PropertyInvesting.com | JessW | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jessw/activity/ Activity feed for JessW. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 abde7b8be9129cb57b7c36fe3d7d930b JessW replied to the topic Tiles or laminate planks? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402044-tiles-or-laminate-planks/#post-4637241 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:49:43 +0000 I just put down laminate floating floor in my rental property and love it. However, I don't know how it's going to wear in the long run, and would imagine that tiles would be longer lasting. However, the laminate flooring is definitely the cheaper option, and so much quicker to lay than tiles. Good luck!Jess

]]> a50ece75078a18993e66920bf3949cc1 JessW replied to the topic Capital Gains Tax and date of sale in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401877-capital-gains-tax-and-date-of-sale/#post-4636134 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:39:21 +0000 Just another question regarding cgt, which you may be able to help me with Richard (or anyone else!)…. I have heard that you can be an "owner builder" once every 3 years and pay no cgt? So, my situation is, we have a PPOR for which we have lived in for 5 years, and we have an IP that we purchased in May this year, have just renovated and are…[Read more]

]]> 177ddeeb84d63eef8b37eacb172964e9 JessW replied to the topic Capital Gains Tax and date of sale in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401877-capital-gains-tax-and-date-of-sale/#post-4636133 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:27:27 +0000 Thanks Richard – you've always got the answers! And am I correct in the calculating of cgt? The tax office takes into account the amount of money spent on reno's?CheersJess

]]> a1def3f246d5c957aebff7f483fa25c5 JessW replied to the topic FINALLY ..... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401726-finally/#post-4635288 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:13:00 +0000 Hey Karen – here it is http://propertyinvestingmummy.blogspot.com/ !!!Have quickly entered a couple of posts… sorry, name of blog is similar to yours… I'm trying to think of something else!!!I hadn't thought of blogging about it before, but, as I said you've inspired me!Anyway, check it out… by the way, I have a friend in Mackay who is a…[Read more]

]]> c627ffc09c726af0994ead9d7d4f1bcb JessW replied to the topic FINALLY ..... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401726-finally/#post-4635286 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:08:18 +0000 That's great news, congrats! I've just checked out your blog… it's great! I am also a property investing housewife!! My hubby works away a lot, so the property investing journey is mostly mine… I'm currently renovating our first IP, which I will put a tenant in until mid next year, and then sell and move on to the next one. I soooo hope my…[Read more]

]]> 51b58e948cacfd7c2369c22a3c708adf JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/3/#post-4624150 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:47:23 +0000 Hi there Renos – feel free to shoot me an email – jesshyde@bigpond.comCheers, Jess

]]> 7248d604dd9f921ba4cb90145678236a JessW replied to the topic Painting tip in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401466-painting-tip/#post-4633823 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:16:41 +0000 hahaha, been there, done that!! Bugs don't look so great on a beautifully painted feature wall….maree_bradross – I am about to begin stripping wallpaper (for my very first reno!) – what is wall wik??CheersJess

]]> 20bede2cd13a80fe80ef64a7745f1480 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/3/#post-4624148 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:41:53 +0000 Hi guys – sorry to those I haven't replied to on this thread… i've been very busy – holidaying, and yes, renovating!Alex – I have just begun my first reno, and am now in the full swing of it…. I knew it wouldn't all be smooth sailing, but I didn't think it would be soooooo frustrating! It's only a small reno really. It's a small 2 bedroom plus…[Read more]

]]> 8afa8201d8094a93dd53a9d922db98f5 JessW replied to the topic First IP in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400870-first-ip-11/#post-4629839 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:09:22 +0000 Hi Karmark – welcome to the forum! I'm absolutely no expert, but I do know that the banks will only loan you 80% of the equity you have in your home i.e. $120k equity, they'll loan you up to $96k. I believe it also depends on your borrowing capacity which comes back to your income and ability to repay the loan. One of the finance experts on this…[Read more]

]]> 1c90d1274b2d0e29676e87c7c319ad70 JessW replied to the topic My renovation challange in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399909-my-renovation-challange/page/2/#post-4624376 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:52:13 +0000 Looking great Brian – would love to see some more photos!CheersJess

]]> 68e225702ce85a918f988d7a2a403809 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/3/#post-4624144 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:53:51 +0000 Jess hi,Sounds like the workshop was worth every penny! I bet you are ready to take off!Thx for your feedback-its got me thinking and now i am considering doing their workshop in syd later in the year.Can you please tell me if amongst all the goodies that you got, did they provide any software to assist with analysing and /or managing  projects?…[Read more]

