PropertyInvesting.com | JapanScott | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/japanscott/activity/ Activity feed for JapanScott. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:34:05 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 fc58f0e6e896f013013820d6caa65c99 JapanScott replied to the topic My strategy of beginning in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386508-my-strategy-of-beginning/#post-4553124 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:00:46 +0000 Is that $250,000 place that price now, or when you have the deposit in 3 years time? Is that $100 dollars a week after taking the rent into consideration, as the loan repayments would be around 350 per week I think. How many years are you waiting to see the property appreciate to $360,000? How old are you at the moment?

]]> 0ac795607765518d441c03804698535e JapanScott replied to the topic Buy or Rent? (Brisbane area) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376588-buy-or-rent-brisbane-area/#post-4493577 Tue, 14 Dec 2004 11:10:02 +0000 Just thought I would add my two cents.
A lot of those cheaper apartments are for investors only….ie you can buy it but can’t live in it. If you are needing to live in the place then these are no good for you.

]]> 39a6d1359f2cff4258514b24d91f16f2 JapanScott replied to the topic Back at School..cor gotta work now!!! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373267-back-at-school-cor-gotta-work-now/#post-4470285 Tue, 27 Apr 2004 16:32:27 +0000 Good question.
There is a kids day in Japan. It is coming up soon on the 5th of May. Maybe kids should campaign for one in Aus!

]]> df215aa692c690ee0a3ab51959e445d1 JapanScott replied to the topic New penguin game - no blood OK in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372268-new-penguin-game-no-blood-ok/#post-4462841 Wed, 24 Mar 2004 06:52:29 +0000 427 for me. This is tough…

]]> c22c9c2182dfab8d71b87c934199a3cf JapanScott replied to the topic another penguin game :P in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371880-another-penguin-game-p/#post-4459524 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 06:57:04 +0000 98 for me, and a 10 penguin score of 647.1

On about my 647th try though…..

]]> dc5ae1fee90c89622b4736b62e36e344 JapanScott replied to the topic My 12 balls - hard one in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371768-my-12-balls-hard-one/#post-4458739 Fri, 05 Mar 2004 05:18:10 +0000 As you are putting the balls on the scale, you put one on the left side, one on the right side. Then you have an expected pattern. Left goes down, back to level, left goes down, back to level. If you get something different to this pattern, i.e. left goes down, stays down, you can narrow the ball down to two balls…compare these balls to one of…[Read more]

]]> cd0c82ecacfd5454d83325ccfab8bf5b JapanScott replied to the topic Your favorite excel spreadsheets? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368140-your-favorite-excel-spreadsheets/#post-4429811 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 17:10:53 +0000 Here is the calculation for monthly repayments as from the westpac calculator from realestate.com.au:

=(B2*(1+B3/1200)^(B4*12)*B3/1200)/((1+B3/1200)^(B4*12)-1)

B2 is the pricipal amount (eg $100000)
B3 is the interest rate (eg 6.5)
B4 is the loan term (eg 30 years)

To get the fortnightly repayments as from the westpac calculator…[Read more]

]]> e477f83bf1e7d386fe2f479b26e6d569 JapanScott replied to the topic HECS Debt in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368022-hecs-debt/#post-4429212 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 15:31:41 +0000 Thanks Jason.

As I am working in Japan, I don`t actually pay anything off my HECS at the moment. It just keeps getting bigger. Nice to hear that no one seems to care about the HECS debt, as it is the only debt I have.

Scott

]]> 031e584a2db4c53a768f91287729d8d7 JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429061 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 14:36:46 +0000 Howdy.

Sounds interesting Terry. As I can see myself coming back to Japan frequently, seems like a good idea to invest over here. International portfolio…nice ring to it.

Scott

]]> 222610ed5646e2eac0d5fc31132ce410 JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429059 Wed, 24 Sep 2003 14:02:01 +0000 Hey David.

Just suggesting the idea about the company for when you start work over here. Been looking at a few apartments in Nagoya, looking for extra costs. From what I have seen, body corp and sinking funds(or Japanese equivalent) can range between 10000 to 20000 yen per month (combined). That was in the city, and larger places had higher…[Read more]

]]> 75dfce443d1f0f3099d1aa7d94b6cb65 JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429057 Tue, 23 Sep 2003 02:24:01 +0000 Hey David,

Centre of Kobe for under 5mil, sounds really good. I think that with the building being so old, one of the biggest things to consider is earthquake resistance. I recall hearing something about builders changing to a better structure around 10 years ago or so. I have only been looking at places 10 years or younger.

You are right about…[Read more]

]]> 5786b5a8fbc07ef713b87859be8de78f JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429055 Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:02:40 +0000 Hey David,

Yes, I would invest over here if I were staying in the country another few years. A little more research into hidden costs would be a deciding factor though. Assuming you are investing for cash flow and not capital gains, I think Japan would be a good place. Another member on the forum has put offers on places from Japan, see the post…[Read more]

]]> c681c53cc0d47dfb26c10fb25f0b7af7 JapanScott replied to the topic HECS Debt in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368022-hecs-debt/#post-4429207 Mon, 22 Sep 2003 14:47:46 +0000 Hey Hungry,

Very impressed that you did it all from Japan. I am not ready personally to purchase yet, I am still developing my plan, researching etc. A lot of things to think about…but exciting also.

