PropertyInvesting.com | JhaiMitchell | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jhaimitchell/activity/ Activity feed for JhaiMitchell. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:09:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 da78adb699f4607ed160786e3dbc4390 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Using Facebook for Lead Generation in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409677-using-facebook-for-lead-generation/#post-4693101 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 07:08:49 +0000 I specialise in Internet marketing for real estate agents and this is a very complex topic if you want to go hard on generating leads online. 

I've wrote an article for Real Estate Business http://www.rebonline.com.au/blog/6718-jhai-mitchell-how-to-generate-leads-from-social-media-marketing-indirectly to help real estate agents understand this…[Read more]

]]> cd524abd65ea9c14c3537f3eda29bc88 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Sub division costs in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409733-sub-division-costs-5/#post-4693401 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 07:02:44 +0000 I recommend you invest your time in calling and is looking up the costs. It is best to get as accurate as possible even in the do diligence phase rather than settling for a rule of thumb. When you're looking at something This size you have to be even more diligent with the numbers. 

Costs will range from council the council and you will be…[Read more]

]]> a4435ef1df4579ca7227cbae2b639ca8 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Resale Value in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409737-resale-value/#post-4693424 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 06:58:25 +0000 I find RP data helps along with this and you can pull out all the prices you want to get more detail. Just keep in mind most of RP data is out when it comes to the square meters of a property.

]]> 9b7db1068cf842be3b22d5414a8ff23a JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Teenage retreats and granny flats in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408524-teenage-retreats-and-granny-flats/#post-4684694 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 06:41:43 +0000 I am currently getting $290 per week for my granny flat you might as well not call it a granny flat it is pretty much a self-contained unit. This is more attractive the renting a unit because I've sectioned off the backyard to give the tenants their own privacy. 

Also there is no stairs and the property is only been shared with one house and…[Read more]

]]> b1f998ebfb0c4b7c02390723b8a6c509 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic What first: PPOR or investment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409978-what-first-ppor-or-investment/#post-4694551 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 06:20:42 +0000 we have done exactly what Jamie has suggested.

Now we are sitting on $100,000 worth of equity and about to buy our second property after one year. We should be able to buy a third property next year.

]]> f208f37377075c464627c77194e47421 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Property Cycle at the moment in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409789-property-cycle-at-the-moment/#post-4693672 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 03:40:06 +0000 I see many people com­ment­ing on for­ums say­ing “Sydney as a whole is way over­priced for what is selling” and "Sydney house prices are depressing…"

Where we all want to live, well most of us!

I can sym­path­ise that most people simply want the com­mute between work and home to be shorter, but these days we also want a great school for our…[Read more]

]]> af275732ab88c5a1d50e8e69f172c0a3 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Property Bloom in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409813-property-bloom/#post-4693834 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 03:31:39 +0000 I have not had any dealing with her, but her book is fantastic. I sounds like she really knows her stuff.

]]> 943b20f98f18bbb12e9db5f3972d7465 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic How to pick a location worth investing in? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409545-how-to-pick-a-location-worth-investing-in/#post-4692287 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:54:31 +0000 If you have a "10/20 years time" out look and you really want to make sure you lock in that capital gain. 

you can do this 2 ways;

1) Ad a higher or better use to the property/land (renovation/build)
2) Do your due diligence and focus on local Infrastructure

I break it down how Infrastructure leads to property growth in my article about…[Read more]

]]> 588daed7ad46e63ed41f8b44a942a626 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic How to deal with real estate agents in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408933-how-to-deal-with-real-estate-agents/page/2/#post-4688173 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:43:40 +0000 This think the key to unlocking the code to getting in with us Real Estate Agents is to show us how we can keep our commission when putting together a sale with a problem property.

