Yes Malachii,

It makes sense!!

As I said, I am not against the idea, just sceptical of the value in doing so over the long haul of the tenancy. But at the end of the day, there are good and bad tenants, and if you get a good one these days, it is not a bad thing to encourage them to stay.

My way of “rewarding” is different, but just as…[Read more]

Thanks Melbear (putting down my Diet coke to type this!!!!)

Your post really made my day!!!!!!!!!! [blush2][blush2][blush2][blush2]

Oh well, we’re all dying of something aren’t we?? If it isn’t in what we eat or drink, it will be in the polluted air we inahle into our lungs.

So how does that saying go, oh yeah:

Eat, drink and be merry for…[Read more]

Hi Malachii,

Thanks for the reply, and it’s cool, whether I asked you directly or not, it was nice of you to bring it up.
Please don’t get me wrong, I am not opposed to the idea of doing nice things for tenants or providing gifts, I used to do the same. I did however have an unfortunate incident and became disillusioned with such niceties, that…[Read more]

Originally posted by iamborediambored:
PS: Some things don’t need to be said in public!

Too true!

Hi Fluffy,

That is a nice gesture!!
But if I am not being too nosey (if I am, please feel free to disregard my question) but am I correct in assuming you only have the one IP in which you make provide these little gifts? If there is more than one IP, do you do this for each, and regularly or is it a “once off” only gesture?

Cheers,

Jo

Originally posted by georgisj:
One thing that is overlooked,IMO, is if you have investment properties (or even PPOR), and their price has reduced, so what. As long as you can continue to service the repayments and other costs. Longer-term property is a good investment…

Give the boy a cigar!!! [cigar][cigar][cigar]
Thanks georgisj, I couldn’t…[Read more]

Hi Miracle,

My 2c worth…..

My ex brother-in-law was a builder with a very large, and quite reputable company some years back, and he told me that many “display” homes, albeit made to look awesome (“WOW” factor) with all the trimmings and thereby luring potential buyers, they are generally put together in a rush, and as such are prone to…[Read more]

Originally posted by kay henry:
I couldn’t care less about the validity, reliability or representativeness of the sample, etc. I was interested in the sentiment behind it :o)

So you are saying you don’t mind of your guy is ugly as long as he’s brainy- ok, that’s fair enough :o) Brains before beauty is de rigeur for you.

Hi Kay,

Sorry, I hope…[Read more]

Originally posted by kay henry:
LSM, You win!! You must have women flocking to you with your snaggy poetry!

Seriously though, in that study, only 56% of women want their guy to be sexy. I don’t understand that. What do women think? Sexiness not on your list of “must haves”? Prefer your guy to get his arms all over the dirty dishes instead of all…[Read more]

BTW……just on a final note, having gone to uni and getting my doctorate didn’t necessarily mean I ended up with a huge pay packet,quite the reverse actually, university is not cheap!!!!

Study hard, but please, SAVE, SAVE, SAVE….for both your schooling and your investing dreams.

Jo

Lil_Man / Brady,

Try to remember that to get ahead in life (smoothly) you need to participate in two types of schools

1. The school of textbooks and teachers
2. The school of life (which comes from experiencing everyday things, such as joys, sadnesses, victories and defeats)

Of the two, the latter will come about through the natural…[Read more]

Hi Property_Guru,

Thought I saw you in the forum the other day; are you still with us??

A couple people asked me if you were away on holidays, as they sent you their pics to post up, but had not had a response……….you okay???

Cheers,

Jo

P.S. Someone asked me which one I was in the pic posted up (there are only 2 in the photo, and I’m the…[Read more]

Hey there lil_man,

In answer to both your PM and your post, let me commend you on your enthusiasm.[biggrin]

Don’t be too harsh in thinking your mum is not understanding you, trust me, as a mother myself, I am sure she does (far more than you give her credit for). She wants what is best for you, and right now, that is you putting every bit of…[Read more]

Cool foston!!!

Don’t forget to sharpen up your pencil in readiness for that big day when you put it down on paper, and just in case, being in pencil you can always rub it out!!!!!

Just kidding!!!

Seriously, having a goal like that to work towards would make going to work everyday that little bit easier (well it would for me anyway).
Keep up the…[Read more]

Hi there LonelySingleMan,

I think you’ve misjudged WallFlower, she is a real diamond in the rough…..seriously, she is a lovely girl and nowhere near ruthless. Admittedly though, she has a warpped sense of humour at times, which can be just what is needed given the circumstances. All in all, I reckon it just adds to her naturally feminine…[Read more]

Originally posted by WallFlower:

Hello..?
how’s this for normal…
Dishes sitting in sink
Husband says ‘should i do the dishes’
Wife says’ oh no, don’t worry, I’LL do them’
Husband says’ok ‘ and goes and watches TV
Wife doesn’t speak to husband for three days…
You blokes just don’t get it…do you

Hey Wallflower,

Of course they don’t, they…[Read more]

Hello again Peter,

Thanks for clarifying that for me. So that means that your 149,000 property will actually cost you more in AUD and your rent each month will be less. Either way, your rental return appears to be quite substantial, HOWEVER, as I don’t know the legal implications of investing o/s I am not really in a position to comment with…[Read more]

Hi Peter,

A question….are you saying 149K purchase price and 1500 p/month rent in US or OZ dollars???

Cheers,

Jo

Hi recoveryman,

Capital Gains will be effective from contract date of sale (June), not settlement date (July).
Sorry, forgot to add, even if it is on the June 30th it will be calculated into that fiscal year just gone.

Cheers,

Jo

Hi Benson,

I don’t believe I have embarrassed myself at all, in fact my silence speaks for itself. Nonetheless you are entitled to your opinion, and if that is what you think then so be it.

I am equally as keen to return to the business of talking property investing and am growing quite tired of these annoyingly one-sided / incomplete / twisted…[Read more]