PropertyInvesting.com | ecatt | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/ecatt/activity/ Activity feed for ecatt. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:10:46 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 e518ddbdc3bbc141a20bb792e39a2145 ecatt replied to the topic South Australia in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408483-south-australia-5/#post-4684174 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:52:07 +0000 Recent news with oil find shows Coober Pedy was going to start taking off… is there no talk of that in the area yet? I guess it will take some planning time and money until work starts there, but would have thought this a great future investment area?

]]> 34fc7ec6b766fcf05bfc84ca0b0c0d5f ecatt replied to the topic Micheal Yardney Article in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408553-micheal-yardney-article/#post-4685015 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:04:45 +0000 I agree too, but its not a very exciting article. The main point I get from it is the market will be different in different areas around Australia and you need to do your research…

]]> e8cde569a0b401f6e0ae1ae911657eca ecatt replied to the topic Removing strong smell from house in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406407-removing-strong-smell-from-house/#post-4668234 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:22:20 +0000 Definitely lay underlay under the carpet. We renovated a similar house, and the smell of urine went through the floor boards – terrible!

]]> 79efbeca564620a782c85bba9d34f02c ecatt replied to the topic UNIT OR HOUSE? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387753-unit-or-house/#post-4559015 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:47:04 +0000 Danniko
It sounds like you dont have much choice with only $400K… I couldnt imagine finding a house in the south of Sydney for that kind of money. Even if you went slightly west there isnt much around for that money… much less 3 beds 2 baths.
I recently bought a unit in Carlton – 1.5 beds (1 bed with open study) 1 bath for $300K that I rent…[Read more]

]]> eaf9511f77c1c3a336b48b159bd7917a ecatt replied to the topic building/pest inspection for non-house worth it? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387787-buildingpest-inspection-for-non-house-worth-it/#post-4559207 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:35:11 +0000 I agree with Linda. A friend of mine got burnt big time by not doing any inspections for P & B. It is a small cost that can save you heaps in the long term.

]]> 1b7f89029051a49a308bc747ac4f1b29 ecatt replied to the topic Buy Now or Buy Later !! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383987-buy-now-or-buy-later/#post-4539705 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:03:20 +0000 What I would give to know that!
My opinion… and this is only on the Sydney market, and I am NO expert, but I think there is a little way yet for prices to decrease.
I think there will be an interest rates rise, by mid year, which will push a few more people to sell… if there isnt though, the market will just stay flat I think for at least…[Read more]

]]> 2de8b4e0dd16ef8cb4e6eae5c30f05d7 ecatt replied to the topic FIrst IP & struggling to get tenant :( in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384003-first-ip-struggling-to-get-tenant/#post-4539799 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:56:59 +0000 I love the plasma TV idea… it would be really eye catching when you walk into the apartment plus it has depreciation advantages!! Nice work.

]]> 24ee53b42cd0b720c7c84a99a95dde23 ecatt replied to the topic house market state - up down sideways? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383842-house-market-state-up-down-sideways/#post-4538864 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 07:15:15 +0000 Another idea is maybe truck drivers may need some space to leave their truck? I guess it depends on the land configuration. The reason why I say that is that my grand dad used to lease out his land for truckdrivers to leave their trucks. It was really secure though as he lived near the land so could keep an eye on it.

]]> fa827eb583bac7a4e51a55e4f0baac30 ecatt replied to the topic The perfect tenant - raise rent?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383923-the-perfect-tenant-raise-rent/#post-4539375 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:56:41 +0000 Stuck at two
You dont have to justify anything. Situations change, so you must too. Why dont you write down all the for and against points and be very honest. I think that will give you your answers.
ecatt

]]> 093ab66394e999674f3afcdadee3e164 ecatt replied to the topic Renovation as a career in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383924-renovation-as-a-career/#post-4539382 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 03:30:12 +0000 My opinion is to read as much as you can, and watch some shows on tv which are great… if you have foxtel the lifestyle channel has some excellent shows such as property ladder, grand designs, the million pound property experiment etc and then there are heaps of decorating shows too like changing rooms etc.
The most important thing with…[Read more]

]]> e2697332b231ac2fbb38fa918053bbdb ecatt replied to the topic Structure Help Please in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383909-structure-help-please/#post-4539251 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 02:43:32 +0000 Thanks for all the great advice… I have learnt alot from this discussion!

