PropertyInvesting.com | Lefty | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/lefty/activity/ Activity feed for Lefty. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:53:40 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 d5cf8a28a08a2ab1fc71f3c3fecd4fd4 Lefty replied to the topic looking for 2nd complete renov pack? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408178-looking-for-2nd-complete-renov-pack/#post-4681730 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:29:59 +0000 Are you chasing Deriks & Elise's renovation pack.

Greg

]]> bb8df39582a26e1f87bce2ac2e716053 Lefty replied to the topic Wanted: Complete Renovation System in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409045-wanted-complete-renovation-system/#post-4688884 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:23:41 +0000 How much are willing to pay?? In excel,ant condition.

]]> 8042a0bb41546388c2140809850ebf9a Lefty replied to the topic looking for 2nd complete renov pack? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409116-looking-for-2nd-complete-renov-pack-2/#post-4689344 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:21:54 +0000 How much are you willing to pay?? In excellent condition.

]]> 1fff592f66871720762401b070b14e3e Lefty replied to the topic Nationally Recognised Property Investor Training Manual in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409322-nationally-recognised-property-investor-training-manual/#post-4690570 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:16:31 +0000 Did you finish the course?? If so how did you find it??

]]> d5c9593a11b35447f939b37bb3be3c44 Lefty replied to the topic property apprenticship in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409497-property-apprenticship/#post-4691986 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:12:02 +0000 I believe he is trying to keep the tyre  kickers out.  But as Amy White said, what are your main goals for the future relating to property. Secondly, have you spoken to Steve McKnight personal ( or current students) as I know he is very approachable if asked the correct questions in the correct way. You never know if you never ask.

if you require…[Read more]

]]> c0209b4339eaa67877fde6442dd1b64a Lefty replied to the topic Property Apprenticeship in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409319-property-apprenticeship-2/#post-4690556 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:38:14 +0000 I would rather spend a little of money & learn the right way, instead of making a mistake a the important end & cost me whole lot  more. Anyway I am not concerned that I do not know it all as I am learning to be a investor in property with least path to resistance getting to my financial goal I have planned for our family.

Good luck for the…[Read more]

]]> dbecb70769f84ef358a84a788b1a9858 Lefty replied to the topic APM vs Pricefinder in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409594-apm-vs-pricefinder/#post-4692591 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 06:17:35 +0000 Tom,

I use Real Estate Investar which has this included in the software package- 2 years subscription for $2000 or $250 per month.

Regards
Greg

]]> 650e3571e9cd8630d0a5512b319befa6 Lefty replied to the topic APM vs Pricefinder in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409594-apm-vs-pricefinder/#post-4692589 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:34:52 +0000 Hey Tom,

i use APM as part my research @ the early stage of the due diligence stage. It is a trigger for me only to validate further inspection on the property. Hope this helps.

regards

greg

]]> 6a2b73a327cc55f7ecaa1b27c086b72f Lefty replied to the topic Brisbane market forecast in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409636-brisbane-market-forecast/#post-4692917 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:29:06 +0000 Hey Freckle, 

some might say you  have been sighting the sun to long :-) , but agree a on a lot of what you have said in your post. It takes more than just buy & holds in this market/climate.  5 % yields per year will not get me out of bed I am sorry.

regards

greg

]]> 9c0b0e903810b7aec0df96aeda614c5f Lefty replied to the topic Property Apprenticeship in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409319-property-apprenticeship-2/#post-4690554 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:20:36 +0000 Hi Catalyst,

with a name like that, says it all. I think you you need to read Jordan 1 st post again &  I  am pretty sure he is just starting out so think would have the minimal experience in the course to real advice on it. I have almost competed the course & I would say it is sound foundation in starting anyone's portfolio needs ( big or small)…[Read more]

]]> 7f26f95eb130443cbf36677040055757 Lefty replied to the topic Renovating For Profit in Brisbane - QBSA restrictions in the forum Hi all, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406457-renovating-for-profit-in-brisbane-qbsa-restrictions/#post-4668556 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:17:40 +0000 Hi all,

Dean Parker has hit the nail on the head(haha). It is true in what is required in Queensland.

i was introduced to the this man through Steve McKnight. Dean ( & Elise) is a very successful person in what has done in Victoria & Queensland. He has a very systematic & streamline style of work( I spouse that comes from his IT back ground) if…[Read more]

]]> ee2052a45d57aedb3d0c775f36a04fec Lefty replied to the topic Renovating For Profit in Brisbane - QBSA restrictions in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406457-renovating-for-profit-in-brisbane-qbsa-restrictions/#post-4668556 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:17:40 +0000 Hi all,

