PropertyInvesting.com | labradorinlove | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/labradorinlove/activity/ Activity feed for labradorinlove. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:22:44 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 2a71cf837e7950bf65c53292831d3ed1 labradorinlove replied to the topic The amateurs theories for USA investment:a practical guide in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407264-the-amateurs-theories-for-usa-investmenta-practical-guide/#post-4674655 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:16:11 +0000 If the look at the crime data across the USA, basically all major cities have crime rates well above national average.The areas with that are below national average are generally the small suburban towns.Florida is recognised as a good place for investment currently. Literally every neighborhood in Orlando, Miami and Jacksonville has double…[Read more]

]]> 69804465099d98ae37cf66749045ac5d labradorinlove replied to the topic The amateurs theories for USA investment:a practical guide in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407264-the-amateurs-theories-for-usa-investmenta-practical-guide/#post-4674653 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:32:51 +0000 Yes I noticed that. When I look at what the various companies out there are offering I just thought 'scary' and no wonder why there is a bad reputation assosiated with investing in US real estate among some.

]]> 979691359869931b7f21955e8a211492 labradorinlove replied to the topic Income tax for US real estate in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407258-income-tax-for-us-real-estate/#post-4674630 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:54:17 +0000 Furthermore it would be appreciated if any replies to the above query were outlined as if addressing a primary school student. Yes I'm not joking.

]]> 250d81a9cd63fb2825b0dd72d51f2300 labradorinlove replied to the topic Thank you in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407171-thank-you-2/#post-4674072 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:43:56 +0000 I would like to add thanks to Jay who has also helped me.I can safely say two things-He has the soundest, most reliable knowledge of anyone out there.He is extremely generous with his time.If there was a medal of honour awarded for good service in international real estate, Jay would be the worthy recipient.

]]> 71c833d84975f22d8619256d756712a7 labradorinlove replied to the topic The greedy HOA.... please read in the forum I paid the dues every six https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407234-the-greedy-hoa-please-read/#post-4674463 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:51:32 +0000 I paid the dues every six months in advance by check. I also emailed to confirm they were receiving the funds but no one ever replied (the funds were debited from my account so I assumed the HOA was receiivng it).It was from the very same email address that I was writing to that came the invoice for me to pay the $1000 in unpaid fines though.

]]> 69e65d4f8e253eea4624e179345972f2 labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/page/3/#post-4664315 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:16:14 +0000 To put an end to the story I sold all 3 properties at a profit of $50,000. However then you have to minus the $20,000 that the con artist tradesman stole which brings the profit down to $30,000. At the end of the day I came out on top but there is still a con man walking around continuing to rip people off on an ongoing basis.

]]> fa2d4b3e90364a982fa56a375cb7e187 labradorinlove replied to the topic Where to spend 100,000 USD? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406114-where-to-spend-100000-usd/#post-4665743 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:53:09 +0000 WI Thanks; I was already thinking about Atlanta.

]]> 44222e2984e80b8dd8f981df4e4fb48e labradorinlove replied to the topic Does anyone else find this deceitful? in the forum Why are there so many rude https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406116-does-anyone-else-find-this-deceitful/#post-4665778 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:50:43 +0000 Why are there so many rude people on this forum ie ‘The Freckle’. People seem to think that they can hide behind their computer and come out with outlandish statements to make them self feel better or something.

]]> db282ff3d2eaa73e371dfb28c8b052f6 labradorinlove replied to the topic Does anyone else find this deceitful? in the forum Yeah I feel like my whole https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406116-does-anyone-else-find-this-deceitful/#post-4665775 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:05:18 +0000 Yeah I feel like my whole life is real estate. Now I’m spending all day everyday looking at houses online and organizing inspections. To state the obvious; real estate in Sydney inner city is expensive. It’s ironic you can rent a house for 6 months for the same price it costs to buy one is the US.

]]> 145fe80efe3c69a8a50cdb2e173e2a12 labradorinlove replied to the topic Does anyone else find this deceitful? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406116-does-anyone-else-find-this-deceitful/#post-4665773 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:45:36 +0000 Yep you’re right on Terryw. Some people in the comments above did suggest following through with the matter legally. But ultimately you are correct that there’s nothin’ to stop the owner from selling. And one can’t expect to inconvenience the buyer who wants to take occupancy of their new house.

