PropertyInvesting.com | Endless Summer | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/endless-summer/activity/ Activity feed for Endless Summer. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:34:15 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 6a3d385cd2ea3762b79e8a6ffed9f4cd Endless Summer replied to the topic What's your occupation ?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382904-whats-your-occupation/#post-4533826 Sat, 29 Oct 2005 01:10:39 +0000 I have a Marketing background. My last job was as a Product Manager for a national brand.

I accepted this role, then two weeks before I was due to start the world trade centres collapsed.

So I started the job, and there I was on the 26th floor having a meeting with my new manager. I was seated facing looking out towards window.

I see a large…[Read more]

]]> f8edc702dd26055755e0638f548228a8 Endless Summer replied to the topic Girl in Need to some 'beginner's advice in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382843-girl-in-need-to-some-beginners-advice/#post-4533468 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 00:14:09 +0000 This is what I would do ifI was you:

1. Look around the suburbs that you live in within a 15 minutes drive radius.

2. Identify all 1 or 2 bedroom flats/units that are for sale in the price range you are looking at.

3. Make a list of them.

4. Go and visit every one of them.

5. Pick the ones you like.

6. Start making offers. if you don’t…[Read more]

]]> 979ef15b5d8b8897852692e113ca5fed Endless Summer replied to the topic Dodgey electrician.. what to do? :( in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382796-dodgey-electrician-what-to-do/#post-4533193 Fri, 21 Oct 2005 03:50:01 +0000 Crashy,

… Now if instead you just arranged to get someone out and said, “whats your rates, ok, do this and leave me the bill” you may find the end price is around $800. See that, $1400 down to $800. If he has an apprentice, he may charge $35 an hour for him. So they may be there 3 hours and charge you $65 x 3 + $35 x 3 = $300 in labour, as…[Read more]

]]> b9d4704f106f5a19b9a9776e180468ae Endless Summer replied to the topic Making Offers in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382775-making-offers-2/#post-4533083 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:50:57 +0000 Thanks for responses operator and suzieq.

In the last hour I’ve also done a search on this web site under ‘offers’ and found some great comments posted in the past (for anyone else interested).

thanks again.
ES

]]> 0b7ba8d25e34dfd8941c9f86ba739511 Endless Summer replied to the topic 4 kids would like to give each a place at 21 how? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382649-4-kids-would-like-to-give-each-a-place-at-21-how/#post-4532304 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 04:28:59 +0000 My aim is to give my children two things:

1. the right knowledge (including setting a good example)

2. a balanced life.

with these two things they should not need a handout.

Tempting I know to plan to give them a house – and yes it probably seams hard to do – but imo giving them the other two is actually the much more difficult one and I think…[Read more]

]]> 22e058f9b4c396a600d51873c8c6f6f7 Endless Summer replied to the topic Picking a Suburb in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382489-picking-a-suburb/#post-4531357 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:44:23 +0000 try the respective local council web sites for some of the information.

contact the ‘tourist information’ centre amd see of a chin wag with the person on the desk that day will give any helpful insights.

]]> bf23cb89b68f8c54e6311b2878db84ee Endless Summer replied to the topic IT's time to make your move !! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382118-its-time-to-make-your-move/#post-4528861 Sun, 18 Sep 2005 12:16:03 +0000 The Wild One,
great thread. Thanks for posting it.

As I read your thread I took it to mean that one should do as much DD as they can and then when they feel reasonably confident that you make a move.

Not a reackless one that they can put themselves out of the investment game for years if it goes wrong – just A move forward. Then learn as they…[Read more]

]]> bdae220be6a737f9f9e2824c497c0c0e Endless Summer replied to the topic Positive cashflow with commission house. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381686-positive-cashflow-with-commission-house/#post-4526255 Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:56:53 +0000 Find out all the negative issues regarding this house (as you are doing) and then lower your price accordingly.

The owner my be desperate to sell by now and you may be able to get it with an 11 or 12% return.

