PropertyInvesting.com | Masih | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/masih/activity/ Activity feed for Masih. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:31:01 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f67690a8b0b16a4e7219a7eb8ba93871 Masih replied to the topic Inner city Apartments - leased to hotels seems too good to be true! What's the catch? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393315-inner-city-apartments-leased-to-hotels-seems-too-good-to-be-true-whats-the-catch/#post-4588036 Tue, 27 May 2008 14:41:24 +0000 jessylou78 wrote:
I'm looking at some inner-city apartments which (so it seems) have a guaranteed return and no outgoings as the tenant pays it all.  These apartments are leased to Hotels.  This whole scenario seems too good to be true so I'm assuming it is – what's the catch?Does anyone out there have investments of this type?

 What you're re…[Read more]

]]> 970bbf16e9cee301508a23f4f7fc6a88 Masih replied to the topic Tax Deductibility of Deposit Interest? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392246-tax-deductibility-of-deposit-interest/#post-4582447 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:15:37 +0000 Because the loan was intended for an investment property then I would say yes it should be deductible.

]]> 581b63d8a8947ad70ca376c79e56c6ea Masih replied to the topic Rental Guarantee - how can I reclaim when business closes when solvent in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392251-rental-guarantee-how-can-i-reclaim-when-business-closes-when-solvent/#post-4582460 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:11:54 +0000 L.A Aussie wrote:
If they've closed up shop there's probably not much you can do.They have probably declared bankruptcy for that company.Lesson learned; don't go for rental guarantees; they are usually built into the price of the property when YOU buy it, and it is usually above market rent, so when it runs out in 2 years, you are left with a…[Read more]

]]> 1e9c7c81c276d3be053f228edfc93bf3 Masih replied to the topic Earning over 120k salary, have no debt and my PPOR is worth about 600k. What price range should I be targeting for IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392240-earning-over-120k-salary-have-no-debt-and-my-ppor-is-worth-about-600k-what-price-range-should-i-be-targeting-for-ip/#post-4582426 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:04:23 +0000 Jon Chown wrote:
1. Don't buy 3 bedroom units for investment

Did you know the higher the number of bedrooms the better the capital growth? Mainly because of the scarcity factor. There are heaps of 1 and 2 bedroom units on the market but not many 3 bedrooms. The rental return is abit less than 1 or 2 bedroom apartments but better capital…[Read more]

]]> 2a97341a6726fa578d8560edfb181ca7 Masih replied to the topic Earning over 120k salary, have no debt and my PPOR is worth about 600k. What price range should I be targeting for IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392240-earning-over-120k-salary-have-no-debt-and-my-ppor-is-worth-about-600k-what-price-range-should-i-be-targeting-for-ip/#post-4582425 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:48:33 +0000 cadan wrote:
With the amount of activity going on in docklands, there will be an oversupply of stock there for quite a while still. I had a friend who just sold his docklands apartment and made a capital loss of 80k after holding it for 4 years (an off the plan special where he thought he was getting it cheap), and not to mention his interest…[Read more]

]]> 22a27d8381105d1c3fce505ae7f49dda Masih replied to the topic Earning over 120k salary, have no debt and my PPOR is worth about 600k. What price range should I be targeting for IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392240-earning-over-120k-salary-have-no-debt-and-my-ppor-is-worth-about-600k-what-price-range-should-i-be-targeting-for-ip/#post-4582424 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:12:23 +0000 Qlds007 wrote:
And dont tell me Masih you just happen to be sellin g some of these over priced penthouses as part of your current stock.

Unfortunately we havent got any penthouses from my knowlege.  Would be alot of commission though.

