PropertyInvesting.com | N@than | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/n-than/activity/ Activity feed for N@than. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:39:26 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 32e5b939d0b5635c2f1c2bfe95e18369 N@than replied to the topic Customer Service is officially DEAD! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034795-customer-service-is-officially-dead/#post-5034808 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:07:20 +0000 Frustrating indeed! Was it one of the big 4?

]]> 7184629c814cc18522cf1692a0611db7 N@than replied to the topic How to evict a tenant? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5005117-how-to-evict-a-tenant/#post-5006584 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 23:48:25 +0000 If you have rental properties you have to expect these things to happen. If you don’t already have Landlord insurance make this a lesson and never go without it going forward. As long as you have the relevant insurance and all your paperwork in check (entry report, routine inspections, notice of breaches and eviction), then it will always be a…[Read more]

]]> acbd2df45d16499d21032e9f97498ee8 N@than replied to the topic 3 unit development in Epping VIC in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409043-3-unit-development-in-epping-vic/page/3/#post-4994842 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:34:33 +0000 Seen this has been dug up from last year care for an update Oscar? Did you end up selling two of them for what you were after and keep the third? Would be interesting to hear how it all ended up?

Cheers,
Nathan

]]> 7382a37e737d7e3cd8b316c2e65bc0d2 N@than replied to the topic Home Equity in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4994680-home-equity/#post-4994720 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:02:45 +0000 That’s where a good mortgage broker comes into the equation. There are a few on this forum I am sure one of them will raise their head shortly. Basically they split the original loan and the available equity portion becomes sort of like a ‘deposit loan’ which you can use for your deposit, then your application for the new property is only 80-90%…[Read more]

]]> 28978179f0823eb4285874c34c89187c N@than replied to the topic Reventon Investments SCAM or what??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409895-reventon-investments-scam-or-what/page/2/#post-4994251 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:47:04 +0000 Hi Jasmine,

Do Reventon get paid a commission from the developer for the properties sold?

Cheers,
Nathan

]]> 9a9b41c86f8ce751585b743ab91db217 N@than replied to the topic new layout in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4740057-new-layout-2/page/4/#post-4990401 Mon, 12 May 2014 06:06:23 +0000 One thing that could maybe be adjusted… the ability to rate your own comment and hence become a ‘5 star’ member. I just tried this to see what it would do and I instantly had a top score. I had to click the dislike button on my own comment so that I didn’t seem desperate haha.
I think a persons rating should only be determined by how other…[Read more]

]]> ece59e6779910fc85758770c3e13a36d N@than replied to the topic new layout in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4740057-new-layout-2/page/4/#post-4990400 Mon, 12 May 2014 06:00:55 +0000 If you hold ctrl and click on the link it will do just this. Or you can right click on the link and select ‘open in new tab’. Super handy if you want to go through the recent posts and open up multiple posts to read through later.

]]> da29c44930b1e5f7b778d7a8528e2e04 N@than replied to the topic The journey begins... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410504-the-journey-begins-2/page/2/#post-4698089 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:34:08 +0000 Paul B. wrote:
The NewGuy:

1. agreed
2.Now my understanding from the meeting was that I don't pay interest on the equity. Why would I pay interest on money that is essentially already mine (i.e. not borrowed)? The way I see it is that the equity is already mine; I am using it to pay a deposit and cover fees on another loan.

Yes we are paying…[Read more]

]]> 449d7bd5323558fee9c222c718af20bf N@than replied to the topic What's One Big Thing you'd like to Accomplish in 2013? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408304-whats-one-big-thing-youd-like-to-accomplish-in-2013/page/4/#post-4682785 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 04:48:11 +0000 Thought I would dig this up!…. How did everyone go with what they said they would accomplish throughout 2013???

