PropertyInvesting.com | jkmt | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jkmt/activity/ Activity feed for jkmt. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:54:40 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 1435b7c713e092d2499cf047509d8a96 jkmt replied to the topic us tax liens in the forum Hi,I was just looking at https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403767-us-tax-liens/#post-4648736 Thu, 17 May 2012 05:43:54 +0000 Hi,I was just looking at this tread. Since it's been a while, I'm wondering how the journey has been for those who mentioned they were going to do tax liens. I'm considering this kind of investment and would love to hear from others who've been down that road before. Interested in finding out where you have invested, what has been hard or easy,…[Read more]

]]> e2349916b781ac3d8b4b50f55d334c3e jkmt replied to the topic Anyone had Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery? Please share your experience in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391839-anyone-had-lasik-or-laser-eye-surgery-please-share-your-experience/page/2/#post-4580095 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:26:56 +0000 There are risks with any medical procedure, not only eye surgery. You have to weigh up the risk, seek a second opinion and decide from there. My brother had this eye surgery over 10 years ago, I had mine done about 5 years ago. Both of us consider it to be one of the best things we've ever done.

]]> 1961bb54c2f5652638d0e175cb8638d7 jkmt replied to the topic Can I become wealthy (in depth detail of my current situation and where I'm heading)? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393777-can-i-become-wealthy-in-depth-detail-of-my-current-situation-and-where-im-heading/#post-4590514 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:58:29 +0000 Congratulations on a fantastic start! I suspect someone with your drive isn't going to need uni. Focus on building those entrepeneurial instincts! Do uni if you really want to, but I'd also recommend reading things like 'Think & Grow Rich', 'The E-Myth', 'Richest Man in Babylon' and lots of those other…[Read more]

]]> bd1054611d795c915808194162af9926 jkmt replied to the topic Turning your PPOR into investment property in the forum Hi,It's certainly worth https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393785-turning-your-ppor-into-investment-property/#post-4590666 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:51:05 +0000 Hi,It's certainly worth considering the emotional side of it – can you watch someone else living in your home and not caring for it the way you do? Only you can decide that – some people are OK with it, others aren't. If you can, it's certainly worth thinking about because the capital gains tax rules make it attractive, and it's much better to…[Read more]

]]> 045af7d82f71863634a29e3e08d0cbd6 jkmt replied to the topic What would you do? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393747-what-would-you-do-22/#post-4590385 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:41:12 +0000 Hi,I'm with Erik. Go slowly, do lots of research, watch for the bargains – they are certainly around and more are likely to come. It may be worth getting that top-up loan now (and park it in an offset account) as it is getting harder and harder to get finance from the banks and if values fall, you won't be able to access as much. Sit on the money,…[Read more]

]]> 97c621edfb95c3747cdb7f26c414b906 jkmt replied to the topic Do I give up? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393686-do-i-give-up/#post-4590056 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:06:39 +0000 Hi Everyone,There is some good advice in the above postings. It isn't an easy path, and the more low-cost reading and self education you can do the better. It is also important that you look at your own psychology of wealth. What are your real beliefs about wealth and money? Are you truly comfortable with the idea of being wealthy? If these things…[Read more]

]]> 31ee1b0b627386a0c6d3f50159a4a5a2 jkmt replied to the topic Private Rent vs Agent Managed in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393743-private-rent-vs-agent-managed/#post-4590339 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:47:37 +0000 Usually we get a PM to look after our properties. However, we did have one that we privately managed, which worked out well. Tenant deposited straight to our bank account. As we were distant, we also paid a small fee to a local to keep an eye on the property and to handle any maintenance issues. We were happy to self manage this one, as it was a…[Read more]

]]> b7c1d0b2b9f87dfeaedb0b39fa6904c8 jkmt replied to the topic To sell or rent out property - Sunshine Coast Qld in the forum Hi,Congrats on the move. I'd https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392701-to-sell-or-rent-out-property-sunshine-coast-qld/#post-4584571 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:10:08 +0000 Hi,Congrats on the move. I'd be inclined to hang on to what you've got, rather than sell and buy elsewhere – the changeover costs are too great and would eat too much of your equity, when you're already sitting on something that's a valuable nest egg. Sunshine Coast is a great spot with plenty of potential. If the extra $1000 a month in repayments…[Read more]

