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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic What Salary do you need in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:17:12 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I gross around $55k as a 22 year oldBrought my first IP 12 months ago for $340,000Reno for around $5000Val is now $425,000Now has $40,000 odd avail equityHave saved $15,000 during that timeRent is about NuetralNow I repeat <img src="/wp-content/uploads/smileys/smile.gif?x75824" width="" height="" alt=":)" title=":)" class="bbcode_smiley" /></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic How about the Deposit in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:31:12 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mudassar Hussain wrote:<br />
Thank you for your reply, After the first property, then i am not first home owner, so i wont get the grant, and i have to pay the stamp duty. so how do i manage the second deposit, and third or forth. Let say, i want 5 properties in a year, to follow Steve&#039;s formula. my first property hasn&#039;t grown enough equity to use,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-153098"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398413-how-about-the-deposit/#post-4615007" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic WealthScore.... How Did You Go? in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:02:37 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>714 <img src="/wp-content/uploads/smileys/smile.gif?x75824" width="" height="" alt=":)" title=":)" class="bbcode_smiley" />Hopefully an infinite amount in the next 13 years&#8230;goal of retiring at 35!</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Bank Loans? in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:40:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WOW. I suggest you do some readingDo you have any idea how much you can borrow? If not why would you start looking?</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Can I buy my 2nd IP? in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:11:10 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hrrmmmm I think its probably better to wait and save up at least the Stamp Duty and LMI then</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Need help with Settlement - Urgent in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:58:52 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hey abhargav, There is a 3 day leniency in WA.I was late by 3 days on my settlement 5 months ago but as it was in the 3 day &quot;leniancy&quot; period there was no panalty. The agent and vendor were very understanding and had no problems with the 3 day delay in settlement</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic To renovate or to not renovate?!! Turning into a rental in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:40:29 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>propertunity wrote:</p>
<p>howardcm wrote:<br />
Doesnt that mean though that you will never own the house? &#8230;. and if you keep getting IO loans then youll be doing a full circle of never owning a home outright but always paying the difference between rent and your IO mortgage? Sorry, 21 years old and very inexpirienced</p>
<p>Please tell me how, even using&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-231169"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396562-to-renovate-or-to-not-renovate-turning-into-a-rental/#post-4605685" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic To renovate or to not renovate?!! Turning into a rental in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:30:21 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just really dont see the point, especially when it&#039;s CF+ paying P&amp;IIMO there wont be a lot of capital growth over the next few years so I may as well be putting my money into the loan creating enough equity for another purchase of a CF + property. This way the IP&#039;s will be paying themselves off creating equity while I wait for CG to&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-231168"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396562-to-renovate-or-to-not-renovate-turning-into-a-rental/#post-4605684" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic To renovate or to not renovate?!! Turning into a rental in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:37:10 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>maree_bradross wrote:<br />
Someone much wiser than me will be able to explain why you should structure your loan interest only. But my understanding of it is you can claim the bank interest on your claim. You would be better off putting the money you would be paying off the principle into a separate account (line of credit) to use for future property&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-231166"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396562-to-renovate-or-to-not-renovate-turning-into-a-rental/#post-4605682" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic To renovate or to not renovate?!! Turning into a rental in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:08:42 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>maree_bradross wrote:<br />
If  you can get $400 per week as is &#8211; maybe go for this option as it is almost covering your repayments (are they interest only?). &#8211; when coupled with a depreciation schedule and other claimable items such as bank fees, visits etc it will cover the shortfall.When your between tenants I would do the upgrades &#8211; this way you&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-231164"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396562-to-renovate-or-to-not-renovate-turning-into-a-rental/#post-4605680" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic To renovate or to not renovate?!! Turning into a rental in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:28:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No takers?</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Painting over a rendered interior brick wall. Help Please!!!!! in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396542-painting-over-a-rendered-interior-brick-wall-help-please/#post-4605562</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:23:15 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>miike wrote:<br />
Sure, you can paint over it, remember however, that all marks will be visible&#8230;do at least 3 coats if using water based.Even sanding to smooth it out will help!Cheers,Miike</p>