]]> 42d75f6a257125616ce9c069de3ff192 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/3/#post-4624137 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:29:54 +0000 geoffandcassie wrote:
Hey Jess,that does sound like a great overview of topics, I have one question if you don't mind answering? Do they teach you about financing properties when you're just starting out, ie how to obtain finance?I was looking at managing renovating properties for a living, but obviously to do that you would need to quit your d…[Read more]

]]> 259488b06d8e7be39a09320f6eb7d941 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/3/#post-4624135 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:41:35 +0000 Hi dbliss – no I didn't get your email!! Did you send it my home address? jesshyde@bigpond.comYep I would love to catch up too, trust me there'll be plenty to talk about! Could you try emailing me again? CheersJess

]]> bc9ead722ffe65361198ae4549c69f0a JessW replied to the topic Can anyone identify what style of home this is? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400217-can-anyone-identify-what-style-of-home-this-is/#post-4625930 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:37:54 +0000 Hey Mav – I agree with Jason – i would imagine it would be far too expensive to try to restore it. Restoration and Renovation are two very different things. And at the crux of it – restoration is more expensive! You're probably better off to bring it up to a light, bright, modern standard that will appeal to all types of different people. Anyway -…[Read more]

]]> 4ad4c250a4cfcf5da6af4165adbe1ad5 JessW replied to the topic Brick or Weather Board ??? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400208-brick-or-weather-board/#post-4625865 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:29:13 +0000 Hi Jason – I just had a look at your Nerang house, looks great. Is it an expensive process to render the entire house like that? ThanksJess

]]> cb5df4f954f97b5a2e663929637e1d86 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/2/#post-4624133 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:13:01 +0000 Hi everyone – well I have just had my weekend workshop with Stephen & Cherie, and it was great! Really comprehensive… Cherie is like this crazy woman who covers absolutely every single detail you can think of! And Steve – well he's just funny!!No seriously, it was very full-on, loads of information, their Due Diligence System is very…[Read more]

]]> 4a36161bc8039d26507980a92168c492 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/2/#post-4624132 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:58:17 +0000 Great thanks Tina – I did actually email them last night so I'm sure now that I've done that I'll be on their e-mail list too! I might think about going too. If I do I'll let you know. CheersJess

]]> 64d0eff57038c9a6dfb53d1d201b893d JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/2/#post-4624128 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:03:44 +0000 Hi Tina – I haven't heard of  "Women in Property" either so I just checked out the website. Can't seem to find when their next meeting is though – do you know? Might be good….CheersJess

]]> 82bb4ae4c085308ab86992a17bf2a937 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/2/#post-4624125 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:09:32 +0000 Thanks so much for the feedback Ian! Great to hear you enjoyed it. I am off their workshop in Melbourne this weekend and I'm very excited about it!CheersJess

]]> d5e9f7a625b595833c632c8c4affb762 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/2/#post-4624123 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:57:01 +0000 Hey Kylie – I've sent you a pm – not sure if it worked though… you can email me at jesshyde@bigpond.com – would love to catch up!Cheers, Jess

]]> 3ab1ec710410cd0aa34a5e685f0cfbe5 JessW replied to the topic Whose name should IP go in? Just mine or joint names.... HELP PLEASE! in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400132-whose-name-should-ip-go-in-just-mine-or-joint-names-help-please/#post-4625466 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:11:14 +0000 Thanks Richard & Harry for your feedback. Richard – I might give you a call I think!Cheers, Jess

]]> 886b9cca5a178b87be41ee1940cf8a4b JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/page/2/#post-4624116 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:06:30 +0000 Hi dbliss – I am going on the 12th & 13th June – so less than 2 weeks now! Pity its not the same workshop as you… we could've introduced ourselves! However, after you've attended the workshop in July, if you are interested in catching up to discuss ideas etc, please PM me and let me know. Always good to have likeminded people to chat…[Read more]

]]> 217b8b3de490ac8accb8a493851a9655 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Hi guys - I'm off to the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/#post-4624112 Mon, 31 May 2010 11:40:18 +0000 Hi guys – I'm off to the workshop in Melbourne in a couple of weeks… so I will certainly leave some feedback for you all then!

tinkara – I'm in a similar situation to you – young kids at home and a very busy life. But sometimes you need to do something for yourself! So I basically just told my husband what I was doing and he'd have to be home…[Read more]

