Hi Rob,

I am one of those forumities who obviously directed anger your way (at least, I am assuming that is how you saw it).

I wasn’t (and still am not) angry with you, or your valuable (and yes, they are extremely valuable) views; I just wanted you to know that I have heard the “diversity” speel before. It is a good thing to do; and I don’t…[Read more]

Hi and welcome Karl and Rita,

Some quick calculations shows that your IP has an 8.84% rental return, which some would agree is okay, but not fantastic. I personally think it is fine, but there are those who prefer (wouldn’t we all) at least 10% returns.

This calculation is not taking into account the agent fees and/or rates. Which obviously…[Read more]

CastleDreamer,

I cannot comment on this vision, however I will make a concerted effort never to refer to it again, and risk causing cause you any further grief [worried][glum2][lmao][lmao]

Jo

CastleDreamer,

I was checking out your profile when I was replying to Marc1 re my choice of avatar, which he suggested was “revealing”.

I was looking at yours, because I remembered you had some little creature, but couldn’t remember what exactly, so I went to have a look. When I realised it was a mouse, I decided it best to refer to an actual…[Read more]

Originally posted by CastleDreamer:
Monopoly, I cannot get a full appreciation of who you really are, except to say that perhaps you need HRT. You seem to very easily bite people who to all outward appearances on the thread, have not drawn claws against you. Replies such as yours are detracting from the thread main content, which in this case…[Read more]

Originally posted by Marc1:
Is it me Monopoly, or you really seem to enjoy neat picking on words and picking fights?
It certainly makes for more colourful posts and longer threads, yet still… I see no reason for picking on good old Russ or all the others you pick on Jo Victoria. … was wondering if you would get that many responses with a less…[Read more]

Hi Brad1m,

I don’t understand how this will affect your child maintenance payment.

I may be under the misguided impression, that CSA payments were not subject to income testing.

Please correct me (someone, anyone) if I am wrong.

Jo

CastleDreamer,

I am starting to think that expressing one’s opinion on here is frought with danger!

As I have said, all too often, that problem with written communication is the severe lack of emotive expression, which of course can (and does) often reult in people getting the WRONG message, hence getting upset unnecessarily!

Cheers,

Jo

Originally posted by MiniMogul:
Kiyosaki said diversify so often means ‘deworsify’ – people have to rush around doing all sorts of investments because nothing is doing particularly well.

monopoly, like you I owe nothing on my investments but I am about to start (gently) gearing – number four property will mean rents from 4 properties cover…[Read more]

Originally posted by The Mortgage Adviser:
Jo,
I wrote you a lengthy reply but the website went down and it was lost. I couldn’t be bothered to rewrite it but I will give you the short version…
TAKE A PILL AND CHILL!!!

There is no reason to get your back up.
I’m sorry if you felt that I had.

I have no idea what you get up to in your bedroom…[Read more]

Originally posted by SteveMcKnight:
[wink4] he he

One person’s garage is another person’s carport
[smiling]

[lmao][lmao][lmao][lmao] I’ll pay that one!!!!

Another improvement to IPs I particularly don’t mind spending money on, is adding BIRs to bedrooms; tenannts really appreciate this, and homes with BIRs tend to fetch a healthier rent…[Read more]

Hi all,

I just keep thinking what it was like when they first met, in that little beer garden, at the back of the Sydney pub, when the ever predictable question of “Oh and what do you do for a living???” was asked:

Mary: I’m a Real Estate Agent, and you?
Fredrick: I’m a Prince!!!!
Mary: [lmao][lmao][lmao][lmao]

Garages/carports????? We must have been posting at the same time Steve….LOL

Jo

Oops Sorry Steve,

You asked for comments re improvements…..yes I like adding carports to IPs that don’t have any carparking cover (i.e. garages); it is cheaper than full on garages, and adds an extra 15-20 dollars extra per week, paying for itself nicely over a couple of years.

Jo

Fantastic post Steve,

I couldn’t agree more!!! So many people have the misguided opinion that in order to make (more) money they have to be bowled over (literally for some) by that “perfect opportunity”. They don’t realise that by waiting for this, they risk overlooking perfectly viable opportunities that are right under their bloody…[Read more]

Originally posted by The Mortgage Adviser:
Investors should diversify.
If someone gave me 50c (not even a dollar) for every time a financial advisor gave me that tip; I wouldn’t have had to invest in a thing!!! Yes I understand it, but do I WANT TO???? No….and if that is my downfall, so be it………$1.5 (almost 2) million of NET value, and…[Read more]

Originally posted by CastleDreamer:
Monopoly, even investing in your own town can have bad results with RE Management. I have a place bayside Brisvegas – I didn’t even get a chance to sack the PM, her agency sacked her before I got to sack them. She was shocking. And yes it was a little easier to deal with, but not that much.

Absolutely…[Read more]

Hi SIS,

I would have to say I am between 5-7; I am fairly conservative, yet tainted with a dash of aggressiveness (opportunity, and husband, permitting of course)!!! [rambo][rambo] Love him to bits, but he is a real investment “scaredy cat” poor boy!!![worried][worried]

I have been burnt with interstate property investing (no, not 2-tier…[Read more]

Originally posted by Chan$:
Monopoly,
Success is a journey, not a destination….not alway true.

Success is a destination, not a journey….trading

Yes I see your point ChanS, [biggrin]

And I agree it is a destination also, however because “success” is subjective; measured differently by different people, the destination point is also not the…[Read more]

Kay,

Thanks for that link; had a quick glance; will go back and re-read it thoroughly later. However, I especially liked the last paragraph (I think) that stated that spousal maintenance orders could be submitted after a divorce, but (as I understood it) within 12 months of divorce, and I am ASSUMING after this time; they (the ex’s) have…[Read more]