PropertyInvesting.com | HandyAndy888 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/handyandy888/activity/ Activity feed for HandyAndy888. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 07402ac9ace74c5dd8fd3a88b109ec1e HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Property bust not here yet ... worse to come in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385726-property-bust-not-here-yet-worse-to-come/page/41/#post-4549232 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:40:01 +0000 What on earth has happened to this thread???

]]> 4641ce93681fee171286225764f5140e HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Buying an investment property with solar in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404847-buying-an-investment-property-with-solar/#post-4656677 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:07:15 +0000 I too will watch this with interest; a ‘grey’ area if I’ve ever seen one.

]]> af1ecefcdd038dad6aa160be716a2ad7 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Where to begin? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404843-where-to-begin-6/#post-4656656 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:05:20 +0000 Only initial advice I can give you is to read, then read some more, and when you’ve finished, don’t forget to read. Oh, and then, before you’re ready, jump into the market with something close to cf+

]]> 355fb1785c47eb97275ff26b1cd29ba0 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Australia's CHEAPEST 3 bedroom homes! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403981-australias-cheapest-3-bedroom-homes/#post-4650115 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:23:16 +0000 I finally fixed it.

]]> c4024c5fc10c4f7637a6dd090815195a HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Australia's CHEAPEST 3 bedroom homes! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403981-australias-cheapest-3-bedroom-homes/#post-4650111 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:57:36 +0000 I’ve never sold under mortgage, but have been close; and when considering all costs, I have come out in the red. Tough times unfortunately call for tough measures.

]]> 09c5f33240594885df3748a94a763eb3 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Australia's CHEAPEST 3 bedroom homes! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403981-australias-cheapest-3-bedroom-homes/#post-4650108 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:28:50 +0000 PS. Great posts on your Facebook page!

]]> 25235968cdce9782342ce8e121dd8fca HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Australia's CHEAPEST 3 bedroom homes! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403981-australias-cheapest-3-bedroom-homes/#post-4650107 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:27:23 +0000 No probs Jamie.

]]> 9e99c857b03ede4d34204816888e34a4 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Australia's CHEAPEST 3 bedroom homes! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403981-australias-cheapest-3-bedroom-homes/#post-4650105 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:16:23 +0000 Hey Derek,

Still working on the business plan, I’ll probably start from scratch and learn along the way. I find I’m procrastinating a hell of a lot, so it’s time for action!

Thanks for your comments.

]]> 7c845e1bf5c4b99d1a4417fb0d103a7e HandyAndy888 replied to the topic FUNDAMENTALS FOR BEGINNERS! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403977-fundamentals-for-beginners/#post-4650096 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:01:42 +0000 Hello Anthony, Can I please still this for my blog?

Thanks in advance,

Andrew

]]> e9e676bd9cc83ca74dd0503d29a59683 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Using my equity to help Mum purchase a house? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398900-using-my-equity-to-help-mum-purchase-a-house/#post-4617815 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:09:54 +0000 Lenders often allow you to include the fees in the mortgage taken out on the property (the stamp duty and the fees). Look into this…

]]> 8298053f83b78c7a45519717bf467c3a HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Finance for IP number 2 in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398909-finance-for-ip-number-2/#post-4617924 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:06:04 +0000 Why not cross-collateralise? I have found that it is far easier to get loans approved, get good deals and banks ACTUALLY want to talk to you once you have a large amount to bring to the table. Think about it….

Cross collateralising only becomes an issue if you are trying to offload and you wont re-invest your profit by paying down a loan. Think…[Read more]

]]> 83a36447f0ecdd3c07be8f360e3ab1fd HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Root of all evil? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398775-root-of-all-evil/#post-4617124 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:01:41 +0000 This is a great thread…perhaps Ben you should read Rich Dad, Poor Dad….it’s kind of different, but still relevant to this convo.

]]> e06451c44449be618d212a9bd87d868b HandyAndy888 replied to the topic How long should I wait to purchase another property? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398351-how-long-should-i-wait-to-purchase-another-property/page/2/#post-4614689 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:45:21 +0000 Congrats on taking the step!!! IF your income is large enough and you can do the numbers favourably for another cf- property, do it now!!!