]]> 27f9397684b6665a2c5e8d254bda7aee jkmt replied to the topic Anyone had Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery? Please share your experience in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391839-anyone-had-lasik-or-laser-eye-surgery-please-share-your-experience/#post-4580072 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:13:31 +0000 Hi,I had lasik surgery two years ago. It was the best thing I could have done. I was 38 at the time, and yes, I will probably need glasses for reading in my mid-40s, though this along the lines of not having to use them constantly, just for specific tasks.I had the surgery done in Hornsby, Sydney, and it cost me $3000 per eye. Definitely worth it…[Read more]

]]> 0b7bb40f2225f5124fbeb4de7b04feb7 jkmt replied to the topic Colourbond vs Tile roof in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382456-colourbond-vs-tile-roof/page/2/#post-4531177 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 13:16:08 +0000 Hi Redwing,
Apparently, if your house is in Qld, you will probably need to rebaton and use cyclone baton screws if you choose colourbond, and you shouldn’t need this for tiles. If your house in NSW, unless it’s on beachfront or in a high wind area, you probably won’t need the baton screws. Can’t comment for other states. Please note that depending…[Read more]

]]> a97d042a6bb5683a83d6633dd2064873 jkmt replied to the topic Colourbond vs Tile roof in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382456-colourbond-vs-tile-roof/page/2/#post-4531172 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:27:43 +0000 Hi Everyone

My husband is a roof plumber, who installs colourbond roofs as part of his work. So thought I’d run this topic past him for comment. His thoughts:

When you look at costs, make sure you are comparing apples with apples.

There are a couple of different options with both tiles and metal roofing, and then another couple of opti…[Read more]

]]> 4a7865ba0e98a4fa3c209614c92c32aa jkmt replied to the topic Negative comments.. SO FUSTRATING! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381913-negative-comments-so-fustrating/#post-4527714 Fri, 02 Sep 2005 12:21:54 +0000 I agree, weigh up all comments on their merits. I’m still thankful for the “negative” comments of relatives who put me off investing in a timeshare unit when I was 20. Yet at the time, I resented what I saw as their lack of support.
However in general, I have found that those who used to be critical of our approach now hold their tongues and even…[Read more]

]]> 6dbe81b2da91459a536358599fe92149 jkmt replied to the topic With young children in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380810-with-young-children/#post-4520374 Fri, 01 Jul 2005 09:33:04 +0000 Today I attended the funeral of a friend who left behind three sons, the youngest of whom is just 14 and must finish growing up without a Mum. So I guess tonight I find myself musing on how do you find the balance? How do balance being there for your young family giving them a positive emotional legacy for a life, building a financiallly…[Read more]

]]> 4c34b5a68db08a48b0e62549f977e8e5 jkmt replied to the topic Rent increases, how much is fair? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380990-rent-increases-how-much-is-fair/#post-4521672 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 06:32:55 +0000 Hi,
As a pensioner, there’s a fair chance she is receiving a reasonable amount of rental assistance, so won’t have to pay the full rise out of her own pocket. Check with Centrelink what sort of rent assistance she might be getting.
Sounds like you would have no worries getting another tenant if she does move and your current tenant will have to…[Read more]

]]> e8f53de8a8c7fe79fcf7b7825ea61694 jkmt replied to the topic Research...Where to start? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380970-research-where-to-start/#post-4521487 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 06:03:31 +0000 Hi Ben,
Don’t rule out places like Mt Isa and Rockhampton. We have properties in both and they have served us very well, and the prospects for both those properties are looking very good at the moment, with tight vacancies and rents being pushed up in both places. The outlook for both towns in the immediate future is also pretty good, as the…[Read more]

]]> f17ec4f9d517db221a7e536f8d8ce2fa jkmt replied to the topic With young children in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380810-with-young-children/#post-4520364 Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:58:40 +0000 Hi Endless Summer,
While I don’t know your individual circumstances and challenges, I can give you a couple of thoughts from my journey of the past few years. Our challenges, and those of many parents of young kids I know, have been financial in terms of equity and reduced income, and also time.