<p>Thanks for the quick reply!I think the smooth look would probably look better though, what do you think? It&#039;s a 1960/70&#039;s 2 bed 2 storey town house, with j&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-78336"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396542-painting-over-a-rendered-interior-brick-wall-help-please/#post-4605562" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Painting over a rendered interior brick wall. Help Please!!!!! in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:42:20 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>miike wrote:<br />
Hi howardcm,I had a similar dilemma a few months back and decided that i needed to plaster it.Depending on the size of the walls and amount of rooms this can be quite costly if using a tradesman&#8230;it can be done yourself although getting this right can be like climbing mount Everest without experience.Another solution which I used&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-78334"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396542-painting-over-a-rendered-interior-brick-wall-help-please/#post-4605560" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic What to do next - young couple in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:42:22 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No one willing to spare a few thoughts?</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" in the forum unwired wrote:hi 
can anyone</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:41:52 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>unwired wrote:<br />
hi can anyone give me some advice where and how can i find the positive cash flow propertiesplease!</p>
<p>Ground floor 1 bed apartment in Vic Park, Perth. Deceased Estate, Council Sale. 5 mins to CBD, 5 min walk to cafe strip, 5 mins to Curtain Uni, 10 min walk to Vic Park Shopping Centre, 5 min walk to train line, plenty of r&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-116906"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384472-answers-to-where-to-find-cf-deals/page/13/#post-4542113" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic WealthScore.... How Did You Go? in the forum -1157 haha hrmmm a long way</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:02:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>-1157 haha hrmmm a long way to go!</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Advice for First Home Buyer in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:36:29 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have just brought my first home. Moved in about 6 weeks ago.I had trouble at first as well with where I wanted to buy and found myself checking 50 suburbs every day. I started around Vic Park and Rivervale, looking for a Villa. I had always dreamt of living near the beach so then moved further South towards Secret Harbour looking at 3&#215;2 houses.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-216919"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395661-advice-for-first-home-buyer/#post-4600745" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Can I eliminate LMI? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:12:02 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ahh yes I forgot about the Vics not getting the stamp duty reliefDoesnt really matter where the property is, if you find a buyer desperate to sell and offer a fast settlement you never know what can happen.I had a look at the previous sales history for the complex im in and 1 townhouse (same size building, slightly bigger courtyard but backing on&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-93997"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395517-can-i-eliminate-lmi/#post-4599888" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Can I eliminate LMI? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:24:10 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I thought because it was your first house you wouldnt be paying any stamp duty? In fact im certain as I brought a house 2 weeks agoI was in a similar positon a few weeks ago when I purchased my first property. Because of the LMI that I was going to have to pay as I only had a 15% deposit I would have been unable to borrow enough. The bank offered&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-93995"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395517-can-i-eliminate-lmi/#post-4599886" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic IP distance to train line in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:18:09 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just brought my first place about a 5 min walk from the train station in PerthExcellent for getting to work and the only noise I hear is the horn when a train is coming to the crossingI&#039;m lucky that even though the train walkway is only 15 mins from Perth CBD trains only come past every 15 mins in Peak hour and only once every so often at nightI&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-162068"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395459-ip-distance-to-train-line/#post-4599448" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Sydney Terrace Reno for an IP in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:49:09 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My dad, after 12 months, has finally had his plans for a 2nd storey on his terrace house approved. The 2nd storey will have a 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom. There were plenty of bridges to cross such as not being able to see into next door neighbours backyard, not being able to see the side street and plenty of other, but they got there just a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-203741"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395468-sydney-terrace-reno-for-an-ip/#post-4599472" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Golden rules for investment properties in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:06:20 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terryw wrote:<br />
For starters, All loans interest only.</p>