]]> 721f5d2b5e88bd0ea188ce7b52882f19 Masih replied to the topic How do you calculate your tax deduction on your Interest payments? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392230-how-do-you-calculate-your-tax-deduction-on-your-interest-payments/#post-4582361 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:06:54 +0000 1 – Add all incomes2 – Add all tax deductible costsIncome – costs – depreciation (if any) = New IncomeNew Income x Tax Rate = New Tax Payable

]]> 862467b3461f1fdb71025d05bbd1fc61 Masih replied to the topic Earning over 120k salary, have no debt and my PPOR is worth about 600k. What price range should I be targeting for IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392240-earning-over-120k-salary-have-no-debt-and-my-ppor-is-worth-about-600k-what-price-range-should-i-be-targeting-for-ip/#post-4582416 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:56:49 +0000 Quote:
As the title suggests, what would be a realistic IP value I should target? ie. 500K 750k. I am trying to minimise tax, as at the moment, payiong tax on 120k is not pretty, and would like to negative gear using my equity in my home. I am 33 and so looking to a long term plan, not just a quick term solution ie. margin loan for a quick fix.…[Read more]

]]> aa55cb9b0f64f6f6d456b743e187ef00 Masih replied to the topic Dilemma advice please in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392242-dilemma-advice-please/#post-4582436 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:54:17 +0000 You're one dodgy person but what you just said sounds pretty good. You sure the PO Box thingi works?

]]> 352fe9ac6d7a44a1c65939648bc2d396 Masih replied to the topic Universal Events - Fast and lasting success with NLP in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392139-universal-events-fast-and-lasting-success-with-nlp/#post-4581804 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:52:06 +0000 Crommie wrote:
I have signed up for the free course in melbourne on the 22nd-24th of febHas anyone been to this course beforeAny advice?Thanks

Free NLP? Who's running it? I know Tad James will cost you a fortune. 3000 or 4000. There is also run by George Faddoul. Forgot his company. They charge $300.It sounds interesting. Might give it a try.

]]> cf5a995416218e030a1640f2de00688c Masih replied to the topic Is your solicitor ripping you off in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391514-is-your-solicitor-ripping-you-off/#post-4577737 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:01:07 +0000 WHAT??? You sure are getting ripped off. My solicitor charges $880 inclusive of GST. That was back in March. Not sure how much she charges now. She's in burwood though. If you want I can give you her details.

]]> 39c9e826705382e9130ff7afc2ca481c Masih replied to the topic It's time to start! I need genuine advice. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390757-its-time-to-start-i-need-genuine-advice/page/2/#post-4574015 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:58:45 +0000 Astrawan wrote:
Great advice there Paul – certainly help to expand my blinkered vision of investments.. btw, any advice on commercial property thrown into the mix here anyone?<br /:-)” title=”>:-)” class=”bbcode_smiley” />Astra

Only if you can handle the risks involved. Commercial property is very much dependant on the economic and business…[Read more]

]]> e5c86f21d836150f2376830c810f1812 Masih replied to the topic It's time to start! I need genuine advice. in the forum DraconisV wrote: Masih https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390757-its-time-to-start-i-need-genuine-advice/page/2/#post-4574014 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:50:28 +0000 DraconisV wrote:

Masih wrote:
5 – Remember Law of 14. If the capital growth is 10% then rent will be 4%. If rent is 10% then capital growth will be 4%.

Where did you get this law from?? I've never heard of it before, have you got any info on it, it sounds good as I have been assuming in my calculations of capital growth 5.5% and rent…[Read more]

]]> 86b62f83b82069b114e0178d8d1a6cd3 Masih replied to the topic HELP! Being lured toward "Real Estate Mastery - EmpowerNet" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391098-help-being-lured-toward-real-estate-mastery-empowernet/#post-4575633 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:17:30 +0000 I reckon Semerda and Jackie work for them. I've seen quite a few companies use this "what you guys think of this company or deal, etc" tactic to get you interested in their product. I'm not surprised they both have one post each.

]]> 7d641bbd1b0339acacc6ee34510aeb20 Masih replied to the topic New Investor seeks help in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391458-new-investor-seeks-help-2/#post-4577321 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:53:15 +0000 RVP wrote:
One question i have is about city apartments for example buying a hotel apartment and then leasing it straight back to the hotel. Now what i dont understand is why these apartments would be for sale in the first place does the owner of the hotel chain know something i dont??

