PropertyInvesting.com | mkc | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/mkc/activity/ Activity feed for mkc. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:01:34 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 b77a91ae1a385c59bf58ff41d5660148 mkc replied to the topic What do you think about putting your offers through the real estate - will they take it to owner in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390014-what-do-you-think-about-putting-your-offers-through-the-real-estate-will-they-take-it-to-owner/#post-4569656 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:33:42 +0000 l’ve had two this year alone so far . l’m not a big shot, just starting out really over this past few years so l need any leverage l can get but.
Ones been taken off the market now , l really wanna talk to the owner of that one . l sat back on it in the end because it was way over priced . l’m not sure where the legals stand on that though. l…[Read more]

]]> b51f6fe00c12f6270f6b666ba8cb5d9c mkc replied to the topic What do you think about putting your offers through the real estate - will they take it to owner in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390014-what-do-you-think-about-putting-your-offers-through-the-real-estate-will-they-take-it-to-owner/#post-4569655 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:26:16 +0000 Thanks Bam.
Hey l’m wondering . So what do you find is the attitude of the solicitor when they get it , and then the vendor ?

Bam.

PS , l have approached a few owners in the past . Found some are fine or even don’t really like the real estate path anyway , others have given me the look and sent me packing , back to the agent.

bam bam…[Read more]

]]> e22c86e60b628f3d6a312a92e41dc1f6 mkc replied to the topic What do you think about putting your offers through the real estate - will they take it to owner in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390014-what-do-you-think-about-putting-your-offers-through-the-real-estate-will-they-take-it-to-owner/#post-4569654 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:17:48 +0000 Yeah see this is my point Tammy. You do get attitude from some agents . l don’t know where it comes from or whether they’re worried about getting their fee or what. Sorry once again to any agents , you can’t be responsible for others though so don’t worry about it.
But even in allot of the corses , they advise to find agents that will work with…[Read more]

]]> d990168415da466d2e0dae8e284f33ae mkc replied to the topic What do you think about putting your offers through the real estate - will they take it to owner in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390014-what-do-you-think-about-putting-your-offers-through-the-real-estate-will-they-take-it-to-owner/#post-4569649 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:05:08 +0000 Sorry Jon .
You have higher standards than some then l guess, good to see , sorry to offend.
l have seen this question though and similar asked here and allot of other places dozens of times l’m afraid because Moose is right .
Some Agents will act like that , l’ve had them not pass offers on . Unfortunately one in paticular that would have changed…[Read more]

]]> 9582ca4f55fadec33282382f967d3f4b mkc replied to the topic Just want some input on when should l put in this offer? in the forum Thanks black tulip. Ooooo https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389858-just-want-some-input-on-when-should-l-put-in-this-offer/#post-4569045 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:07:00 +0000 Thanks black tulip.
Ooooo that must have hurt .
Murhpy’s law really worries me on this one too.
Made up my mind . Once a cheque comes in l’m expecting in two wks or so – l can wait no more.
Cheers.
PS. Yep l really think if your not enjoying insanity you should atleast be pleading it !

blacktulip wrote:
Hi MKC,I'm only speaking from my own…[Read more]

]]> f659cfbe7ec81fac488a42f207ca2485 mkc replied to the topic Just want some input on when should l put in this offer? in the forum Hey Rudolph . So you think https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389858-just-want-some-input-on-when-should-l-put-in-this-offer/#post-4569043 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:34:06 +0000 Hey Rudolph .
So you think it’s a good idea laying out price factors then, there’s allot of points showing it’s way too high.
lt is abit sooner than l’d like to but would suit us right now , l’d really prefer to let reality hit the owner first though to be honest. l don’t know if that really matters though.
l haven’t spoken to the real estate yet…[Read more]

]]> e01741bc505099f1cd51fdf4887ad0ac mkc replied to the topic Opinions on Cairns? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388165-opinions-on-cairns/#post-4561000 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:40:49 +0000 Ahh – Cairns , you sweat too much . There’s a property tip for ya .

No l’ve noticed there’s allot of wrappers up there , seems to be squeezing things abit . Just an observation really.