<p>I have just purchased my first property, for now a PPOR but will become an IP, and am only 21 years old but I dont get the above.If your IP is +geared paying Interest &amp; Principal then why wouldnt you do so? In my mind paying interest only doesnt make you any money unless the house is well o&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-201516"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395451-golden-rules-for-investment-properties/#post-4599411" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Making an offer - whats the rule of thumb? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:09:10 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well I put in an offer on Saturday that got accepted todayPlace went up for sale in April for $439k, went down to $429k, then to $399k and then offers from $380k. I put in a lowball offer of $340 which was my max and very surprisingly it was accepted today!It&#039;s a street front town house, 1 that went on sale at the same time was sold 3 months ago&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-109042"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394994-making-an-offer-whats-the-rule-of-thumb/#post-4597049" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic general help in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:43:11 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I dont really use msnHave a look on realestate.com.au and compare what similar properties in the same suburb and surrounding suburbs are asking for in rent.Theres a renovated 1 bed 1 bath townhouse up the road from the one your looking at asking $440 a week</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic general help in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:07:33 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You would be looking a lot closer at $350 to $400 a week I would think having done quite a bit of research on the Leederville and West Perth area lately</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Putting in an offer. Agent has told me 1 offer only? HELP!? - 1st homebuyer in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:42:11 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No cooling off period in WA which isnt greatIf the lender has said to me approval will be between 2 &#8211; 4 weeks and they wont budge what would be better to put on the offer2 weeks and if it takes longer to try and extend3 weeks and same as above or4 weeks?</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:35:13 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the reply skip,Well as it is a deceased estate and being sold by the council it hasnt been cleaned at all, there are dead cockroaches everywhere, mouldy carpet, clothes from presumably the deceased lying around everywhere, so im not really sure if this would bring the market price to far down.It will put off some buyers but the problem&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-62884"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394712-putting-in-an-offer-agent-has-told-me-1-offer-only-help-1st-homebuyer/#post-4595585" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Renovating a Villa in a run down complex. First home buyer in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:47:47 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Steve,Thanks for your reply!I will be using the shared equity scheme available in WA so the loan will be 65%. 20% will be government equity and 15% will be my own deposit.I can see your point about the outside of the villa being unattractive bringing down the price. I&#039;m meeting with the agent in a couple of days so will ask if the complex is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-141761"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394672-renovating-a-villa-in-a-run-down-complex-first-home-buyer/#post-4595341" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Renovating a Villa in a run down complex. First home buyer in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:40:01 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have just found out there is a levy of $750 per owner p.a for the next 2 years to pay for the rendering of the whole complex in 24 months</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Buying a villa in a rundown complex. First home buyer. Help! in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:39:23 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have just found out there is a levy of $750 per owner p.a for the next 2 years to pay for the rendering of the whole complex in 24 months</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic How to invest in housing in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:34:47 +0000</pubDate>

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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic 1st home owner grant to double in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:28:45 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great for mePut in an offer for a home 6 months ago that was rejected. The house ended up selling for less then my first offerNow looking to purchase in 2 &#8211; 3 months time when prices have fallen a little more</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Help buying my first home?! in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:18:28 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CHIS wrote:<br />
If you don&#039;t plan to live in it, don&#039;t get precious about it. It sounds like the house will become an investment property. If that is the case, go for as new a house as possible to maximise depreciation. If you can afford anything close to the CBD you will be able to get a good rent for it. The suburb is your choice of course.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-210286"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394357-help-buying-my-first-home/#post-4593580" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Interest Rates Will Fall in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:26:57 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am 21 and currenlty looking for my first homeI for one enjoy reading ummesters posts. Gives me a different perspective on thingsKeep it up!</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Best advice : Don't invest into property : The australian market is CRASHING.  