PropertyInvesting.com | learnshare | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/learnshare/activity/ Activity feed for learnshare. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:09:30 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 4773ffbd14915c6d1c38324778ca697e learnshare replied to the topic KIYOSAKI BOARD GAMES in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388004-kiyosaki-board-games/#post-4560341 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 04:38:10 +0000 You can buy its electronic version, called e-game 101. And play with yourself, or with other 2, 3 players, on a computer. The pace is much much quicker. To me it’s fun. I play it with ‘one-player option’, at least once a week. And still enjoy it.

If you are a member of RichDad.com ‘insider’, they say, you could also play with other parties, at…[Read more]

]]> 4b712bc2eb0f7639c18b885fb75e5166 learnshare replied to the topic Investing for uni student - your help pls! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387212-investing-for-uni-student-your-help-pls/#post-4556527 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:49:54 +0000 How about subleasing a property to uni students, sepecially of those from overseas.
e.g. you rent a 4 bedroom house near to your uni for $300-$400/week. And then you sub-lease it per room, say, for $150/week. so, you’ll earn gross $300 or $200 per week after your oen rental payment.
Practically, you don’t need any capital lay-out for the purpose.…[Read more]

]]> 07c4c9bd869bc4134e559eba746f6ed0 learnshare replied to the topic What do you look for in a property manager? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386757-what-do-you-look-for-in-a-property-manager/#post-4554422 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:46:59 +0000 Dr X,

I browsed at your website yesterday.
Very impressive to be honest.
Can you handle properties outside Adelaide, about 230km away, at the momement?

Cheers,

]]> 5d1b6cea058f33376d02849249a3b2af learnshare replied to the topic Medical consulting rooms in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386467-medical-consulting-rooms/#post-4552921 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:57:13 +0000 have you contact and consult with any commercial real estate agent in the vicinity, suburb, or of the town yet?

Cheers,

]]> be888250d9b81199e9df2e71046b5068 learnshare replied to the topic New property development magazine on the market. in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386291-new-property-development-magazine-on-the-market/#post-4552186 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:23:23 +0000 Thanks for the info GeoffB.

I might buy a copy to evaluate it myself.

Cheers,

]]> 6c974f014611e11d83f5b8bb4ef8958b learnshare replied to the topic Steve & Dave split in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386261-steve-dave-split/#post-4552026 Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:10:16 +0000 Hi Brent,

Thanks for the interesting story about your encounter with Dave and your history with PI. I enjoyed reading it indeed.

And good luck too with your new venture.

With regard to the Split, yes I feel sorry about it. But can fully understand the situation as well. The important thing is they are still good friends. And it’s only each of…[Read more]

]]> 352a24a7db6a9d13acc18ba693c0975b learnshare replied to the topic Seeking a builders &/or developers advice pls in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386241-seeking-a-builders-or-developers-advice-pls/#post-4551952 Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:39:30 +0000 Hi Swerve,

Just for my future reference. Are you from Sydney. If yes, which area do you live in? And would you cater for a residential reno or development job yourself?

thanks,
herman

]]> 4279b95f0723f90efb16b5ac238cad52 learnshare replied to the topic welcombe to my world in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385908-welcombe-to-my-world/#post-4550493 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 02:24:22 +0000 Very impresive soups stories Gross.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Cheers,

]]> 5fcb0da7b3a2dc1c70d619da888ce87d learnshare replied to the topic Boarding House Advise in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385990-boarding-house-advise/#post-4550915 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 02:07:28 +0000 Mortgage Hunter, the major contributor of this forum, should be a ble to give his experience and opinion I believe.

Cheers,

]]> b38290a1ae49895ff719a74c94adc76f learnshare replied to the topic sunset clause in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385961-sunset-clause-2/#post-4550836 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:08:12 +0000 Hi Matt,

Everything was ok by now I hope. And congratulations if you won the deal eventually.
Please tell me something about the property. Is it buy & sell scenario?

Cheers,
herman

]]> b5dcc72b9bdbd6f434ee6fd3873ea735 learnshare replied to the topic sunset clause in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385961-sunset-clause-2/#post-4550834 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:16:38 +0000 Hi Matt,

I’m not sure i understand fully your case here.

Have you consulted with your solicitor yet?
You still have tomorrow to tell the Real estate agent and vendor about your sunset clause. What is OFI by the way? Is it a term used in queensland contract? don’t you have a cooling off period as well?

Cheers,
Herman

]]> 71908dc2cf2a5748469dbbc3a9cb6056 learnshare replied to the topic Any ideas would be appreciated! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385887-any-ideas-would-be-appreciated/#post-4550333 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:05:14 +0000 I’m quite agree with Simon’s opinion. The term should be made simple with the good bargain.

Remember, a win-win solution should always be provided in a deal. if you win on the price, you should be lenient in the term; or vice versa.