]]> af6768f755cd422988719bfb2586db10 labradorinlove replied to the topic Does anyone else find this deceitful? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406116-does-anyone-else-find-this-deceitful/#post-4665771 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:36:28 +0000 Terryw no I didn’t read the lease when I signed it. I assumed it was a standard NSW tenancy agreement based on the conditions that were already agreed upon via email. The email which approved my application said 12 months. The lease does in fact only state 6 months after I checked it. I usually double check all the terms and conditions before I…[Read more]

]]> 5b267aef6ce61c91ef625ee3e2677dd9 labradorinlove replied to the topic Does anyone else find this deceitful? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406116-does-anyone-else-find-this-deceitful/#post-4665770 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:21:54 +0000 I would say I am an ‘over trusting people’. I can’t see any capacity in this situation how I could be blamed??

]]> 98c0fd17506d489ecd14d3232b766c7d labradorinlove replied to the topic Where to spend 100,000 USD? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406114-where-to-spend-100000-usd/#post-4665739 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:17:31 +0000 Thanks for that; nice comment. To clarify, I've made money overall and come out on top. A lot of first timers come out with a loss.And I bought properties at bottom of the barrel prices that are likely to be worth a lot more in 10 years time, whilst I still have monthly income from rent. I was scammed once because I let emotion interfere and h…[Read more]

]]> 215a6771133292298566f5c477f78f69 labradorinlove replied to the topic Where to spend 100,000 USD? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406114-where-to-spend-100000-usd/#post-4665737 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:05:06 +0000 I thought I should add further criteria that I usually try to stick to–Minimum 3 bedroom-Brick construction-No more than 20 years old-No HOA-Not a crime ridden neighbourhood.I’m thinking of buying in Florida again and engaging the same PM I have there who are extremely professional. The desire to branch out and try new cities is very alluring too.

]]> 696159c81f41c88de45dc74a5766db4a labradorinlove replied to the topic need opinions on business model for overseas investment in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406103-need-opinions-on-business-model-for-overseas-investment/#post-4665616 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:17:47 +0000 Lawsjs I have definitely avoided HOA where possible. But you can’t buy a condo without a HOA- at least to my knowledge anyway. And with the low property taxes on the condos, the extra money you pay on the HOA equates to about the same as property taxes on a SFR anyway.
I have probably over estimated when I stated the PMs are getting 10%…[Read more]

]]> 106b195499d5be117188ff48368fa65c labradorinlove replied to the topic need opinions on business model for overseas investment in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406103-need-opinions-on-business-model-for-overseas-investment/#post-4665615 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:05:34 +0000 Who the hell is Steve and can I have his number???

]]> ba5d5e002ef8117d049cc89b3982122a labradorinlove replied to the topic need opinions on business model for overseas investment in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406103-need-opinions-on-business-model-for-overseas-investment/#post-4665612 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:03:46 +0000 lawsjs wrote:
Owning your own will obviously get you a bigger return and 5-6 of these will get you a very good salary for the rest of your life – but you hold the can.

I would say you need about 20 investment properties to bring in a ‘very good salary’.I currently only have 3 properties bringing in anything.After I pay for HOA, taxes and man…[Read more]

]]> 4ee49779bbee88bc2dbe0ab057363250 labradorinlove replied to the topic HOA suddenly pipes up with $1000 in fines in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406097-hoa-suddenly-pipes-up-with-1000-in-fines/#post-4665573 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:52:29 +0000 I appreciate your wisdom and I fully agree with negotiating with many deals in life but not in this situation. If I were even slightly in the wrong I’d feel happy to pay a small amount but I cannot be blamed for being at fault at all wouldn’t you say? I was frustrated enough that I’d never been able to get in contact with them and my emails were…[Read more]

]]> 6778ab4036fde7c9dc41b4ba842098c4 labradorinlove replied to the topic HOA suddenly pipes up with $1000 in fines in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406097-hoa-suddenly-pipes-up-with-1000-in-fines/#post-4665570 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:02:28 +0000 When I looked up home owners association on Wikipedia I read some startling information. They can apparently start adding interest to the amount and then they place a lien on your house. They’ve even forced some owners into foreclosure. It’s very scary. I prefer to sort it out ASAP. I feel the issue and the way it has unfolded to be unfair and unjust.

