PropertyInvesting.com | JimmyJ | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jimmyj/activity/ Activity feed for JimmyJ. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:45:34 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 fb87e31ffc99cfca592977f109183cda JimmyJ replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (Developing)dvd's notes & workbook in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399160-carly-crutchfield-developingdvds-notes-workbook/page/2/#post-4619569 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:56:32 +0000 Hi Elmo,I have sent you a PM.

]]> 2e48e98d666fab1b6d95053c3f18b155 JimmyJ replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (Developing)dvd's notes & workbook in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399160-carly-crutchfield-developingdvds-notes-workbook/page/2/#post-4619566 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:46:52 +0000 Hi Mr Elmo,I sent you a PM a while back as you requested.  Did you receive it?Cheers.

]]> 610a8763a054bf0336ad9216cad8f4a2 JimmyJ replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (Developing)dvd's notes & workbook in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399160-carly-crutchfield-developingdvds-notes-workbook/page/2/#post-4619561 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:36:02 +0000 I would pay $300, if anyone has a copy and wishes to get rid of it for this price?  (Sorry trustee, realise this is way below your price)I just can't justify paying any more than this as I am not sure that I would put it into practice any time in the near future!Cheers,JJ.

]]> 7417fae6736c8165ef0b3f54b3dd0d8e JimmyJ replied to the topic Perth - best suburbs for subdividable houses? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400172-perth-best-suburbs-for-subdividable-houses/#post-4625645 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:08:39 +0000 Hi eyefour,I will be moving to Perth soon and will also be interested in this.  Do you know of any yourself?

]]> ff008c97dc3fc300971e4fa1054c57ed JimmyJ replied to the topic Do property managers / agencies receive kick backs? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400138-do-property-managers-agencies-receive-kick-backs/#post-4625486 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:56:25 +0000 Matt,I disagree entirely.  If someone is receiving 'financial remuneration' (to use your term)  as a result of recommending or arranging a service for me then I expect to be made aware of this.  How can I be sure they are choosing the best supplier for the job, rather than the supplier which provides them the best 'financial remuneration'.Once I…[Read more]

]]> a868813eaaa8e8c11477d3ea4609d47a JimmyJ replied to the topic Selling Privately in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400130-selling-privately-3/#post-4625460 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:27:52 +0000 Another company doing private sales is http://forsaleforlease.com.au.  They seem to be a very professional setup, although Landlordschoice looks cheaper.Makes you wonder how the agent justifies taking between $20,000 and $30,000 in commission!  (oops… likely to upset a couple of agents with that comment).

]]> bed98a7a26ab5bb7d787582ac3853524 JimmyJ replied to the topic Subdividing - Have I done the wrong thing? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399506-subdividing-have-i-done-the-wrong-thing/#post-4622004 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:54:55 +0000 I think this might be the company:

http://www.propertysubdivision.com.au/index.html

Quote from their website:
“we also offer a 110% Money Back Guarantee that if we decide to take your project on”

]]> 33893f7f806293e9bc8ed9355096a6d7 JimmyJ replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield (Developing)dvd's notes & workbook in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399160-carly-crutchfield-developingdvds-notes-workbook/#post-4619549 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:33:19 +0000 She has a one day seminar in Brisbane coming up this weekend. Free. I’m sure it will be mostly a sales pitch but hey, it’s fee other than a day of my time so hopefully i’ll come away having learnt something.

The DVD’s typically sell on ebay for around $950.

]]> 8a7e19a93ef0439bc7652c22d4a47db7 JimmyJ replied to the topic Solicitor in QLD in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397889-solicitor-in-qld-2/#post-4611755 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:49:30 +0000 Thanks for the advice Linar.  Will do as you suggested.I have been looking at the wording of the sunset clause and it seems very open ended… is it normal to have the following text which I have highlighted red?   (note, blue text is my shortened version of a section which seems fair and I have not included because it is quite long, but the re…[Read more]

]]> 0687c1f2d0394c670a9de9d17e21bb7d JimmyJ replied to the topic Solicitor in QLD in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397889-solicitor-in-qld-2/#post-4611753 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:43:59 +0000 Nah not the best idea because I have noticed the original solicitor was recommended to him by the agent.  Not saying there is anything dodgy going on, but feel he needs advice from someone who is completely independent.So can any solicitor who specialises in conveyancing be able to do this?  My concern with this approach is in my experience most c…[Read more]

]]> 1d91d2a6bac34ff4d1d7e0ededa0170d JimmyJ replied to the topic Property sales data on Realestate.com.au in the forum great idea, definately https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397623-property-sales-data-on-realestate-com-au/#post-4610711 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:15:26 +0000 great idea, definately agree. Shame there is no onthehouse.com.au equivalent for wa.

