PropertyInvesting.com | lisas | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/lisas/activity/ Activity feed for lisas. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 3b82b125be343c2d5a7bb3d23d3c9420 lisas replied to the topic RESULTS mentoring in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393086-results-mentoring/#post-4586352 Mon, 05 May 2008 02:25:10 +0000 I have signed up.I believe the first 4 weeks are self-study mode before the first meeting.  Then the meetings are held each quarter in Melbourne.

]]> 3e6d13f25cbb99893d98d9462385baec lisas replied to the topic What does the C in CPR stand for? in the forum Thank you https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393085-what-does-the-c-in-cpr-stand-for/#post-4586343 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:18:41 +0000 Thank you

]]> 69496ba611e95cf4756ac969fd2e7333 lisas replied to the topic Steve's Mentor Program in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393075-steves-mentor-program/#post-4586320 Thu, 01 May 2008 02:44:27 +0000 Hi JudithI have signed up for the next round and I am very excited about it – can't wait to get started.  I am happy to hear you found it so worthwhile.Lisa

]]> f439ca12f94c8a2456b11d8e083153bf lisas replied to the topic Mortgage watchdog software ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385803-mortgage-watchdog-software-2/#post-4549969 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:25:49 +0000 HelloJust wondering if any of you have found any errors on your bank statments using these products?ThanksLisa

]]> 22ed6e44deda82026ef2afe00ad7eb3e lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573970 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:39:07 +0000 Thanks Matt!Yes the floor to ceiling tiles in the toilet were painted with tile paint.Lisa

]]> 5f53a7d59a0e8694c1f9534a0e1ae994 lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573968 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:36:14 +0000 HelloWell I think I have worked out how to load the before and after shots on Flickr.http://www.flickr.com/photos/24479622@N05/sets/72157604079590089/Let me know if you have any problems viewing.Lisa.

]]> 9065073a7d86360baf79bb96465e08dc lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573966 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:52:06 +0000 Hi KIZThanks.  I will try to work out how to post before photos on the web for all to see.  Will have a go at this tomorrow.

]]> ab41f2cfab13369f8d48f1e706cc93ff lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum Hello For those that are https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573964 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:07:40 +0000 HelloFor those that are interested here is the listing of the property we reno'd.  Turned out much better than we had expected, also cost a bit more than we expected, but we are happy with the result for our first go at it.  There are a lot of pics in the li…[Read more]

]]> 2512ac6bd4634d9b6d5956813bce0ee9 lisas replied to the topic MOUNT GAMBIER in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391568-mount-gambier/#post-4578088 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:03:36 +0000 Hello ZoeI live in Mt Gambier and my partner and I a few properties in Mt Gambier plus our PPOR.  There are opportunities here though not like there used to be.  There is one "bad" area in particular to stear clear from.  Anything east of Pick Ave I would steer clear from.  When considering the prices here in comparison to Sydney they are very a…[Read more]

]]> a4dac72c085bc264fb726ba13df9c560 lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum That is good to know Terry I https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573963 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:29:03 +0000 That is good to know Terry I wasn't sure how the lender would value the place when we refinance.

]]> b1a98220da35df3b8a04f6aa13eb9acf lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573961 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:11:05 +0000 We paid $130,000 and the valuation came in at $150,000 as was.  With a quick cosmetic reno we expect it to be worth $165-$170k and the house next door which is similar rents for $170 per week.We are not talking huge numbers but we are still very happy as it is our first reno to add value to an IP and we haven't had to put much money into it.  We…[Read more]

]]> 565f2f504e7fe7b15ef564b78aa5e6bb lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum Thanks everyone for your https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573958 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:21:48 +0000 Thanks everyone for your input.An update for you.  Our solicitor contacted the bank (with the permission to of the seller) and the bank was happy to stop legal proceedings as long as they sighted a signed sale contract.  As the sale was below market value the seller had to sign a waiver which releases the bank from any future action from the sel…[Read more]

]]> 14ffa85219dfca10a0ca165ca996f33d lisas replied to the topic Bank foreclosing on property - we have been asked if we would like to buy in the forum Thanks for your help https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390750-bank-foreclosing-on-property-we-have-been-asked-if-we-would-like-to-buy/#post-4573956 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:32:30 +0000 Thanks for your help everyone.  I will ask our solicitor to contact the seller and get the ball rolling as soon as possible, hopefully they can contact the bank and find out exactly what is required.

]]> 7d9ad278a60420d7099cae09d8305076 lisas replied to the topic Lots of questions! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390395-lots-of-questions/#post-4571748 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:09:08 +0000 HelloI would recommend that you use an accountant that is knowledgable in property investments.  When searching for an accountant ask them if they have any property investments themselves. I hope this helpsLisa

]]> cb6b65b175611b3b959a095df9195343 lisas replied to the topic How to prepare accounts for financial year in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390175-how-to-prepare-accounts-for-financial-year/#post-4570554 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:30:10 +0000 Hi AmandaIf only I could remember how to use Access!!  It is such a great program but as I don't use it on a daily basis like Excel I would struggle to make a database from scratch these days.Lisa

]]> f6cdc7f815790d61ef7c0dddeaebb3d3 lisas replied to the topic Organising building Insurance-HELP in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390222-organising-building-insurance-help/#post-4570794 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:49:46 +0000 Which state is the property located in?