]]> 4b486c632fa34a0f10ccb923f304d3b5 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/#post-4624112 Mon, 31 May 2010 11:40:18 +0000 Hi guys – I'm off to the workshop in Melbourne in a couple of weeks… so I will certainly leave some feedback for you all then! tinkara – I'm in a similar situation to you – young kids at home and a very busy life. But sometimes you need to do something for yourself! So I basically just told my husband what I was doing and he'd have to be home to…[Read more]

]]> 71698fc6fef0b4b6b5c382cd7472a382 JessW replied to the topic 5% deposit & Early Access - how to go about it? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400084-5-deposit-early-access-how-to-go-about-it/#post-4625143 Mon, 31 May 2010 10:44:04 +0000 Hi everyone…. wow what a day! I put an offer in on the house I was looking at, with a 5% deposit payable now, 5% upon signing , 90 day settlement (which is what I was after), along with early access! I've negotiated to access the property for the last month of settlement period to do some minor improvements.Asking price was $220,000 to $235,000.…[Read more]

]]> 5b7f02ef4b20efb779961eaae121451f JessW replied to the topic 5% deposit & Early Access - how to go about it? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400084-5-deposit-early-access-how-to-go-about-it/#post-4625139 Sun, 30 May 2010 23:42:10 +0000 Hi all – thanks for your responses. Looks like I have a couple of options. The house I'm looking at will be empty, and I would like to gain early access – even begin some reno's if possible. I'll also be looking into subdividing the block so I could get the ball rolling for that.  I think I'll try the pay 5% on exchange of contracts, and pay the…[Read more]

]]> 84520821473ee0dccc503cfe8226ce76 JessW replied to the topic Purchased 2 br unit in prime location for 750k in the forum sonyasal wrote:I know https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399939-purchased-2-br-unit-in-prime-location-for-750k/#post-4624525 Wed, 19 May 2010 11:01:21 +0000 sonyasal wrote:
I know different people have different investing strategies, i have just signed contracts on a 2x2bed units with carport for $180K returning a total of $260/week. Could easily be $280/week, vendor has kept rent lower because they are good tenants.

Hi Sonya – would love to know where you purchased these units? Sounds like a great…[Read more]

]]> a899cb3c3f875000e925715653bdc395 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/#post-4624103 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:20:37 +0000 Hi geoffandcassie – the 2 hour dvd is the one you receive when you subscribe to their newsletter…. there's an icon on their homepage "Free DVD when you register"…..It's worthwhile having a look at for sure. Cheers, Jess

]]> 706dcf847abe9b6627525e7d37064b80 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/#post-4624097 Thu, 13 May 2010 05:01:21 +0000 Hi Mav86 – I have just registered to attend the Melbourne workshop in June…. I sure hope it's going to be worth it as $5000 is a lot of money! I have watched their 2 hour DVD which was great, and I learnt heaps just from that. They seem to have a wealth of info to share. I also thought the Trade Card sounds great, which offers discounts from…[Read more]

]]> 4e1690cc0e7d1236e9c9844cc39eb6ff JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Hi Mav86 - I have just https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/#post-4624097 Thu, 13 May 2010 05:01:21 +0000 Hi Mav86 – I have just registered to attend the Melbourne workshop in June…. I sure hope it's going to be worth it as $5000 is a lot of money! I have watched their 2 hour DVD which was great, and I learnt heaps just from that. They seem to have a wealth of info to share. I also thought the Trade Card sounds great, which offers discounts from…[Read more]

]]> d59141b4a9affb836cd1f52229f91e84 JessW replied to the topic Stephen Tolle & Cherie Barber workshop in the forum Hi Mav86 - I have just https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399867-stephen-tolle-cherie-barber-workshop/#post-4624097 Thu, 13 May 2010 05:01:21 +0000 Hi Mav86 – I have just registered to attend the Melbourne workshop in June…. I sure hope it's going to be worth it as $5000 is a lot of money! I have watched their 2 hour DVD which was great, and I learnt heaps just from that. They seem to have a wealth of info to share. I also thought the Trade Card sounds great, which offers discounts from…[Read more]

]]> 63e9b3c96183e19f0193ad767da8be52 JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum sounds great kate - I'll https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/page/2/#post-4623732 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:58:33 +0000 sounds great kate – I'll have a good look over your website and get back to you. Cheers, Jess

]]> 93d3b574ad3be8f7127e594ab5ecadf9 JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum Hi KateMelb - I'm still https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/page/2/#post-4623730 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:35:27 +0000 Hi KateMelb – I'm still certainly interested in self-managing in the future – I'll check out your website – wish I had of looked at it before I made the decision to go with the PM!!! I was struggling to find easy to understand, straightforward info about self-managing…..Cheers, Jess

]]> 9398cd12f6581142e93181b2f8820bb9 JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/page/2/#post-4623729 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:31:04 +0000 milliondollarmaniac wrote:
Hey Jess,Just wondering is your RE a national company or just a local company?