]]> 6556b189626feb527790e25a697edbfd ecatt replied to the topic Like Minded!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383916-like-minded/#post-4539323 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 02:20:38 +0000 Wow Chris, you sure have got some experience there, and you have obviously seen the good and the bad of investing.
Are you planning on developing your DA sites? How is the planning permission going in Tassie? What size blocks are you planning? I have a million questions I could ask you! But lets start with these!![biggrin]

]]> 43f7fb205d3f7f1c942a9321e96b095b ecatt replied to the topic Homes seized in mortgage squeeze in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383913-homes-seized-in-mortgage-squeeze/#post-4539299 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:40:40 +0000 There are alot of people out there who paid WAY too much for their houses, got swept up in the boom hysteria and now they are possibly in trouble…
There are also alot of people who took equity out of their houses to live the good life, and now they are possibly in trouble
There are alot of smart people also who looked ahead and knew it couldnt…[Read more]

]]> 8bc4082e0f59c258eb96a775507ead23 ecatt replied to the topic Thinking of Buying in Mt Isa? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383615-thinking-of-buying-in-mt-isa/#post-4537749 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:07:12 +0000 Sonja
That was great… hope you dont mind but I have passed it on to a couple of my pommy mates here. Anything to stir them!

]]> 481c5948669b47f786875f56f2b94577 ecatt replied to the topic Which City/Suburb you live? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369744-which-citysuburb-you-live/page/15/#post-4442493 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:03:25 +0000 South Sydney

]]> 78d38624ab91e3a1881502572b6738dc ecatt replied to the topic Santa came early with CF+ Property in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383625-santa-came-early-with-cf-property/#post-4537785 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 04:00:09 +0000 Well done Amanda!!

]]> 71be323d4431548de06cd61f4cdfabb8 ecatt replied to the topic What are your experiences with motor mechanics? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383835-what-are-your-experiences-with-motor-mechanics/#post-4538824 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 03:58:06 +0000 Couldnt agree with you more Nazzy… and it is so important to find a mechanic you trust…. they are out there!!!

]]> 4356a15c23de001f4e8115dcc14236fd ecatt replied to the topic Interest rates hike? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383890-interest-rates-hike/#post-4539170 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 03:46:53 +0000 This is about the only thing I have seen in the last couple of months, and it was in Money Magazine December issue (ie came out early Nov)

“Property experts expect prices to continue flatlining in 2006 — but if interest rates rise, it could turn ugly, writes Terry Ryder.

Nobody is quite sure what to predict for real estate in 2006, beca…[Read more]

]]> 3884cf95057614637804d25a269099e3 ecatt replied to the topic How to cover an ugly fence? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383888-how-to-cover-an-ugly-fence/#post-4539149 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 03:39:48 +0000 I just found a good article on that actually…

http://homesite.ninemsn.com.au/outdoors/fences-and-walls/ideas-and-designs/natural-fencing-options

]]> 1410e1ba82cf80e62808be99a6ae7e94 ecatt replied to the topic How to cover an ugly fence? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383888-how-to-cover-an-ugly-fence/#post-4539148 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 03:38:19 +0000 Another idea, depending on how exposed to the elements the fence is, but you could get some of that cheap bamboo matting. It is sold at most hardware stores, is really cheap, yet looks modern and effective. We put some up and it has lasted about 18 months, but probably needs replacing now. Its still cheaper than painting though….

]]> e5b01f40dd484e1a78c3e0740c22f4c1 ecatt replied to the topic Are you PAW, a AAW or UAW ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383878-are-you-paw-a-aaw-or-uaw/#post-4539057 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:27:12 +0000 My years of travelling the globe have set me back…. but what a life I have lived so far!!!
Money is not everything…

]]> 8da8eb2be7b42bc5ef829b0ccea7928c ecatt replied to the topic Interest rates hike? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383890-interest-rates-hike/#post-4539168 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:26:53 +0000 I am thinking due to petrol prices etc and the yes the housing market has slowed, but the fact is there are still some crazy prices being fetched for some properties.. I am thinking a rate rise is imminent….. it will be interesting to see…

]]> e2b052d7a629a0c21fb7bb5b3ee509d0 ecatt replied to the topic house market state - up down sideways? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383842-house-market-state-up-down-sideways/#post-4538860 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:03:15 +0000 Im with Mkc… I think the drop has a way to go yet… ESPECIALLY in Sydney!

]]> 17936539e229d70c3fe72b6c5850d7e3 ecatt replied to the topic People are getting desperate to sell in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383864-people-are-getting-desperate-to-sell/#post-4538974 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:26:53 +0000 [1. “All listings from spring were sold out in Nov and Dec”.

2. “There is low supply, strong demand and prices are going up. Buyers are paying the full asking price and sometimes in excess of this”.

3. ‘Right now is a great time to be selling, especially with the buyer floodgates opening after the holiday period.”

4. “This time last year there…[Read more]

]]> 2dd1779d8d6b37401cd6fbc461a566ff ecatt replied to the topic People are getting desperate to sell in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383864-people-are-getting-desperate-to-sell/#post-4538973 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:19:30 +0000 Im with you MKC… I didnt understand what quiggles was saying either

]]> c90c5077b482e67c826dd6f631935008 ecatt replied to the topic Sharing Tips- in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374439-sharing-tips/page/3/#post-4479099 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:11:41 +0000 Research will find you the deals, but dont rely on one source, such as the internet… get out there and network!
When renovating remember time is money, so be organised before hand, and always have a contingency fund!!