I think all property is good at the right price.

So factor in a broken window and termite treatment etc every couple of years into your…[Read more]

]]> 9d395148be2f2df19034fa5f93ee0528 Endless Summer replied to the topic dripping tap in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381658-dripping-tap/#post-4526083 Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:20:58 +0000 I seam to recall some legislation talk a few years ago stating that only plumbers could change the washers on taps. (Or was it that they were trying to introduce this legislation??)

The point being that if the place was flooded by taps that had washers installed incorrectly then the insurance company would not cover for the damage.

Perhaps you…[Read more]

]]> 81bc509fadbea24e5c76c9941990e1ca Endless Summer replied to the topic Single Mum with decisions to make in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381618-single-mum-with-decisions-to-make/#post-4525793 Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:25:39 +0000 KylesM77,
another way of not mortgaging yourself to the hilt is to buy a plain looking house with subdividable backyard that you can comfortably afford (use the FHOG if you are eligible) and then subdivide the backyard and sell it off to help pay down your mortgage.

(care when you negotiate to buy the property you are not paying for the option of…[Read more]

]]> 881fef2d4afd25ecbfec799ca58678e7 Endless Summer replied to the topic High price to pay in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381540-high-price-to-pay/page/2/#post-4525307 Mon, 08 Aug 2005 13:09:50 +0000 Dazzling,

Many years ago I came across an advertisement by Microsoft in a glossy magazine. It showed a young couple having a terrific time doing the waltz (dips and all) and a couple of people in the background sitting on the chairs by the wall.

The caption in the bottom said:

Remember what you missed out on because you thought it was too…[Read more]

]]> 94605cab3059ffd83bb83e04a989f332 Endless Summer replied to the topic This weekend in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381528-this-weekend/#post-4525219 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 04:29:23 +0000 Redwing,
sounds like you’ve got a great balance between the investment ‘job’ and the family time. It sounds great to me.

We will hae a quiet one this weekend because we are unable to get out of the house – unless we walk. No too many properties walking distance to see. Although I am planning next weekend to resemble your current…[Read more]

]]> 57fbb135e58ceee63497267e074cadde Endless Summer replied to the topic Property Managers in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381391-property-managers-5/#post-4524129 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:35:15 +0000 My suggestion is to make an appointment to meet every property manager in the area. Ask lots of questions and then you should go with your gut feel on who is the better ‘person’.

Don’t go with the glossiest brochures because after you’ve signed up its is not the glossy brochures that will manage the tenant it is the person – property manager- on…[Read more]

]]> bf9ead92bbcb6ac717901c6c8e564a81 Endless Summer replied to the topic What would you do if you were me? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381304-what-would-you-do-if-you-were-me/page/2/#post-4523703 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 09:54:49 +0000 Trav, excellent idea. Do that asap.

Dazzling, I think you were spot on. I could not have put it better myself and nobody else did either – unfortunately for Trav.

Trav, you are in a real window of opportunity here at 22 years of age. Get out of home asap. Even though you are saving being at home – it may be costing you more than you realise.…[Read more]

]]> ef56094373afcb60a3e6f86bb15ff437 Endless Summer replied to the topic Inspiration Needed Please! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381387-inspiration-needed-please/#post-4524071 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 04:49:38 +0000 Kitee, do a search on past posts. there are heaps of suggestions

]]> 99baf2d679d0e8d892af908140cbb0d7 Endless Summer replied to the topic HELP !!!!!!! WHICH BANK ??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381353-help-which-bank/#post-4523937 Thu, 28 Jul 2005 14:22:58 +0000 Also, I wonder if they can make payments via Automatic Direct Payments. Either directly from their daily operating accounts on the same day (or next day) that their wages are deposited into that account.