Hey – it's First National Real Estate – I purchased the property through them also, so ended up with a discount on the Property Management – normally 8% + GST, I got it for 7% + GST. So probably quite a good deal really.

]]> f5ba99fe7d7d0afcac44aa7b641238e4 JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum Thanks Danno - glad I'm https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/page/2/#post-4623726 Sun, 09 May 2010 11:52:36 +0000 Thanks Danno – glad I'm helping you with a good night's sleep!Yep – def a good decision. I think I need to learn the ropes a bit more before I tackle property management.CheersJess

]]> 8885fca0f116a6ed6ae9e1a1f8353d44 JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/#post-4623721 Fri, 07 May 2010 04:19:57 +0000 Ok – It's decided! I'm going to stick with the PM. It's only a small price to pay for peace of mind. Decision made – thank goodness for that!!!Thank you so much to everyone who has replied and given me their experiences and opinions. That's what I love so much about this forum is that everyone is so generous with their time and feedback. Thanks…[Read more]

]]> 31d10da20eeb2217472276d4c804645f JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/#post-4623719 Fri, 07 May 2010 01:52:27 +0000 The RE that currently manages the property do have a good reputation – I wouldn't have an qualms about them as PM. So hopefully what happened to 'thirsty' – as described above, wouldn't happen! (but of course you never do know!). Dan – I was thinking the same thing, of course the tenants seem great now, but it could all go pear-shaped if something…[Read more]

]]> 59dc117972ae75cb4df8b0b20f7d13b3 JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/#post-4623715 Thu, 06 May 2010 10:42:37 +0000 My IP is in Bendigo, where I live, so the proximity isn't a problem at all. It's those stories like shahabr tells that scares me a little. But, going from my gut instinct, these tenants are great and I don't think they'd be any problem at all….decisions, decisions….

]]> 6560290750fc707297364f1f5fed6ac1 JessW replied to the topic To stick with Rental Manager or do it myself???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/#post-4623710 Thu, 06 May 2010 10:04:45 +0000 Thanks guys for replying – much appreciated! Hmmm…. some for and some againstI do plan on purchasing more properties, so I can see that it would become very time consuming once I had a few properties to worry about. But seeing as it was my first, I thought maybe it would be a good learning experience, and a good money saver, to go it alone. I…[Read more]

]]> d712e2423371f30a919f8afddcf6a5f7 JessW replied to the topic Financing my 1st IP - so confused! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399488-financing-my-1st-ip-so-confused/#post-4621843 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:40:11 +0000 Hi to all – thank you so much for your feedback and ideas. I'm glad that I asked as I had an uneasy feeling that I was going about this the wrong way…. now, my only problem is that I have already filled out an application form etc with the Bendigo for the loan. However it is not set in stone yet. But I do only have until the 23rd of this month…[Read more]

]]> 4a276dcf422b36946387e195a6d79504 JessW replied to the topic Financing my 1st IP - so confused! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399488-financing-my-1st-ip-so-confused/#post-4621837 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:49:58 +0000 Thanks Sonya – appreciate your reply. I will take your advice and speak to a mortgage broker in detail – do you (or anyone else out there) have a broker you would recommend? I kind of got the idea that the bank manager didn't invest in property himself as he really didn't seem to know why I was even asking such a thing! I am able to easily obtain…[Read more]

]]> 656229043c2d3a796b3876ee7da7d1d3 JessW replied to the topic selling in Mackay - REA recommendation? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399337-selling-in-mackay-rea-recommendation/#post-4620781 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:44:33 +0000 Dave Edwards – Ray White

]]> 8acac5b2e08900e90a48a0804ac5e5d2 JessW replied to the topic Should I get 2nd IP or try pay off my house in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399436-should-i-get-2nd-ip-or-try-pay-off-my-house/#post-4621465 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:12:17 +0000 Hi all – I've been following this thread with interest, and I am very new to this so please be kind!Just wondering what exactly is an offset account? I've just purchased my fist IP, and from researching (and reading these forums!), have decided the best way to structure the loan is to not cross-collateralize wtih my PPOR, but to borrow 90% against…[Read more]

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