]]> 66b1c6a7d9859ee8d2ae5ce258947530 JimmyJ replied to the topic Property sales data on Realestate.com.au in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397623-property-sales-data-on-realestate-com-au/#post-4610709 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:46:39 +0000 Are there any free websites where I can search for past sales history in Western Australia. I guess an “onthehouse.com.au” equivalent for WA?

]]> 055571f86b18ace541dbcc13060e78dc JimmyJ replied to the topic QLD IP PURCHASE PROCEDURES ??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397496-qld-ip-purchase-procedures/#post-4610168 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:52:06 +0000 In QLD, if you terminate based on the building and pest inspection you are obliged to provide a copy of the report if the owner requests it.

]]> 9b33efbcceeb8b8c4bf0b6b3872166de JimmyJ replied to the topic to buy now or wait 12 months???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393336-to-buy-now-or-wait-12-months/#post-4588121 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:31:19 +0000 Mel_d01,

Which suburbs should be avoided?

]]> 2442a99725296cc2b89357d835a152af JimmyJ replied to the topic Who's Fixing Interest Rates - Should we? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396851-whos-fixing-interest-rates-should-we/#post-4607015 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:18:53 +0000 Need to consider, if you wish to sell the property during the period of the fixed loan you will be up for break fees, which can be thousands .

]]> f8ef5c140d09cdfabb3b5c35edead0b8 JimmyJ replied to the topic Writting a Letter of Offer - Help Needed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395088-writting-a-letter-of-offer-help-needed/#post-4597576 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:37:51 +0000 Jaffasoft wrote:
I think RE Agents have a standard form to fill in. I purchased the Buyer Beware product 5 yrs or so ago and have used that offer template a few times. That is not available again yet. Usually you include a 'subject to clause finance' or some other ;get out' clause and a sun set clause for the agent to accept the offer by a set…[Read more]

]]> 9821ace5aeff944566ecae55f48484bf JimmyJ replied to the topic Researching potential suburbs in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396810-researching-potential-suburbs/#post-4606855 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:22:32 +0000 Hi Daniel,The investsmart website has a good search function, and uses Australian Property Monitors data:http://www.investsmart.com.au/property/

]]> 95bf5d879918de5184f42995c5df0ebe JimmyJ replied to the topic Submitting multiple offers in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396809-submitting-multiple-offers/#post-4606847 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:12:48 +0000 I guess that's part of my question.  If I put in an offer via fax or email, is that binding at that point in time, or is it only binding at the time of having the contract signed by BOTH parties?  If it's not binding and both offers are accepted, it would then be my choice which offer to pursue.  (or is this unethical?)Alternatively, I submit an…[Read more]

]]> 95bf5d879918de5184f42995c5df0ebe JimmyJ replied to the topic Submitting multiple offers in the forum I guess that's part of my https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396809-submitting-multiple-offers/#post-4606846 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:12:48 +0000 I guess that's part of my question.  If I put in an offer via fax or email, is that binding at that point in time, or is it only binding at the time of having the contract signed by BOTH parties?  If it's not binding and both offers are accepted, it would then be my choice which offer to pursue.  (or is this unethical?)Alternatively, I submit an…[Read more]

]]> cb76fc6fd9b69fa9b44f42bcd6f739be JimmyJ replied to the topic Looking for property sales data in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387916-looking-for-property-sales-data/#post-4559906 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:10:16 +0000 Hi Adrian078,Did you have any luck locating this data?I too am interested to get this data into excel to allow myself to filter/query the data.For simple queries, you can use:http://www.investsmart.com.au/property/search.asp?QLD=1&OrderBy=1This website allows you to search by yield, median price growth, etc.  Still not as powerful as having the…[Read more]

]]> d09b1ca70905d75004e6ca3e1ee293c4 JimmyJ replied to the topic Perth Market in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396455-perth-market-2/#post-4605109 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:17:14 +0000 Have a look at rockingham. Also seaside, also benefit from new train line.