Cheers,
herman

]]> 1997ac8e0992810193ba5357c160bf1c learnshare replied to the topic cantonese/mandarin speaking bank manager in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385724-cantonesemandarin-speaking-bank-manager/#post-4548421 Mon, 05 Jun 2006 11:07:25 +0000 I think you have to contact personnel agency which specialises in the banking industry. Or talk to HSBC branches in China town (at George street) or Parramatta at Church st. Most of the staff at those two branches can speak both of the languages you mentioned.

Hope this helps

]]> be5c3ef8ff5df9114f89160fd3ca9020 learnshare replied to the topic It's all about PEOPLE! in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385303-its-all-about-people/#post-4546556 Wed, 03 May 2006 12:29:14 +0000 Yes, it’s a good story.
It’s a creative example of finding a problem and giving a solution! as Steve always preaches.
It also reminds me of ‘RichDad’s (R. Kiyosaki) saying, something like ‘with property investing the limit is your own creativity’.
Please keep us posted of the progress Dr.X.

Cheers,

]]> 01c1125406eb387acf8941d089494934 learnshare replied to the topic Destiny - Margaret LOMAS in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385269-destiny-margaret-lomas/#post-4546457 Mon, 01 May 2006 11:12:58 +0000 Margaret Lomas is the guru of positve cashflow investing. Wendy is right in explaining Margeret’s concept, i.e. making a positive income thru paper deduction (depreciation).

I personlaly find Margaret is also very genuine and honest in helping people in property investing.

Different gurus have their own beliefs and approaches in investing. It’s…[Read more]

]]> 344fd5c8a784ce91deeb56ca3cb719be learnshare replied to the topic Texas Market in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385267-texas-market/#post-4546435 Mon, 01 May 2006 10:17:18 +0000 Very interesting Nigel.
Have you invested in Texas yourself? And in which city have you invested.

Thanks

]]> 40032d293647449773de5e10fdf09c31 learnshare replied to the topic I need help please! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384845-i-need-help-please/#post-4544186 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:18:43 +0000 I inclined to agree with brad44’s.

Start small. Buy 1-2 properties around $200k at different areas. Borrow only 80%. As you have got more experince, and have gained more equity, go for more higher deals.
To me it’s better buy 2x$250k rather than 1x$500k. Apart from spreading the risk. It’s also easier to get tenant with cheaper property. Only my…[Read more]

]]> 36504ebdfd04ff9d0e4a9910fef2dd2d learnshare replied to the topic REWARD!!!! For New company name in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385197-reward-for-new-company-name/#post-4546034 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:26:25 +0000 Congratulations Dr.X.

I’m interested in the services you will be offering. Their details and service fees will be appreiated, when they are ready and available.

With regard to the business name,
can’t think of any at the moment,
sorry…. How about ‘Help2invest’??

Cheers,

]]> d44590ce64c730fcbf91b53e0bf18a03 learnshare replied to the topic FHOG and upcoming Fed Budget in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385157-fhog-and-upcoming-fed-budget/#post-4545838 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:32:34 +0000 It would be good for the first home buyers, if the increased grant really eventuated. And hopefully this would not drive the market price up immediately.

Cheers,

]]> df62185d67a27c2c678564175fc72318 learnshare replied to the topic High price to pay in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381540-high-price-to-pay/page/2/#post-4525318 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 01:36:56 +0000 Dazzling,

Congratulations on making your right decision to ‘rejoint’ with your family.

Thanks for sharing the fantastic & touching story. And for all the invaluable advices by this forum members as well.

I believe every body is winning by learning a real experience!

Cheers,

]]> 25a8613df567f9b72bd42281e8c1d72b learnshare replied to the topic What to do? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385055-what-to-do-29/#post-4545311 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:56:42 +0000 ADMS,

Congratulations on having your present position with $200k in your pocket.

Depending on what is your long term goal in life. If you are keen into the world of property investing. I believe you might have taken some steps in educating yourself toward your goal. Steve’s mentoring program might be whortwhile for you to consider if you…[Read more]

]]> ae46abf6582d8f1d30e5b372be4f034f learnshare replied to the topic free stuff in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385009-free-stuff/#post-4545053 Sat, 08 Apr 2006 06:56:32 +0000 Thanks for the tip Paula.

Cheers,

]]> 2925592d54f80c9973f6c6d66a31a4a5 learnshare replied to the topic First reno! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384888-first-reno-2/#post-4544356 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:12:38 +0000 How about Andrew Yen on 0403924899.
He’s the one doing the reno for Steve & Dave units at Ringwood.

Cheers,

]]> 4ab5cc59fa7028f2d9bbadf3cbecdbab learnshare replied to the topic HELP! Some possible suggestions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384863-help-some-possible-suggestions/#post-4544247 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:08:28 +0000 Sound like a good suggestion Paul.
What kind of joint venture terms you are offering of the two example cases you highlighted. Please PM me if you don’t mind.

