PropertyInvesting.com | Matthew_W | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/matthew_w/activity/ Activity feed for Matthew_W. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:33:11 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 118ca8387d6b5f8bba0c6f235983d7a6 Matthew_W replied to the topic Is this the right time to buy in Adelaide? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407063-is-this-the-right-time-to-buy-in-adelaide/#post-4673303 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:30:51 +0000 The above posters seem to be talking about capital growth returns. In terms of good rental returns, I found that up North is where good rents are, and houses are dirt cheap – near Elizabeth and Salisbury way.It's easy to find a property in the $130-$160k range that are getting rents of $220-$260/week. At least one or two come on the market every week.

]]> daf95596b3a4a67f60e7125b07136c5f Matthew_W replied to the topic Selling a tenanted duplex - separate or bundle? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406973-selling-a-tenanted-duplex-separate-or-bundle/#post-4672629 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:36:59 +0000 Usually investors will want to buy both duplexes for a cheaper price, than just buying one. It's probably best for you to do this too return wise, instead of doubling up on selling/marketing costs, agents fees etc. selling individual units.

]]> fa2d63d496d2ed9b99c4588a83d8114b Matthew_W replied to the topic Advice regarding real estate investment? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406957-advice-regarding-real-estate-investment-2/#post-4672569 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:56:27 +0000 Make sure you have a certain amount of knowledge and certainty before taking the jump. There's nothing worse than making a purchase, then realising a couple of months down the track, you make a mistake as you were too naive; before you know it you've made a dud purchase, with the property not making you any money at all….

]]> eee233e319d861dae4cf1db91a9a6767 Matthew_W replied to the topic Advice regarding real estate investment? in the forum NHG wrote: I can't recall https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406492-advice-regarding-real-estate-investment/#post-4668998 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:51:09 +0000 NHG wrote:
I can't recall who told me this, yet I felt it was a valid point…If it's a good buy already, and it meets all your criteria, why loose it over 5-10k. I haven't had the most experience, tho I feel I would I would only negotiate further if there were multiple offers on the table which met my criteria.I saw a place and put an offer in…[Read more]

]]> fd2d8348bb345a25daf5846e4b43ea83 Matthew_W replied to the topic Advice regarding real estate investment? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406492-advice-regarding-real-estate-investment/#post-4668996 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:29:35 +0000 Kristin Simondson PBRE wrote:

Matthew_W wrote:
*snip*

*trimmed*

Thanks Kristin. That's what I thought. I guess it depends on the agent….

]]> 22cc70e34bbc26e4ed8b35310570a828 Matthew_W replied to the topic Young Investor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406897-young-investor-3/#post-4672094 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:20:06 +0000 Wow! 14?Consider yourself lucky Ethan that you know what you want to do with your life and start now.I don't think you're ever to young to start – anything! You can probably read, read, and read for now. And like Shiny_Suit_Man said above me, if you're not sure on anything, ask your parents (or here  ).You should start building up a wealth of…[Read more]

]]> f85555f3dc6ee22efe2bad53e30147a8 Matthew_W replied to the topic Advice regarding real estate investment? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406492-advice-regarding-real-estate-investment/#post-4668989 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:49:32 +0000 NHG wrote:
First property, I felt I was being rude offering such a 'low' price. My dad who always has an opinion told me off for not negotionating hard enough.Fast forward 6 months, purchased property number 2. This time dad was uncomfortable as I was putting in 'low ball' offers. I stuck to what I felt was the right price for me in order for…[Read more]

]]> 5e65ee5d7e3ea73910d04771c840d0b1 Matthew_W replied to the topic Best Investment/Financial Strategy in the forum arope99 wrote: I guess I https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406739-best-investmentfinancial-strategy/page/2/#post-4671069 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:54:41 +0000 arope99 wrote:
I guess I should have asked in a more specific way. If we are going to buy a property, we would buy in the eastern or north eastern suburbs close to Adelaide city (Norwood, Maylands, Payneham, etc). Reasons are – easy for me to travel to/from work – close to city and shops – rental vacancies in those areas seems to be low Is it a…[Read more]

]]> 42a54bb751e6ea21ffd6e2478b79eacc Matthew_W replied to the topic Our Secrets are to share ? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403796-our-secrets-are-to-share/page/2/#post-4648972 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:24:24 +0000 All things are possible to men who believe – Mark 9:23A good little Bible verse that has gotten me through some times

]]> 486edc2c8bc6f51fd6aabc02da36ff90 Matthew_W replied to the topic 2012 Investing in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405554-2012-investing/#post-4661560 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:08:05 +0000 Still residential. I'm in Adelaide, so I'll definately suss out the market here still. Then research interstate, then US. Baby steps lol….

