PropertyInvesting.com | Kara47 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/kara47/activity/ Activity feed for Kara47. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 463bbaf4d7cd0e84c3b6c999252c2a25 Kara47 replied to the topic Rp Data / Pricefinder in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5069960-rp-data-pricefinder/#post-5070761 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:07:16 +0000 Not sure exactly if it would suit, but look at Investar. Monthly subscriptions, different levels of access.

]]> da42bcbf71a9780eea990ce7f0f97cd9 Kara47 replied to the topic Selling Unit with Tenants in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5070165-selling-unit-with-tenants/#post-5070760 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:04:43 +0000 Hello Simon,

I’d weigh up how much you would have to discount the property due to presentation vs how much rent you would get. I’d be inclined to move them out, give the place a quick spruce up & put it on the market. I’m currently researching the southern suburbs of Adelaide & anything well presented is snapped up quickly. Suggest you have a…[Read more]

]]> ab21e5fb060d287237d8157226b2cce1 Kara47 replied to the topic 65 irregular income, 200K equity in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5069968-65-irregular-income-200k-equity/#post-5069982 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:46:27 +0000 Advised by my mortgage broker when initially self employed that most banks want 2 years of financials, tax return completed & payments up to date. I was able to get a loan after just over 18 months with tax done & 2-3 up to date BAS statements for the current year. The only bank that would do this ( via broker) was ANZ.  You do get more choice of…[Read more]

]]> 24b85350d88db77f852cb9c844de5d93 Kara47 replied to the topic Looking for insights, coaching, opinions and help in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5064873-looking-for-insights-coaching-opinions-and-help/#post-5066589 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:47:34 +0000 Hello Steve,

Very interested!!

Thanks!

 

]]> 4249c04de62753e3733a39ed5abcdb81 Kara47 replied to the topic Over 55's Complex - Deal or no deal in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5038708-over-55s-complex-deal-or-no-deal/page/2/#post-5038872 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:42:39 +0000 Tom,
Hope it all goes well.
Thanks for an informative and thought provoking post!
Karen

]]> 4ca19e60c5f06b5cc37f43a01cabe336 Kara47 replied to the topic Would you buy in a dodgy area? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5008520-would-you-buy-in-a-dodgy-area/#post-5008646 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:21:20 +0000 Thanks all,
The area I’m looking at is in Kempsey, NSW. The areas concerned have a long term reputation for being difficult to sell, you can buy 2 houses here for the price of one in a better area. I think I’ll steer clear & go for slightly lower return with the promise of some growth.

]]> b392cc0c92ec2fa855d32a6217b2f7a8 Kara47 started the topic Would you buy in a dodgy area? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5008520-would-you-buy-in-a-dodgy-area/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:29:27 +0000 Hello All,
Just looking at my local area, best returns on IPs are all in areas with reputations for high crime/ housing commission areas. Range from 8-11%. Would you buy in these areas( with tenants in place), knowing you may have difficulty selling down the track? My plan is to buy & hold long term.
Thanks.

]]> 86468593328ed012cedaa6638faefcc7 Kara47 replied to the topic Termite advice please in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409015-termite-advice-please/#post-4688679 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:08:29 +0000 $2000  over 52 weeks = $38/ week
What would it cost to replace say one room of the house, or 6 months untenanted while it is being repaired?
Tax deductible too!

]]> 7a90c90365fa27d61916c1a301ce2215 Kara47 replied to the topic Rezoning in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408976-rezoning-3/#post-4688398 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:22:15 +0000 Thanks both,
I contacted the council on Monday, they are known for being very slow to reply/ make decisions. I rang on Wed to be told the person I was told to contact was "out of the office" this week. Will see if I can speak to somebody tomorrow.
The council is Kempsey Shire, NSW.
If it's a 2 year wait I won't be buying this property, it would be…[Read more]

]]> 42517ffb63c4f8306768d6f90f74e041 Kara47 replied to the topic DEPOSIT BONDS? What are they? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408946-deposit-bonds-what-are-they/#post-4688246 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:22:44 +0000 Hello Jamie & Shahin,
Thanks for your replies.
I'm looking at buying an established property, can draw my funds after 1st July to pay the deposit. The way I see it at the moment, the only advantage is I can secure the property before somebody else buys it, & have 6 weeks head start ( settlement time) on if I waited until July.
The owner wants full…[Read more]

]]> dc592472124c272134dd6675837d7d99 Kara47 replied to the topic DEPOSIT BONDS? What are they? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408946-deposit-bonds-what-are-they/#post-4688243 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:24:16 +0000 Thanks all,
Looking at using them as I have funds tied up until 1st July.
Cheers,
Kara

]]> b5b20a332815d1ca244d8c18d04d18bf Kara47 replied to the topic DEPOSIT BONDS? What are they? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408946-deposit-bonds-what-are-they/#post-4688239 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:06:34 +0000 I've been looking into them as well, read that if for some reason you can't settle on the property, you lose your deposit. Does this only apply if the Buyer can't settle, or if the owner can't? I'd be really annoyed if I bought, the owner breached the contract of sale in some way & settlement wasn't achieved.
Also, can you pay back the deposit…[Read more]

]]> 0f9ead2792004d10d16febbc37a133e9 Kara47 replied to the topic offers over?? how much in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408664-offers-over-how-much/#post-4686010 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:46:24 +0000 Have seen one locally "offers over $200,000" sell for $198,000.
Cheers,
Kara

]]> e4e91d089b629fd4685797bd94f0165a Kara47 replied to the topic Viewing homes for sale in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408917-viewing-homes-for-sale/#post-4687997 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:35:56 +0000 Thanks Shahin & Jamie,
I actually went in with a list of properties I wanted to see, asked if could make a time to see them. First visit they asked if I had pre approval & clearly weren't interested when I said no.
This time I had pre approval ( lesson learnt).
It took nearly 24 hours, but the principal did ring & took me to view the properties…[Read more]

]]> 7ea8a2bc40bd68c6b3cad48adddda767 Kara47 replied to the topic Which scenario would you choose? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408678-which-scenario-would-you-choose/#post-4686126 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:17:10 +0000 Thanks Darryl,
I have spoken to Building Dept rep. from the council, I don't need to rezone, just meet their requirements for parking/ toilets etc. If I build new I would probably share with one other Health Professional.
Thanks for the tip on ownership. I am a sole trader at present, so this may need to change in the near future.

