PropertyInvesting.com | Greg F | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/greg-f/activity/ Activity feed for Greg F. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:06:34 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 73135512eac437e7a83b0dc7bcdb34ac Greg F replied to the topic Rents - Its Madness!! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388382-rents-its-madness/#post-4561929 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:48:19 +0000 Hi Matthew

I love your street savvy, Matt. My wife & I are developers with an extensive portfolio of our own rentals… we’re moving to Brisbane and have just rented a house which we were very tempted to buy, but looked at the opportunity cost of what we could do with the equity. Usually it’s a no brainer – rent for yourself and use your…[Read more]

]]> 92f040915ec4fafeb688ef69a426677c Greg F replied to the topic I've been scammed!!!!!!!!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380677-ive-been-scammed/#post-4519471 Thu, 09 Jun 2005 22:06:06 +0000 Originally posted by The Mortgage Adviser:No point issuing a warning if you do not name the party to look out for!!!

G’day MA,

Give Resi a break, okay? You wouldn’t get me naming these guys here without legal advice either.

Resi, two points:
~ Congrats on the Fraud Squad
~ I’m a “bullet point” type of guy.
I like things outlined in…[Read more]

]]> 3189ff6afc042ff1c5a21c8dc3a16d23 Greg F replied to the topic I've been scammed!!!!!!!!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380677-ive-been-scammed/#post-4519468 Wed, 08 Jun 2005 21:16:02 +0000 Originally posted by resiwealth:The company is a medical imaging company (body scanning and other stuff). Can i give more details on this site????
resiwealth

Hi Resi

How traumatic for you! What Mongrels!

Were you the victim of a “Boiler Room” strategy, somehow combined with you ringing the advert in Financial Review?

Did they make an…[Read more]

]]> 0abfb998f763c0b15b86b25aa645cfbb Greg F replied to the topic Mount Magnet in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380682-mount-magnet/#post-4519505 Wed, 08 Jun 2005 20:54:23 +0000 Originally posted by easymoney:
Hi people, Does anyone here own an IP in the mining town Mount Magnet…. I would also like to know an Internet site for the local council where I could get some facts from.

Hi Easy

Re the council quote, just do a google with keywords:
“mount magnet” shire council

You have 2 more key searches to do:
1. Search…[Read more]

]]> adb2747fd9b69143f0a4cb71dc402733 Greg F replied to the topic The benefits of property developing in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379213-the-benefits-of-property-developing/page/6/#post-4509561 Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:13:42 +0000 Originally posted by jkmt:
…I guess I just want to say that education is neither good nor bad, it just ‘is’. What an individual does with it is up to them. Yes, some people will come away from Michael’s workshop and make their million from what was in it. Others won’t make a cent. That’s not about the quality of the education, that’s about the…[Read more]

]]> 4eb56084e0b81f4c853b7327ccaf56f9 Greg F replied to the topic mining towns in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380539-mining-towns-3/#post-4518444 Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:02:49 +0000 Originally posted by nspeed:
whats the verdict in investing in these towns? Certainly great rental yields but is it a bit risky given that the towns rely on one industry to support them? n speed

Hi n speed

Great to see you posting. My tip is to use the “Search” function (top LH corner of this page) and type in separate searches with keywords…[Read more]

]]> eca73c52ddf6c079f9cc813b5823d143 Greg F replied to the topic $400k windfall, what would you do? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380461-400k-windfall-what-would-you-do/#post-4517895 Mon, 30 May 2005 02:48:37 +0000 Originally posted by petebell:P.S. car is a 1990 corolla, and is becoming a liability, dont need a ‘new’ car just a ‘newer’ method of a>b. most recent holiday was honeymoon, 7 years ago, HAPPY WIFE = HAPPY LIFE, must look after this aspect of life, still take the point that these are the things that investing provides, it is one thing to spend the…[Read more]

]]> 56323d56085f8d115b91a53707e50c35 Greg F replied to the topic M on Mary in Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380446-m-on-mary-in-brisbane/#post-4517768 Sun, 29 May 2005 20:30:03 +0000 Originally posted by surreyhughes19905:1 bedroom apartments are hard to sell (relatively) because they have a limited market. For this reason you get low capital growth.