The reason they do that is by selling the apartments, they…[Read more]

]]> de04580fbfc27f4652e5009d871c7e43 Masih replied to the topic It's time to start! I need genuine advice. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390757-its-time-to-start-i-need-genuine-advice/page/2/#post-4574007 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:38:06 +0000 1 – Buy Quality NOT Quantity. 2 – If you wanna create wealth then go for High Capital Growth properties.3 – If you wanna be able to replace your income then go for Positive Cashflow properties.4 – Stay away from Defence Housing5 – Remember Law of 14. If the capital growth is 10% then rent will be 4%. If rent is 10% then capital growth will be 4%.6…[Read more]

]]> 977a2b228a5340bdbb191d36e9a0fc0b Masih replied to the topic comments by Steve Mcnight on slump in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391394-comments-by-steve-mcnight-on-slump/#post-4577015 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:43:41 +0000 Cheers Foundation. Sounds interesting.  I'll look into it soon

]]> 3c14bc11d3ebc93ee953b91014966fc9 Masih replied to the topic Steve's email - would you sell negatively geared Sydney unit now? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391313-steves-email-would-you-sell-negatively-geared-sydney-unit-now/#post-4576623 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:17:25 +0000 DraconisV wrote:
Yea Masih, I have heard of these deposit bonds, where you pay a small amount and they pay the deposit then, later you pay the lot. But I have heard something about getting approval for these bonds, like you need to have a certain income(3 times the bond or something???)Um, I have heard alot of bad publicity aimed at off-the-plan…[Read more]

]]> cf1cf09b006ab3328f6780ebb89b1eb1 Masih replied to the topic Steve's email - would you sell negatively geared Sydney unit now? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391313-steves-email-would-you-sell-negatively-geared-sydney-unit-now/#post-4576622 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:52:47 +0000 foundation wrote:
Oops, I meant to say – house prices are driven by the willingness and ability of people to borrow enough money to pay the price. Rents are driven by wages alone. You can't get a mortgage for rental payments.Cheers, F. [cowboy2]

Those who arent willing and dont have the ability to borrow then they have to rent. Everyone want to…[Read more]

]]> ee84bc19d99aad97dfa3b3f44f715106 Masih replied to the topic Buying off the plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391431-buying-off-the-plan-7/#post-4577179 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:31:47 +0000 All those people who you've been talking to, telling you risks are too high; are they investors themselves? Do they have experience working in the property industry? If they do then maybe they are right. Otherwise everyone like to give free advise.

]]> d65ef2789e0fd854cbb5a2e01e135cf9 Masih replied to the topic Buying off the plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391431-buying-off-the-plan-7/#post-4577178 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:29:55 +0000 Yes I've bought OFT and I sell them too. I can give you a positive story. I bought one at Parramatta around March this year and paid $380k for a 2bed with settlement end of next year. At first prices seemed abit high for everyone but looking at it now, it feels like I got a bargain price. The amount of money being spent on Parramatta is…[Read more]

]]> 3835d704c6d0df017ba22049dc2a3c9c Masih replied to the topic comments by Steve Mcnight on slump in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391394-comments-by-steve-mcnight-on-slump/#post-4577013 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:44:23 +0000 AUSTRALIA'S chronic housing shortage will continue for at least another two years because of record low affordability, a survey says.The Housing Industry Association's (HIA) National Outlook shows a shortfall between the number of new dwellings being built this financial year and the "underlying requirement'' of almost 20,000 dwellings. Over…[Read more]

]]> f3cbc1a426bc36f94ea681f11fbe9e15 Masih replied to the topic Coming Of Age in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389983-coming-of-age/#post-4569548 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:59:09 +0000 Quote:
My memory's not as sharp as it used to be.Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.

Quote:
These days about half the stuff in my shopping cart says, "For fast relief."

HAHAHAHAHAH!!! Wata Ripper!

]]> 316c9997ca5d77511160cb0fb834c76e Masih replied to the topic Very Interesting in the forum L.A Aussie wrote: True story https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387100-very-interesting/#post-4556037 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:53:05 +0000 L.A Aussie wrote:
True story (but funny).Driving in my car the other day with my 5.5 year old son. He says, out of the blue; "Dad, when I see girls, or think about girls, I get a tingle in my willy".I, of course, kept a straight face and informed him that this was perfectly normal (but is it?)Lock up your daughters?