]]> d92da255ec113f0e67e575a8670a3d54 N@than replied to the topic Painting plastic bathtub in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410397-painting-plastic-bathtub/#post-4697204 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 03:53:49 +0000 Sounds like a replacement is the only way really. For the time being may just get rid of all the old white paint so it just looks like a normal purple tub instead of a purple tub with flaking white paint! I agree freckle personally I would love to get rid of the tub and just have a shower. Would open the bathroom right up but I don't want to loose…[Read more]

]]> d66385ec8593115a7daac0bc951e3383 N@than replied to the topic New to investing with not much capital in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410404-new-to-investing-with-not-much-capital/#post-4697254 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:13:30 +0000 It will always seem like you are going to miss the boat if you don't jump in now, but really the deal of a lifetime comes along every week.
Personally I would concentrate on building up your equity – paying down your loan if you don't intend on renting the house out in the future, or manufacturing equity through reno's etc. Before you know it you…[Read more]

]]> 063766e00015cf4cabccd1837b30499f N@than replied to the topic Integrity Property Investor Services in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407253-integrity-property-investor-services/#post-4674585 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:06:32 +0000 Unfortunately there are too many like that Crido! I would say $300 is a cheap reminder and lesson learnt! Could have been a $300k+ underperforming/over valued property!

]]> 41b22099173835ffd7dec621639fa59c N@than replied to the topic Integrity Property Investor Services in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407253-integrity-property-investor-services/#post-4674572 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:47:54 +0000 If they are only selling new properties and in areas such as Gladstone, chances are they are just the 'middle man' for moving developers over supply of stock (now the heat has died down in those areas and there is too much on the market), while making a nice commission from the developer in the mean time. They probably don't have your best…[Read more]

]]> 6b1a9e6c511734fb1187f0e493867977 N@than replied to the topic Property Management Fee Structure - Confused!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410268-property-management-fee-structure-confused/#post-4696306 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 06:54:37 +0000 What eilatan28 has said is most likely the case. I know for my properties I get paid by the agent Monthly but the amount I get in rent varies as sometimes the tenants pay 2-4 weeks in advance and so the agent takes their slice when the money comes in. You should get a rental statement and it should be pretty easy to see on that?

]]> 322845cad1490aeefd16be6ac6ff93f3 N@than replied to the topic Millionaire Book - It's Here! in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410122-millionaire-book-its-here/#post-4695408 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:02:23 +0000 First comment, free book? haha.

Looking forward to seeing it in the bookstores! Congrats

]]> 960a7e3deca3a4d18f20c313174d217c N@than replied to the topic Interstate property's hot water system replacement in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410010-interstate-propertys-hot-water-system-replacement/#post-4694715 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:13:56 +0000 How can they fix the hot water system for one week only? Would be interesting to see what would happen after that 1 week period… sounds a bit suss.

]]> 4050a91c2fb3d0245a9c4713cb89b0c5 N@than replied to the topic Staying in my own Investment property: What are the pros and cons? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409917-staying-in-my-own-investment-property-what-are-the-pros-and-cons/#post-4694247 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 03:33:40 +0000 So basically you will be buying as a PPOR and then turning it into a rental later on down the track? Is that what you mean?

]]> f61f1e5471020c823a685507f5910c26 N@than replied to the topic Any one ever buy a property in chile? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408100-any-one-ever-buy-a-property-in-chile/#post-4681026 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 03:05:28 +0000 As this has resurfaced… How did you end up going in regards to the trip in June this year? How is the Chile market traveling at the moment?

]]> c355ceb1807967ba69af72cf559c2ee1 N@than replied to the topic Advice & Ideas in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409822-advice-ideas/#post-4693856 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:54:34 +0000 Hi Kade,

Good to see a fellow Mt Isan on the forum!
Hopefully you stick around.
Personally I wouldn't go through YBR, I have never been in the place so I could be wrong but generally places like that leave alot to be desired. I can personally vouch for Jamie as I use him myself. Living in Mt Isa and using a mortgage broker in Canberra sounds…[Read more]

]]> f66f53117827c6166c5b9d0ebb9de743 N@than replied to the topic Purchasing property from family... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409684-purchasing-property-from-family/#post-4693141 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:12:00 +0000 In regards to question 2 maybe it is worth paying a couple hundred dollars to get a professional valuation done and then put this to your husband and show him what you are actually getting for the price you are paying. If it truly is worth 800k and you are getting it for 400k you won't get too many opportunities like that in your lifetime…

