PropertyInvesting.com | ginamarree | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/ginamarree/activity/ Activity feed for ginamarree. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 53dc0a87bf71efc5211155989d955141 ginamarree replied to the topic Fed up !!!!!! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374632-fed-up/#post-4480303 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 13:01:43 +0000 Hi MA,

In regards to rent – my tenant was staying on right up until a couple days before (the original settlement date – which was supposed to be this Tuesday comming) but the purchaser only asked on Monday just gone, to push settlement date back a month – which leaves the place untenanted for at least a month – but if this falls over, it will…[Read more]

]]> 9e5dcb8f9619c99c38512ae97c9f3b4a ginamarree replied to the topic Fed up !!!!!! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374632-fed-up/#post-4480302 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 12:35:27 +0000 Hi MA,
Thanks for the advice[smiling]

The costs that I have incurred are:
Loss of rent and extra legal bills if it falls over (which is highly likely)[thumbsdownanim.

Ginamarree

]]> 067068a538696d66edebcb98f72e72c2 ginamarree replied to the topic What are your occupations? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373610-what-are-your-occupations/page/3/#post-4472869 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:03:05 +0000 Hi all,

I work in finance – specialising in vehicle finance and finance for people with credit impairments and I’m also a mum to a great little boy who just got the best report card[thumbsupanim] – I’m so proud of him !!!! lol

Hope everyone has a good week !!
Cheers
Ginamarree[smiling]

]]> 53c7f9abf4ce95d35042a1e14b555a7b ginamarree replied to the topic Contrabart ??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373290-contrabart/#post-4470414 Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:29:32 +0000 Hi all,
Thanks for your replies[thumbsupanim]
I think that I will definately give Contrabart a miss – I think it would cause me more grief then it’s worth.

Cheers
Ginamarree [biggrin]

]]> 126b24dbce362d49c9d63a66aa1e0116 ginamarree replied to the topic Finance taking to long!! in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373021-finance-taking-to-long/#post-4468404 Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:57:58 +0000 Hi

“Gina, wait til you’re looking for your fourth of fifth IPs loans then you’ll find out what others had to put up with!”

High Flyer – I said I “just got finance for two places ” – I didn’t say that they were the only two places I had.

Ginamarree[biggrin]
Cheers

]]> f6c400ccfbf4fdb523af108b0eb6c716 ginamarree replied to the topic How to become a fortune teller and maker in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371483-how-to-become-a-fortune-teller-and-maker/page/2/#post-4455987 Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:37:44 +0000 H,

I totally disagree with “TheFirstBruce”
Employment opportunities in the corridor have had a huge increase and it is still growing – for instance – take Carleton United Breweries – they are in the process of building their biggest plant in Australia at Yatala and Aldi have just announced that they are building their major distribution centre in…[Read more]

]]> 1854bf306ea6019de2a8343828897e8f ginamarree replied to the topic When to take out insurance on IP ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373208-when-to-take-out-insurance-on-ip/#post-4469602 Sun, 25 Apr 2004 12:13:37 +0000 Hi,

It has been my understanding that for your normal building insurance, you had to have that organised asap after both parties signed the contract( before settlement – regardless if it is a IP or PPOR)- I know most if not all financiers will require it, – this is in QLD mind you, – I dont know what the deal is with other states.

Good luck with…[Read more]

]]> 2d16464469336b64fa6607d2dfae4c9f ginamarree replied to the topic No offer by agent ?????? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373130-no-offer-by-agent/#post-4469064 Fri, 23 Apr 2004 11:13:10 +0000 Hi,
” AusProp” – I can understand what your saying – that he might have been looking out for my best interests, but don’t you think he should have mentioned it to me earlier, rather than waiting ?