Ohh yeahh that's nothing. My…[Read more]

]]> c618d578d366b352c0d9910299ac8abc Masih replied to the topic Very honest Real Estate Agent!!!!!! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390532-very-honest-real-estate-agent/#post-4572586 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:02:07 +0000 As long as I remember I have always returned someone's money or property if I found it or saw them dropping it. Maybe except for one time when I was a kid. I was buying a packet of biscuits. When I paid for it; the shopkeeper gave me my own money back and also gave me extra change on top of it. I didnt realise it at first but after going away f…[Read more]

]]> 177ee42f46c9730d5d3fd3cb99d3e84f Masih replied to the topic comments by Steve Mcnight on slump in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391394-comments-by-steve-mcnight-on-slump/#post-4577007 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:37:08 +0000 I havent red Steve's email but judging from Nigel's post and the opinion of quite a few people here that almost everyone is looking at one side of the coin. THEHEATH said that by increasing rates there will be an over supply of properties as people cant afford to hold on to their properties. Now that's assuming that owner occupiers are the only…[Read more]

]]> 7b53ab1aa258a2dd8af3aba82b31aa24 Masih replied to the topic Steve's email - would you sell negatively geared Sydney unit now? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391313-steves-email-would-you-sell-negatively-geared-sydney-unit-now/#post-4576615 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:11:46 +0000 DraconisV wrote:
Hye Masih,Well, i'm not ready to buy into the market yet, I am just finishing my first year of 3 at university and my gf is doing a long tafe course, we are saving like mad and at the completion of my degree(end of 2009) we should be able to jump in at properties around 200-250, but i'm worrying that I won't be able to get…[Read more]

]]> 87217ae3d688024f2e8a4e27eeda013a Masih replied to the topic Investing in Inner City Studio's in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391369-investing-in-inner-city-studios/#post-4576874 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:16:57 +0000 Michael4 wrote:
I suggest for you to look at houses that are old but with a sizeable land 650sqm+ at least as you will be able to mayble later subdivide, renovate and claim more deductions etc. Land appreciates in value where house, unit etc depreciates in value!

I said in one my posts in another forum; given there is demand, even a rathole can…[Read more]

]]> 72ad1ac9dde28ea6e6e90afef470ea7f Masih replied to the topic Do I need permission to knock down wall in a house? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391397-do-i-need-permission-to-knock-down-wall-in-a-house/#post-4577028 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:56:19 +0000 audwinsw wrote:
Thanks Masih, Do you know who can help to submit the plan to council? Is it an architect or a surveyor?

I think it's best if you contact the council or just give them a visit. Most of the time they're not doing anything anyways. They will explain everything you need to do.

]]> fe2f2c2c48169114f4df53441cc92220 Masih replied to the topic Steve's email - would you sell negatively geared Sydney unit now? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391313-steves-email-would-you-sell-negatively-geared-sydney-unit-now/#post-4576613 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:21:28 +0000 DraconisV wrote:
I will be getting into the market for the first time around the end of 2009(start of 2010) and I want to see rates go up and up and up, coz I know that rents will go up balancing the rate rises, and will stop prices going up between now and when I am ready to buy some property.

I wouldnt bet on property prices stalling between…[Read more]

]]> 9fbbf49b3e0e2babac50598132c68f26 Masih replied to the topic Kellyville Ridge and the Rouse Hill Town Centre in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391158-kellyville-ridge-and-the-rouse-hill-town-centre/#post-4575880 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:18:23 +0000 Michael4 wrote:
i will almost always recommend to buy a crap house on a big block in those areas so you will attrack the tanants quicker, you can renovate and make more appreciation in the long term and subdivide in the near future!

