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count me in,if it’s central,& at a time i;m not at the salt mines! (work)
Can u letme know?
Cheers.OH YEH! Man,i LOVE this forum! Finally some people that are speakin’ my language! I totally agree that some people’s perception changes,but then so does ours about THEM when we find out they DONT invest! You know the internal dialogue: “Shit,wonder why u are still renting… loser..” “Wonder why u just paid cash for a $50k car,& you still dont own a home…” blah,blah,blah Also,i think others might become a little distanced, & even intimidated,as we start talking another language (hence the need to find more “like-mindeds”). I personally am from a really poor,crappy upbringing,with do-do family & mates (of which i say affectionatly), & even tho i am an investor,i am (currently) still as cash poor as them(or worse) But I found ,until recently,”friends” were hittin’ me up for loans, expectin’ i’d have it as loose change, & were getting p.o’d when i said “No,I cant”. I also find annoying things like when out with mates they will step back from the counter at payment time,expecting me to shout-often! It is an awful thing to have to ask someone to pay their fair share! I am also getting very tired of the “AW, c’mon! You can afford it, youre rich crap” b/c they automatically think i am,& no amount of explaining can convince the uneducated. Which brings me to the motto of the story: Maybe it’s time to find new friends! (& family,if anyone will adopt me!) is there anywhere in Melb investors just get together socially??This could be a good start to broadening some horizons for those of us stuck in this situation.Cheers![thumbsupanim][thumbsupanim][thumbsupanim]
Good on u 4 persisting! Dont we,the do-gooders, get sick to death of rip-off scumbags & users- gutless ones at that.[angry2] Does it sound like i’m becoming bitter & twisted???….I would also REALLY like to know how to black list someone that owes one money.Any chance you could send me the details on that ??
Cheers.[smiling]My u/standing is too,that it is a legal req/mnt for all offers to be presented.But,i guess s/thing being a legal req/mnt doesnt stop rogues doing all sorts of things.The agent must of been thinking only of himself,not wanting you to accept a lower offer that wouldnt “line his pockets” as much as he had expected.Anyway,i had a thought,that may work for the future: Any offer that is made (whether u are buyer, or seller) should be put in writing (& possibly with anything else u may wish to negotiate for) & insist to the agent (as purchaser) that the vendor receives it,& signs that they have received it,& what their response is.Instead of the usual over the ph method,whereby the agent could always “diddle’ the offer.Also as a vendor, you could insist your agent GETS offers in writing.Just a thought.
Thanx for responses everyone, however, I’m still confused!! My situation is that i stupidly hired the services of an uninformed bookeeper/accounting co (of which i now believe the accountant never once offered guidance),who told me interest on my loan for vacant land wasnt deductible.So,being uninformed myself,took this to be true,& during the period it was vacant, she didnt claim ANY expenses! This has been over a period of a few years,but during that period a portable unit was installed,& collected rent,so was temporarily considered deductible, before the new house was built,now collecting rent.So, does anyone PLEASE KNOW if,during the periods the acnt DIDNT claim interest, & other expenses (ie; when land was vacant) whether i can still some how claim these costs??? Perhaps they can be claimed in later years? Or as a capitol expense, & therefore depreciated at 2.5% in the following years that i havent yet had a return done on?? Pls help!! I am desperate for clarification/ confirmation.
R.I.P. : For when the bank forcloses on you![skull]
EASY-copy an old lease’s “condition report”, & add in your own details.
Hey,Kay!
Having been an ex-painter,i can give some good advice….ontop of the already good advice u’v been given.”Dont go 4 the cheap crap” is great advice-it’s runny (watered down to make it cheap) therefor will need extra coats to cover same area (which keeps the painter/s happy-more labour costs).How much of a tax deduction u want will also determine whether u should/could do some of the work y’self,or pay s/one to do it all…or part cash…or do a “barter” deal….the reasons for doing any are up to you.Might be best to speak to yr accnt? Or,fly me up….i need an excuse to quit this shitty f/t job….thus, i have become an investor,& the dream may become a reality! Oh,sorry,waffling way off track…UUmmmm, in regards to cost: some painters may charge a day rate, or hourly, or job rate. Defintly get 3 quotes,& compare all for descrepencies.2 isnt enough,5 is better!By the 2nd one,u will u/stand what is req’d,& this will put u in a better position to neg. with the next one/s.U also will look more knowledgable (& will be) by then,so they will be less likely to try & rip u off, ‘cos u will know it! I used to charge by the hour,better for me,not u! there is alot of bludging going on with hourly rates,so go for fixed rate,but haggle!Average hrly rate aprx $30/$40 p/hr.A wild guess would be 2hrs p/coat/p- average sized wall. 0r 1 full day p/av. sized room.This is a very wild estimate.Several quotes will narrow it down.Also,INSIST that they TOTALLY cover EVERYTHING in the room,not just what’s near them.It’s amazing how that one little fleck off paint can smudge to totally ruin your carpet,mat,wall,picture…..Good luck!