These used to be called periodic payments when I organised them for myself years ago. (This is how I saved for my first house deposit) But…[Read more]

]]> 9d92474028cdc5fd7b02db3d2fea3f4d Endless Summer replied to the topic Adult children living at home in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381236-adult-children-living-at-home/#post-4523183 Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:50:22 +0000 I think you inherently have learned traits. Wtih these learned traits you are likely to make decisions later in your life. I also believe that the older you are the bigger the consequences of that mistake.

Therefore the sooner you let your kids go the sooner they will make their mistakes and learn from them. So whilst it is really hard to…[Read more]

]]> ab77cefdae30d0481a210e4e7b8e2ebc Endless Summer replied to the topic Carpet Replacement - What to choose? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381255-carpet-replacement-what-to-choose/#post-4523317 Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:18:09 +0000 Go or a darker neutral colour.

Brown or grey.

I know they sound drab, but they don’t show up marks and will act as a non offensive backdrop to anyone’s furniture.

If you choose a colour or pattern then that will easily date and more easily clash with many types of furniture.

]]> 32f7834b2104d59ee0e6f671cf835ed2 Endless Summer replied to the topic An idea for attracting tenants in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381219-an-idea-for-attracting-tenants/#post-4523121 Wed, 20 Jul 2005 06:02:28 +0000 Depreciator,
great post. I know properties that are inner city which have ‘enjoyed’ the same rental for the last 4 years because of the amount of stock on the market.

These ideas to do something different and get a tenant in straight away or maybe even increase the rental in today’s market (or some areas) are great.

Any more ideas anyone?? Has…[Read more]

]]> 94be102340c15a5f0241f30ac4585b84 Endless Summer replied to the topic 4 year lease - rental in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381213-4-year-lease-rental/#post-4523071 Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:37:20 +0000 WaySolid,
love that proverb.
ES

]]> a88d814a8ffb6ed223a408cbade6acbf Endless Summer replied to the topic What to do? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381199-what-to-do-25/#post-4522997 Tue, 19 Jul 2005 06:13:45 +0000 That’s a really good question about where to save for your deposit. My suggestion would be that you need to decide whether you want the safe option or the risky option.

For your first home, my suggestion would be to go with the safe option. Just open a high interest savings account at a bank and just save hard. Whatever extra you might squeeze…[Read more]

]]> 61c9588d3bfa32a7fd247e57e42d456f Endless Summer replied to the topic What to do? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381199-what-to-do-25/#post-4522995 Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:55:56 +0000 Blinkau,
whilst no-one on this site can give you advice, I think you may be looking for opinions. ie. what we would do if we were in your shoes right now.

So for what it is worth, this is what I would do if I was you right now.

I would firstly save to buy a home to live in that is really affordable and has three or more bedrooms.

If it is…[Read more]

]]> 759ad8732e25a567a91e5226366adfe7 Endless Summer replied to the topic PPOR- regretful purchase in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381207-ppor-regretful-purchase/#post-4523040 Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:17:34 +0000 I would look at getting out asap and establishing a happy home life for yourselves in a place you want to be in. Whether that is renting or buying will depend on your finances.

Once you are haooy and settled in your home then you can really go for the investments. Being miserable at home is a huge distraction, and if you are always feeling you…[Read more]

]]> 209adfc933c0ae9723fbe531b3e99b54 Endless Summer replied to the topic How and what to invest in at this time in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381106-how-and-what-to-invest-in-at-this-time/#post-4522420 Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:43:32 +0000 Great post Techno.

Stargazer, sounds like a higher earning account (or term depost) is a great start.

I’s also suggest you visit a large book store and look through the investment section. Even though you say she would not sit and read there are books written specifically for women and have been printed with ‘hip’ looking covers which may…[Read more]

]]> 3e38c4baeaa7882df66f72f48c268b0d Endless Summer replied to the topic How and what to invest in at this time in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381106-how-and-what-to-invest-in-at-this-time/#post-4522419 Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:41:23 +0000 Great post Techno.

Stargazer, sounds like a higher earning account (or term depost) is a great start.