In reponse to Jancrows comment, it was a reversal in the respect that some people have had agents refused to submit an offer – where as I am a vendor…[Read more]

]]> fc98aec89192182e35a4b034e3b965c3 ginamarree replied to the topic Finance taking to long!! in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373021-finance-taking-to-long/#post-4468402 Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:16:25 +0000 Hi,

My friend had the same problem – so she asked the vendor for a small extension & they freaked out, vendors do get a bit nervous when it comes to this, which I suppose you can understand a little -especially if they have had dramas before.

These sort of stories make me realise how lucky I have been, I just got two home
loans and had…[Read more]

]]> b40b0f2bea16cc24966beb331bcb2004 ginamarree replied to the topic The impact on other states in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372991-the-impact-on-other-states/#post-4468249 Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:38:32 +0000 Hi,
Thanks Derek, insightfull reply[thumbsupanim]
Cheers
Ginamarree

]]> 4a3bdbc3cc9aa3d3c0ea133c0e8ea2cd ginamarree replied to the topic Selling Privatly in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372950-selling-privatly/#post-4467998 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 11:41:16 +0000 Hi, I have my property for sale on http://www.owner.com.au and http://www.mypropertyforsale.com.au .
I must say that I have had a better reponse from Owner.com.au though.
Hope this helps[biggrin]

Regards
Ginamarree

]]> 090596bce056655ca440064de236fd7d ginamarree replied to the topic Who Owns A Plasma TV? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372829-who-owns-a-plasma-tv/#post-4467186 Tue, 13 Apr 2004 10:52:23 +0000 Hi all,

My brother has one, but he decided to rent it from Rentlo instead of buying, he is on his second one at the moment !!!! the first one was a brand spanking new one and it died within the first 12 months!!

Cheers
Ginamarree[biggrin]

]]> d6d32df3ce22d268f03ffef0ea808c2d ginamarree replied to the topic good buying and not good areas brisbane FIRST HOME in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372529-good-buying-and-not-good-areas-brisbane-first-home-2/#post-4465092 Wed, 07 Apr 2004 12:55:21 +0000 Hi,

Foston, I agree break ins happen everywhere, this is a sad and costly fact of life, but on the other hand there are also areas that have a higher crime rate than others!
You mentioned that you have recognised the areas to stay away from, I am curious to know what Logan areas you think fall into this catergory?

Yes, it is sad that people…[Read more]

]]> aff010c440f7d507fd993af018efed50 ginamarree replied to the topic good buying and not good areas brisbane FIRST HOME in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372529-good-buying-and-not-good-areas-brisbane-first-home-2/#post-4465084 Sun, 04 Apr 2004 12:42:33 +0000 Quote
“I tend to agree with Castledreamer, i currently have my ppor in Woodridge .They are all reasonabely good areas to buy in at your price range, just do your own research to pick the best areas of the suburb you choose, they all have their good and bad areas”.
Cheers
Foston

Sorry, I would have to agree with Elves !!!!

I have lived in the…[Read more]

]]> 513c60ea307fc24e425ff5dd216e7144 ginamarree replied to the topic Robert Kiyosaki tour in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372552-robert-kiyosaki-tour/#post-4465294 Sun, 04 Apr 2004 11:49:02 +0000 Hi,

The board game is pretty good, but I would’nt pay
$300 for it !
But I have seen people selling it on Ebay, so you might pick it up alot cheaper there, just dont get carried away in a bidding war[biggrin]

Cheers
Ginamarree

]]> 9a6d5a5b33227ad59738c0e5ef263148 ginamarree replied to the topic Robert Kiyosaki tour in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372552-robert-kiyosaki-tour/#post-4465290 Sat, 03 Apr 2004 15:23:31 +0000 Hi all

I went to the Brissie one last year – won three tickets, the velvet edition of the book & the board game [specool]. Not sure how much different it will be this year ? Have to try and find out !!!