Dean Parker has hit the nail on the head(haha). It is true in what is required in Queensland.

i was introduced to the this man through Steven McKnight. Dean ( & Elise) is a very successful person in what has done in Victoria & Queensland. He has a very systematic & streamline style of work( I spouse that comes from his IT back ground) if…[Read more]

]]> 80d139de1a6f1d4d04d4646ff145cbff Lefty replied to the topic QLD mining regions (Bowen & Surat Basins & Gladstone): Willing to help anyone with questions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404256-qld-mining-regions-bowen-surat-basins-gladstone-willing-to-help-anyone-with-questions/page/22/#post-4652415 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:02:39 +0000 Hi Josh,

i agree with you in regards people to understand the strategy they are selecting& work there way backwards in what they can afford, work out what the medium price in that area & what is realistic return on the property( always include worst case in regards to 48-50 weeks tenanted )

always due diligence on all aspects of we're the…[Read more]

]]> 5aee19191a16e064d84da1c45e8304af Lefty replied to the topic How long after signing contract can you get access to house? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407926-how-long-after-signing-contract-can-you-get-access-to-house/#post-4679599 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:15:26 +0000 Hi Rachste,

as Jamie M has commented that your solicitor will have write this up in the contract & vendor will have to agree on it. Most times it can work out your favour in regards to controlling the property not owning & still conducting the work that is required to complete which can have a big saving in regards to holding cost. If you have…[Read more]

]]> 7542e5a7745e61870e92dfcdb638e110 Lefty replied to the topic Floods Emerald in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406160-floods-emerald/#post-4666042 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:13:50 +0000 Hi popelich

Contact Mark Muldrew from Ray White Emerald. A real down to earth guy.

]]> c1b93e0fb5b8b8c03d6e705b13697927 Lefty replied to the topic Emerald & landlord insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405804-emerald-landlord-insurance/#post-4663300 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:37:08 +0000 Hi taxdiva,I had purchased in the Nogoa Rise estate in 2009 which was well & truely dry. The Vines estate & I beleive Mayfair. A  new estate called Blue Gums estate only had 2 house go under in the 2008 & then in 2010 the whole estate (30+ homes) went under. I would not build or by in Mayfair as you will see when you drive down the main road (bl…[Read more]

]]> 6dcdfe02ea62b9f7eed419d496eca086 Lefty replied to the topic Emerald & landlord insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405804-emerald-landlord-insurance/#post-4663299 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:24:07 +0000 Hi mkendra, I used regional insurance brokers in Emerald who use vero policy. I have alos found BOQ sell the Vero policy on there behare. BOQ seam to do a mean deal. Let me know if i Vcan supply direct conatct with  BOQ which would love to help.Lefty 

]]> 8f8eaaae43f939d5aff1dc2085cce95f Lefty replied to the topic Mackay in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405074-mackay-3/#post-4658191 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:50:24 +0000 Sorry camjanice,

How much did you pay for ur rural view property & how old is it? Who is ur PM? Is it a company or individual on he lease? Is this a 4 bedroom/ 2 bathroom/ dlug? Did you have do anything special to achieve the $ 700 pw.?

Hey waydo77,

Have you found any projects to do yet?

Regards
Lefty

]]> aba52f2102a378442f278005d45182f7 Lefty replied to the topic NRAS apartments Kingsbury in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405859-nras-apartments-kingsbury/#post-4663734 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:28:03 +0000 Hi Marcus,

I would not touch one of these deals as your return is restricted & there are high costs involved. There are better strategies out there that you can get better return on for money for value. As you suggested your self you reliant on one thing & that is capital appreciation has to increase for you to gain we’re you would be better to…[Read more]

]]> 6c63b5e00e397fa2d78e9d5cb6d5ab8d Lefty replied to the topic Emerald & landlord insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405804-emerald-landlord-insurance/#post-4663292 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:58:35 +0000 Hi Amanda

I use regional insurance brokers who use vero policy (sister company of suncorp). You wil find you will get the same cover with vero as you will with suncorp, but half the price. You will expect to pay higher insurance if you are in flood area( higher risk equals higher fee)

Make sure you read through the policy terms to make sure it…[Read more]

]]> 7623b1a238c266bf77f0140cab95e07d Lefty replied to the topic Mackay in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405074-mackay-3/#post-4658185 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:56:07 +0000 Hey Tony,I have been living in Bucasia/Shoal Point area for 8 years now. It is 20mins from the heart of town. The canelands have just finished there $220M upgrade to include Myers, sizzler & many more shops. There appears to a lot more confidence in Mackay, not that it stood still but houses between $380-$420K are selling like hot cakes. Northern…[Read more]

