PropertyInvesting.com | JLtarra | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jltarra/activity/ Activity feed for JLtarra. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:33:19 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ebd6f65ccf65bad00be73776f0362d6c JLtarra started the topic Investing in Australia or Overseas in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5115599-investing-in-australia-or-overseas/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:42:19 +0000 Hi all,

I joined this forum  many years ago. I have done some projects in the early 2000s from dual occs to land subdivisions and a commercial property . since then I have offloaded all my projects and have not invested since 2011. Since then a lot is happening in the Australian market and I’m a little cautious in putting my money into local re…[Read more]

]]> 727d878af6726970ab067b0eaa5fe1e3 JLtarra replied to the topic Question for small-scale developers: what would you do differently? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030929-question-for-small-scale-developers-what-would-you-do-differently/#post-5031186 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 04:56:36 +0000 Development approval

]]> 061ac32ac709e623faa7be774b7b6c15 JLtarra replied to the topic Question for small-scale developers: what would you do differently? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030929-question-for-small-scale-developers-what-would-you-do-differently/#post-5031133 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:45:43 +0000 Great posts ladies! One question @marisa where do you find a builder that builds for 1200 to 1500 per m2? Are we talking single or double story and what sort of finish. This is the biggest hurdle i have at the moment and what is the deal breaker to most sites i look at.
Thanks in advance

John

]]> 91bd05748d4906deef3a2136fd892e44 JLtarra replied to the topic Renovation profit margin in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5028137-renovation-profit-margin/#post-5028183 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 21:07:41 +0000 @pascoe_82 I like your investment style. I share your views about capital cities I have previously invested in both and although in regional towns the capital appreciation is not there you usually know what your profits are going to be before you sign the on dotted line.
Don’t get me wrong capital appreciation is always great but I’m wary of my…[Read more]

]]> 31c4a91fa73c60197b26cf9c0945477c JLtarra replied to the topic Renovation profit margin in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5028137-renovation-profit-margin/#post-5028142 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:15:50 +0000 @storybuilder there was no question just adding my 2 cents worth

]]> 7bfc240fbe85091cfb7338eb88ff80ae JLtarra replied to the topic Renovation profit margin in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5028137-renovation-profit-margin/#post-5028138 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 23:26:25 +0000 What I’m struggling with (linkedin acticle) is how do you service the loans if you purchases multiple properties when having to DIY some of the work. This means you’d be doing the Diy after hours etc? Rents are only going to cover some of the re payments. At some point you will reach your limit and have large amount of debt.
Maybe I’m looking…[Read more]

]]> 965c743927c9769a2ef95cb49c8056ed JLtarra replied to the topic Factories & Warehouses in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5018981-factories-warehouses/#post-5019037 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:11:50 +0000 Sounds interesting. Are you looking at regional or metro? I’ve never done this but have keen interest as I think there are good value add options with industrial.

]]> 2ad6b51477d25515fd26daa370691007 JLtarra replied to the topic Financial Freedom Matrix Template??? in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5002103-financial-freedom-matrix-template/#post-5002265 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:17:42 +0000 Got It!

Thanks
John

]]> 6640bfb824dfd92075585d341d40dd82 JLtarra started the topic Financial Freedom Matrix Template??? in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5002103-financial-freedom-matrix-template/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:06:48 +0000 Hi There all,

Just read “From 0 to Financial Freedom: How To DO It Today” book and looking for the Financial Freedom Matrix Template.

I typed in http://www.propertyinvesting.com/financialfreedommatrix into the browser and nothing came up.

Wondering if others are having this issue or not??

Thanks

John

]]> 033c0c553934bb495d60cdbe9252d02c JLtarra replied to the topic Minimising CGT????? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4992555-minimising-cgt/#post-4992604 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:06:11 +0000 Thanks Benny,

I will run that past the accountant.

John

]]> b7b91369cf944b880a44453fa35cc997 JLtarra replied to the topic Minimising CGT????? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4992555-minimising-cgt/#post-4992579 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 07:04:42 +0000 Thanks Terry.

]]> 9bcc189942e89dfa8f5758d96810212d JLtarra replied to the topic Anyone got a good accountant? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4992269-anyone-got-a-good-accountant/#post-4992560 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:55:20 +0000 Highly recommend Mark Unwin!

]]> 025ce6e4e1ceb0d6edcafde02ebd08fd JLtarra replied to the topic Convert the garage to make a income property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4992369-convert-the-garage-to-make-a-income-property/#post-4992559 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:53:06 +0000 I think your best bet is to talk to a local draftsman or town planner at the local council.
They will give you the best advice.

John

]]> 2782542532794e4f0658e8fae7648797 JLtarra started the topic Minimising CGT????? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4992555-minimising-cgt/ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 07:04:08 +0000 Hi all,

Recently my wife sold an investment property that was owned half with her brother.
The property is located in Victoria.