in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:04:20 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What would you do if you were in my position?I have a $50k deposit and earn $50k + Super a year and am 21 years oldI qualify for the Keystart homeloan where they put in 30% of total price of the home with no interest and you can buy the 30% back at your own leisure. I put in the 50K and borrow the rest. With the Keystart loan I can purchase a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-9037"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393180-best-advice-dont-invest-into-property-the-australian-market-is-crashing/page/23/#post-4587186" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic $350k. Where to buy and What to buy in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393828-350k-where-to-buy-and-what-to-buy/#post-4590877</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:48:12 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#039;m not just looking at Kardinya or Coolbellup it was just an example of looking in 2 sorts of different placesSmaller house/block in nicer suburbBigger house/block in not as nice suburbBibra Lake and Leeming are in the same cateogry as Kardinya I think. I prefer Kardinya because its not quite as far inland, closer to Freo and beaches</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic $350k. Where to buy and What to buy in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:44:37 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yeah I know,Kardinyas a nicer and more popular suburb but I just dont know if I want to go a 3 bedroom semi attached/attached duplex on a 300 &#8211; 400sm block in KardinyaLike this 1<a href="http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&amp;id=104866617&amp;f=0&amp;p=10&amp;t=res&amp;ty=&amp;fmt=&amp;header=&amp;cc=&amp;c=78955669&amp;s=wa&amp;snf=rbs&amp;tm=1216950105" rel="nofollow">http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&#038;id=104866617&#038;f=0&#038;p=10&#038;t=res&#038;ty=&#038;fmt=&#038;header=&#038;cc=&#038;c=78955669&#038;s=wa&#038;snf=rbs&#038;tm=1216950105</a>or a3 bedroom home on a 800sqm bl&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-200364"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393828-350k-where-to-buy-and-what-to-buy/#post-4590874" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic $350k. Where to buy and What to buy in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393828-350k-where-to-buy-and-what-to-buy/#post-4590873</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:32:59 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well Coolbellup is the next suburb south from kardinya and I would have a free standing house on an approx 800sqm block of land?Compared to a duplex on a 300 &#8211; 400sqm block of land semi attached/attached in kardinya</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic $350k. Where to buy and What to buy in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:42:57 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have considered an inner city apartmentBut I did want a 3 bedroom house and any 3 bedroom apartments going to cost 400k plusAlso I wanted something with land valueThinking a duplex in Kardinya at the moment or a house in coolbellup even though its pretty dodgy</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:02:41 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With KeystartThey put in for 30% of the total price of the house with no interestYou can either buy the 30% off them over the time you have the house or once you sell you have to give them there share back plus 30% of any profitI have a $50 000 deposit as wellThere you go</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic $350k. Where to buy and What to buy in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393828-350k-where-to-buy-and-what-to-buy/#post-4590867</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:21:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hah yer sorry 6 months</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic $350k. Where to buy and What to buy in the forum Well for one thing thats</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:48:49 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well for one thing thats your opinion in regards to what prices will doIf I buy a house now with Key Start for $350 000 my repayments will only be $360 a week. If I rent I will be paying the same amount.Why rent when I can buy a house paying the same amount?       Once I move out after 6 weeks I will rent the house out and it will cover 85%+ of my mortgage</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Is there a way to go halves with someone in a house and still get the first home buyers grant? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:47:32 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for that,Just not to sure if I will be able to sub divide and keep the house on the land may be taking to much of the block up</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Is there a way to go halves with someone in a house and still get the first home buyers grant? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:57:00 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well with the house on the land at the moment the most I can sub divide is 600/300 while keeping the old house thereMy mum was going to buy the house and land then subdivide it into 600/300 and then let me buy the house and she would keep the 300sqm land. When I am ready I would knock the house down and then re subdivide the land into 4&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-129686"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393641-is-there-a-way-to-go-halves-with-someone-in-a-house-and-still-get-the-first-home-buyers-grant/#post-4589775" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Is there a way to go halves with someone in a house and still get the first home buyers grant? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:26:51 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Richard,Thanks for the helpSay I buy a 900sqm block and divide it so its 500sqm and 400sqmIf I sold the smaller block can I re subdivide it so its 450sqm and 450sqm with approval from the person who owns the other block?</p>
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				<title>howardcm replied to the topic Hilton or Hamilton Hill, WA in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:49:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spearwood is a bit to far south for meHilton and especialy Hamilton Hill are now knocking down the Homeswest Homes and building up. Thats the only reason why they are dodgy. The amount of Homes West homes and the people they attract. Less homes west homes means less dodgy people.There proximity to the beach and Freo along with old homes being&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-13900"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393633-hilton-or-hamilton-hill-wa/#post-4589734" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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