Dear Monopoly,
Congratualtions not just for being a moderator but all your sincerity in every post you have shared with everyone on this site to get there.
Cheers,
Gatsby!

Rob,
It’s COOL! Take a seat and have some dip! My message was probably too cryptic, even for ‘Gatsby’. Don’t worry about the shop being closed. Click onto Online Shop and follow the menu re: which product you’re interested in. Delivery is usually no more than a couple of days. I purchased Wealth Guardian and all I can say is that by ‘actively…[Read more]

Dear Rob,
I get the feeling that as a mortgage broker you appear to be heavily opinionated towards ‘INTEREST ONLY??????’ I also sense that as a broker your more concerned with making more dollars than ‘sense’. I’ve got to hit the sack as it’s late but don’t worry. Funny material and laughter will be added in later.
Cheers,
Gatsby

PS G7,
I’ve tried patches, Nicorettes, Nicohaler, Zyban etc,. However because I’m not physically addicted nothing worked. When you try blowing smoke rings out of a hole in your neck though, you know you’ve got a problem!
Good luck,
Gatsby.

G7,
You read my mind! I’ve currently gone through a stressful period and have taken up the habit (mildly). The strange thing though is that I’m lucky (or so I’m told) in that I only smoke when I drink. The problem is though that I drink everyday! I used to be a weekend drinker. I’d start on Sunday and finish on Saturday! What I seriously don’t…[Read more]

Hi Misty,
I would definetely say that you could claim the paint as maintenance, especially as paint fades, bubbles and does require attention. I don’t see this as a capital improvement at all. Just don’t make my mistake. I thought I could save a buck and went and bought ‘used paint!’ It came in the shape of a house!! Good luck!
Regards,
Gatsby!

Hi Mel,
Thanks for the advice, etc. Yes work has been a bit of a hoover! But it can’t be as bad as the one I had before it. I worked as a carpark attendant at Tullamarine airport. ‘I parked Jets!’ They let me go though because I kept locking the keys in them! One day I was on an 80 foot step ladder trying to get the keys out with a coat…[Read more]

Hi Misty,
I would agree with the above as ironically I’m actually considering doing the same with one of my IP’s. The only problem is that it’s built on a medium strip! When you back out, you’ve got to be going 100km’s an hour!
Cheers,
Gatsby!

Hi Lambsie,
From my armchair amateur knowledge, I think you need to have purchased an investment property to claim the dedustions of books/courses, etc. Just see it as a small cost to investing to save you big costs when you do eventually purchase an investment property.
Good luck,
Regards,
Gatsby.

Hi Lee,
I recently saw a new accountant from a referral from a mortgage broker who I have great respect for. I asked how much the appointment would cost and I was told it was free. I left with every question answered and some advice to boot. I was also given 2 books the accountant had authored for free. By the same token, I don’t think you can…[Read more]

I noticed the same also. Heaps of stats on rental mediums but not on house/unit values?
Cheers,
Gatsby.

Just on this thread of insurance (the good, the bad and the ugly), what are peoples thoughts on income protection or disability protection? I’d be interested in people’s philosphies and/or experiences on this.
Cheers,
Gatsby.

Hi Tinkerbell,
I’ve seen him twice and realized why. I should have seen him the first time and bought a cashflow property. Time to get out of this armchair philosophical situation and do something about it.
Cheers,
Gatsby.

My dear WallFlower,
Yes, I will be there. So don’t be a ‘wall flower’ and come along and lets talk properly (I mean ‘property’! sorry!). Look forward to all who can attend and share some ideas and experiences re: PI.
Regards,
Gatsby!

Dear JaffaSoft,
Thanks for going to the trouble for supplying links.
Regards,
Gatsby!

‘That all depends WallFlower?’,
Hi Kev. I’ve got to work that day and although it’s only 15 minutes away I’ve used up my 9 lives having to take the past week off. I probably won’t finish until 4-5pm. Any chance of maybe making it a dinner meeting, or one night this week? Anyway, I’ll call you tomorrow.
Cheers all,
Gatsby!

Kay I think your quite right. I guess the best analogy of a PM is the meat (or vegie burger) between the sandwich. You’ve got the tenants on one side at times possibly complaining about a problem, while on the other side they have the landlord demanding (‘I’m paying you to deal with it, etc.). The best property managers I’ve had only lasted with…[Read more]

Hi Melbear,
Thanks for responding to my post. I guess I’m just being careful that all the ‘T’s are crossed and the’I’s dotted. I was asked if I was going to use a solicitor, so I thought maybe best if I do? Anymore thoughts you might have are greatly appreciated. Also hope you and family are well, etc.
Take care,
Cheers,
Gatsby!
PS. Do you or…[Read more]

Hi all again,
I’ve just returned from the hospital after 15 hours. ‘Finally’ my dad got a bed ( I took him back because they had discharged hime when he first went in after 3 hours and he was told to come back if he feels worse!! Do I take him back in a cab or a hearse?) Anyway he’s got a bed (had to go through the entire process all over again,…[Read more]

Dear Wall Flower and Pisces,
Thanks for the weight loss/fitness tips. I went to a couple of internet cafes today but none of them had a scanner. Tomorrow I will definetly put my picture up. Actually, maybe it could do me some good. I’ll pm or post back to you re: getting serious about how to lose weight, etc. If I can get motivated enough as I…[Read more]