]]> 91c6ea4566425d58eaef32ad1d387302 lisas replied to the topic How to prepare accounts for financial year in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390175-how-to-prepare-accounts-for-financial-year/#post-4570552 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:42:13 +0000 That spreadsheet is great!  Would certainly make the accountants job much easier.I use a similar one for my record keeping but include an extra tab for recording capital expenditure which calculates the depreciation etc as well as recording depreciation claims from the quantity surveyors report (I lodge my own tax return).  However I find u…[Read more]

]]> c9799be266c1fd4002eac1f175617588 lisas replied to the topic Organising building Insurance-HELP in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390222-organising-building-insurance-help/#post-4570792 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:53:15 +0000 Hi VanessaI suggest you speak with a reputable insurance broker.  They will be able to recommend the best insurance for your situation and also for the best price.Kind regardsLisa

]]> 71634d510886c31dda49b41c206abd1e lisas replied to the topic Ratebusters.com.au - opinions please. in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389759-ratebusters-com-au-opinions-please/#post-4568236 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:20:55 +0000 HelloI have used RateBusters for 3 separate loans, my home and 2 investment properties.  The service was very good and the internet banking site and the offset accout are great features.  HOWEVER their break costs are very high.  If I pay out our cheapest IP loan within 5 years we are looking at at least $2000 in break costs.I have decided agai…[Read more]

]]> 718b5e85d2ac87a03d8fe40b0d371417 lisas replied to the topic Quantity Surveyor Necessary? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389191-quantity-surveyor-necessary/#post-4565712 Thu, 03 May 2007 00:33:21 +0000 Hi SuzieBased on my experience I say use a quantity surveyor.  They will detail for you every possible depreciable item so you can be sure you are maximising your tax deductions.  I used an accountant  to work out the depreciation for a 2 yo property I purchased a few years ago and also used a quantity surveyor the following year (just to check if…[Read more]

]]> f04ea9689ba9951f38be2e9d9727db41 lisas replied to the topic Building insurance for block of units - any recommendations in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389455-building-insurance-for-block-of-units-any-recommendations/#post-4567101 Tue, 01 May 2007 06:45:25 +0000 Thanks I will try Elders.I have called the insurance companies (AAMI, Your Insurance Group, CUNA)  I use for other properties but they won't insure the building as "there is common ground other than the driveway and paths", they said I need to be careful to get the right type of insurance.

]]> f60762ffd1df27f1ee12e65f2d88e160 lisas replied to the topic REFINANCING WITH RATEBUSTERS? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389376-refinancing-with-ratebusters/#post-4566706 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 05:24:44 +0000 HelloI have used RateBusters in the past for 3 different loans.  They were extremely good to deal with and helpful.  There products are great with the free features such as the offset account and low rate etc.  The catch is definitely the exit fees.  I'm looking to refinance one of the loans now and looking at $1500-$2000 in exit fees (and I have…[Read more]

]]> 2691c0db9bd2fa9883c311b7a8a32556 lisas replied to the topic What do you think of the new forum structure? in the forum I am loving the speed!  But https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389072-what-do-you-think-of-the-new-forum-structure/#post-4565085 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:24:49 +0000 I am loving the speed!  But I can't find where to search the forums… could someone point me in the right direction?ThanksLisa

]]> a4c105d5b56ec6ad301ab1231016d032 lisas replied to the topic Replace roof on purchase - capital or R&M in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388670-replace-roof-on-purchase-capital-or-rm/#post-4563357 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:24:12 +0000 Thanks for your help Simon. I guess it was just wishful thinking on my part. [smiling]

]]> 856b5c7603e0c84b1e50d764d700b2a7 lisas replied to the topic Property Women Seminar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388042-property-women-seminar/#post-4560510 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:31:22 +0000 Hi Kum Yin

I think you have every reason to feel confident in what you are doing, you are at least out their doing something unlike those people that may be cast negative doubts over your plans.

I have also found that some people that worry about the over-extending etc are just those that care about us, it helps to try to get them to read a few…[Read more]

]]> de94651e02dcb8184983e17eba338cf7 lisas replied to the topic Property Women Seminar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388042-property-women-seminar/#post-4560506 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:14:06 +0000 Thank you very much everyone for your thoughts, greatly appreciated. As I live in a regional centre (500 kms to nearest capital city) it is difficult to get to a lot of the seminars out there so I really do have to be choosy about the ones that I pick.

I have purchased 3 properties so far over the last 3 years and have read a lot of books and…[Read more]

]]> 577ed8868128817b1a5d7b551c87f88a lisas replied to the topic Property Women Seminar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388042-property-women-seminar/#post-4560502 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:47:11 +0000 It is a group of women who call themselves Property Women. Their website is http://www.propertywomen.com.au and the speakers are Elin Power, Jane Slack-Smith, Brenda Irwin, Susan Sing, Pat Fleming and Catheryn Faid. They have all featured in API magazine.

Thanks
Lisa

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