PropertyInvesting.com | Lightyrs | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/lightyrs/activity/ Activity feed for Lightyrs. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:06:51 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 436d3ea12b09b9693ef91b1c646f72f4 Lightyrs replied to the topic Custodian Wealth in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396040-custodian-wealth/#post-4602983 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:45:29 +0000 I do believe they are legit as a very close friend of mine is a client of theirs. However it is alsways good to others opinions. The strategy seems to work for him quite nicely and I understand the concept of this way of property investing. I just wonder if there is anyone from the forums who are proactively investing in real estate use this…[Read more]

]]> 4f09059ffab7bdec1d0c739a22484596 Lightyrs replied to the topic How much does it cost for a full reno? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395822-how-much-does-it-cost-for-a-full-reno/#post-4601513 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:54:05 +0000 Hi SkuzLooks like alot of work, especially if you would like to do the work all yourself with no experience.  You need to think about your turn arond time and remember every week its not finished is a week missed out on an income. As a first reno i would be looking at for something that is more cosmetic.Its also well and good to have friends in t…[Read more]

]]> 84e5eb14c6bc6cfa152a27a8bb0c6121 Lightyrs replied to the topic Property Investing Research - Lets compare notes in the forum Demographic sites and I try https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395752-property-investing-research-lets-compare-notes/#post-4601157 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:41:22 +0000 Demographic sites and I try to get an idea of construction that is in the pipeline for the area. As well of course the internet. I find it a good starting point. I have yet to purcahse one of the books that lets you know previous sales, and Market and postcode overviews. Has anyone purchaced one of these books and was it a helpful tool? 

]]> 461f1bfb648a5fa2d225880d0beacdfd Lightyrs replied to the topic Czech Republic in the forum I did look into that some https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395723-czech-republic/#post-4601076 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:30:47 +0000 I did look into that some years ago when Westan sold up in NZ and started his venture in the states.I havnt followed up on his progress in over a year but would be interested how the economy in the states has affected his vals.Your right about our decision to purchace a property in Czech in that it is emotional regarding the fact that my partn…[Read more]

]]> 3a3e9365ff73d1ff4797149260353a2f Lightyrs replied to the topic Czech Republic in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395723-czech-republic/#post-4601074 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:55:17 +0000 Hi Marc,Thanks for the advice. Reason why im looking is my partner is czech and we would like an investment in her hometown. As well as being applicable for low interest rates. From what i can see there is cashflow + investments to take advantage of and seeing my partner is Czech can do without the expence of settingn up a company. However the th…[Read more]

]]> 3c631c34c9949c967a3ae0b76975b679 Lightyrs replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/17/#post-4524980 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:34:15 +0000 ahhh the old rb30 strong as an ox. Very true! Havnt owned a vL but have had the skyline model with the same engine. 

]]> 85fe356af9571a3cfa93810227369669 Lightyrs replied to the topic Refinance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395715-refinance/#post-4601018 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:06:44 +0000 Thanks for all the comments guys! I rang the broker today and was told that she didnt get the val as her mobile lender had told her that the val hadnt come in. She has told this bloke to ring me directly to explain whats happening.Didnt receive the call today. However i am now even more confused because when i rang the bank directly they told me…[Read more]

]]> 61b5fc365807521dac7931081c7ff4ae Lightyrs replied to the topic Refinance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395715-refinance/#post-4601014 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:48:36 +0000 I would agree as i got bitten with Allstate and dont want to now stay with the bigger banks unless numbers really are fantastic. However will they now all decline me because CBA has? how does it work with LMI? or even the asking for 80%, im concerned i may not even get this now.

]]> a3bdee79c6f8606ea02a19949c514b59 Lightyrs replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/17/#post-4524978 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:38:02 +0000 1994 Mitsibishi Magna, just under 300k. Ive just turned 30 and havnt owned a car over 4k. Though that said the old girl is starting to really need attention, i can keep the old ones going for minimal cost but after a while it gets tiring!Now that i have a partner that isnt so mechanically savy, we are looking at purchasing something realiable and…[Read more]

]]> 74eb3e840aeafb5e2cc3e3e41ef96295 Lightyrs replied to the topic Refinance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395715-refinance/#post-4601009 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:44:13 +0000 Not in the last 6mths I was guarantor for my mothers property which she defaulted on but made arrangements with the bank to hold payments until property sold, which it did and she payed out the loan in full. The cba could see i contributed a 5k payment to her loan and brought it back no default. Even though this was a huge drama i was told thi…[Read more]

]]> 015ec2f75621c6a06f3dcf7ab7073755 Lightyrs replied to the topic Refinance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395715-refinance/#post-4601007 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:21:34 +0000 Hi AndrewPAYG 75k and amount owing was paid in 2005. I too am confused!? 

]]> f0ef0dbcd954d9c9c0072e329f68c352 Lightyrs replied to the topic Refinance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395715-refinance/#post-4601006 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:18:44 +0000 I provided Full Docs. I can quite easily, (well i thought, may be a different story now however) get 80%. The IP im refinancing has a 300k loan and val at aprox 400k, however was banking on 380k. The bank wouldnt tell me what the val came in as because they said they paid for it. However knowing what it was would definately help further deci…[Read more]

]]> 77a9fac0479443fe4021f9672356e099 Lightyrs replied to the topic Mistake, misled or deceived ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377714-mistake-misled-or-deceived/#post-4500361 Wed, 05 Jan 2005 22:26:18 +0000 How do the the agents get away with this? surely there must be someting in place to prevent this type of thing happening…..isn’t there??

]]> 15d1d0577b1c2063a565ac1241698b18 Lightyrs replied to the topic Teaching your children about Investing ? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377796-teaching-your-children-about-investing/#post-4500890 Wed, 05 Jan 2005 11:36:00 +0000 I definately agree with Lucifer_au. The “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” series is fantastic for leaning the basics, as well as being very easy to follow!

]]> 4c360c3e31c4e86144f1f40b7714be66 Lightyrs replied to the topic What is and how do wraps work??? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377787-what-is-and-how-do-wraps-work/#post-4500832 Wed, 05 Jan 2005 00:27:22 +0000 Thanks Lucifer_au. That was a great help!

Cheers
Lightyrs

]]> 0ca8f330c32c1dfe6f7ff41d4f474a03 Lightyrs replied to the topic Which City/Suburb you live? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369744-which-citysuburb-you-live/page/9/#post-4442375 Tue, 04 Jan 2005 13:46:25 +0000 Neutral Bay Sydney.

]]> 83103421fa77c80d4db035eaebcbc947 Lightyrs replied to the topic 2004 Achievements and Plans for 2005 in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377363-2004-achievements-and-plans-for-2005/page/2/#post-4497768 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 11:07:45 +0000 Happy New Year to all.
I hope that everyone has a prosperous and enjoyable New Year!

2004
– Bought my 2nd IP. Very happy about this as now I can see my portfilo growing.
– Named on the promotion roster for 2005.
– Completed a successful work trip to Tasmania, Hawaii, New Zealand and Christmas Island.
– Relised that New zealand is everything I had…[Read more]

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