I have pretty much decided on a level I would like to keep my HECS debt at, so once I acheive that, I will slowly pay it through the tax system,…[Read more]

]]> c3070398adb0e76ede375a81b818418c JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429053 Sat, 20 Sep 2003 14:27:22 +0000 Hey Guys,

From what I hear talking to people, if you have the money it is easy to buy here, and if you don`t you can`t borrow here, so tough. As for the prices of properties here, I have only just started looking at them. Was dead keen to invest in Aus, but with the price rises there decided to have a look around here.

I live in Nagoya, which is…[Read more]

]]> 5a9ad9a373086c5dd070ba842e2ef063 JapanScott replied to the topic HECS Debt in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368022-hecs-debt/#post-4429203 Sat, 20 Sep 2003 14:09:11 +0000 Thanks for the replys Hungry and Terry. I am in a position to pay it off now, which would mean $13000 after the discount. I feel that paying through the tax system is better for me, as that money could be spent more productively.

Going along with inflation, not interest. Thanks for that. I thought that was the case, must be where I got the 3%…[Read more]

]]> 5bf13172f762eebb1105d4eabd4ea6d9 JapanScott replied to the topic HECS Debt in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368022-hecs-debt/#post-4429199 Fri, 19 Sep 2003 15:11:07 +0000 Hey Hungry,

Another in Japan hey, popping up everywhere. I know what you mean about the cancer growing in the background. Just from a purely financial point of view, does it make sense to pay it off?

How long have you been over here? What part of Aus are you from?

Scott

]]> c65592b05c74fdeea0cd1674373f28b8 JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429048 Fri, 19 Sep 2003 13:42:37 +0000 Hey David.

I haven`t been to any banks to find out about getting a home loan. I was talking with a student today about this. He seemed to think it was very difficult for foreingers to get a loan from a Japanese bank, but that was for investing in Japan. Not sure about using the funds to purchase in Australia.

The interest rate is great over here…[Read more]

]]> afeafb866138c937f8095da6538343da JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429046 Thu, 18 Sep 2003 22:25:49 +0000 Hey David,

I came over here after schooling to, but that included university. I am 25, grew up near Brisbane. Moved over here to teach English after doing an engineering degree and an arts degree(economics/japanese).

Been over here two and a half years too. Am only just getting into the research over here. Going back to Aus next year, so mostly…[Read more]

]]> d3495987b293291f9a187a7a3bebccf9 JapanScott replied to the topic for Japanscott in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367987-for-japanscott/#post-4429044 Thu, 18 Sep 2003 18:11:29 +0000 Hey David,
I am in Nagoya. Was wondering if anyone else was in Japan in this forum. What part of Aus you from?

Scott

]]> 4612cc35969b828e9b6a18ede9d00ddb JapanScott replied to the topic All you city investors are pushing prices up!!! in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367985-all-you-city-investors-are-pushing-prices-up/#post-4429029 Thu, 18 Sep 2003 17:15:29 +0000 Just to clarify, what square are you thinking outside of? From the information in this forum, I don`t see too much about `screwing people over to make a dollar`.

I can understand your concern about other people buying up the good investment properties in your area, but maybe you should try to turn your dreams of investing into a reality. Sure it…[Read more]

]]> 747bfaff2ee4aefec707e8c6983922fb JapanScott replied to the topic Newbie?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367984-newbie-4/#post-4429023 Thu, 18 Sep 2003 16:36:38 +0000 Add a few more posts…5 posts I think, maybe 10

Scott

]]> eb114eb7627316588164389b4f0d4f4e JapanScott replied to the topic question about purchase with furniture (quick!) in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367737-question-about-purchase-with-furniture-quick/#post-4427700 Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:48:40 +0000 Hi. I think that if you are after a hassle free way to deal with furniture depreciation, you should get a valuer in to provide the values of each item. Get them to do the whole house. Make sure you know exactly what is coming with the property also…have it in the contract, or maybe when you take control you find something missing.

Just my…[Read more]

]]> d94902efbf18fad3b57b87ed6aea437d JapanScott replied to the topic Calling windows XP users in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367679-calling-windows-xp-users/#post-4427422 Thu, 11 Sep 2003 03:24:17 +0000 Hey EZ

I am running XP. I installed your program, says successfully, but when I run the program I get a `runtime error `13` , type mismatch. Any ideas?
I am running XP home – Japanese version.

Scott

]]> e7ac9935d4daad8b565e191aff528752 JapanScott replied to the topic Money saving ideas in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367601-money-saving-ideas/#post-4426992 Mon, 08 Sep 2003 17:41:05 +0000 The easiest way to save money in Japan is to ride a bicycle. I can save $10 a day just by not catching the subway. Any transportaion costs you can cut out will help too.

