I have never actually worked in Singapore so there isn’t CPF to use.

I suppose I can buy a new HDB but the rule is that I cannot rent it out within X years of purchase.

My in Laws are PRs (Aussie citizens) so I’m not sure if the radius requirement to get a grant applies here.

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I’m a Singaporean living in Sydney.

I have 2 properties here but am interested to know the prospects of investing in property in Singapore.

From what I have read, it seems tricky to invest in Singapore property. HDB (government-subsidised flats) are tightly regulated and private (landed) properties are very expensive. What about Condos?…[Read more]

What a story! Yes I agree with what you guys have said so far. Let’s continue to make every cent count and that has made me to live a no frills lifestyle, and I’m still very happy and grateful.

Check out the various programs on sponsoring children. I’m sure you can find the info you need.

I can vouch for Compassion as a great organisation. We regularly recieve personal letters and drawings from our sponsor child – it’s great to hear from her and to read about her life and progress.

Regards,

Steve McKnight

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Remember that success comes from doing things…[Read more]

Wealth is not what you put on.

i am so frustrated..

is that some sort of guide to help one to arrive at a better judgment?

my PPOR is 12 yo…max rent is about $2-90 per week and bought at $335K.

renting elsewhere…[Read more]

That’s the joy of investing in RE.
Things do break down and we just have to battle them as they come. There’s not much point worrying about it.

Do the sum. If you sell it now, will you forgo a greater profit in few year’s time when the upswing arrives?
Property is a lot more stable than shares…that should make you feel a little…[Read more]

I just wonder if I should buy. Also, I am unfamiliar with CC. I don’t mind coming up from Sydney.

Please keep me informed about the CC investor club.

Thanks for that.
At least, it looks like it is depreciable.

You said that you are young and have bought a place for more than 2 million. Congrats. You have used your inheritance well, if not you are a very high income earner.

For most people, buying a million dollar house for investment is out of their reach.
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riddles? sure…I can use no money down but riddles to secure 130 properties. Comeon.

I don’t know about others…I wouldn;t encourage this…it’s like flooding.

Who will be managing the carspace?

It sounds like a good yield tho.

If not, please remove it.

Man..this topic really draws in a lot of interests.
Personally, I’m glad to be in this forum. We all have a common goal, that is “FREEDOM”

Let’s keep investing.

You must be joking…

Anyway, Arty is right. We are here to seek FREEDOM!!!

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Still working in the Public system. Only been registered for 3 years, but I do want to specialise eventually. Unfortunately it’s getting harder and harder to specialise, and GP remuneration (after expenses!) is a joke.

My…

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Are you a specialist?
GPs are needed everywhere isn’t it?
You should be quite cashed up.

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Hi Everyone,

Very much a newbie to this great site!!
I’m a Doctor in Qld. Like many, there isn’t a lot of cash in Medicine anymore [] and I’m looking elsewhere to secure my income stream.

Look forward to chatting to you all soon. []

How can I contact you?
I’d like to hear about your law studies.
lawrenceliew@hotmail.com

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Hi

(This is my first forum post)
Must be an IT thing, also in IT! (and doing law part time so go for it Lawry)

My thoughts so far – think people are going a bit crazy esp ones who buy places sight unseen…looked at some in the country…

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3 BEDROOM GROSSING 8.1%
$54,000
112 HENRY STREET WERRIS CREEK
3 bedroom home in Werris Creek currently rented at $85/week grossing 8.1%. Good sized rooms, well fenced, new carpet and rental could be…[Read more]

Welcome.

I live in Dundas and would love to chat about you with your Dundas Valley townhouses development.

email me lawrenceliew@hotmail.com

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Im a TV Producer with a pashion for property!

Ive been investing in property for a few years, but because it was mainly on a negative gearing basis Ive been wondering until recently…

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We can try bargaining down, then raise rents.

great stuff. we will always need RE agents with integrity. If you bring this into your career, you’ll win over many investors and buyers of course.

Happy studying.

We are all here to encourage each other. Welcome to this forum. Surely, the feeling of having financial independence is greater than the feeling of owning a toyota. I have one and am trying to pay it off quickly.
(A mistake in hindsight but it gave me no headaches)

Arty, I think it’s really good to read about what people do. RE investing is no longer exclusive to rich and famous.

We have the power to make thigns happen!

Thanks R.K, S.McKnight and other awesome authors and investors.

No. But have you heard of Onsite?
They do the same thing too and even advertise a high rental than the purchase prices.

Get a life and keep driving your taxi. [!]

There’s no one perfect road to investing. If one makes mistakes, learn from it. You aren’t being encouraging and spat rubbish all over this forum.

Administrator: If BB does kick up that mood of his, I reckon you should just ban him for his conduct.

Happy investing. [^]

Wow…so far we have IT people, Real Estate people, police officers, drivers, homemakers and all kinds…so diverse!

Anyone out there wishes to introduce yourself?

note: Interest rates v Unemployment rate HOT TOPIC!!!!

avagoodweekend

Do us proud…

We are the Champs.

You never know who might sue McKnight for breach of privacy…

Read the papers daily and talk to people who are like-minded when it comes to investing.

Way to go mate.

Sounds like u r doing well there.
All the best for your IP in Mackay.

Well be thankful that we have a job and time to invest.

We still do that after 3 yrs of marriage…every single transaction we made, even a 40cents soft serve from Maccas go into our diary. The we put in Quicken and tabulate it monthly to see if we have gone over or under budget for each category.

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If you like IT, great, but don’t use it as a keep my parents off my back thingy…do something that you really like…you never know how far you could go.

Jamie Durie’s a fine example.

There’s more than investing – it’s not what you know but who you know. (paraphrased RK)

For newbies, if you wish to add on to this topic’s discussion, ie. introduction/job situation, you’re more than welcome to do so.

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Lawry73

I’m considered a member but I’ve not seen anything good on their stocklist.

I am waiting for the right one to be my number 3! before the little one pop out.

I would not even think of buying one like that. Also, from experience, the values of these apts don’t appreciate much…to little to notice.

not worth the trouble.