jambv replied to the topic Investing in Japan? in the forum Overseas Deals 16 years, 4 months ago
Gents,Thanks a lot for all your comments. I wasn't seriously considering Japan, I was more interested in the variables people consider when investing o/seas. Apart from the obvious language difficulties, who would have thought you'd need to replace the whole house every 20 years or so?Regarding investing in the USA, it seems to me there is…[Read more]
jambv replied to the topic Pushy Property Manager – how to get rid off…. in the forum Help Needed! 16 years, 6 months ago
Qlds007 wrote:
Quick question without naming names. Where is the property located.
Hi Richard,The prop is located in Crestmead, QLD.
jambv replied to the topic How to determine the age of a house? in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 2 months ago
Hello,
Just to update everybody, I ended up ringing the council. They were very helpful & answered all my questions straight away. It turns out the prop was 7.5 years old based on council’s final building inspection so we passed. I guess the take home point is always independently verify your facts!
P.S. When confronted, the agent was pretty…[Read more]
jambv replied to the topic flying to cairns to look at IPs – please help! in the forum No Subject 17 years, 3 months ago
Hi Wayne,
I just did the same thing in Qld – rushed through over 20 props in 2 days! Anyway, here are some tips.
1) Call an agent & book a specified amt of time with him. I found 20 mins per prop was sufficient. I organised appointments the Wednesday before I flew up & that was when they were most receptive. (I booked 16 appointments on the…[Read more]
jambv replied to the topic Roof restoration – costing in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 3 months ago
Originally posted by sanjivgupta:
Hi there,
I inspected a potential IP on Saturday and am looking at putting in an offer. The property has a 2BR house (around 10 squares) with plans and permit to build another 2BR unit. Upon visual inspection I noticed the roof (tiled roof, terracotta I think) has got moss and fungus and requires restoration work.…[Read more]
jambv replied to the topic Purchase 2 props in Morayfield & Crestmead? in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 3 months ago
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Originally posted by L.A Aussie:
I don’t know the area you are considering, and as I read there are several questions/concerns popping into my head:
1. Are these properties at or below the market price.- Although my opinion is subjective, I believe they are slightly below market price.
2. Is the rent estimate actual or just an estimate…[Read more]
jambv replied to the topic Purchase 2 props in Morayfield & Crestmead? in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 3 months ago
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Originally posted by Qlds007:
Hi Jambv
An HDT -not sure what type of entity this is, will have to investigate further. would be a prefered entity give that the both appear to be negatively geared and my preference is to ensure that your lender does not X colaterilise – could you expand on this pls? your loans as is their wish and…[Read more]