We have 2 children under-5. By choice we rent our…[Read more]

]]> c852e7536403482dc4a1213325ec1046 jkmt replied to the topic The benefits of property developing in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379213-the-benefits-of-property-developing/page/6/#post-4509558 Sat, 28 May 2005 07:19:17 +0000 Hi,
Yes, my husband and I went to Michael’s Sydney property briefing. We got far more value out of it than the $55 we spent. And my husband will be going to the workshop in June. By the way, there were substantial discounts for early bookings and our expense will be far less than $3.5K. I would love to go to the workshop and would except for the…[Read more]

]]> abb6841d66dd893af0b0cb1ed218c56d jkmt replied to the topic Want to sell privately in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380136-want-to-sell-privately/#post-4515340 Sat, 14 May 2005 07:43:41 +0000 Hi Leanne,
You’ve probably already considered this, though it is amazing how often it is overlooked. Have you offered the property to your tenant? We’re currently selling a property to our tenant, and I know of other tenants who have bought the house they live in. Maybe you have the makings of a wrap, or if not, at least an immediate sale without…[Read more]

]]> c620a9fff361550b3391cce652dfe552 jkmt replied to the topic What do you think of this idea in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375516-what-do-you-think-of-this-idea/#post-4486804 Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:06:51 +0000 Hi,
I’m with RentMaster and PropertyAngel. I’ve been a tenant in the same house for 14 years (we love the place, not the landlord!). I would love my landlord to show some appreciation for the fact that we’ve been good tenants. While pizza doesn’t personally grab me, I’d still appreciate the thought it represented. What I’d really like is that when…[Read more]

]]> 0d2dfe3b1cdc58ec16829c2561f6212d jkmt replied to the topic Kudos! to a great agent. in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379635-kudos-to-a-great-agent/#post-4512047 Sun, 10 Apr 2005 09:25:50 +0000 Yes, I’ve been impressed by Trevor. We didn’t end up buying through him because something else came up elsewhere first. However, he has been highly professional and even though we didn’t spend our dollars with him, he is still actively helping us to get a quantity surveyor at a group price.
Cheers,
jkmt

]]> 23de1814efdaa750270536efab086281 jkmt replied to the topic REal Esate Agents in Rocky in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379638-real-esate-agents-in-rocky/#post-4512059 Sun, 10 Apr 2005 09:22:29 +0000 Hi,
I’ve tramped the footpaths up there talking to a heap of agents. The pick of the ones I met was Ashley Paulsen from Prime Properties. We purchased a property through him three years ago, and he was still around last August when I went there. Sorry, I haven’t got his contact details handy.
Good luck,
jkmt

]]> 1b61cd22fe142cb0620b867054cc64e2 jkmt replied to the topic To Furnish or Not to Furnish - that is the ????? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379509-to-furnish-or-not-to-furnish-that-is-the/#post-4511463 Sat, 09 Apr 2005 06:23:21 +0000 Hi,
We have a set of four units that were furnished when we bought them three years ago. Until now we have left them furnished but are moving toward taking the furniture out, as I think where they are, it lowers the quality of tenant that we get and it is also much easier for tenants to move on if they don’t have many chattels, creating more…[Read more]

]]> 28ce692217c61af162987bdaba0e52d0 jkmt replied to the topic investing in mining towns in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379554-investing-in-mining-towns/#post-4511710 Sat, 09 Apr 2005 05:56:19 +0000 Hi Veronica,
I can’t comment on mobile homes, but can offer a few thoughts from my experience of attempting to buy/buying sets of units in two mining towns.
The first set was in a tiny mining town in Central Qld (population 3500). Fantastic cashflow and new mines popping up everywhere. Everything was looking great, finance approved subject to…[Read more]

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