Ok, here are the figures.

Bought in 1999 for $212k
Sold in May 2014 for $870k

CG = $658k /2 = $329
50% share of CG = $329k
(Remember it’s owned by two people equally)

House was owned for more than 12months so they…[Read more]

]]> 00b0ad6b9bbb43472a5a266c37036a9c JLtarra replied to the topic What Inspires You? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407987-what-inspires-you/#post-4680116 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:06:04 +0000 I agree with all above.

Short answer is:   Someone that doesn't lose focus of their goals and ends up achieving all they set out to and more!.
Elite sports people inspire me, I think most that succeed in their field are able to succeed in what ever they set their mind to!

Kids!!!
Watching a kid ride their bike without training wheels for the…[Read more]

]]> 18100197addf354d6f51b509977a8e5a JLtarra replied to the topic Looking for a builder (Melb) in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407891-looking-for-a-builder-melb/#post-4679372 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:15:04 +0000 Very  Good Point!!

thanks for your comments

]]> 20e27ec29078465d8e130425d3597201 JLtarra replied to the topic Boom Town Info in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407563-boom-town-info/#post-4677055 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:22:59 +0000 Another question,

What is the best way to access ABS info online?

Tried What I think is the Census web site with no luck.
I'm after demographical info which show employment data, growth, median age, basic incomes, house hold expenditures etc.

Thanks Again.

john

]]> 930bcef3df5a16d9d696cedf873c3a7c JLtarra replied to the topic Boom Town Info in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407563-boom-town-info/#post-4677054 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:32:15 +0000 Thanks Derek,

Most definitely be doing my own DD.
Just needed a heads up in which direction to look.

Thanks Again

John

]]> bb1d9aebbc2673d6784a9a5f5874283a JLtarra replied to the topic FHOG Doomed Or Not???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403607-fhog-doomed-or-not/#post-4647539 Thu, 19 May 2011 12:01:17 +0000 I agree, it will only benefit if the FHO that buys something new where they will recieve the $20K + the SD savings!

]]> aab7c0b48457359c73b16581f75124db JLtarra replied to the topic FHOG Doomed Or Not???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403607-fhog-doomed-or-not/#post-4647536 Thu, 12 May 2011 09:46:32 +0000 Hi fword,Do you know the size of the stamp duty cuts? Obviously it wont be anything like the $20K FHOG offered by state (Vic) and federal government considering most FHB homes bought are paying around $20-$25K in stamp duty. One would assume it will be a percentage of this amount.John

]]> e112249583bcaae764a58b519218d112 JLtarra replied to the topic Property Option Help Needed. Victoria in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403469-property-option-help-needed-victoria/#post-4646744 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:59:17 +0000 Thanks Paul,I've just discoved I already have Lewis' details in my file. That's great.I'll give him a call.RegardsJohn

]]> 22d43698f5149c0a12745db8a37d734d JLtarra replied to the topic Best way to approach owners of potential Development Sites???? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403278-best-way-to-approach-owners-of-potential-development-sites/#post-4645380 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:17:30 +0000 Thanks Luke.I didn't think too much about a letter drop. It's too easy for someone to throw them out.John

]]> f8443bb0e6b637b2f659f8535f31ed56 JLtarra replied to the topic Has anyone invested in Gippsland (VIC) eg Moe, Morwell, traralgon? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394627-has-anyone-invested-in-gippsland-vic-eg-moe-morwell-traralgon/#post-4595106 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:32:02 +0000 Hi,I do some investing in near by Wonthaggi. Some say it's Moe by the water. Those areas certainly have the infrastructure and the employment with the power stations etc.Things to be wary of are the crime rate that comes with an are that has this kind of socio demographics.What sort of investing are looking at?John

]]> ad05eb0409c5440c6c9c93363e72127d JLtarra replied to the topic simple reno question regarding capital gains in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394550-simple-reno-question-regarding-capital-gains/#post-4594745 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:08:41 +0000 mrs palmer,it depends what your trying to do and how many you are gonna be doing. If your treating it like a business and doing multiple, i wouldn't worry about the capital gains.And your right, it's easier to sell with furniture. Maybe try and hire it or get the place staged. Goggle 'staged homes' to see what they do.All the bestJohn

]]> 33a2bc738912d67f77725c8033a7b695 JLtarra replied to the topic How Do You Become A Money Magnet? in the forum Julz & Duckster, Thanks for https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393365-how-do-you-become-a-money-magnet/#post-4588263 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:57:57 +0000 Julz & Duckster,Thanks for you replies.I actually have done Brendan's Entrepreneurs Boot Camp which was fantastic and highly recommend it.Like you mentioned i have to ask, and word of mouth.John