Cheers

]]> b0cad5a1699d4f37da1c9446b2e06c15 mkc replied to the topic Due Diligence, How much is enough? he!!!p in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388130-due-diligence-how-much-is-enough-hep/#post-4560845 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:29:03 +0000 Hey Beck.
l can’t preach as yet but for me personally !
l’m the sort of person with a mind that runs faster than it should, so if l see something of interest , it’s off . Bad move !
Check it all out first – then if all is well and things stack up – go off until your hearts content .
Be careful with doing too much on a long settlement before it…[Read more]

]]> 21227577c1ee5d6ec1657aaf1f859aa9 mkc replied to the topic Prices - regional Vic & Sunshine coast ?????? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388102-prices-regional-vic-sunshine-coast/#post-4560712 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:37:24 +0000 Thanks LA .
Dunno much about Warrn’ itself , prices seem to be coming down abit lately though . l’ve just seen a few deals lately that look like great potential .
Sth coastal below though and down to Apollo Bay and anywhere inland and back up again , some of the prices their asking !
Fair enough talking The Great Ocean Road coast wise but it is a…[Read more]

]]> 20aeee22414b69a85fe1f27020159198 mkc replied to the topic Due Diligence, How much is enough? he!!!p in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388130-due-diligence-how-much-is-enough-hep/#post-4560843 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:14:38 +0000 Hi Beck
l’m no expert as yet but have paid the price a couple of times now for being too slack in the old D D department .
So as boring as it is , l decided it has to be done and just this week saved myself some ‘ huge’ drama’s, talking huge , just by going back one last time .
Gonna try as hard as it is to make it a golden rule from now on.

Cheers

]]> 26692158e8926545fcdc98e0cace9e6f mkc replied to the topic What equity percentage as deposit ? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388096-what-equity-percentage-as-deposit/#post-4560702 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:48:28 +0000 Thanks very much for that info .

Just deciding if l should keep what cash l’ve got left handy instead for the main thing happening later in yr just incase .
A very tempting buy has popped up in the meantime.

Cheers

]]> 24c084e89703183b1bda3312d3194254 mkc replied to the topic Can someone renting buy an IP ok ? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388056-can-someone-renting-buy-an-ip-ok/#post-4560543 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:20:41 +0000 Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:
Sometimes an IP is easier as you can factor the rent into the deal.

Building an asset should help him buy his own home in the medium term but there is no hard and fast answer I can give.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker

simon@mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

Thanks Simon…[Read more]

]]> 2f22e209c5561d4982c1b5c59d4979d4 mkc replied to the topic Building a Duplex in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388047-building-a-duplex-2/#post-4560528 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:01:12 +0000 Hey Kim .
Dunno about the financing but why don’t you just draw up a rough idea of what you want and get rough quotes from that.
That will soon find you the best priced builder . Once you’ve found someone good they will often know all the council crap, fees, traps , help you cut through the chase heaps, design tips, savings the lot. .
Atleast a…[Read more]

]]> a767451ee87f9763bef66645250528ba mkc replied to the topic Buying flats? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388018-buying-flats/#post-4560417 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:36:09 +0000 I had friends that bought a flat in airlie beach 5yrs ago for 75 , sold it 12 mths later for 150 , bought another one for 160 and sold that 18 mths later for 300 . Couldn’t believe it.
Ofcause that was at peak boom but i never would have thought untis or flats could have done that .
Then again I dunno how much weight that carries because I guess…[Read more]

]]> 671f513fda8a31495a0b7bf5ac2ecbc2 mkc replied to the topic How do you go 1/2s in land with someone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387950-how-do-you-go-12s-in-land-with-someone/#post-4560080 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 23:58:58 +0000 Originally posted by Qlds007:
Why go to contract on the property with a partner when you could take Call Option out on your own.

Cheers

Richard Taylor

What is Call Option , how does that work ?

Residential & Commercial Finance Broker.
Licensed Financial Planner. Ph: 07 3720 1888
richard@tayloredfinancialsolutions.com.au
Looking for life…[Read more]

]]> 79b7b8d9a69db6a653b22976931f6865 mkc replied to the topic How do you go 1/2s in land with someone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387950-how-do-you-go-12s-in-land-with-someone/#post-4560078 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 11:01:31 +0000 Originally posted by tammy:
I presume that youalready know that it is able to be subdivided. A couple of sugestions.
Is it possible to puchase with a delayed settlement – long enough to get the subdivision approved. If so would it be possible to have a contact ready to go onselling the second block to your brother or whoever? Perhaps this would…[Read more]