]]> 771df0c8cd01aad6dcfa8e8b8bd8d0f1 N@than replied to the topic Rent and valuations in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409680-rent-and-valuations/#post-4693117 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 03:34:15 +0000 Sorry I don't want to highjack this thread but is sort of on the same line…. Say you were planning to sell in the coming 12 months or so and the tenants lease was up for renewal, could you offer the tenants a period rent free in return for a higher amount for the remainder of their lease. When the rent free period is up advertise the property…[Read more]

]]> b1e4270dbb83c90b2994a51b2dac902a N@than replied to the topic Main Residence (PPOR) eligibility on IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409656-main-residence-ppor-eligibility-on-ip/#post-4693013 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 03:57:02 +0000 Hi minds-eye,

I am aware of the 6 year rule but believe the property must first be your main residence. As copied from your link….

As a general rule, a dwelling is no longer your main residence once you stop living in it. However, in some cases you can choose to have a dwelling treated as your main residence for capital gains tax (CGT)…[Read more]

]]> d2a3cd4e37d2f22b179c308057c273ce N@than replied to the topic Main Residence (PPOR) eligibility on IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409656-main-residence-ppor-eligibility-on-ip/#post-4693011 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 02:32:19 +0000 You will be able to while you are living in it. While it is being rented out you can't treat it as a PPOR.

]]> 1ed285c4db872702ef205c07c12a5694 N@than replied to the topic Overcharging handyman in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409650-overcharging-handyman/#post-4692966 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 08:33:11 +0000 I have had a few issues where I felt I was getting pretty ripped off. Now for any issues I get the agent to advise me first then generally request a quote. If it seems extreme then its not to hard to chase up a quote yourself from another service provider or get the agent to get another one from someone else. All good in hindsight I guess.

]]> eca578516f6b7c42809e1b3fc3e9326e N@than replied to the topic timber clad over gyprock in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409634-timber-clad-over-gyprock/#post-4692901 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 02:28:14 +0000 If the rest of your house has Gyprock ceilings then Freckle's method sounds like the best and easiest. Hire a sheet lifter for a day and youtube how to do it and you could knock it over as a little DIY project.

]]> 7ee9d6499768b69d598f5f232e1e335d N@than replied to the topic Brisbane market forecast in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409636-brisbane-market-forecast/#post-4692914 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:23:12 +0000 Jye and Tahnee,  If you click on the blue 'here' it will take you to jamie's link. Then same again when you are on that page to view the report

]]> f44dbe8d87fa4c7d1362d34d5a3af2e9 N@than replied to the topic My latest development - 4 dwellings in Melbourne in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409620-my-latest-development-4-dwellings-in-melbourne/#post-4692778 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:06:39 +0000 Hi Oscar,

As you bought unconditionally I am guessing you did a bit of research as to the development potential beforehand? What did this involve? or did you just know from your past experience that this block could be further developed?
Does unconditional mean without the subject to finance clause? Even though you were applying for finance?

Cheers,

]]> d11f94d18c3dc2b7737b54d4fd166b24 N@than replied to the topic Foot into Development in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409610-foot-into-development/#post-4692715 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 10:36:20 +0000 Thanks guys some excellent invaluable info there! Appreciate it! Watch this space ;) haha

]]> 1ebe21c0258fa1931f35618f80356ce3 N@than replied to the topic Foot into Development in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409610-foot-into-development/#post-4692705 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:16:45 +0000 Thanks heaps for that Wilko! Exactly what I was after. Appreciate it.

]]> 2f2e333edd245e5467375250332b463b N@than replied to the topic Foot into Development in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409610-foot-into-development/#post-4692702 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:51:38 +0000 Dont be shy guys… I know oscar isn't the only property developer on here….

]]> a8fb45ff0e22547142c2fea7a8c320a5 N@than replied to the topic Foot into Development in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409610-foot-into-development/#post-4692701 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:16:00 +0000 Cheers Oscar. Just found your thread Developing 101! Excellent info thanks.