]]> bbb266055675b3462d2f71b8fbed8645 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic WANT TO EARN $300-$400 PER WEEK ON A $165,000 INVESTMENT? I have the property for you. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396241-want-to-earn-300-400-per-week-on-a-165000-investment-i-have-the-property-for-you/#post-4604067 Sun, 24 May 2009 10:56:50 +0000 The thread title sort of sounds like 300-400cf+…but anyway, this may be a good deal for someone…dog box or not…

]]> 1988f8030df3c29b4e33f0e98a4a8a1c HandyAndy888 replied to the topic No cooling off period in the contract in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396279-no-cooling-off-period-in-the-contract/#post-4604254 Sun, 24 May 2009 10:53:29 +0000 From my experience, cooling off periods are a waste of time anyway. If you want out, you can always default on ANY building inspection, or possibly on finance through the relative clauses…I PERSONALLY wouldn’t worry about it….you may choose otherwise…

]]> 36bc4ccf03d7ceb083999d3113d2833c HandyAndy888 replied to the topic NEW INVESTOR NEEDS HELP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396125-new-investor-needs-help/#post-4603358 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:07:45 +0000 Billyboy wrote:
I'm new to investing and would like to start with purchasing cashflow positive properties. 

Don’t we all????

You won’t have trouble finding a lender if you go straight to a recommended broker…

]]> 36775cff624fb9f980883a99ee14ddf7 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic 'Home prices plunge' in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396151-home-prices-plunge-2/#post-4603510 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:59:50 +0000 I’ve been following hone prices too….I guess boring at these prices is becoming easier :)

]]> fe1526d2b4baee2b05cbbaa08e65adb2 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic ready to buy but.... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396152-ready-to-buy-but/#post-4603564 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:57:19 +0000 Oh sorry….on many occasions I have made a deposit with $1000….

It depends on the deal, if you are really keen, offer your max, otherwise, 1000 should do. It really makes NO difference. You can always get your deposit back…

]]> 3046077b6a78ceb1dad043bf7ff54160 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic ready to buy but.... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396152-ready-to-buy-but/#post-4603561 Sun, 03 May 2009 12:22:03 +0000 also, what are people expectations if the grant runs out, (goes back to 10k)? will property die, cause i highly doubt ;s, at the levels im buying at anyway (250,000-270,000)
No, property will not die.

also, if we buy a house, we cant put a 10% can we, because that would have to be our money, is that correct?
No, there are may different types of…[Read more]

]]> 4a613b5be695feed33c2437dba60b020 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Urgent Help Needed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396150-urgent-help-needed-5/#post-4603490 Sun, 03 May 2009 04:03:13 +0000 As long as you are intending to rent this property, I am of the understanding that you can claim deductions. if I were you, I would source the finance to get the plumbing done, then rent it…you got yourself into a real pickle….good luck….

]]> 232490a1fd9a64233ef48f3f3365c3f7 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384472-answers-to-where-to-find-cf-deals/page/13/#post-4542108 Sun, 03 May 2009 03:08:15 +0000 As Steve has pointed out in his latest update, there are many many opportunities to find CF+ AT THE MOMENT. For how long? Who knows, but heed the caution…..a CF+ property at such low rates will be CF- very quickly as the rates rise….

]]> 1244afb5e495a939d1691099deba4138 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Property bubble 'set to burst' Australian National University economist says... YOUR THOUGHTS? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396143-property-bubble-set-to-burst-australian-national-university-economist-says-your-thoughts/#post-4603418 Sun, 03 May 2009 03:01:46 +0000 My thoughts??? Ha ha ha…

]]> 6db41fd9a7331497426c30eb614f6492 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic New to Property Investing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396145-new-to-property-investing-3/#post-4603450 Sun, 03 May 2009 03:00:35 +0000 kr1982, congrats on taking the first steps. If you have read a few books, you should know that “your team” will be very basic as you get started, but as you pick up more and more IPs, you will create a “team”.

Next step: Keep reading until you find the guts to jump in….then……jump in. The sooner the better.

Most importantly, enjoy the…[Read more]

]]> 721b448368f29851f96b70cb85e3007b HandyAndy888 replied to the topic declined finance because of remoteness in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395997-declined-finance-because-of-remoteness/#post-4602414 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:07:28 +0000 This lender sounds pretty hopeless. Try a mortgage broker, or threaten the bank that you’ll refinance all your loans, that will put a bit of fire under their butts…

]]> bd4987c796a9d16912ffdaa351e3f14e HandyAndy888 replied to the topic $1M Achieved in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384066-1m-achieved/page/2/#post-4540071 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:29:49 +0000 Are we talking value, or equity???I am now at 1.08mil in value, but nowhere near that in equity….

]]> 1f69be789d84e992c60051c62dbfd1fe HandyAndy888 replied to the topic $1M Achieved in the forum I will have a robot to to https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384066-1m-achieved/page/2/#post-4540069 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:58:58 +0000 I will have a robot to to deal with all that, Jetsons style!!!