I am aware of…[Read more]

]]> 5a106a9b9f6a17af39bf178b72cd3bcd Kara47 replied to the topic Which scenario would you choose? in the forum Thanks Shahin, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408678-which-scenario-would-you-choose/#post-4686125 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:07:55 +0000 Thanks Shahin,
I still am looking at costs to build new, will gather more information.

]]> 4433de08b8aeea86484124c6d365dda9 Kara47 replied to the topic Which scenario would you choose? in the forum Thanks Derek. https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408678-which-scenario-would-you-choose/#post-4686122 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:10:56 +0000 Thanks Derek.

]]> fa243becb51ab63dedd44b91a3c9cc82 Kara47 replied to the topic Starting Over - the ex got the 90% in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408348-starting-over-the-ex-got-the-90/#post-4683086 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:31:29 +0000 Hello Donavan,
I'd advise you to purchase Steve's most recent book, advertised on here. It has quite a different take from the first 2. It's also an easy read – devoured mine over 2 nights!!
Good luck,
Kara

]]> 255c84cddce18e27c4a1c4ddabe3bed7 Kara47 replied to the topic Finding property owners in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408266-finding-property-owners/#post-4682424 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:13:36 +0000 Any suggestions for NSW?

]]> 6c15554521230b76eab778faf37f459a Kara47 replied to the topic Commercial leases in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408177-commercial-leases-3/#post-4681729 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:23:59 +0000 Thanks Scott,
I downloaded a commercial lease template today, makes interesting reading.
It states that the lessor is responsible for the costs of the agreement, as you said. It also said that landlord is responsible for security & locks, but whether this is strictly only the outside of the building is open to interpretation I suppose.
I've been…[Read more]

]]> b6a28bdc55888fdfa9aca5d797d73726 Kara47 replied to the topic Commercial leases in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408177-commercial-leases-3/#post-4681727 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:45:24 +0000 Thanks Scott.
I am not the owner, I am relocating my business & will be leasing from the owner a room & common area in a building with other tenants.
I'm hoping to purchase a house mid – late 2013 & sublet rooms to others, so am interested in information from the landlord & tenant's point of view.
Any advice greatly…[Read more]

]]> e637b8f2dbb3fae6787e45a1d84da01f Kara47 replied to the topic Property investing in australia in the forum I lived in Camden about 16 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408153-property-investing-in-australia-2/#post-4681557 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:10:19 +0000 I lived in Camden about 16 years ago, so have some knowledge of the area. Lots of Housing Commission/ Department of housing in the area, some were whole suburbs at the time, with a reputation for high crime & vandalism. I believe some of these areas were going to be sold to private buyers.
At the time, the following were areas to avoid: Claymore,…[Read more]

]]> f543beddb01c8200abae328c0921331b Kara47 replied to the topic Advice needed - First Home buyer in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408138-advice-needed-first-home-buyer-2/#post-4681425 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:50:57 +0000 Thanks Shahin,
So I take it if I can save 20% deposit I don't have to wait 2 years?
I believe I now have to pay Stamp Duty unless I purchase a new home ( an extra cost I only found out about recently)
Thanks,
Kara.

]]> 4b966bbb90fdd012a2ada6b7cfeb8ad9 Kara47 replied to the topic Advice needed - First Home buyer in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408138-advice-needed-first-home-buyer-2/#post-4681423 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:29:51 +0000 Thanks Shahin,
Have been self employed for just over 1 year.
Currently have $18000 locked into First Home Saver's account
I am contemplating not putting any more into account so it is accessible ( your thoughts?)
Currently saving $2500/ month for deposit
Looking to buy a property around $200,000 – $250,000
Location: Mid north Coast NSW
I have just…[Read more]

]]> 46991844f67e55179bcf6fead22a8fcd Kara47 replied to the topic Advice needed - First Home buyer in the forum Thanks Jamie! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408138-advice-needed-first-home-buyer-2/#post-4681420 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:53:27 +0000 Thanks Jamie!

]]> 2460d2c7ab546dfba03ac893633edeb8 Kara47 replied to the topic Advice needed - First Home buyer in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408138-advice-needed-first-home-buyer-2/#post-4681418 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:31:03 +0000 Thanks Tom,
So if I understand correctly, the 10% deposit is expected at signing of contracts & the balance at settlement? ( Sorry for such a basic question)
Thanks again,
Kara.

]]> 6da952b5e29b8a01c53f02e28cf9908c Kara47 replied to the topic Advice needed - First Home buyer in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408138-advice-needed-first-home-buyer-2/#post-4681417 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:27:20 +0000 Thanks Shahin for your prompt reply & advice!
I haven't applied for finance at this stage, wanted to see what my options are first.
I would like to have everything in place before I sign anything.
I saw the Real Estate agent this afternoon, one property is sold & the other is about to be, so looks like I've missed out on the best two. There is one…[Read more]

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