1) If you can do this and make it a simple to understand process
2) find a solicitor that will help move the whole thing along with out killing the sale

I think you…[Read more]

]]> e2747394ab6c2ec5e8e77d6d6a834211 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic How to deal with real estate agents in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408933-how-to-deal-with-real-estate-agents/page/2/#post-4688172 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:32:13 +0000 You will probably want to go on RP data and look at Days On Market and double check that they have sold if not dork knock them or direct mail them! that should get you on the right track.

]]> 763c4189754089c7538a47abd8ab2011 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic How to deal with real estate agents in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408933-how-to-deal-with-real-estate-agents/page/2/#post-4688171 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:28:15 +0000 Can you suggest any Podcasts especially for "Words that Work"? I think "I love Marketing"is a great one!

]]> 75543222505679d2c397404e8b2e5e77 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic How to deal with real estate agents in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408933-how-to-deal-with-real-estate-agents/page/2/#post-4688170 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:21:39 +0000 Try http://www.gumtree.com.au with the ad. you can specify the location.

]]> 038b993c03ffd98479d54c00c7ea0fce JhaiMitchell replied to the topic How to deal with real estate agents in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408933-how-to-deal-with-real-estate-agents/page/2/#post-4688168 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:15:19 +0000 It is so true, and mostly slow at getting contracts together and kill many sales! 

Happens every in real estate, it's hard to find a good one.

]]> a3d93d01b0db8d5fc49d1388ea0625ca JhaiMitchell replied to the topic what type of commercial building would you buy in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395670-what-type-of-commercial-building-would-you-buy/#post-4600800 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:28:00 +0000 I asked "What is the cheapest, high demand, positive cash flow real estate you have found?"                                                                                                                          (From james) "Hi , Im pretty much focused on commercial property , theres so many good deals out there . Just before xmas I helped a guy…[Read more]

]]> fa3e2b67155432cd5108696a656815d4 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Taking photo during the property inspection in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408456-taking-photo-during-the-property-inspection/#post-4683976 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:22:31 +0000 There has been issues in the past were people have taken phones of the security system and been robed after the home open.
 

]]> 371b7713deea25bb7dc1837526f518b9 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic 1 bedroom unit in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408410-1-bedroom-unit/#post-4683622 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:03:49 +0000 TheFinanceShop wrote:
Any restrictions in terms of finance or onselling it? Have you also seen the strata report?

Regards

Shahin

They normally have lots of restrictions when it comes to on selling, please look at the fine print.

]]> dad8e9a9928a3fc54bebd3946739a7e8 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Advise on getting into the property market in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408384-advise-on-getting-into-the-property-market/#post-4683494 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:07:22 +0000 ara1234 wrote:

I'm just looking for some advise what to do as i would like to buy my own house and an investment property within in the next year.

just looking for some advise and possible strategies to archive my goal.

  

Before you sort out all of the loan issues (which sound like you will not have a problem) you need to decide what…[Read more]

]]> f12d0a09c130bc718651c171ca36865f JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Negative or positive for high income in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408365-negative-or-positive-for-high-income/#post-4683270 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:57:43 +0000 Hi Boshie, 

This may help.

PLC wrote:

This will allow you to maximise your deductible debt while paying off your non deductible debt quicker, and allowing you to save money for your future PPOR.

On another note, if you are only gone 5 years as you suggest and sell your house when you get back to buy another one then you are eligible for CGT…[Read more]

]]> 5b4beb014d939be754177d18f4eddf03 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Negative or positive for high income in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408365-negative-or-positive-for-high-income/#post-4683269 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:45:45 +0000 mkbonline wrote:

I am finding it really difficult  to find a positive cash flow property even in Western suburbs of Sydney.

I can't see how you are finding it hard to find positive cash flow property?

I admit it is hard to find one with a 10% yield already built into it.

I find with Western suburbs of Sydney (Toongabbie/Blacktown) you…[Read more]

]]> bb2572774919868bb275ad81fb54dfe9 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Income Accelerators in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/income-accelerators/page/2/#post-4683133 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:28:14 +0000 Choady wrote:
 the discipline of spending less than you earn, always paying yourself first and the art of delayed gratification.