Cheers
Ginamarree[biggrin]

]]> 5c6a928c44b2c4dbbcdeb8dbba2cc507 ginamarree replied to the topic First rental - what is the process ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372332-first-rental-what-is-the-process/#post-4463449 Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:14:06 +0000 Hi,

Thanks everyone for the advice, it’s greatly appreciated[thumbsupanim]

Ginamarree

]]> f8721705b06e31bf0e23dea7f5a47381 ginamarree replied to the topic HELP. We need to sell quickly and need advice in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372330-help-we-need-to-sell-quickly-and-need-advice/page/2/#post-4463396 Thu, 25 Mar 2004 13:13:23 +0000 You can have my Gold Coast property for 200 000[laughing]

Ginamarree

]]> f577011e5e3894507cf59d87b8b00996 ginamarree replied to the topic This Weekend - Property Wise in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372171-this-weekend-property-wise/#post-4462026 Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:26:51 +0000 Hi All,

We had our first open house this week end, pretty good turn out(better than expected)[exhappy].
Back to the 9 – 5 grind tomorrow[glum] and I have a new assistant starting tomorrow aswell, that should be fun (not)[wacko].
Anyway I hope everybody has a good week & take care[thumbsupanim]

Ginamarree

]]> 97ae8efb0fa2c53c64b176dbcef1d940 ginamarree replied to the topic Credit History (Baycorp) in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371539-credit-history-baycorp/#post-4456963 Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:22:35 +0000 Hi,

When I perform credit checks on people here in Oz I always do a NZ check if the person applying has been in Australia less than 12 months, as for NZ -I am not sure if vice versa applies?
When a check is performed, the financier can see how many defults, judgements, enquiries, cross references and possible matches you have.
Also bankrutcy &…[Read more]

]]> b5dd5dc39314e863e28b1f46818aa778 ginamarree replied to the topic JACKED OFF !!!! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371911-jacked-off/page/2/#post-4459787 Mon, 15 Mar 2004 13:29:26 +0000 Hi

Laura – I am the only person who uses my computer, so I know that I haven’t been searching for ” Butts or Boobs” – unless I sleep search[:D].
The problem has only really arised since I downloaded that patch from Microsoft a few weeks ago, you know when they said there was a glitch in their windows operating systems.[:(] It might just be…[Read more]

]]> 7fe7cec96e197049c4e9308388a2f0fb ginamarree replied to the topic internet selling in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371998-internet-selling/#post-4460657 Sun, 14 Mar 2004 13:02:54 +0000 Hi,

You could try these sites:

http://www.owner.com.au
http://www.mypropertyforsale.com.au
http://www.fsbo.com.au

With first two, it is free to list your property on their site.

Good luck &
Cheers
Ginamarree[:D]

]]> 5b17d4a5a332819101c63be978c079a0 ginamarree replied to the topic Where to go in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371948-where-to-go/#post-4460204 Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:44:22 +0000 Hi

The guy who invented the “Triton workbench” has a website – (called – I think this is right) – The Triton Foundation, if that shows to be incorrect just try a search on The Triton workbench, this guy has set up a foundation to help fellow Aussie’s with their invention and patents, getting grants to fund your invention and info on…[Read more]

]]> c96fd75c620d0f2b6e9c3d0caf355ceb ginamarree replied to the topic JACKED OFF !!!! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371911-jacked-off/page/2/#post-4459780 Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:35:06 +0000 Hi,

– Chan$$ – My son and I are always arguing ( in a joking way of course) who is better Jackie or Jet?

I’d have to say Jet[:D] He is pretty flash and not to hard on the eyes[:X]. “Romeo must die” is my favourite.

Do you know who the guy is that played Bruce Lee in ( I think it’s called) “Return of the Dragon” ?