I’s also suggest you visit a large book store and look through the investment section. Even though you say she would not sit and read there are books written specifically for women and have been printed with ‘hip’ looking covers which may…[Read more]

]]> 2694ba60d1820660d22caaa4416db793 Endless Summer replied to the topic Fixer-Uppers !! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381160-fixer-uppers/#post-4522717 Fri, 15 Jul 2005 01:19:42 +0000 if you lift the old vynal floor and find it is glued to the floor, try pulling off as much as you can and then use a wallpaper removing steaming machine (hire for approx $35) to remove the glue from the floor boards.

Worked for me!

]]> f152b98043e114d2d84cb88ede43774a Endless Summer replied to the topic Victoria House Sales in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381104-victoria-house-sales/#post-4522403 Thu, 14 Jul 2005 19:45:48 +0000 Thanks for Web sites provided – they are a great reference.

Hustla, thanks for offering to assist with specific information to an address. I don’t have one I’m looking at specifically right now – but appreciate the offer.

I was just getting frustrated with the lack of historical specific information available generally – hence the post.

Whilst…[Read more]

]]> 06c820bd4ebb1c29f91f76b2ff234a4a Endless Summer replied to the topic 2nd Attempt At Property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381151-2nd-attempt-at-property/#post-4522692 Thu, 14 Jul 2005 18:54:33 +0000 I think if you are local to Geelong and you seem to feel comfortable there, then I would suggest you really focus there. Better to get a really good deal in Geelong then ‘nearly’ get a really great deal anywhere else.

Get on the phone/internet/ground and get to know the Geelong market like the back of your hand. Find out all the numbers on the…[Read more]

]]> 2ed041aac0b461783690a93a699636de Endless Summer replied to the topic Victoria House Sales in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381104-victoria-house-sales/#post-4522396 Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:59:40 +0000 Thanks for responses everyone.
Seems as though unless the stats are obtained from a REA they are not available. Ball park figures on current values from Resisex seem to be best option.

Looks like offers will have to be put forward erring on side of caution – bu then I guess that should be done anyway.

Thanks again.

]]> 2459df063acf669697192ee7550aad40 Endless Summer replied to the topic Smoke Detectors in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380913-smoke-detectors/#post-4521062 Sat, 09 Jul 2005 13:39:12 +0000 Also if you have the battery one you should consider writing into the next rental agreement that the tenants are not to take out the battery (has been known to happen.

There should be agreement as to who checks and replaces the battery and when I guess. Does anyone know of any legilation about this? Is it the responsibility of the landlord or…[Read more]

]]> 3aabbdb51e522f05bf7c94a372ce9291 Endless Summer replied to the topic First time as a landlord in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381101-first-time-as-a-landlord/#post-4522375 Sat, 09 Jul 2005 13:31:25 +0000 You can negotiate anything you want with the REA. I know of people who have paid the agent to find the tenant and then they take it over once the tenant is in the property.

I know of others who have the tenant but want the agent just to collect the rental for them and handle that side of it.

You can negotiate the actual commission that you pay…[Read more]

]]> d65759c2b81098d59b5eedbcebe78e3e Endless Summer replied to the topic 2nd job...? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381068-2nd-job/#post-4522165 Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:57:23 +0000 Pasandbec

Over the last couple of days I was in the same boat as you – considering extra job. I was looking into doing additional qualifications to enable me to teach in my field (not property inv).
I found out it would cost me $900 and six months of one night a week schooling plus extra study hours to get the ‘qualification’ to teach and then…[Read more]

]]> 7d6619bf783fa36fd383fcc7b7305c7c Endless Summer replied to the topic Show me the.....details in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380683-show-me-the-details/page/2/#post-4519532 Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:04:17 +0000 Small things can make a BIG difference.

My first property took a really long time to buy. Just could never quite get over that first hurdle.

I was renting a great fully renovated place
at the time. I had been in it only 3 weeks when I discovered the carpets (only 12 months old) infested with fleas.