]]> 499cee95b7e598f1bc2d77f7b25b5b69 JLtarra replied to the topic Subdividing - Sell of the Back in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390525-subdividing-sell-of-the-back/#post-4572549 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:59:30 +0000 Hi Sonny, Once again, present the address to planning dept of council and see if its possible. as for costs for all the processes you will be looking at $15K to $20K. This will include drafting or achitects cost, surveyors costs for subdivision etc. be aware you may have to provide a water retention system which can cost bw $8K and $15K. this is…[Read more]

]]> 504430d8a7fcb9d6b6a2401cbb8a89aa JLtarra replied to the topic Please recommend an accountant in Melbourne in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389837-please-recommend-an-accountant-in-melbourne/#post-4568969 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:30:04 +0000 Hi there,Mark Unwin is my Accountant. His based in Kew. I believe he bought Steve's old accounting firm. His very switched on when it comes to property investing.T (03) 9854 6317 | F (03) 9854 6292 | E mark@mjua.com.au       SUITE 604, 89 HIGH STREET, KEW VIC 3101I pasted his details from his website.Hope it helps.John

]]> 466698b0c19eb3239af2804ae77d8bd0 JLtarra replied to the topic Morwell VIC... Any opinions? in the forum Hi R.E.Q From my experience https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389554-morwell-vic-any-opinions/#post-4567454 Wed, 09 May 2007 11:00:57 +0000 Hi R.E.QFrom my experience i see the town as a little sleepy. I had my eye on it in regards to commercial and the one thing that put me off was the amount of vacant commercial shops/office in the main street. In saying that though i bought commercail propety in another sleepy Vic town near Mildura (+ve geared) and have just sold it and down quite…[Read more]

]]> b1e9c2e7b963bbfc61342dcd7e0bc307 JLtarra replied to the topic THE NEXT STEP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389542-the-next-step-2/#post-4567419 Tue, 08 May 2007 11:31:52 +0000 Hi Johann,I personally cleared all my personal debt b4 i started to invest. If i had my time again i think i wouldnt wait to clear debt. It can take some time to pay off a house. I think you can get yourself in a comfortable financial position b4 you start and not be pouring all your income into personal debt items. Or you can do Dave Bradley did…[Read more]

]]> a22df4473082125143217caa33b4e76d JLtarra replied to the topic buying reno selling in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389533-buying-reno-selling/#post-4567388 Tue, 08 May 2007 11:21:19 +0000 Hi davidjj,Buy a lemon and transform it into a Gem!!I think with Reno /sell your got to look for something the is sort after in the area your investing in. On top of that you need to find out what the buyers are after in a Reno and cater to the markets needs.work out a budget and stick to it.Make sure you concentrate on the items that every one…[Read more]

]]> c2ed4ec04d06a77e8273400c7a2b2571 JLtarra replied to the topic Timber Slat Blinds ~ Cutting in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389527-timber-slat-blinds-cutting/#post-4567370 Tue, 08 May 2007 11:12:00 +0000 Hi Daryl,Spot on!  I've done this a few times.What i did was simply close the blind fully  and taped the ends up with tape to hold them tightly together. then simply cut them with a circular saw. It would probably neater with a hacksaw or timber saw.Then i stained the ends of them. Depends how much you need to cut off them, it gets a bit tricky if…[Read more]

]]> a0f903f66cb9982ec6cc5f25d47fb8f8 JLtarra replied to the topic Advantages/disadvantages from buying off a plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389543-advantagesdisadvantages-from-buying-off-a-plan/#post-4567423 Tue, 08 May 2007 10:52:43 +0000 Hi pman,What your purpose in buying off the plan? Is it an investment? If so , what do you plan with? Hold? Sell? Live?Is it in a new devolopment area?, such as a new suburb for example Caroline springs?  The reason i ask is cos if your after a capital gain it tends to be slow in those areas cos the developer genarally controlls how much your…[Read more]

]]> b52a399e68600c81bfb3227ed0ab7f73 JLtarra replied to the topic Need Good Agent in Mildura in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389296-need-good-agent-in-mildura/#post-4566244 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:28:48 +0000 Thanks Julie!Its ironic cos i've actually met Tony a few years back when i was looking at comm property up there.He did seem to know what he was talking about, so i think you've just made my mind up for me.Thanks AgainJohn Tarenidis

]]> 638305524bd84c0dd87a31898b686217 JLtarra replied to the topic Need Good Agent in Mildura in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389296-need-good-agent-in-mildura/#post-4566242 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:06:43 +0000 Thanks Julie

]]> bba4336eededa8a114592b3df9c0e39c JLtarra replied to the topic What to do with 70's Style timber Linning Boards in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386997-what-to-do-with-70s-style-timber-linning-boards/#post-4555590 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:13:17 +0000 Your replies are much appreciated

Thanks, will give it a go!!