Cheers
Ginamarree[:D]

]]> 1dbcc35e51b05c3422477ade4ef2d711 ginamarree replied to the topic My Credit File in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371843-my-credit-file/#post-4459183 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:34:09 +0000 Hi,
I agree with Terryw, you would be amazed at what lenghts people go to , to try and fudge their details when applying for credit.
I work in vehicle finance and I do anywhere from five to twenty credit checks a day and quite often people will have possible matches and cross references, this can be because they are trying to do a dodgy or that a…[Read more]

]]> d248d3b5175875b17166f1a932fdabf0 ginamarree replied to the topic selling a house without agent in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371863-selling-a-house-without-agent/#post-4459315 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:19:35 +0000 Hi, I just listed my property this morning on http://www.owner.com.au and it didn’t cost anything, I don’t know how it will go ( to early to tell) but I’ll keep you posted.
Cheers
Ginamarree[:)]

]]> 991650c04db47e7d6cdaa598a9a630ae ginamarree replied to the topic About to make an offer in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371878-about-to-make-an-offer/#post-4459516 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:08:03 +0000 Hi,
Try Llewellyns Solicitors at Southport, their not the cheapest around, but they are extremely thorough and dont miss a thing.
Hopes this helps[:)]
Ginamarree

]]> 8d6946a2c0fdacc69923346e96eea3f3 ginamarree replied to the topic Top areas Brisbane 200k 1ST Home buyer in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371909-top-areas-brisbane-200k-1st-home-buyer/#post-4459738 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:00:30 +0000 Hi, I lived in Logan for 18 years, I would personally only buy a ppor in areas of Logan such as : Springwood, Rochedale, underwood, Cornubia, parts of Daisy Hill, Shailer park, Tanah Merah, Logalholme / Logandale, Kimberly Park, Maquarie Park etc.
But it would be quite hard to find a property in these areas for around 200k – maybe a unit…[Read more]

]]> 74dec891173694efe62799577a0b0086 ginamarree replied to the topic commissions in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371821-commissions/#post-4459037 Sun, 07 Mar 2004 13:37:52 +0000 Hi, here in Qld some agents I know, charge 5% for the first $18,000 then 2.5% of the balance.

Cheers
Ginamarree

]]> 85a87f3e753bbf9fce2f74e9c19bd8db ginamarree replied to the topic Qld property could "go" again. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371332-qld-property-could-go-again/#post-4454902 Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:38:44 +0000 Hi, I agree with georgisj totally !!!
The Yatala area is growing very rapidly, with alot more
major companies setting up there who also export overseas.

I would have to strongly disagree with thefirstbruce – stating that the area has predominately “unskilled labour”. This might have been the case ten years or so ago, but the property prices have…[Read more]

]]> bfb09b3631b0ff403276e4846c9b0299 ginamarree replied to the topic Villas/Caravan parks/Short stay investments in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371092-villascaravan-parksshort-stay-investments/#post-4453417 Sat, 07 Feb 2004 03:01:49 +0000 Hi,

I asked a similar question to this a few weeks ago.

I was looking a permanent van that was is in a coastal area caravan village with a permanent tenant, the figures weren’t bad but the BIG NO NO for me was pointed out to me by other members on this forum, that being in a park, the owners of the park could sell the land and if the home was…[Read more]

]]> e4f896e69529a4008423f9f2e5d68309 ginamarree replied to the topic Lost, confused & stressed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371056-lost-confused-stressed/#post-4453187 Fri, 06 Feb 2004 13:35:44 +0000 Hi Markpatric,

I know what your saying about options, my problem is that I am not to sure on what options I have and what the pros and cons of these options are?

I just thought that my current place might have been good as an IP as I paid well under a $100k for it and its now valued @$220k or there abouts.[?]
And as you said IP’s are alot more…[Read more]

]]> a4d865f074107e881476d1ff54ef47b6 ginamarree replied to the topic Lost, confused & stressed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371056-lost-confused-stressed/#post-4453185 Fri, 06 Feb 2004 12:48:52 +0000 Hi everyone,

Thanks for the advice, it has made things a bit clearer[:)]

Cheers
Ginamarree

]]> d8af7f468f63bbf35b40e8970fd0c722 ginamarree replied to the topic The HotHouse in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371016-the-hothouse/#post-4452895 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 12:14:10 +0000 Bribie is pretty nice !!!