To do this effectively you need to budget well, monitor your outgoings and of course, always pay yourself a minimum of 10% (more if able) of your gross earnings and put this aside for long term wealth creation. These…[Read more]

]]> 5d432b00662f56116f4316537659b737 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Suburbs with renovation potential in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/suburbs-with-renovation-potential/#post-4670557 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:03:14 +0000 Hi ,Catalyst

You're right "end price and reno costs." 

Worst house in the best street so my rule of thumb.

Make sure their is a big differed in what you are buying at and what the suburb cap price is for your particular dwelling. 

Local agents can help guide you on this one, talk to a minimum of 3 to get a good range.

P.S. I think Toongabbie…[Read more]

]]> 0950f8c493ac6206b83feb6b7a704687 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Best place to invest cash? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408123-best-place-to-invest-cash/page/2/#post-4681315 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:42:55 +0000 I'm originally from Perth and the gold and silver ant cheep there, its cheaper in Sydney!

]]> 78a2227b64a986a8f155edd25ef1e7ff JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Invest in building apartments in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408225-invest-in-building-apartments/#post-4682083 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:35:55 +0000 Where would you find a property syndicate to invest with?

]]> 5c1bdf2d3dd9a1db93c9ffe016403d42 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Income Accelerators in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/income-accelerators/#post-4683130 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:28:45 +0000 Hay munmun5 awesome link, I've been doing something similar.

Check out  http://www.lynda.com

]]> b30b0d274392dd61e1b0c47e1dcab273 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Income Accelerators in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/income-accelerators/#post-4683129 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:15:45 +0000 Yeah when do you get back? 

Do you know much about microfinance in the UK?

]]> 2064d849d1e820965fd9b2d50708e4a9 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Income Accelerators in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/income-accelerators/#post-4683128 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:14:02 +0000 Hi Matt,

I was thinking of going into shares but them my friend that was making money in shares told me about banners Broker!
Check out //www.bannersbroker.com/Emech its working for me and may friend.

]]> f58128df1079dd9cb299aa6335c1a71d JhaiMitchell replied to the topic My First Development Project - Advice Needed!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408322-my-first-development-project-advice-needed/#post-4682903 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:39:49 +0000 mattnz is right a local builder to have a better idea.

Also ask what you real estate agent of what they think of the inclusions, they will let you know what will give you ROI in the area (renting or selling) and if you shop around you can add perceived value at very little cost.

]]> 0d6db9090e14fb4eb657170465a12405 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Bad property agent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408358-bad-property-agent/#post-4683185 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:22:24 +0000 He looks trusted according to him!

http://www.lauchlanleishman.com.au/ 

Do know what he is working on?

]]> 371b20d38a48efc714a1b87dc44a1b50 JhaiMitchell replied to the topic What is the going Commission for Agents? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407953-what-is-the-going-commission-for-agents/page/2/#post-4679816 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:08:51 +0000 My advice is to find an agent that as archived above average results selling off the plan in the local area, they will have all the hot buyers.

Also find one with marketing experience (online and offline).

This will archive the best price regardless of the commission.

P.S. If you don't like the job he has done, ether renegotiate the commission…[Read more]

]]> 8591cd5164deefe0436b36cd9539b37d JhaiMitchell replied to the topic Selling Off The Plan in the forum Hi Tinim, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408363-selling-off-the-plan-3/#post-4683243 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:53:53 +0000 Hi Tinim,

Are you selling any thing like this;
http://www.rebonline.com.au/breaking-news/5858-what-home-will-agents-be-selling-in-50-years 

We as Real Estate Agents would handle all buyer communication, handle contracts,  advise you on procedures and paperwork with help of a solicitor or lawyer. 

I recommend DA Patterson Partners 02 9631 6200…[Read more]

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