If you were to look me in the eye and ask “Surrey would you recommend buying this unit?” I would respond “No. I wouldn’t even have looked at it based on my criteria for an…[Read more]

]]> 675ff5a8fb9ddb731a6e13dfcabd0a72 Greg F replied to the topic JP Morgan says house prices to fall 10% in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380163-jp-morgan-says-house-prices-to-fall-10/#post-4515513 Tue, 10 May 2005 04:22:17 +0000 Originally posted by dmichie:
Seriously dmichie, how many doom and gloom threads do you want to start?
There are so many gloomy news stories ATM, I reckon I could post 2 or 3 a day [biggrin]

Hi Folks

Anyone want an antidope to fight doom ‘n gloom? It’s been 20 years or so since I first read the biography of the Cattle King:
“Sidney Kidman – The…[Read more]

]]> f59b6e2de959b4070c3a764b065f3391 Greg F replied to the topic Why is everyone telling me 'NO'? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380106-why-is-everyone-telling-me-no/page/2/#post-4515110 Mon, 09 May 2005 20:27:42 +0000 Originally posted by lea:

Quote:
Originally posted by The Mortgage Adviser:Okay – so I got online and altered my investment mortgages to interest only. I understand now what you mean about leaving the excess in the offset account. I can use it later. Good point. My original logic was, if I pay off some principal, then it increases my equity…[Read more]

]]> 9d215f85b9d035f729eec7ced402e8b9 Greg F replied to the topic good suburb bad suburb in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380077-good-suburb-bad-suburb/page/2/#post-4514836 Sat, 07 May 2005 21:29:35 +0000 Hi Folks

Re suburbs, I prefer Peter Spann’s more scientific approach than the more anecdotal stuff above (it’s fun, though).

Try reading the chapter on Median Rent & Price statistics in Peter Spann’s “How to Build a $10 Million Property Portfolio in 10 Years”. He outlines his 5 year cyclical approach for deciding which specific suburbs to buy…[Read more]

]]> 24807b6ee6c748716efa7bf3b3e7c478 Greg F replied to the topic CRIN's Great Debate-Property is better than Shares in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380116-crins-great-debate-property-is-better-than-shares/#post-4515224 Sat, 07 May 2005 21:13:00 +0000 Originally posted by Aceyducey:
Hi all, CRIN’s next meeting is coming up at the Irish Club on Saturday 14 May. As a different approach to the panels we’ve run in the past, we’re holding a debate between two teams of investors to answer the question of which type of investment is best – shares or property. The debate will be followed by a Q&A…[Read more]

]]> bb448fbee89da1146ccd30c35ec83038 Greg F replied to the topic I want to quit my job...help ! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380073-i-want-to-quit-my-job-help/#post-4514711 Fri, 06 May 2005 20:27:37 +0000 Hi Damo

Love your determination, and encourage you to keep thinking of Steve McKnight’s advice to “Take Massive Action Immediately”.

HOWEVER, while doing this please reflect on the fact that Steve & Dave kept their jobs as accountants while they built up their “130 Houses in 3.5 years” property empire.

I know many property multi- millionaires…[Read more]

]]> d7b3123c3ff30c4e110f393fb690cef8 Greg F replied to the topic Financial Independence/Achieve 5 yrs loan payout in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379912-financial-independenceachieve-5-yrs-loan-payout/#post-4513540 Mon, 02 May 2005 20:51:09 +0000 Originally posted by LKGK-88:Hi greg After listened to your advice I have print out every single article and have file in a special folder. Thanks for the website info. lily_4242@hotmail.com

Hi Lily

Glad you like the websites & articles. There’s a heck of a lot of reading in there, but it’s crucial you read a fair bit more before you put ink…[Read more]

]]> 27be6265e0b2013157877ac57a1a1877 Greg F replied to the topic Financial Independence/Achieve 5 yrs loan payout in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379912-financial-independenceachieve-5-yrs-loan-payout/#post-4513536 Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:44:49 +0000 Hi LK

In my experience, the “fear of debt” you say you suffer from is your biggest obstacle. When I was 27, I suffered from the same malaise. Now I know better.

If you do not take immediate action to educate yourself to overcome it, I predict:
1. You will keep buying IP’s till you reach your comfort level
2. Over the next 30 years or so you…[Read more]

]]> 674abb009235e65447b4d81c3215ebbc Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/page/2/#post-4509782 Mon, 25 Apr 2005 20:47:12 +0000 Originally posted by LeighK:
…and this week everyone reading this thread should post the following message to the Sunrise Team at 7. I just sent it through and if enough people do the same it will get some coverage.