]]> 60a6c6a640840e407213d9ef4fd42878 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic $1M Achieved in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384066-1m-achieved/page/2/#post-4540068 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:48:25 +0000 I keep getting asked this question…so here would be my typical day:1. Wake up around 8.00am…mozy on down to my local gym/pool and do a hour/1.5hr session…2. Get home around 10ish, have breky and check my shares..3. Do a bit of gardening, go for a swim in my pool, or go and get a massage, depending on how I feel that particular day. 4. Lunch…[Read more]

]]> 280329a96dce8272817f7e8285b9d6e6 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic REDCLIFFE MANIA in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387556-redcliffe-mania/page/3/#post-4558147 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:44:50 +0000 And so it looks like the northside of Brisbane mini boom continues…

]]> 5b7123ca28914bd3b1c4b1a337e14bba HandyAndy888 replied to the topic $1M Achieved in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384066-1m-achieved/page/2/#post-4540067 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:43:20 +0000 This is an old post reborn, but well done Red….I'm aiming for about 1.3mil…am nowhere there yet, but its great to see that you've done so well….

]]> 6752a5661bb43f06c95b1afe4da7873c HandyAndy888 replied to the topic REDCLIFFE MANIA in the forum Hughenden "seems" like a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387556-redcliffe-mania/page/2/#post-4558137 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:47:53 +0000 Hughenden "seems" like a place that is on the way up…the bottom of the market has risen from 50K to roughly 80-90K….when I see bottom end growth like that, I see potential…Plus everything you need is there…

]]> c3e7922d3b067a127daecc1f124e3aba HandyAndy888 replied to the topic what would you do in my situation? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391542-what-would-you-do-in-my-situation/#post-4577945 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:44:36 +0000 Hello….here is what I figure….You can borrow up to 80% LVR, being 80K. I am going to assume you can source 95% finance…so lets look at a 300K house…you will need 15K deposit, + lets say another 15K for MI and costs. In reality, your first lot of 15K is "transfered", therefore it still remains equity of sorts that a bank will look at as…[Read more]

]]> 0f222e319213bc4a218476cbbbf31c77 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic what would you do in my situation? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391542-what-would-you-do-in-my-situation/#post-4577943 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:23:09 +0000 With 100K equity, I would use it twice to acquire two more IPs…use equity to buy, and the use the reduced new equity to buy again…somewhere semi-rural, it seems to be the craze right now…I call it the pseudo-tree change… Make sure youare comfortable with your cf.

]]> 8d01c684ab1e65b70de8e597aa3d1a99 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Is property investing really all its cracked up to be? in the forum OK, back to the initial https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/2/#post-4577592 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:58:13 +0000 OK, back to the initial post…welcome blah blah blah have a good time blah blah blah and so on …first and foremost, as your first post in a "property investing forum" I think the question is a bit loaded…Anyway, you forgot to think about rental income, as well as using the CG to buy another property, depreciation  etc… Bye bye…

]]> 81cfaa601896c33efe55dbd49f98264e HandyAndy888 replied to the topic I really don't have any idea in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391502-i-really-dont-have-any-idea/#post-4577693 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:26:46 +0000 Hello Mick..I think you will find something for 900K…..however, if I were you, I would definitely consider something along the train line, because 900K will get you a VERY VERY GOOD PLACE in the burbs….whenever I had to go to the CBD, I always "train" it..parking is getting ridiculous…just an idea…

]]> e49e0727c7770a8b659e74aa1bb25ce7 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic REDCLIFFE MANIA in the forum Bossdog wrote: Any ideas https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387556-redcliffe-mania/page/2/#post-4558130 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:55:53 +0000 Bossdog wrote:
Any ideas about positive cash flow or growth properties in other areas of QLD. Any recent stories please. I will be headed up there over XMAS to Brissie and Noosa and Toowoomba. Any suggested suburbs/properties to look at? Cheers

I really think you almost need to go rural for cf+….OR, add grany flats etc. to an existing…[Read more]

]]> 178efa0022c537eb626a99e7dee59a3b HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Is Brisbane Starting to Fizzle??? in the forum OK, perhaps I should list my https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391345-is-brisbane-starting-to-fizzle/#post-4576789 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:33:20 +0000 OK, perhaps I should list my house now…..Kingston, 3brm brick on 900m, tenants in place, wanting 320K…any agents interested???

]]> f8cf6eb4ea78db6082b4f4b795d1b0af HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Which are the good Public schools in Brisbane ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391186-which-are-the-good-public-schools-in-brisbane/#post-4576015 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:18:18 +0000 Cohort is another word for a group of students in a particular year level..so this year the year 12s will be the 2007 "cohort" of graduates.