When I rang the agent to request the place…[Read more]

]]> c4a99c1ed8839ecb8d6a5a39691752d8 Endless Summer replied to the topic With young children in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380810-with-young-children/#post-4520373 Fri, 01 Jul 2005 07:05:54 +0000 Thanks for great replies.

I think the lady who waited until the ‘kids grew up’ and then wished she started earlier hits the nail fair and square on the head.

Keep the ideas coming if you have them. Its amazing what people have been able to accomplish.

]]> f82bf93f75871e1337da11d3a959c427 Endless Summer replied to the topic A sick persuit of money in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380869-a-sick-persuit-of-money/#post-4520692 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:33:53 +0000 How about if you look upon those people who are asking you what you do for a living as an opportunity to ‘get the word out’ about your business?

Next time someone asks you what you do for a living, think about how it is you help people in what you do and focus on that in your answer eg. “I help people sell their homes without using any realestate…[Read more]

]]> 851fbd19ec93dc42dda01e26410ede49 Endless Summer replied to the topic Father is dying. Please help with advice. in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380863-father-is-dying-please-help-with-advice/#post-4520637 Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:17:53 +0000 Allan,
If you are in Victoria, the Law Institute Vctoria (phone 9607 9461) can give you a list of local member accredited specialists.

http://www.liv.asn.au

They offer the first 30 minutes free with up to 3 local lawyers. If you go see 3 local lawyers for 30 minutes each then that would be a really good starting point. If you choose to use one after…[Read more]

]]> b45158ad616984bdd180c2bbe6823106 Endless Summer replied to the topic Raising Capital in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380831-raising-capital-2/#post-4520471 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 11:52:16 +0000 Contact people who are time poor but earn a high income. Doctors, lawyers, other specialists etc.

If the opportunity is strong you will eventually find people.

But better to build database of investors anyway before next opportunity. If they say no this time and you advise later of success they will take you more seriously next time.

Ofcourse…[Read more]

]]> 73b664080a3e68d5a332acc02c582f55 Endless Summer replied to the topic Free property price reports online? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380825-free-property-price-reports-online/#post-4520448 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 11:39:33 +0000 Real Estate Agents obtain this information by paying a fee to a provider. If they give it out to anyone for free then it is because they may know you as a keen investor who might buy from them in the future and want to ‘keep on your good side’ by giving you something that does not cost them any more to give to you and they know you could go and…[Read more]

]]> 8dde8d4e2f07365abb568234d463c4c3 Endless Summer replied to the topic With young children in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380810-with-young-children/#post-4520365 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 11:21:07 +0000 Jenny,
thanks for great reply. It was just the boost I needed right now. Life really is a ‘great balancing act’.
I appreciate you sharing your experiences and yes we are one one income too and quite a shock to adjust to. But others ( like you) have shown they can do it so no reason why I cannot as well! All the best with your next 10 purchases…[Read more]

]]> cbe6edf5b279129405039f8226da94bc Endless Summer replied to the topic Private Sale or Estate Agents in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380722-private-sale-or-estate-agents/#post-4519822 Sat, 18 Jun 2005 14:41:21 +0000 If you do decide to go with using an Agent ask them what they beleive is the minimum they would expect to sell the property for. If this is still a reasonable price for you then get them to put it in writing that if they do not sell for a price more than this by a certain date that you will not pay for any of their costs – eg advertising costs,…[Read more]

]]> 7f97a7ad89c26a7234a7d91261837948 Endless Summer replied to the topic Block of land in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380816-block-of-land-3/#post-4520409 Sat, 18 Jun 2005 14:17:41 +0000 Do more research on the rental demand in the area. Speak to the local council about what is comming up locally in case there will be increased work opportunities to give you clues on potential demand.

Look at different houseing options to meet that demand.

Make sure you are getting a good enough return before starting.