Go to http://seven.com.au/sunrise/form_contactus
and paste this message

“Privacy Invasion is not only for celebrities.
It is time…[Read more]

]]> e115c4b53d03d7e075b187747c818a06 Greg F replied to the topic Got my Tassie land tax bill recently in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379427-got-my-tassie-land-tax-bill-recently/#post-4510974 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:54:24 +0000 Originally posted by depreciator:$33.30.Not looking forward to my NSW one.
http://www.depreciator.com.au

You guys are A REAL CRACK UP!! [biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

I’d be going WAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
[cap]
Cheers
Greg

]]> ca10851cd0df12260cb9ca5f58dcfd64 Greg F replied to the topic Affordability of Property in the Future in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379707-affordability-of-property-in-the-future/#post-4512432 Tue, 19 Apr 2005 01:51:41 +0000 Originally posted by surreyhughes19905:
I think look for a satelite community with good access to a city and buy big blocks there. Given 10 or so years those big blocks will be worth their surface area in gold.

Hi Guys

Steve Navra’s slant on the original question of “Property Affordability” is to keep ruthlessly applying this “Rental Reality”…[Read more]

]]> 64266cec469b70652579ef10c24ee798 Greg F replied to the topic HTW valuers latest report in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379726-htw-valuers-latest-report/#post-4512532 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:55:45 +0000 Originally posted by g7:
Greg,The reason it wouldn’t be working is that you need adobe acrobat reader to view the *.pdf file.

Hi G7

I’ve got Adobe Acrobat Reader, I get pdf files all the time on this computer (I researched 3 large pdf files only last night), tried Michael’s link again just now and it still didn’t work!! What gives?

Adobe…[Read more]

]]> 7e4825bf15f052e9ae202ccbe0ff8ee5 Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/page/2/#post-4509779 Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:02:01 +0000 Originally posted by stargazer:Guess what i hardly get any calls now apart from the occassional local charity which is ok.SG

Hi Folks

Just reporting that I haven’t had a SINGLE Direct marketing call since I put my name on the “Do Not Call” Register at http://www.adma.com.au site on 21st March 2005.

As Stargazer says, I’m not counting calls from…[Read more]

]]> ba435b801f5ecb69611dc3e2cddf5adc Greg F replied to the topic HTW valuers latest report in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379726-htw-valuers-latest-report/#post-4512529 Sun, 17 Apr 2005 08:02:51 +0000 Originally posted by MichaelYardney:HTW valuers have changed the format of their monthy reports – they are much better – this months one is worth a look
http://www.htw.com.au/pages/info_centre/review/MR%20April%202005.pdf Michael Yardney
Hi Michael

I don’t think it’s my computer (virtually brand new), but I clicked on your link and it came up as…[Read more]

]]> e2825c2d58f2ac60014fb9a5cda4fa70 Greg F replied to the topic Rental woes and 1st time investor mistakes in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379617-rental-woes-and-1st-time-investor-mistakes/#post-4511986 Wed, 13 Apr 2005 22:46:22 +0000 Originally posted by Pursefattener:
Welcome to the forum Mermaids. Are you hooked yet?…There is no substitute for experience. Enjoy the forum Shawn

Hi again Mermaids

I forgot to add:
~ Go to http://www.navra.com.au Click “Articles” in the dropdown menu and read every single one of them extensively. “Rental Reality” and “Dollar Cost Trading” are…[Read more]

]]> 57e05fddcf4d5a2337417843f43ad7d6 Greg F replied to the topic minimum subdivision size in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379511-minimum-subdivision-size/#post-4511473 Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:11:40 +0000 Originally posted by MichaelYardney:

Quote:
…By the way the checklist is FREE – it shows the guidleines we use when buying development sites. We find them useful. Maybe you would also. Michael Yardney

Hi Folks

I loved your FREE checklist, Michael. Extremely helpful!

What newbies sometimes fail to appreciate with this site (as with…[Read more]

]]> 76525db43e24b5f0f1632c55de2aed72 Greg F replied to the topic Rental woes and 1st time investor mistakes in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379617-rental-woes-and-1st-time-investor-mistakes/#post-4511984 Sat, 09 Apr 2005 21:22:24 +0000 Originally posted by mermaids:…So finally we have 3 properties all rented and we can sit back for a while and ponder on the lessons we have learnt on the way, read the books and be much more diligent in our next search for houses. We plan to start buying again in August if we can find the positive cash flow properties. We have learnt that…[Read more]

]]> 15a8378a7cbce1172767fa2adf814dc6 Greg F replied to the topic Depreciation schedule -buy now or not? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379623-depreciation-schedule-buy-now-or-not/#post-4512004 Sat, 09 Apr 2005 20:43:03 +0000 Originally posted by greenjoy:…Does it make any difference if we hold back till the end of the year and then just claim it on tax, or is it better for us to install and update prior to the whole depreciation schedule being done?