Cheers,

]]> 3432a9fbb76f3b7943bf909b12c41080 learnshare replied to the topic Martin Ayles Book in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384047-martin-ayles-book/#post-4539971 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:58:22 +0000 Can’t deny that at all.

Cheers,

]]> f77daef538f758571bbb038c73d07375 learnshare replied to the topic A question to the moderator in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384856-a-question-to-the-moderator/#post-4544233 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:10:29 +0000 Thanks everybody for the explanation.

Cheers,

]]> 359d5b0bb2abd454acaaf96b8f210c0d learnshare replied to the topic feng shui!! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384818-feng-shui-2/#post-4544061 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:29:54 +0000 If your are really interested and have a thick pocket, go to your nearby chinatown, ask for a FungSui master.

Cheers,

]]> 4c3c5ad9bada9bfd0ea96b0ba406c9f9 learnshare replied to the topic China in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384739-china/#post-4543692 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 12:49:47 +0000 Hi Ian,
Wouldn’t it be inconvenience to invest in China, if someone doesn’t have a friend or relative there.
And By the way, what are the conditions for a foreigner to invest in the mainland?

thanks,

]]> 886c905244d553de5a8a6a0f792ca2ea learnshare replied to the topic China in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384739-china/#post-4543690 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:39:09 +0000 How is property management in Shanghai nowadays?
I dropped by at one of Century21 offices, and a few REA there, in Sept 2004. To my suprise they didn’t have property management service?

Cheers,

]]> 5477620c2974fcccaa2ac19bf7804eaa learnshare replied to the topic Buying property unseen. in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384719-buying-property-unseen-2/#post-4543593 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:21:06 +0000 I think for a beginner it’s hard to feel comfortable for buying a property unseen.
Margaret Lomas, in her book, ‘A pocket guide to investing in Positive cash flow property’ gives 20 checkpoints to safely buy something unseen.

Cheers,

]]> 083ba3c626c8e8f15cac37f7829955ca learnshare replied to the topic Gladstone in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384731-gladstone/#post-4543656 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:06:55 +0000 I bought two properties there in mid 2004. Initially, the gross rental return were around 7 and 7.7%. But because the secoden stage of the alumina project was postponed, the weekly rent dropped from $280 to $250, and the second one from $240 to $200, after being vacant for nearly 3 weeks each. According to the local REA, rental market is quite…[Read more]

]]> 4ea44a54c5ea4ad9ee5b8820bbf55e57 learnshare replied to the topic Venue re Martin's Property Development Workshop in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384313-venue-re-martins-property-development-workshop/#post-4541213 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 06:21:30 +0000 Thanks for the info Zoi.

do you want to share a transport to the venue with me?
My flight is with JetStar, lending and departing at Melbourne Avalon airport.

Cheers,

]]> 41b5d79ba3d120b8cf574c2d210103b6 learnshare replied to the topic Renovation as a career in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383924-renovation-as-a-career/#post-4539400 Tue, 14 Feb 2006 05:12:13 +0000 Hi Don,
Those are good tips and advices for the beginners like me.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Cheers,

]]> dffbd85821ec63c5e4cefd97450c95b8 learnshare replied to the topic What happened to guru watch? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384280-what-happened-to-guru-watch/#post-4541049 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:49:15 +0000 Hi Yack,
Where have you been? Haven’t heard from you for ages. It sounds to me you are more to other forums than this one, aren’t you. I used to read all of your threads in this forum.
I hope you would continue participating in this arena.

All the best

Cheers,

]]> 8bd48d15cfe505f02e2857691e68bd69 learnshare replied to the topic Sub dividing in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384256-sub-dividing-2/#post-4540951 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:31:59 +0000 Alistair,

Thanks for your input and advice. much appreciated.

Cheers,
Herman

]]> 2c8987cd9a40f7780bb8c1886e07633f learnshare replied to the topic Renovation as a career in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383924-renovation-as-a-career/#post-4539397 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:24:32 +0000 Hi Dom,
Watch out for Martin Ayles’s next seminar or book on renovation/development in the near future (if there will be any). What a pity seats for his coming workshop in 3/3/06 have sold out.

Cheers,

]]> 8bec9a5121c8bef2a751aab591977c02 learnshare replied to the topic Had a good day in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384014-had-a-good-day/#post-4539836 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 03:43:53 +0000 Conratulations Dazzling.
And many thanks for sharing your wonderful and inspiring story.

We’ll be missing you for a while.
Hopefully, you will still drop us
a line, from time to time, with your interesting cases, opinions, and
advices.