]]> 121994dde450545b4857a931180fe153 JimmyJ replied to the topic Calculating Return Yields in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396411-calculating-return-yields/#post-4604895 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:06:13 +0000 There are plenty of free spreadsheets around which will help you calculate the net yield (just search the forum for spreadsheet), alternately you can use software such as PIA for a full detailed analysis, although this will cost you a few hundred dollars.

]]> 56791e32aec74a2d16cc81cd82e3d57a JimmyJ replied to the topic Renting rooms out while recieving 1st home buyers grant in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396292-renting-rooms-out-while-recieving-1st-home-buyers-grant/#post-4604294 Mon, 25 May 2009 03:11:15 +0000 Hi Sea Ox.Recommend you research the below website:http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/client-group/first-home-buyer/index.shtmlAs stated on the website, the conditions of the first home owners grant are:You will:move into the home within one year of buying it live in the home for 6 months continuously as your principal place of residence. My understanding…[Read more]

]]> c629fa9477f8eada2508f9be01fd70bb JimmyJ replied to the topic Buying property unseen in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396212-buying-property-unseen-3/#post-4603873 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:54:44 +0000 Anyone who’s read any of Margaret Lomas’ books will know she is a huge advocate of buying a property site unseen. She believes it stops you from making an investment based on emotions rather than research.

Not sure if i could do it myself, but then how do you buy in different states? Go on ip junkets around the country?

Anyone else with good/bad…[Read more]

]]> a46912539cc4fb61015e909eb3d790ab JimmyJ replied to the topic First Home Owners Grant - Extension? What will it mean to the market? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396072-first-home-owners-grant-extension-what-will-it-mean-to-the-market/#post-4603187 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:28:45 +0000 Since posting my question last night, Kevin Rudd has today announced the first home owners grant will end on June 30!  Whilst the article actually sounds like the whole FHOG will be canned, I assume this is incorrect and the government will return it to the pre October 07 figure (i.e. $7k).Refer to:  http://www.news.com.au/business/money/story/0,28…[Read more]

]]> 72da08b620e505ad72152bd5843a74ea JimmyJ replied to the topic Westpac withdraw 95% LVR in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396066-westpac-withdraw-95-lvr/#post-4603152 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:13:19 +0000 Hi GOM,What do you mean by "stabilise the current property price"?Would it not be fair to say the property prices have stabalised in the past 12 months… especially in the higher end of the market?Cheers.

]]> eb53961d58c0be36c1897bb7d3ba72ed JimmyJ replied to the topic Negatively geared positive cashflow in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396060-negatively-geared-positive-cashflow/#post-4603048 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:44:21 +0000 Hi opoberez

Sorry don’t know anything about government assisted rentals, however maybe the property is negatively geared, and once you take into consideration the tax deductions (i.e. Depreciation, management fees, etc) it becomes cashflow positive?

Positive gearing and positive cashflow are different concepts.

]]> e8264b545efe768d1d760d7a22447af8 JimmyJ replied to the topic House Valuation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395866-house-valuation/#post-4601745 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:09:49 +0000 Do the valuers purposely value the property below market value, or are they simply being cautious?Do you think it would help if you provided the valuer with recent sales history and also politely mentioned you are going to get an independent valuation to compare.  Would this entice the valuer to be more accurate, or simply aggravate him/her and…[Read more]

]]> b552dba88d1fee1960ab92d4756f309c JimmyJ replied to the topic Found cashflow Positive property Perth - investment partner wanted. in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395718-found-cashflow-positive-property-perth-investment-partner-wanted/#post-4601046 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:11:56 +0000 God Of Money,New to property investing and have a question.You asked if there was a 10% return.Is this what you set you minimum to, and if so, how do you find that outside of mining towns?

]]> 0570748cedf51438f12888aeea01e692 JimmyJ replied to the topic Equity Loan or Line of Credit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395720-equity-loan-or-line-of-credit/#post-4601061 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:28:34 +0000 Thanks for the responses.Richard, what are your reasons for choosing the Line of Credit over the Equity Loan.  What are the differences?Cheers,JJ

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