Scott

]]> 521d142700700a21416a7ed729f5d4e1 JapanScott replied to the topic Money saving ideas in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367601-money-saving-ideas/#post-4426990 Mon, 08 Sep 2003 17:24:55 +0000 Hey apollonia, with regards to the coin saving. Yeah, the first few weeks I did seem to take out more, but pretty soon my way off spending changed. The biggest thing is don`t spend that coin. I planned to save one a day, but found that it was more like 2 or 3. Money in the bank in Japan earns 0.001% interest, so you don`t miss out there.
Save it…[Read more]

]]> c18793752a74a09e11701accc9abaa7c JapanScott replied to the topic DISASTER HAS STRUCK!!! in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367638-disaster-has-struck/#post-4427254 Mon, 08 Sep 2003 16:48:59 +0000 If you want to know about teaching English in Japan, I can offer some information as I am currently doing that.

Scott

]]> 0d19932d3c77ba07cc9a6ef922c8464a JapanScott replied to the topic FHOG and Investments in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367610-fhog-and-investments/#post-4427085 Mon, 08 Sep 2003 03:55:59 +0000 Thanks for that extra info Simon. I haven`t looked too much into loan structuring yet, I think I should. Maybe it will help me decide the best way to go.

Speaking of going, time to go to work.

Scott

]]> 14d40696f147fb2a203880fc6b58b5f0 JapanScott replied to the topic What's your motivation? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367603-whats-your-motivation/#post-4427042 Mon, 08 Sep 2003 03:40:39 +0000 The dream is to play golf everyday…

Well, that is part of it anyway.

Scott

]]> 3feca5aec4acb549d4bd393ba20a6c17 JapanScott replied to the topic FHOG and Investments in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367610-fhog-and-investments/#post-4427082 Mon, 08 Sep 2003 03:32:43 +0000 Hey Chris,

I am 100% sure that you cant use the FHOG for an investment property. I looked into it awhile ago, so unless things have relaxed (I doubt this), it should still apply.

Also, if you purchase with another person that has previously bought property, you aren`t eligble for it either. Might be wrong on this one though, it was a while…[Read more]

]]> 74fea764112d90575fa2e4f83c495a33 JapanScott replied to the topic Money saving ideas in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367601-money-saving-ideas/#post-4426981 Sun, 07 Sep 2003 18:02:16 +0000 The biggest thing I do is not spend a certain coin. For example, in Australia, I didn`t spend gold coins($1 and $2) and in Japan I don`t spend 500 yen coins(roughly $6.50). I saved around $2000 in ten months to pay for my yearly visit to Aus.

]]> c4a94e3ef8f971067e8fcab7ddd9543c JapanScott replied to the topic Rent in Advance in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367600-rent-in-advance/#post-4426976 Sun, 07 Sep 2003 17:41:55 +0000 Thanks for the replies in the wee hours.

Last time I was renting was from a friends father, it was a pretty sweet deal for me. I was living with my friend in the property, but he married and moved to Canberra. I had the place to myself for the same rent. Also, as I was a university student, he was pretty flexible on payments, so I was usually…[Read more]

]]> 1afa7941c824feb51d8a9b6709617d07 JapanScott replied to the topic Can I buy half a house? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367583-can-i-buy-half-a-house/#post-4426837 Sun, 07 Sep 2003 16:12:26 +0000 No, Scott isn`t Japanese. Just working over here, but doing some thinking about property investing for when I come back.

Thanks for the offer Simon, but at the moment there are no real details, just putting a few questions out there.

So many options for investing! Thanks for the info!

Scott

]]> 62c8c3cb7bfb5784aa66cb8a1eaec430 JapanScott replied to the topic Go SWANS in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367590-go-swans/#post-4426895 Sun, 07 Sep 2003 15:53:23 +0000 Looks kind of tough for them…Collingwood seems to be the team to beat after Ports choke today. I am not totally adverse to a Lions win, but some mates in Brisbane would never let me hear the end of it.

Scott

]]> 41f6b619013932aad6407d88139bb615 JapanScott replied to the topic Go SWANS in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367590-go-swans/#post-4426893 Sun, 07 Sep 2003 15:45:24 +0000 Good win by the Swans. I was also happy with my teams performance this week (Essendon fan). Replay of last years match against Port thanks to this win. A different ending this year is in order…

Scott

]]> 45523deb32f62158929b7280daab2779 JapanScott replied to the topic Can I buy half a house? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367583-can-i-buy-half-a-house/#post-4426834 Sun, 07 Sep 2003 02:07:56 +0000 Thanks for the replys. Would banks be willing to loan for this kind of arrangement, in particular if only the agreement was drawn up, title left as is?

]]> 8f3a1b436b1d3b1f5c0b40beabf8ee7f JapanScott replied to the topic PI.com Roll Call in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366097-pi-com-roll-call/page/5/#post-4417597 Sat, 06 Sep 2003 15:38:08 +0000 Hi everyone! Nice to hear about everyone. Figure I shouldn`t be shy. My name is Scott, am 25 and currently living in Japan. Yes, teaching English. I have been here for nearly 3 years. Originally from Toowoomba, but call Brisbane home after 6 years of university there.

A friend gave me a property book to read about a year ago, which started my…[Read more]

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