]]> 5db7e1503e899d040efbfb33e44604fc labradorinlove replied to the topic Prospective tenant has pets, what do you do? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406076-prospective-tenant-has-pets-what-do-you-do/#post-4665425 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:09:15 +0000 Please kindly consider accepting this tenant and their pet dog. I had a Labrador for over and decade and I can testify that they are generally fine indoor pets.The two major considerations are toilet issues and hair, which may lead to odour problems.As long as the owner is responsible and takes the dog out to go the toilet, there shouldn’t be a…[Read more]

]]> c29fe05a6260f2dfb17bb075c37c077f labradorinlove replied to the topic My little tax negligence in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406074-my-little-tax-negligence/#post-4665404 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:06:49 +0000 So, as don't have an accountant, can anyone recommend a good one in the US?

]]> 9d497fac550c443e6815ce340940f5bf labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Really? I thought buyers https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4664302 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:53:42 +0000 Really? I thought buyers agents were involved in all transactions in the USA. I’m pretty sure I’ve had a buyers agent involved with every house I bought. I guess I could be mistaken.I initially had a fantastic buyers agent in Phoenix who I bought one house through but he basically said the amount of work he was doing for the small commission he…[Read more]

]]> 16e8da33b19de66b268bed2e1f76a4f1 labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Jay you are not going to get https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4664299 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:23:40 +0000 Jay you are not going to get lack of gratitude from me. My downfall is my youth, loyalty and too trusting nature.I actually bought properties I didn’t particularly want to buy because I thought the agent had done a lot of work inspecting houses for me and I owed her the commission. I also wanted to give more work to the tradesman who I c…[Read more]

]]> 9769ddc2a8f27cd1293f12a3a0201e79 labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4664297 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:01:49 +0000 Jay, you sound really smart. Can we be friends? You lose me a bit though due to a few typos and acronyms I don't understand. It would be good if this was a real discussion forum as opposed to online but I'll soak in as much wealth of knowledge from everyone here that I can. Thank you

]]> 63f664d541578e0699331944cdf93b17 labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4664292 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:18:55 +0000 UPDATE TO THIS POST-Unfortunately the sale fell through

]]> 9e7a9d7ff71789befc74e636e215ad2e labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/page/2/#post-4664291 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:17:21 +0000 zmagen I think I saw them for sale through ziprealty and I bought them through a ziprealty agent. She is a nice woman. They were about $122,000 for the 3 from memory. I looked on zillow and rentometer to get a gauge of what they would rent for. So the ROI seemed very good. However as I didn't visit them, I was unaware the neighbourhood is very…[Read more]

]]> e3a6ce25e68982a518b3578742df8aa9 labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/#post-4664287 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:12:57 +0000 zmagen can you clarify what you want to know? I saw 3 properties for sale for a cheap price that were built in 2008. They were originally built as model homes. It seemed like a good deal so I purchased the 3 houses.

]]> 42bf4e596d14fb0953fd6fd196fb0b98 labradorinlove replied to the topic Why I loathe Phoenix. I paid a tradesman $20,000 for repairs and renovations and he never did the work. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406022-why-i-loathe-phoenix-i-paid-a-tradesman-20000-for-repairs-and-renovations-and-he-never-did-the-work/#post-4665127 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:44:13 +0000 Wow I'm really I overwhelmed by people's support on this forum. I didn't expect it at all. To those people who implied I was naive and stupid I must agree I displayed a degree of this.I felt I did do due diligence by checking the tradesman had a registered address with the BBB and verifying his home address. I also did a reference check with a…[Read more]

]]> 0a1ec00fc82bf8eb1c0556036e4e7a97 labradorinlove replied to the topic Confused Australian property investor trying to sell a house in the USA in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405943-confused-australian-property-investor-trying-to-sell-a-house-in-the-usa/#post-4664276 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:08:46 +0000 zmagen wrote:
"Who sold you this in the first place and how does a 25 year old get into a positon to be where you are… 99% of 25 year olds in the states could never buy a home…. UNLESS they are in the BAY AREA and work for Google and facebook and if so they are looking at 2 million dollar properties"Priceless :)) I'm also curious, how'd you…[Read more]

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