An inch of time is an inch of gold but you can’t buy that inch of time with an inch of gold

]]> e742b0e8a01fd192e3fb6cc51223a7df ecatt replied to the topic Stainless Steel Splashbacks? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383813-stainless-steel-splashbacks/#post-4538718 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:28:38 +0000 I dont know if there are different types of stainless steel… but our coffee maker is stainless steel and I used a ‘spray and wipe’ type of cleaner on it, and it has all marked. It is very hard to keep clean with finger prints etc, and scratches easily. Maybe there are different types of quality though??

]]> d8c47b4d035fff29bdeccdb6e9bde6c8 ecatt replied to the topic Floating Floor and Benchtops in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383858-floating-floor-and-benchtops/#post-4538924 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:22:20 +0000 Hi Wylie… have you got any photos you could email me to have a look at? I cant imagine it

]]> 392c3754c865a51888f0239ca0f70248 ecatt replied to the topic Future house prices in OZ ??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383798-future-house-prices-in-oz/#post-4538640 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:03:40 +0000 Wylie… just out of curiousity, what was your wage when you bought your first house? CPI accounts for alot too…. $25k was probably more like $200k is for us now… wages were lower too…
20 years ago it was only 10c to go accross the harbour bridge…!

]]> 39c37c630d55b2e05a50ccffef9021c7 ecatt replied to the topic Goal - $100 a week in 1 year. in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383772-goal-100-a-week-in-1-year/#post-4538514 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:57:54 +0000 Enjoy the process and the journey… it will be tough, but there are people out there who have done it, so it is definitely achievable!

]]> ed2281eb8ef138215c16bafb07cdced3 ecatt replied to the topic Outlaws and the Retirement Village in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383817-outlaws-and-the-retirement-village/#post-4538730 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:52:01 +0000 Our next door neighbour works in a similar setup sort of thing. Its more expensive when they have response alarms etc in the unit, as you pay a fee for all that. I guess it depends on how old your parents are as to whether they need that type of care now, or in a few years.
All the figures you have quoted are similar to what happens here in…[Read more]

]]> 43a00dae27657c5fe567a2ec7400539d ecatt replied to the topic Yve in Melbourne in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383836-yve-in-melbourne/#post-4538827 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:04:58 +0000 I was also under the impression Melbourne was saturated. Look past the glossy promotional material, I think you will find the same.

]]> be6ca64a3566380244911274e248b536 ecatt replied to the topic **PropertyGuru**&S.I.S New Positive Cashflow Rule! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370440-propertygurus-i-s-new-positive-cashflow-rule/#post-4447953 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:55:10 +0000 Thanks guys… its good to double check your numbers with other peoples rules…

]]> 0598ed83070bbeda8afd049200a2d9aa ecatt replied to the topic 11 second rule in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383877-11-second-rule-14/#post-4539049 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:40:34 +0000 Pete… start reading some of Steves books!! The 11 second rule is not really relevant these days anyway in my opinion….

]]> 97b945f5bb4e8a4ae6c6ccd8944c6b19 ecatt replied to the topic selling house. Need advice in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383870-selling-house-need-advice/#post-4539042 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:38:43 +0000 There is always somebody wanting to snatch any possible profits from you… I guess that is why so many people give up on property. It looks easy!![biggrin]

]]> 7220de77298d85cc272476644cef5dc0 ecatt replied to the topic should I sell or keep? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383824-should-i-sell-or-keep/#post-4538771 Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:06:56 +0000 Vanessa
I think Kiwi is on the right track with self manage. You would eliminate the biggest problem in the equation then… the real estate agent, as well as increasing your figures.
Something else to think about….

]]> 12cef31a9377f416dabadc788785a5a7 ecatt replied to the topic People are getting desperate to sell in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383864-people-are-getting-desperate-to-sell/#post-4538965 Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:00:49 +0000 Clones
We are going through the same thing at the moment on a property in Sydney.
Its been on the market for 7 months… empty! The seller was asking 640k… he is now down to 580k. We offered 520k, he said ‘no 560k’, so we said we would speak to him in a couple of months.
I think during all this its important to not get emotional about the house…[Read more]

]]> 7bee388b2fdcb2f1950c2f304009f8b8 ecatt replied to the topic Postive geared property. in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383827-postive-geared-property/page/2/#post-4538793 Mon, 16 Jan 2006 06:51:52 +0000 Hi All
I too have found a few properties over the last 12 months that match up to the positive cash flow criteria. My advice is dont just rely on the internet!! Get out there and talk to people. They are alot more sparse these days, but still around if you look hard enough!

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