Hi Greenies

Click “Members” on top LHS of this home page, then “Member Search”, then click the letter “D”. Scroll…[Read more]

]]> d4e73338c0a120626d5872b9401bb3ce Greg F replied to the topic The Bank won't lend on my Terms in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379583-the-bank-wont-lend-on-my-terms/#post-4511846 Thu, 07 Apr 2005 19:44:47 +0000 Originally posted by JULES1:
…How can I persuade the Bank to give me the terms that I want because the shorter term of 20 years increases my monthly payts, and I need them to be lower. Any ideas?? Jul[cap]

Hi Jul

I assume you’re in a strong position with the bank, as they’re happy to lend you money. But they won’t do what you want, so at the…[Read more]

]]> b6e93cf9cbfed6b9f9685a8b26d105b6 Greg F replied to the topic Check out my latest property! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379458-check-out-my-latest-property/#post-4511152 Wed, 06 Apr 2005 20:18:23 +0000 Originally posted by Ibuycashflow:You might get it cheaper, I don’t think those towers in the background are there anymore. Jeff

SICK, Jeff! (But I laughed anyway) [biggrin][biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]
Greg

]]> 62e7104dd2575f76c56714a693e47d3f Greg F replied to the topic Millar's list of Development sites in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379516-millars-list-of-development-sites/#post-4511494 Tue, 05 Apr 2005 20:59:33 +0000 Originally posted by Terryw:
Hi, A few years ago I came across a great web site which offers hundereds of properties for sale, all of which have development approvals. I’ve just found the address again and it is still active, and may be of interest to all the buddhing developers out there:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~gmillar/millar/

Hi…[Read more]

]]> eb4d2d270d2e8983c4b2f8fdb1158e33 Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/page/2/#post-4509775 Tue, 05 Apr 2005 05:46:29 +0000 Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:Being a business I seem to also get a lot of calls from ink cartridge refillers and stationery supply places too [angry2]

Hi Simon

I’ve been seriously into Yoga and meditation for the past 38 years, have been Principal of 3 schools based on yogic concepts and have an Indian preceptor. However, I’m also…[Read more]

]]> 2752d5817384a4195a6096113947779c Greg F replied to the topic Check out my latest property! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379458-check-out-my-latest-property/#post-4511145 Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:41:05 +0000 Originally posted by g7:
It’s not the one I wanted, but…
http://www.christiesgreatestates.com/greatest_estates/ge_manhattan_ultimate_penthouse.htm

Awesome, g7!! A mere $70,000,000!! I broke out into a belly laugh, and then thought: “Why not? Do they have any more like that one?” So I surfed your site and had lots of fun.

Cheers
Greg

]]> dfed4408bb560a54418775b02684cd51 Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/page/2/#post-4509773 Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:36:36 +0000 Originally posted by lifeX:
………..sorry greg, being a smart ass does have some draw backs. I should of warned you.
Live, Learn and Grow Lifexperience

Hey Mate
Relax, I’m having fun. Do you think I’m gonna stop, and take this lying down? [biggrin]

I just hope the 450 people who’ve read this post have all registered on the “Do Not Call”…[Read more]

]]> ad0105c55ca2447e77f9b8c29df25991 Greg F replied to the topic Help needed for young investor in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379324-help-needed-for-young-investor/page/2/#post-4510239 Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:18:17 +0000 Originally posted by Brisbane 04:Hi Tina, Hope you are still reading this thread,the last 2 entries are from people who know and have been in the game (Mini and Don and Liz)they wont sugar coat it they will tell you how it is, these are the type of people you will benefit from.As you continue to be part of the forum you will recognise the people…[Read more]

]]> dc52f3acf5af3a6a1c3f73c57cfa868e Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/page/2/#post-4509770 Sat, 02 Apr 2005 20:51:34 +0000 Originally posted by lifeX:
brilliant resi. Thats the way greg…making others angry is much more fun. Other good phone conversations are: Tell them their mum would be better qualified to answer that and would they like to speak with her as you’re in bed with her at the moment. (heavy panting works well)Lifexperience

Hi folks

Am I paranoid or…[Read more]

]]> 3bfbdff1698c91ce879fb995fa72308a Greg F replied to the topic Gladstone - any potential in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379424-gladstone-any-potential/#post-4510952 Sat, 02 Apr 2005 20:38:15 +0000 Originally posted by Gorden:
I agree with all those insights Greg F…. Once Gladstone develops a class of merchant bankers and wealthly professionals, I’m sure the premium real estate would be great in Gladstone. Otherwise, this would be the worst time to buy quality.