The spot where the Hot House is being made is REALLY FLASH !!!! [:)]

]]> 3fde3904f788b6f33623da1fc9e63900 ginamarree replied to the topic deception bay in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371001-deception-bay/#post-4452781 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 03:14:24 +0000 Hi, WOW Deception Bay must have changed a fair bit !!

We used to call it Degenerate Bay[:p]
People could just about give their houses away !!!

Good to see that you are doing well from it[^]

If the council spruce up the foreshore, that will be a great plus for the area and for people like yourself [:D]
GOOD LUCK[:)]

]]> 87c62daeb4b55d119e488e611bccabeb ginamarree replied to the topic Brisbane Lawyers in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370969-brisbane-lawyers/#post-4452553 Tue, 03 Feb 2004 12:41:49 +0000 Hi, I know of one but they are in Southport on the Gold Coast, you could always give them a call, if it’s not too far for you! Try Llewellyns of Southport, they are on Nerang Street Southport Qld.
Hope this helps[:)]

]]> d4840b7d3cc076a6118531bbc9f7d95e ginamarree replied to the topic Northern Gold Coast in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370859-northern-gold-coast/#post-4451630 Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:16:52 +0000 Hi elves,
Thanks for the tip.

I’ve heard about Coomera Waters, someone told me a little while ago about this guy they know buying a block there 18mths ago for 130k and only just recently sold it for 275k.

A bit out of my price range[:(]

Ginamarree

]]> 82cedef09a2c2782ac61f1bb7352ec2d ginamarree replied to the topic today tonight- tenant damage in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370849-today-tonight-tenant-damage/#post-4451544 Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:06:49 +0000 Hi, I think the data base is called ticker, could be wrong but I’m pretty sure.

Ginamarree

]]> 62135955e36f7fa3b3b028eeb97ff72d ginamarree replied to the topic 101 Plus Penny pinching R/E Tips in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370784-101-plus-penny-pinching-re-tips/#post-4450910 Wed, 28 Jan 2004 14:43:12 +0000 Hi, I have found heaps of bargins at garage sales and through the neswpaper ( trading post, weekend shopper – in QLD). One of my best bargins, was an eight seater outdoor spa , guess how much ? NOTHING, it was FREE !!!! it was a giveaway that was advertised in the paper and it was in perfect condition, no cracks splits or anything !!!! The only…[Read more]

]]> d816ae6381f525f939653f0623bb05db ginamarree replied to the topic Mt Isa.....Anyone..? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370666-mt-isa-anyone/#post-4449860 Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:25:42 +0000 Thayer, check out the replay that I gave to Portstar about Western Qld, the same applies for you if you are
interested.

Regards
Ginamarree[:D]

]]> b0756cfb192a1121557a82ab05a52edc ginamarree replied to the topic western queensland ?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370448-western-queensland/#post-4448023 Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:22:16 +0000 Hi, My Brother is the Area Manager( Central & Western QLD)for the QLD Ambulance Service and he is lives in Mt Isa, he is also a property investor looking for properties in this area and surrounds – because he travels all over these parts he gets heaps of info !!
So, if you like just email me and I can put you in touch with him and he would more…[Read more]

]]> 6dbefe6babe776c095f14de0a1dd254b ginamarree replied to the topic Free R/E valuation history website mentioned on TV in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370776-free-re-valuation-history-website-mentioned-on-tv/#post-4450860 Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:14:24 +0000 Hi Allen

I actually submitted a query to “What price my house” just a few days before that story went to air and I found it to be quite prescise and I haven’t been hassled by Estate agents to sell either, which is good,
So give it ago, you my be suprised :o)

Cheers
Gina [:D]

]]> 7d654ee62149cf91e1278d53eeb892d2 ginamarree replied to the topic Mobile home help in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370760-mobile-home-help/#post-4450685 Sun, 25 Jan 2004 15:53:52 +0000 Thanks I’ll give it a go[:)]

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