Michael I think you're giving abit of a risky advice here. First of all the house is crap….who wants to live in…[Read more]

]]> 1da27964dd76e1bb5b024b94b9168756 Masih replied to the topic Help for Perth appreciated... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391284-help-for-perth-appreciated/#post-4576520 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:53:31 +0000 I think property is the ideal choice given your current situation and future goals. If your decision is to only invest then you should look more in to eastern states as I dont think Perth has much to offer for investors now….maybe except some individual areas which could be hard to find. So you might be faced with a dilema of either invest or…[Read more]

]]> 85b8697cbf4cef0064f776a9ae5cade4 Masih replied to the topic Kellyville Ridge and the Rouse Hill Town Centre in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391158-kellyville-ridge-and-the-rouse-hill-town-centre/#post-4575878 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:42:28 +0000 Investor Newby wrote:
Hi All,I am interested in purchasing an IP in Kellyville Ridge. I was wondering how much the Rouse Hill Town Centre will impact capital growth in the area. Is now a good time to buy? I have seen some off-plan units being advertised for approx. $345000 (2 bedroom) with settlement in approx 10 – 12 months.  Do these seem…[Read more]

]]> 200444d99a5e8f4b9332d7e9db4e61c6 Masih replied to the topic Steve's email - would you sell negatively geared Sydney unit now? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391313-steves-email-would-you-sell-negatively-geared-sydney-unit-now/#post-4576610 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:29:22 +0000 How much have you had in capital growth over the past 6 years? The rates wont be rising forever but the property prices will be. Especialy in Mosman. Whatever weekly repayments you've had over the past 6 six years, total them up and compare them against the capital growth you've had over these years. That way you will know how much profit you…[Read more]

]]> ddd088f163b691b01577eaef088dd133 Masih replied to the topic Cairns - Off the plan - HELP!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391332-cairns-off-the-plan-help/#post-4576732 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:11:51 +0000 Just get a valuation done. It will cost you a few hundred bucks but could save you thousands. Peace of mind.

]]> 51f612fc84256fc9c9bab020cb771330 Masih replied to the topic Fully furnished vs Empty for new investment property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391322-fully-furnished-vs-empty-for-new-investment-property/#post-4576671 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:08:37 +0000 If you're going to rent it as short term rental such as holiday rentals then you will need to furnish it without doubt. Also for holidays rentals I dont think you can get Landlord's insurance.

]]> d1a5cfa4596809b8c342bfe8ec9d39b4 Masih replied to the topic New Investor to Property market Any Help Appreciated. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391347-new-investor-to-property-market-any-help-appreciated/#post-4576795 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:02:17 +0000 If you can join his bandwagon then go for it. If you're gonna do it all by yourself without any prior experience then you could be in trouble. Renos are not as easy as some TV shows make it look like. You need to do alot of planning and budgeting, finding the right property, right material to fix it, right people to help you. If you get it all…[Read more]

]]> 27b3e1eefd36dfdd4069eed119a0b21d Masih replied to the topic Investing in Inner City Studio's in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391369-investing-in-inner-city-studios/#post-4576872 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:56:02 +0000 When you're first starting out then Capital Growth is the way to go. You wanna build up equity in a hurry to build up your portfolio quicker. When you're more settled in the future then you can look at +cashflow properties to balance things out abit.

]]> 71102778aa8353d56def834b72de57f5 Masih replied to the topic Advice, Help & Suggestions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391388-advice-help-suggestions/#post-4576976 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:48:10 +0000 Hmmm…it's a tricky one. I'm not sure if you'll actually be allowed to invest because of your age. In some states like QLD I believe minors (under 18) are not allowed to own a property. Plus I dont think you can get a loan either.I hope I'm wrong.

]]> dc40bc9dcf6ccbee5c6a24aa34d83376 Masih replied to the topic Do I need permission to knock down wall in a house? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391397-do-i-need-permission-to-knock-down-wall-in-a-house/#post-4577025 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:20:13 +0000 I believe if it's part of the structure of the house such as load bearing walls then you will need council permission. If they are purely to seprate the rooms or for looks then you should be OK. You can have a look at the Parrmatta DCP to give you an idea. But it your local council DCP could be…[Read more]

]]> a2277e00f745adaeb9fcd2efb09b9ac8 Masih replied to the topic Buying units of the plans. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391396-buying-units-of-the-plans/#post-4577023 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:59:28 +0000 Yes I've bought OFT and I sell them too. Buying OFT and selling before settlement is a very risky business and I strongly advice you against it. You shouldnt just assume the property prices will go up by the time it's completed. It could be the opposite. I would only suggest you do something like that if you're an experienced investor and if y…[Read more]

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