Hi Gorden

I love your perspective re the need for regional towns to develop…[Read more]

]]> e0f91a450df7ba33a17b37e8ce0dc9c4 Greg F replied to the topic Gladstone - any potential in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379424-gladstone-any-potential/#post-4510948 Fri, 01 Apr 2005 23:17:15 +0000 Originally posted by Gorden:
Investing purely for capital gain in a town like Gladestone is nothing short of dangerous. Greg F obviously knows the market well, and I’m sure its a beautiful spot, but to make money on a premium priced piece of real estate, you need a class of wealthy and high earning people.

Gladstone may have a rising number of…[Read more]

]]> b07334b8150277b042680a62c4b80e0a Greg F replied to the topic ~~JOKE~~JacknBob in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379401-jokejacknbob/#post-4510807 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 08:01:51 +0000 Originally posted by **PropertyGuRu**:
[biggrin]Cheers PropertyGuRu

Love it! I’m chuckling away at the same time as Copy / Pasting it to my friends. [biggrin][biggrin]
Cheers
Greg

]]> a21b40fe520519e0afacf6213dfaa020 Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/#post-4509764 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:55:45 +0000 Originally posted by resiwealth:I have the best strategy of all.
1. Can you give me your number so I can call you back??
2. Whatever question they ask say one word – he he.
3. Say you work for the tax office and ask for the company abn, keep repeating.
Be a pain in the ….. soon you will be off the list, give me your number so I can try it ……[Read more]

]]> 26edd598184b6dbe9556799134f7a50c Greg F replied to the topic Gladstone - any potential in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379424-gladstone-any-potential/#post-4510946 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:40:39 +0000 Originally posted by emcdonald:hi richter, …You might like to check out:
http://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
http://www.sunzine.net/gladstone/welcome.html
http://www.gladstoneregion.org.au

Hi Richter

Go to http://www.somersoft.com.au

Then do a Search by playing with different combinations of keywords such as:
~ Gladstone
~ due diligence
~ statistics
~…[Read more]

]]> 186581ede106a8e2d36acece0ffa6876 Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/#post-4509762 Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:28:56 +0000 Hi Folks

A quick progress report. It’s now 6 days since Niki & I put our names on the “Do Not Call Register” at:

http://www.adma.com.au

And guess what? We haven’t received a single unwanted phone call, fax or sms in that time!!! Yahoo!! Is it just coincidence, or did our actions get a quicker response than the 6 weeks it says it takes on the…[Read more]

]]> bae847d24d7091becb1bc2955c55bf76 Greg F replied to the topic research data on towns/cities in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379306-research-data-on-townscities/#post-4510009 Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:14:59 +0000 Originally posted by Melc:
Have you tried looking at local council web sites? they usually have information on population services etc. Melinda

I assume your google search will throw up the local council’s website. This is always my 1st port of call (but only the first). I just type in the name of the town / suburb, then the keywords “council”.…[Read more]

]]> e29c0e47aa3f9a193f724014bbe47e00 Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/#post-4509760 Fri, 25 Mar 2005 02:54:43 +0000 Originally posted by ANUBIS:
…. I have a silent number and have never had one. It’s a pain but it might be worth changing your number and making it silent (about $3 per month).

Hi Anubis

And thanks for your expertise. Re changing my numbers and making them silent:
1. We have 2 landlines, 2 mobiles, stacks of letterheads and business cards…[Read more]

]]> 1e0567c8ee5b71b615ac0e4676fcb232 Greg F replied to the topic The benefits of property developing in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379213-the-benefits-of-property-developing/page/2/#post-4509482 Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:29:49 +0000 Originally posted by MichaelYardney:The simple answer is you have a line of credit on the increased equity in your properties. Then its like having a big credit card – and you draw doen when you need it

Hi Michael
Because of the quality of your posts I’ve just subscribed to your newsletter, and my wife and I are checking our diaries to see if it…[Read more]