All the best. And

Cheers,

]]> c1e9aea6907ff29099d9ba9cb47b2364 learnshare replied to the topic What Are You Reading At The Moment? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384267-what-are-you-reading-at-the-moment/#post-4540999 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 03:26:47 +0000 “Superannuation made Easy’ by Noel Whittakers. Some good tips for self-managed fund.

Cheers,

]]> c289b6e18742ef4606218cc09757bf8e learnshare replied to the topic Sub dividing in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384256-sub-dividing-2/#post-4540949 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 04:43:03 +0000 Hi Alistair,

How much does it cost to get a DA for a normal residential land. Say, for building a duplex or two detached houses. Some one quoted me about $8,000 for the DA, And another $4,000 for a CC.
Are they quite resoanable?

Thanks,

]]> ebe174d04abff54da37d57c4931995b1 learnshare replied to the topic How to set up loans for multiple properties ? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384260-how-to-set-up-loans-for-multiple-properties/#post-4540969 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 04:26:20 +0000 Thanks Stuart,
Good articles. Very informative and helpful. Well done.

Cheers,

]]> e4912e86a29c1f8f439530851373f49a learnshare replied to the topic Westpac - 85% - No LMI in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384194-westpac-85-no-lmi/#post-4540732 Tue, 07 Feb 2006 12:15:00 +0000 There has been one market leader in the home lending arena doing the similar things, i.e. waive the LMI unofficially and unannouced, for somet time; subjected to special request, and competetive situation. Since Westpac has officially taken the lead. Pretty sure the other major players will follow suit.
Good for the consumers

Cheers,

]]> 5ee3af1253eaab2d2a02ad6de38ba3de learnshare replied to the topic Masterclass v's RichMastery in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384183-masterclass-vs-richmastery/#post-4540677 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 05:12:13 +0000 I am eager to know some answers and commennts for myself as well.

cheers,

]]> 467583e2b99d9db89de0622915b5b0f4 learnshare replied to the topic Development Margins in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384157-development-margins/#post-4540513 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 05:07:29 +0000 Hi Michael,
Many thanks for your honest insight and comments about development. They are very invaluable for a novice like me.
By the way, Could you handle a development project in Sydney, in the near future?

Cheers,

]]> d0ac98d3168772cc8637020a5fa7d77c learnshare replied to the topic Brisbane Investors Looking At Darwin in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384181-brisbane-investors-looking-at-darwin/#post-4540661 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 04:46:43 +0000 Hi Michael,

I live in Sydney. I’ve sent you a personal email regarding the ground work you could do.
thanks for your reply.

Cheers,

]]> 6e19f7cfd7a673b443fbe821608982d0 learnshare replied to the topic investment property for Defence Housing Australia in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384147-investment-property-for-defence-housing-australia/#post-4540436 Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:08:47 +0000 I have a DHA property in WA. All in all I’m quite happy with the result(capital gain) so far. The followings are the points you have to consider if you want to proceed with DHA.
1. your main strategy is buy & hold, and focusing on growth/capital gain.
2. negative-gearing suits your situation.
3. hassle-free property management.

Though the agent…[Read more]

]]> 5bdabfcf28f478c6304f6212414c110a learnshare replied to the topic Reducing your taxable / declarable income in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384115-reducing-your-taxable-declarable-income/#post-4540270 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:19:04 +0000 I don’t think that you could declare the outgoings as well, if the tenants agree to the proposition. Is it not the same with a commercial lease, whereby some of the expenses are paid by the tenants?

Cheers,

]]> 1a95ae49c14da02a9ef0beea17b5dd51 learnshare replied to the topic Martin Ayles Book in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384047-martin-ayles-book/#post-4539968 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:00:35 +0000 Thanks Martin. You help me answering the question from Thomas. Also, very much apprecaited for sending me the book. I finished reading it on the plane to Jakarta last week. It certainly is the very rocket I need to boost my motivation and spirit further.

Cheers,
herman

]]> aa0cada4a932f1c29b62c9b95f87f41f learnshare replied to the topic Martin Ayles Book in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384047-martin-ayles-book/#post-4539964 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:50:30 +0000 Try email to
info@martinayles.com
I’ve got a free copy from him recently.
It’s a very good book to me. Very inspirational and a lot of valuable insight.

Cheers,

]]> c0735cafc1916b043490b85dbe57642a learnshare replied to the topic Sub-Dividing in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383860-sub-dividing/#post-4538933 Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:07:38 +0000 It sounds to me, Martin Ayle’s workshop, promoted heavily throughout this forum, will suit your porpuse.

Cheers,

]]> bf37fb6c7b8cff13fb9c0b939fad8675 learnshare replied to the topic Best Investment Ever!!!!! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383726-best-investment-ever/#post-4538309 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 02:52:08 +0000 Nice One Dr X.
We have Dr X and Dr Y in this forum. Do we have Dr Z coming?

Cheers,

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