]]> 291e5e8d5ab87dd071790f687d9cb21f mkc replied to the topic Has anyone came back after losing everything in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387914-has-anyone-came-back-after-losing-everything/#post-4559888 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:28:27 +0000 Oh forsure , look at Bond his back up there again .
Been there myself once or twice too , mostly self inflicted mind you due to 10 yrs of travelling and too many sunny beaches instead buying a house like everyone else .
Almost lost my latest place just before Christmas , now l have two , well the 2nd is happening now through a strange twist and…[Read more]

]]> fa83e838ebe1ef23c1cc5014756601f3 mkc replied to the topic Positive cashflow properties in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387986-positive-cashflow-properties-3/#post-4560221 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:59:54 +0000 l think they’re everywhere but then l do look for what most think are weird combo’s .
What l’ve done with the only two l have now, one’s my own place, is always look for stuff with 3 or 4 options. Land, extra buildings , subdivide potential anything you might be able to turn into an extra rental , 2 even , divide up – build extra on , sell off…[Read more]

]]> 61883ce6ce97d38d307b4ed43cdac534 mkc replied to the topic I want to buy a house; just a house... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387859-i-want-to-buy-a-house-just-a-house/#post-4559565 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:46:28 +0000 People actually offer them for free in the papers if your in the right place at the right time .
The removing and relocations the killer but l have two friends that both did it for 30 and 50,000 .
Personally l think the 50,000 one should have built a new one for what he ended up with though , the other one was very nice considering.
Cheers.

]]> abd1f390cdc05d0577354b79e2f4659f mkc replied to the topic How do you go 1/2s in land with someone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387950-how-do-you-go-12s-in-land-with-someone/#post-4560076 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:03:58 +0000 Thanks for those and the link Terry.
l have asked my solic’ , he just reckons yeah no worries , find someone that wants a piece of it and l’ll draw you something up there’s a few ways to go . l left at that at the time, too early to panic but thought some of you guys might be old hands.
l wasn’t after a partenership or anything that friendly as…[Read more]

]]> 90a6e7531085458e19d349130795f94c mkc replied to the topic How do you go 1/2s in land with someone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387950-how-do-you-go-12s-in-land-with-someone/#post-4560073 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:54:12 +0000 Originally posted by wanelad:
Do you intend to buy the land with two titles or a block that can be converted to two titles?

Convert it later on !

Wayne
Mortgage Adviser
Email info@alphamortgagesolutions.com.au
http://www.alphamortgagesolutions.com.au
Refinace, Loan Consolidation, Owner Occupied or Investment Finance. Free Service we come to you!

]]> f6a2b7978291182cd5a4b33dba3477bd mkc replied to the topic C F P deal - I'm trying to work out in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387575-c-f-p-deal-im-trying-to-work-out/#post-4558247 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:17:22 +0000 Originally posted by v8ghia:
Hi. Sorry that this has not worked out for you. I am wondering if you could reach an agreement with a purchaser to ‘assign’ it to them as the last reply suggested (the seller would need to be happy with the contract being altered to show your name and ‘Or nominee’ most likely) AND as there is an apparent equity gain…[Read more]

]]> ebb7d64cfaee05d2ef6e397b2fbe9b85 mkc replied to the topic C F P deal - I'm trying to work out in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387575-c-f-p-deal-im-trying-to-work-out/#post-4558246 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:03:19 +0000 Originally posted by graham04:
assign your contract for 3k to some one who wants the property

Thanks Graham , that’s the sort of thing I was thinking I could do only l thought l would have to pick it up so to speak first – and then sell it to the new buyer.
But you’ve hit the nail on the head – can I legally get my contract names changed…[Read more]

]]> 43b140c140b86279788dfcc2e6a06a27 mkc replied to the topic C F P deal - I'm trying to work out in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387575-c-f-p-deal-im-trying-to-work-out/#post-4558245 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:26:10 +0000 Originally posted by dare_to_dream:
Hi mkc,

The property sounds very intriguing. Can you provide a bit more
detail about the property?

Like how old are each of the houses? What suburb/town is it located? These are all things we’d need to know before investing $240 in a property…

It just seems a bit vague and dodgy to me…

Thanks dare to…[Read more]

]]> c02a53096f2a498b312d78714b092e44 mkc replied to the topic unable to settle a deal in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387580-unable-to-settle-a-deal/#post-4558269 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:29:47 +0000 Hi Don
Glad l’m not the only one with that problem .
I’ve exhuasted all financing avenues with mine too so the only thing I can think of is what I’ve tried to discribe in my other post . CFP
Maybe you can resell it in some way or something as I’m thinking about with mine.