John[biggrin]

]]> 3199843195aa9bf86c6a182257cc2a35 JLtarra replied to the topic How much tax to pay?? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385552-how-much-tax-to-pay/page/2/#post-4547698 Sun, 28 May 2006 02:41:48 +0000 I must thank everyone that has contributed to this topic.

Thanks!!!!

Its been a great help!!!
John

]]> b3c33f5b8a989ef1095474c27b8667bf JLtarra replied to the topic How much tax to pay?? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385552-how-much-tax-to-pay/#post-4547682 Mon, 22 May 2006 10:11:07 +0000 Thanks all for your responses!

I’ll check my deed and take it from there.

So if the company is mentioned under the beneficiaries section, then funds can also be distribited to the company at a tax rate of 30%???

Thanks Again

John

]]> c8898bf582e7fccdef93a5b5aeb76c38 JLtarra replied to the topic How much tax to pay?? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385552-how-much-tax-to-pay/#post-4547677 Sun, 21 May 2006 11:05:25 +0000 Thanks TerryW,

After speaking to my accountant I was told that i would have to pay the higher tax percentage and made no mention about leaving funds to the company?

Maybe i miss understood her?

John [biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

]]> 05240e0fff65a270464c0cc4dfd34011 JLtarra replied to the topic 12%-14% Gross return Comm. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383278-12-14-gross-return-comm/#post-4535824 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 21:20:20 +0000 Email me your email, and i’ll send you the details

]]> a92335664b1335cd78f7df1e0873cc2e JLtarra replied to the topic Help Req in Commercial in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382868-help-req-in-commercial/#post-4533614 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 23:29:43 +0000 Thanks JKM, THings I didn’t even think of!!

The properties in question are self storage complexes.

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]]> 3fc0b0a6bc659901fd4c6294f07c5144 JLtarra replied to the topic 12.5% Return on Commercial in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382776-12-5-return-on-commercial/#post-4533095 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 22:53:01 +0000 Are these type of properties of interest to investors? They are both in postcodes of over 50,000, and they are both Self storage complexes, both have provided 3yrs of finacials and are 12.5% average over the 3yr return.
They are of interest to me, but they are a little out of my price range.
the other question is, what is a good way to advertise…[Read more]

]]> 577fe4c4938159769f30d690c83c4ae6 JLtarra replied to the topic 12.5% Return on Commercial in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382776-12-5-return-on-commercial/#post-4533088 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 07:02:48 +0000 grossrealisation,
I was more surprised at the return of 12.5%. I realise that price of commercial property is higher as we own some, but i don’t think of seen some thing with a return above 10%, maybe this is good sign for buyers?
JOhn

]]> 56f32bd5327129c8b24f8522168c3d3f JLtarra replied to the topic Properties under 50m2 in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382705-properties-under-50m2/#post-4532661 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 06:05:05 +0000 Marty,
We have an investment in regional Vic which consits of 4 X 36m2 offices in one building which are all seperatly stata titled. We had no problem with financing through IMB, maybe cos it was all under the one roof?? We took out a P&I loan on that one which suits as fine. I think I/O would of been fine as well specially with more money in…[Read more]

]]> f0a0723fa736a39528c3dafa3fed431f JLtarra replied to the topic Property Manager Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377803-property-manager-problems/#post-4500922 Wed, 05 Jan 2005 21:36:29 +0000 Is there a financial penalty for withdrawing from the exclusive leasing contract??
Thanks

John [biggrin]

]]> e6915f8cb733662bbba99be56040def1 JLtarra replied to the topic Depreciation in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377600-depreciation-8/#post-4499434 Mon, 27 Dec 2004 00:58:52 +0000 kjw,

i have +ve IPs and we don’t including depreciation cost to make them positive. not sure what other people do out there,. i look at non cash deduction as a bonus.
As to where to look?? ….have you read Steve’s new book “$1 000 000 in property in one year”?
it gives you great insites of techniques people use to MAKE properties positve cash…[Read more]

]]> b0bd5bcfee53555dc2bd69996d15977a JLtarra replied to the topic Sud Divide During Settlement??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377511-sud-divide-during-settlement/#post-4498798 Wed, 22 Dec 2004 13:26:15 +0000 Thanks for the feed back all!!!
its been much appreciated!
it’s been a big help!

]]> ae1eed83be9248c570f38ab24a677a6a JLtarra replied to the topic Problems with online shopping in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376789-problems-with-online-shopping/#post-4494463 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:21:29 +0000 Thanks for your help.
I release that its quite simple process to shop, but it still failing on me.
i select my items (add to cart), thats fine but then when it displays my shopping list a can’t do anything at all!
Can’t buy,can’t adjust quantities, or empty ect….

john

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