]]> 99ddef78d3c460b0f6be2a3e22a77ada Endless Summer replied to the topic WSJ reporter looking for people to interview in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380758-wsj-reporter-looking-for-people-to-interview/#post-4520082 Sat, 18 Jun 2005 13:24:13 +0000 Patrick,
regarding the state of the real estate market in the words of my mum (who lives in a middle ring suburb of Melbourne) ‘nothing is moving here, not even the leaves’. I think that somes it up.

]]> 900d31c785bda49bc78b4dd97e22a766 Endless Summer replied to the topic Everybody has one big money-making idea. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380746-everybody-has-one-big-money-making-idea/#post-4520025 Sat, 18 Jun 2005 13:11:47 +0000 How about an annual trip to the Island of Santorini. That would suit me during Australia’s winter. [exhappy]

Back to property……

]]> 2b1c051740c599951aa95de25b729748 Endless Summer replied to the topic With young children in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380810-with-young-children/#post-4520363 Sat, 18 Jun 2005 13:04:21 +0000 Thanks for your feedback guys. I think its a good reminder to treat this a business. And I think I will be looking at what I can do rather than getting frustrated at what I cannot do.

thanks again.[exhappy]

]]> 0b8408893c0bb250d7f886340a1abbcc Endless Summer replied to the topic $200k to Start Portfolio in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380788-200k-to-start-portfolio/#post-4520259 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:44:22 +0000 try and use your own money last as much as possible as it is limited in supply. ask lost of questions and do lots of reading to find out where you can get money from so that you can use your own money last.

]]> 88fd76321d6b525fd1d83803983e5e25 Endless Summer replied to the topic How much you got? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380802-how-much-you-got/#post-4520322 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:33:57 +0000 thanks for post. Amazing to see these stats sometimes and gives you some overall perspective which is helpfull.

Keep these coming as you find them!

]]> 3a2ce5c8dabf80ecd9d023e5074ac725 Endless Summer replied to the topic Motivation? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380732-motivation-3/#post-4519875 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:50:27 +0000 Hi Fun, try this:

think about all the things that you really really love to do, have and enjoy. Don’t worry about how much they cost – just do a really long brainstorming type of list.
eg.
coffee in cafe overlooking the bay
playing footy with mates in park
ride on an air balloon
2 hour spa treatment
day rental of sports car
day off walking in…[Read more]

]]> f2fe401b0d9e846cbbfefe0b7b7c2ff5 Endless Summer replied to the topic Very nervous investors in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380583-very-nervous-investors/#post-4518755 Sun, 12 Jun 2005 02:46:12 +0000 Enelson,
I have a different point of view for you consider and this is what I would do if I was in you shoes.

I would do what ever it takes to put yourself in a position to be an active investor NOW. I would not look at what I could do to the rent two years from now because you are basically saying that you will be tight and an inactive investor…[Read more]

]]> cbcb9c2c89dc8bd68d09978b27392bde Endless Summer replied to the topic Selling techniques while keeping tenant on side? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380712-selling-techniques-while-keeping-tenant-on-side/#post-4519757 Sun, 12 Jun 2005 02:25:42 +0000 The tenant may not want to go to the trouble of leaving their home if they are happy there on the chance that you may sell the home – it consts money and effort to move. Tell the tenant that you are looking to sell and try to keep the opens to a minimum.

Deal with an agent who does not do the evasive ‘open for inspections’ to the whole public.…[Read more]

]]> 6ebbe4e534a2837ffcea335586f822d5 Endless Summer replied to the topic Real Estate Agent problem in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380681-real-estate-agent-problem/#post-4519503 Sat, 11 Jun 2005 15:37:20 +0000 No suggestions to help this time – but I would suggest you invest in a scanner/copier/printer and fax machine in one unit. I saw them for sale at the Post office for only $140. This way if an agent makes a statement to you you can have evidence faxed to you immediately.

Also, if a council allowed something in the past, that is no guarantee that…[Read more]

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