]]> c639c885b0b78abfb79c968025dbcb8c Lefty replied to the topic Fixed v Variable in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404931-fixed-v-variable/#post-4657168 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:29:05 +0000 Hi NaremburnHow did you get 5.94 with greater? What was the conditions in regards to loan amount & LVR? Did you go through a broker?Lefty

]]> 907035359ae7638254b6699dc5d261d9 Lefty replied to the topic So what rate interest rate are you getting in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402806-so-what-rate-interest-rate-are-you-getting/page/4/#post-4642071 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:50:17 +0000 Hey propertyboy,which bank is that with? I am with BOQ with 6.96%. Could have gone to CBA & NAB for 6.85% but was not worth the hassel for changing the loan & have to build new relationships with bank people. plus is not all abot the interest on the loan but all the extra fees some banks try to slug you with.Lefty

]]> 843044ed156ccd2f31fa6a0376146bd8 Lefty replied to the topic PPOR to investment property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405009-ppor-to-investment-property/#post-4657750 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:38:36 +0000 What are your plans when you move to Mackay for work?What amount of rent are you expecting on your Brisbane property?What type of property are you requiring & expecting to pay for rent?Lefty

]]> fe686d0d155635320e21aa8fd178b861 Lefty replied to the topic Recommend Landlords insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403907-recommend-landlords-insurance/#post-4649571 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:22:02 +0000 Try Vero Insurance.

]]> 42990c5198f7a5b40c2832a8ca5ddb09 Lefty replied to the topic Mining Towns in the forum Hi Jack, I am in Negoa Rise. https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401933-mining-towns-6/page/2/#post-4636519 Mon, 02 May 2011 09:23:58 +0000 Hi Jack,I am in Negoa Rise. Which property manager are using?Lefty

]]> d42e7779e053f68f4cdea0a393ab872f Lefty replied to the topic Mining Towns in the forum Hi Paul, Bought in Emerald https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401933-mining-towns-6/page/2/#post-4636517 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:45:18 +0000 Hi Paul,Bought in Emerald last year. Bought in a high & dry area. Do your reserch as it will apy off I.E Rent increase of $100p/w in the 1st year & $30K capital growth.RegardsLefty

]]> 48617029e0e302e1d424e1b1a4b6a8cf Lefty replied to the topic Changing PPOR to IP in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401403-changing-ppor-to-ip/#post-4633475 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:37:47 +0000 Last Chance,The property is 8 years old.Terry, Thanks for your feed back. Could you please explain a little more on the land tax?Do you think it is a good move to change my PPOR to a IP as the main goal is to turn it into a positive cash flow property & placing it into a trust is to minimise tax?Your thoughts would be great.Lefty.

]]> 8e836b784efbb4ef6a739d1c91db2553 Lefty replied to the topic Family trust in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399758-family-trust-6/#post-4623419 Thu, 06 May 2010 11:00:31 +0000 Hi Richard,Thanks for your comments. I hear from one of Steven McKnight's seminars in Sydney last month he did state that it could increase your borrowing capacity. I understand your reasoning that you gave me. How could I have understood wrong from that seminar or is there away that it can be structured differently. I.E. Could Bob Jones family…[Read more]

]]> c36420eed756c1d86a5971958853c8dc Lefty replied to the topic Surat Basin in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399757-surat-basin/#post-4623407 Thu, 06 May 2010 10:37:49 +0000 Hi Fingers-crossed,What was the estate that you bought in? Who is your property manager?Who did you get as tenants-I.E. Individuals or company.Did you get the returns you expected?I am  planning to buy 3 properties from them in the next 18-24 months. 1 in Chinchilla, 2 in Miles. I have mainly dealt with Steven & I agree so far with you which I…[Read more]

]]> 289ad6c7c4021a30e870be2f568a2d31 Lefty replied to the topic Mackay mentor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399562-mackay-mentor/#post-4622385 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:05:00 +0000 I bought in Emerald. Have you got any investment properties within this region?RegardsLefty

]]> 3e100b7d7530a2bc7abbc7fc07ec6d49 Lefty replied to the topic selling in Mackay - REA recommendation? in the forum Hi Karyn, I have been living https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399337-selling-in-mackay-rea-recommendation/#post-4620782 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:44:47 +0000 Hi Karyn,I have been living in Mackay for seven years. I believe PRD National are excellent. Greg Chapell use to play squash with him) is the principle owner with over 30years of local experience. I would stay away from Professional Mackay (which they are not) from personal experience. Please let me know if you require any more info.RegardsLefty

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