]]> fb7ed156113aa5e7b7a18965a68d62f2 Matthew_W replied to the topic Can you change my life? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405588-can-you-change-my-life/#post-4661760 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:46:29 +0000 Hi Stoolie.Please don't be scared when I tell you this, but: this may be difficult.I'm not sure how old you are, but you say you have 12 years in the Telco industry? So I'm going to say around mid 30's?Not all success in the property industry requires a Uni degree. A prime example is Steve McKnight himself. However, if you're looking to get into…[Read more]

]]> 0fca05f89dc2e6215fd3470e96a1f1d8 Matthew_W replied to the topic Buying Land in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405509-buying-land-5/#post-4661238 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:32:04 +0000 Well obvious things that firstly come to mind is the council. Ring them up and ask if there are any significant trees on the piece of land that can or can not be removed. This could affect how you build your property and (somewhat) it’s worth.
You would also need to test the soil. Depending on the type of soil, it could affect your foundations for…[Read more]

]]> 963490368bc5bdf4fc9fe5001d5c6d0b Matthew_W replied to the topic Whats better better: House or Apartment ? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404651-whats-better-better-house-or-apartment/#post-4655339 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:03:56 +0000 Catalyst wrote:
I just buy whatever makes money.

Lol, yep!

As a personal opinion though, a house. I’m not a big fan of any sort of apartment/townhouse as far as a living environment is concerned. It would annoy me to no end having neighbors so close to me (next/above/below), that I’d have to worry about noise levels, what time I get home etc.

]]> df6522b11fff20970669deacc3fad7f6 Matthew_W replied to the topic Starting out in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405416-starting-out-27/#post-4660445 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:51:34 +0000 Hi Jon!Just thought I'd add my two cents on top of Richards. Doesn't hurt getting a second opinion I guess :)I just want to suggest that if you're living in a 2 bedroom unit – presumably by yourself (or with a partner), you'd only use one bedroom. Try and get a flatmate in to rent the other room to give you some more income; because, unless you have…[Read more]

]]> 3e09282f08452489a64c3e945ac174d4 Matthew_W replied to the topic Adding Value to your investment property in the forum Wow. Great blog Emma! Keep https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405338-adding-value-to-your-investment-property/#post-4659876 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:25:55 +0000 Wow. Great blog Emma!Keep us updated.

]]> 0004d765f4dc0876ec781301440438bb Matthew_W replied to the topic JUST started learning about investing 2 weeks ago in the forum Someone may want to back me https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405353-just-started-learning-about-investing-2-weeks-ago/#post-4659972 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:44:28 +0000 Someone may want to back me up here, but hasn't the US market been considerably cheap {depending where you want to buy of course} for a couple of years now? Even today.I remember going to a Steve McKnight seminar in late 2009 where he was talking about $400k properties being bought a few years earlier, and selling for $150k in late2009. My memory…[Read more]

]]> 4abbd173f9f6a388341d12fba66bf7e9 Matthew_W replied to the topic Help Needed Please - Investment Topic. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405264-help-needed-please-investment-topic/#post-4659347 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:47:26 +0000 fWord wrote:
Matthew…once your thesis is complete, and you have a PDF copy, I'd be very interested to see it.

Consider it done ;)

I plan to do it part time over two years; a lot obviously can change in that time, but will keep it in mind mate :)

]]> 14e0ebd4469a7a88891f38837d1e1770 Matthew_W replied to the topic Help Needed Please - Investment Topic. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405264-help-needed-please-investment-topic/#post-4659345 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:10:55 +0000 Sorry for the late reply guys.

SHales – I actually considered about the mining industry (growing popular every day); and also how the environment is more prominent in real estate now (eg: when developing – how this affects the flora and fauna, community, and 5 and 6 star green buildings). Im not really a fan of that; im more interested in how ‘x’…[Read more]

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