]]> 0c961ed44ea392a2d898208a709ddc93 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Brisbane's North running HOT!!! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391297-brisbanes-north-running-hot/#post-4576568 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:03:08 +0000 Yeah, hang on to those puppies for strong growth, even short term…

]]> 3e09643ab04858fc44f7b26d6870f616 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Is Brisbane Starting to Fizzle??? in the forum Yeah, exactly, listing are https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391345-is-brisbane-starting-to-fizzle/#post-4576783 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:48:51 +0000 Yeah, exactly, listing are on there for ages…..not many under contract, has this small bubble we've been enjoying finally burst???

]]> e2674f7a7e39de0c8ea6e3d6ede21836 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384472-answers-to-where-to-find-cf-deals/page/9/#post-4542038 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:05:56 +0000 There are cf+ properties out there….I could, in theory, build on a block I bought, get it rented and together with the depreciation, would be cf+. I think land is the key… Building is still fundamentally the cheapest way to create an instant cf+ IP, in my opinion. In terms of "finding" a property, yes I think these days are generally over in…[Read more]

]]> 89263dfaf8683ad8461ae4c7320c50cf HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Never, ever renovate. in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391114-never-ever-renovate/#post-4575692 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:22:23 +0000 HHmmm…I think there is a bit of over analysis to my post here…can you see the thumbs up???

]]> e279f6c87f1750a0e54e03af52fb113a HandyAndy888 replied to the topic PLEASE GET ME OUT OF HERE in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391170-please-get-me-out-of-here/#post-4575931 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:19:17 +0000 If this IP is having a negative impact on your health, sell it….

]]> 37f4a5da48e2ec1719d36d76c3cc8121 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic How to estimate current property value in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391271-how-to-estimate-current-property-value/#post-4576489 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:14:24 +0000 Look at:- recent sales- put dollar amount on extras you have in your home- read the paperThese 3 should get you your value…

]]> 834192376ed6f8d0d20c61e55ec76e83 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic To Renovate or Detonate?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391242-to-renovate-or-detonate/#post-4576277 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:01:59 +0000 OK, if its long term, and because its Ipswich, I would say make it "rentable" so that it brings in at least a decent income and wait…this is relatively cheap for you to do, will be easy to hold and easy to do…building has its advantages, but also a lot of disadvantages. If I was in your shoes, I would think about maximising cf, therefore…[Read more]

]]> 29a380bfe94fff72fd057c1a9e8ea65e HandyAndy888 replied to the topic To Renovate or Detonate?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391242-to-renovate-or-detonate/#post-4576275 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:35:23 +0000 I think perhaps look at what your goals are here…is it for future CG, is it for cash in the short future….I would say even the land alone could be worth in the 200s for each subdivided block in Ipswich…so my question to you is, what is the purpose here???

]]> e5f29cb0d2147b0fb24a677d8052be74 HandyAndy888 replied to the topic To rent or sell? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391228-to-rent-or-sell/#post-4576237 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:19:56 +0000 pwinne wrote:
Hi,I've just been through a similar process.We own our PPOR outright, and are buying another PPOR. We are taking a deposit from our current home until we move. We had planned to rent our original PPOR but of course the interest is not deductible, so its just simpler to sell, move house and use the proceeds to grab another couple of…[Read more]

]]> db96770adb9a9ce57d0344985542cbdd HandyAndy888 replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/13/#post-4524892 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:48:47 +0000 I have a 1998 Holden Combo…the "barina, come postie van"…its so bloody handy that I just can't get rid of it…and NOTHING has gone wrong with it since 2002…fingers crossed. I also have a 2002 Ducati Monster 620, to make up for putting around in a gutless van…Wife has a BA Falcon….

]]> 209a8d37ef837ed6f577427b8ff9013b HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Bathroom Renovation Costs in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391222-bathroom-renovation-costs/#post-4576211 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:38:38 +0000 This question is a little bit general, but by the sounds of it, you are looking at about average $3000-$5000 if you get them to do everything…also depends on the fittings I mean you can buy a hand basin for $300, or $3000….tradies prices are very different also…

]]> a964e6b4ee8089096bed7837a2ecc14b HandyAndy888 replied to the topic Which are the good Public schools in Brisbane ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391186-which-are-the-good-public-schools-in-brisbane/#post-4576012 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:22:23 +0000 Don't forget Marge that OP scores are also heavily dependent on the cohort…

]]> 7e5fb8ff8983949d66ccf0477d95435b HandyAndy888 replied to the topic PLEASE GET ME OUT OF HERE !!!!!!!!!!! in the forum Sell...if its causing you https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391171-please-get-me-out-of-here-2/#post-4575935 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:44:04 +0000 Sell…if its causing you psychological pain, get rid of it!!!

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