000 Wouldn’t recommend investing where you live. Being able to drive past it doesn’t make it go up in value.

]]> fb301ccf7da2962d714f2b723cb28b5e D.T. replied to the topic Unit block in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025159-unit-block/#post-5025174 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:34:53 +0000 What suburb / town are you looking at?

One thing to keep in mind is that if the units are all on 1 title, you may have to use commercial finance.

]]> 469f30848d74baef0ee24beee6ac4838 D.T. replied to the topic Game changer For Property Investors in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025101-game-changer-for-property-investors/#post-5025137 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:20:59 +0000 People who live in a different place to the property they own (ie investors)

]]> 9bfbab861639f52420eee171c48cbcad D.T. replied to the topic I'm doing an Owner Builder Granny Flat in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025099-im-doing-an-owner-builder-granny-flat/#post-5025118 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 05:09:50 +0000 How do you plan on financing it? A lot of banks don’t like owner builders.

]]> cf028284381ef3f09856f6b937e7899c D.T. replied to the topic Game changer For Property Investors in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025101-game-changer-for-property-investors/#post-5025107 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 01:55:40 +0000 Good post Steve.
We’ve been seeing some extra interstate and international interest in Adelaide of late.

]]> 1f638370a8f24dd7150cb7e0436dffd4 D.T. replied to the topic Help: First home owner grant and investment through trust. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025032-help-first-home-owner-grant-and-investment-through-trust/#post-5025083 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:28:42 +0000 Yup, as Corey said, as long as its for a new property and will be a PPOR. Getting in touch with him is a very good idea.

]]> 221925f6cc753abd4224c7cd696b6e86 D.T. replied to the topic New Lead Generator Required - My Old Lead Generator Has Retired Once Again in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023731-new-lead-generator-required-my-old-lead-generator-has-retired-once-again/#post-5024097 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 06:35:31 +0000 We’re legitimate people here not spruikers sorry.

]]> c7000349cf8f7a37c9a0eed6ad397cc5 D.T. replied to the topic Outer Southern Suburbs Adelaide Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023851-outer-southern-suburbs-adelaide-summary/#post-5023852 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 08:28:58 +0000 Outer Southern Suburbs

This has been quite a popular spot for investors, particularly interstate ones as the area allows for good value investing. The area has a low entry point, offers good yield as well as opportunities to renovate or develop.


A typical house I did an interstate inspection on in Christies Beach which might become townhouses…[Read more]

]]> e07883881ddfb0b4d07d7c28a8f0afa6 D.T. replied to the topic Outer Southern Suburbs Adelaide Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023851-outer-southern-suburbs-adelaide-summary/#post-5023852 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 08:28:58 +0000 Outer Southern Suburbs

This has been quite a popular spot for investors, particularly interstate ones as the area allows for good value investing. The area has a low entry point, offers good yield as well as opportunities to renovate or develop.


A typical house I did an interstate inspection on in Christies Beach which might become townhouses…[Read more]

]]> ff5be0e861077d0e61fe41a7752530ef D.T. replied to the topic Outer Southern Suburbs Adelaide Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023851-outer-southern-suburbs-adelaide-summary/#post-5023852 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 08:28:58 +0000 Outer Southern Suburbs

This has been quite a popular spot for investors, particularly interstate ones as the area allows for good value investing. The area has a low entry point, offers good yield as well as opportunities to renovate or develop.

[​IMG]
A typical house I did an interstate inspection on in Christies Beach which might become t…[Read more]

]]> 425b9fb005b8d170403638121f73ad14 D.T. replied to the topic Outer Southern Suburbs Adelaide Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023851-outer-southern-suburbs-adelaide-summary/#post-5023852 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 08:28:58 +0000 Outer Southern Suburbs

This has been quite a popular spot for investors, particularly interstate ones as the area allows for good value investing. The area has a low entry point, offers good yield as well as opportunities to renovate or develop.

[​IMG]
A typical house I did an interstate inspection on in Christies Beach which might become t…[Read more]

]]> eccebac451dbaa006d69f758ae866424 D.T. replied to the topic US Investing Where from Here?? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5019560-us-investing-where-from-here/#post-5023773 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:18:01 +0000 Whats the best way for an Australian to get finance on single family homes there?
And what sorta yields are you getting?

]]> ae7e5b7669d7808e74f9ae39c2e9a771 D.T. replied to the topic Rental for 12 months. Should I get a depreciation report? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023756-rental-for-12-months-should-i-get-a-depreciation-report/#post-5023757 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:02:59 +0000 Yes, I would.

Depreciation schedule for a pre-1988 place should be $330 which is tax deductible in itself, and surely the first year’s worth of depreciation would be into the 4 figures.

]]> 7dba8aee79ba4d7a52fe8abe33410a92 D.T. replied to the topic Using offset account when investment property is not tenanted - help in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023683-using-offset-account-when-investment-property-is-not-tenanted-help/#post-5023726 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 05:48:33 +0000 Not really relevant whether the property is tenanted or not. If its available for rent, all the related deductions continue.

Offset account has the same functionality whether you’re living in property, tenanted or empty.

]]> 480c409f9462617b304f7db31b0ab6b7 D.T. replied to the topic Salisbury SA LGA Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023614-salisbury-sa-lga-summary/#post-5023667 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:17:46 +0000 I’m a property manager, not a buyers agent, but have a colleague who is one for people who need to go down that route. On the other forums David Mews is a BA who services Adelaide and has helped our clients purchase. See http://www.adelaideba.com.au

I do inspections though – so if someone from regional area or interstate is interested in a place I’ll…[Read more]

]]> 2549dd63f4904e63ae9cb786683f217e D.T. replied to the topic Salisbury SA LGA Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023614-salisbury-sa-lga-summary/#post-5023667 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:17:46 +0000 I’m a property manager, not a buyers agent, but have a colleague who is one for people who need to go down that route.

I do inspections though – so if someone from regional area or interstate is interested in a place I’ll go along to the Open on their behalf then send them a written report about it, complete with photos, residex/rpdata info, etc

]]> 3f16a2a53fac296b9458e271f407e4b5 D.T. replied to the topic Salisbury SA LGA Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023614-salisbury-sa-lga-summary/#post-5023615 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:40:46 +0000 City of Salisbury LGA

Probably not a coincidence that recently acquired clients of mine have properties in this area as there appears to be plenty going on at ground level.

Typical house in the area
Typical house in the area

A couple of important metrics to look at are the vacancy rate of the suburb and also the rental vs owner occupied ratio. They are both signs of…[Read more]

]]> 1f67efbd24974a9dc9c3396a7ac407dc D.T. replied to the topic Salisbury SA LGA Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023614-salisbury-sa-lga-summary/#post-5023615 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:40:46 +0000 City of Salisbury LGA

Probably not a coincidence that recently acquired clients of mine have properties in this area as there appears to be plenty going on at ground level.

Typical house in the area
Typical house in the area

A couple of important metrics to look at are the vacancy rate of the suburb and also the rental vs owner occupied ratio. They are both signs of…[Read more]

]]> f4c47797a6baa9e872546bdd422e199b D.T. replied to the topic Salisbury SA LGA Summary in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023614-salisbury-sa-lga-summary/#post-5023615 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:40:46 +0000 City of Salisbury LGA

Probably not a coincidence that recently acquired clients of mine have properties in this area as there appears to be plenty going on at ground level.

[​IMG]
Typical house in the area

A couple of important metrics to look at are the vacancy rate of the suburb and also the rental vs owner occupied ratio. They are both s…[Read more]

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