]]> 92a83eb51d58fb44b52077e48e402455 Greg F replied to the topic Bundaberg Property Investors Group Meeting in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378584-bundaberg-property-investors-group-meeting/#post-4505621 Thu, 24 Mar 2005 02:16:48 +0000 Originally posted by Michael Whyte:

Quote:
Greg, He he… Actually, the Africa trip was the “planned” second honeymoon, sailing in the Whitsundays over Christmas was just a repeat of the activity which was the first honeymoon….[biggrin] Well, we’re back now (2 days ago)! Jaffa, any news on the meeting? Being Sydney-siders we won’t be able…[Read more]

]]> 6767f7f1cc92a59c5213415658157829 Greg F replied to the topic Indian Phone Calls: How do I Block them? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379260-indian-phone-calls-how-do-i-block-them/#post-4509758 Thu, 24 Mar 2005 02:04:39 +0000 Originally posted by ANUBIS:
It will be tough to legislate against calls originating in another country – particularly if they use predictive diallers from a database…. They may have programmed in all phone numbers from e.g. 02 8000-0000 to 02 9999-9999, record which are valid and dump those that are not. This can be done with any half decent…[Read more]

]]> 0e7cd9c2425000609d7645b4d2379e03 Greg F replied to the topic research data on towns/cities in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379306-research-data-on-townscities/#post-4510007 Thu, 24 Mar 2005 01:48:55 +0000 Originally posted by medemoz30084:thank you for that info, much appreciated. Jan

Hi Jan

As you’re a forum newbie, I’d like to support you by showing you how to search this site for past posts. I clicked on Search in top LHS of this home page, put in keywords :
~ due diligence
~ demographics
~ statistics
~ population
and it gave me 202 pages of…[Read more]

]]> 459fe6a3deeaf88d1fc7cccd7dc8522b Greg F replied to the topic Accessing Equity? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379256-accessing-equity/#post-4509743 Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:52:46 +0000 Originally posted by collie:
I want to acess my equity to buy further investment properties, using equity as deposit.collie

Hi Collie

Before you do ANYTHING, read Peter Spann’s “How to Build a $10 Million Property Portfolio in 10 Years”.

Spann’s book is excellent, and it also has comprehensive chapters on how to go about building equity through…[Read more]

]]> 37192190c79d015f11b05050134aabf7 Greg F replied to the topic 1st home owner seeks guidance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379291-1st-home-owner-seeks-guidance/#post-4509956 Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:44:30 +0000 Originally posted by solomon:
I would still appreciate more advice as I am looking for a faster method than spending the next 3 years or so paying after tax dollars to increase equity before I can play the investment game.Thank you

Hi again Solomon

Thanks for clearing up my query. [biggrin]

Re “to FHOG or not to FHOG”. If you prefer…[Read more]

]]> ead8c05f2dd887e1a0855ea60a01ce50 Greg F replied to the topic Land Title search in QLD in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379307-land-title-search-in-qld/#post-4510013 Wed, 23 Mar 2005 08:25:05 +0000 Originally posted by Julian:
Hi there, i use the Baycorp and RP Searches service I did the land title search many times by Folio Identifier “57&58/RP302xx” , regarding to the property address is : xx-xx Georgina Street, Woody Point QLD 4019, but unsuccessful.
The reaon is shown “title or previous title reference invalid” Is it the Ttitle…[Read more]

]]> cbfe9fc759463f2556b329430bdd394e Greg F replied to the topic 1st home owner seeks guidance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379291-1st-home-owner-seeks-guidance/#post-4509953 Wed, 23 Mar 2005 08:08:21 +0000 Originally posted by solomon:
What would you do? What would you buy?
Keep in mind we have to live in it for at least 6mths & the goal is income from properties.
Are you up to the challenge?

Hi Solomon

I hope I’m misreading you mate, because your comment “Are you up to the challenge?” sounds more than a tad arrogant. Please let me know I’m…[Read more]

]]> 44f02c99cb72bbef50dd2a0ddea1f342 Greg F replied to the topic The benefits of property developing in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379213-the-benefits-of-property-developing/#post-4509477 Tue, 22 Mar 2005 23:20:50 +0000 Originally posted by MichaelYardney: Imagine I went and got a real job and earned $100,000. After tax and medicare levy I would have $50,000 and even less after super…. If I worked for the $100k and paid tax I would only have half that. When you own enough equity; cashflow is not important. Equity = cashflow. Michael Yardney

Hi Michael

I’m…[Read more]

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