Good luck
Mkc

]]> a8a68f409662848fc1b78f805226bcdf mkc replied to the topic C F P deal - I'm trying to work out in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387575-c-f-p-deal-im-trying-to-work-out/#post-4558241 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:13:30 +0000 Ok Tony I will send you the details .
I’m really don’t know what else I can do with it as i would just lose it anyway .
Anyone got any other ideas ?

Cheers
Mkc

]]> 1b8a566b13f05d03ffbd4155154d5182 mkc replied to the topic C F P deal - I'm trying to work out in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387575-c-f-p-deal-im-trying-to-work-out/#post-4558239 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 06:48:11 +0000 Originally posted by glengyron:
What you’re talking about doing is a wrap: having a sale ready before settlement date.

The cash flow is certainly indicated… but it’s just so strong that I don’t understand why you would sell this place. Income of $630 on an investment of around $300k ?

The deal sounds pretty complex, and given the tiny amount…[Read more]

]]> 9172c699333ebe6c1db5dfdd2f645bef mkc replied to the topic A conpensation question please in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387132-a-conpensation-question-please/#post-4556218 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:37:22 +0000 Thanks for those .
Yeah l agree Terry . l’m going to politely give it a shot . My solicitor said today [ old solicitor ] pretty much what you’ve said and by all means ask as we have made big improvements . But he doubts they will as they’ll say it’s costed them and now more to resell .
Thanks V8 , no afraid that parts over. l tried all sorts of…[Read more]

]]> 2af7c432c5102b9a06f5e381abbce694 mkc replied to the topic A conpensation question please in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387132-a-conpensation-question-please/#post-4556215 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:33:11 +0000 Yeah it was scary , all the what if’s worried me sick the whole way through not being that well off. The ironic thing was that l had this last 6 mths completely free , yet when the place was due to come through , all sorts of crap was on so it seemed crazy not to.
Then the place would be ready to let out and l could do the rest when l had the…[Read more]

]]> db74adb587689500ef3682923be0e5de mkc replied to the topic How long should it take to get an answer ? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386993-how-long-should-it-take-to-get-an-answer/#post-4555583 Sun, 08 Oct 2006 22:45:44 +0000 Thanks very much for those guys you’ve made my mind up , l’m on the phone today .
The problem with this deal is l haven’t done many but if l can get my hands on this one it’ll set me up, l want it too bad – hate that ! Life always seems to go better for me when l’m not fussed .

You’ll hear the partying from here if it’s good news but l’ll be…[Read more]

]]> 179a9ff87463c463320955d4ee983104 mkc replied to the topic How long should it take to get an answer ? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386993-how-long-should-it-take-to-get-an-answer/#post-4555578 Sat, 07 Oct 2006 10:52:47 +0000 Thanks Mum.
Yeah he had all the dates and knew the score . Said he can do it ok but being a way out of the norm setup , our best shot was getting everything spot on first then quietly put it in.
Reckoned it would still make the dates ok but had a better shot if we didn’t make a scene .

Mkc

]]> 0768f5c0487bd6d5d5b31c8457ae6782 mkc replied to the topic finance from japan or china ? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386677-finance-from-japan-or-china/#post-4553996 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 05:27:47 +0000 Thanks very much for the info guys , something l’ve wondered about for awhile now .
Must say l’m glad there’s a few catches and consequences , otherwise paying what we do here – would really hurt !

All the best
Mkc

]]> e8d7cecaec6fce54f60f8dc3a61d5851 mkc replied to the topic How does a friend make so much on one house? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386550-how-does-a-friend-make-so-much-on-one-house/#post-4553360 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:40:59 +0000 Thanks for the imput guys.
l guess it comes down to there’s 101 ways to skin a cat and if she was legit we don’t have enough to go on anyway .
Sounds like allot here are doing similar things though and very nicely to so we have nutted it out in a sense after all really .

Think we’ve done alright considering .
Cheers .
Mkc

]]> f33a3a111f67343241e622a63b334d61 mkc replied to the topic How does a friend make so much on one house? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386550-how-does-a-friend-make-so-much-on-one-house/#post-4553356 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:37:51 +0000 Thanks very much for that input guys .
l was just about to agree with audrey , because this girl does have the old gift of the gab but then , l get to Redwings and then Tony’s .
She did babble about a very good accountant , extra good – and the very nice cheque every three mths !
C G , l dunno . this place is in Melbourne , last l heard…[Read more]

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