]]> be5de3c7b0fbd5d77d2e17908a2010c4 N@than replied to the topic Foot into Development in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409610-foot-into-development/#post-4692699 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:54:57 +0000 Thanks Oscar. That is where my main problem lies though. I am the only one in my friends/family that is keen on property investing let alone property development. Is it just a matter of starting off small and learning the ropes as I go from trial and error?

How did you get to where you are today in relation to property development? (if you don't…[Read more]

]]> 930e3a27bbb1956fa2e2f25bdbe5a29c N@than replied to the topic Mining Property For Sale in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409609-mining-property-for-sale/#post-4692695 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:14:25 +0000 List it with both and just tell the existing one you are doing that as you need to sell it asap. Apart from that there are sites online where you can privately list your house forsale.
Also you may find that your local area has a facebook group specific to property sales and rentals in blackwater. My last property was bought privately through a…[Read more]

]]> 7c18f429658ac8b79fa6630aed9f7998 N@than replied to the topic Mining Property For Sale in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409609-mining-property-for-sale/#post-4692692 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 03:52:12 +0000 Where abouts is the property? Are they the only agent in town?

]]> e218da0e84da79f8a1c683e86f511d6d N@than replied to the topic Are Tenants Liable for Rent Arrears? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409403-are-tenants-liable-for-rent-arrears/#post-4691093 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:14 +0000 Couldn't agree more Scott. Luckily this was my rental with the lowest amount of weekly rent otherwise it would have been much more painful.
What insurance company do you use and is your loss of rent uncapped?

]]> 09dc04e6c25280e157e2bc467d78ff2c N@than replied to the topic Are Tenants Liable for Rent Arrears? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409403-are-tenants-liable-for-rent-arrears/#post-4691091 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:02:17 +0000 Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the advice and replies. Sorry hadn't got a chance to get back on here lately.
The tenant has finally moved on (probably after they shut the power on him), and am going through the process of getting the property back up to scratch.
Thankfully have already had tenants ready to move in for a couple of weeks now so they are…[Read more]

]]> c2433952a32716edfcf1e4311f19c209 N@than replied to the topic Are Tenants Liable for Rent Arrears? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409403-are-tenants-liable-for-rent-arrears/#post-4691085 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:25:09 +0000 Yeah I agree Freckle. My missus doesn't see it that way though. I have tried to explain to her that it would be the same as running a business, you are always going to get bad debts and people who choose not to pay for your service.
Definitely glad that I have multiple layers of protection now as we will only be slightly out of pocket by the end…[Read more]

]]> 8ae7389305944fd796bdcc927f17be06 N@than replied to the topic Are Tenants Liable for Rent Arrears? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409403-are-tenants-liable-for-rent-arrears/#post-4691084 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:19:30 +0000 Hey Jamie,

We are going great at the moment thanks. Hope all is well with you guys and your new addition to the family!

Yeah it is a little frustrating at times, but I am glad I have insurance so I won't have to waste time and effort chasing an ex tenant who will probably never pay!

Cheers,
Nathan

]]> d080f60a3311d0e3e815559692a4da57 N@than replied to the topic Why Japan is Toast in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409399-why-japan-is-toast/#post-4691035 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:50:07 +0000 So in your opinion freckle there is good money to be made in FX selling the JPY against USD?

]]> 65ce802122192661da7cf6231c2be3ab N@than replied to the topic If North Korea delcare war on the USA - Will the USA market be effected? in the forum Interesting topic. Is it https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409106-if-north-korea-delcare-war-on-the-usa-will-the-usa-market-be-effected/#post-4689294 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:24:30 +0000 Interesting topic. Is it possible it could be positive for those states that are not directly effected by the war? Increased industrial production of vehicles, weapons etc? Would it lower the unemployment rate?

]]> a34c1ae38384a90ed7dc61a59644f240 N@than replied to the topic Advice for completly clueless yet secure investor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409088-advice-for-completly-clueless-yet-secure-investor/#post-4689176 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:31:20 +0000 wanttosuceed wrote:

 The houses (one in Guilford, one in Albany) have been on the market for a number of years. Albany has been in the family for generations but is empty for 3/4 of the year. The parents combined land value is approx 900K completely owned. Whilst in desirable suburbs and perfectly livable however the houses are very…[Read more]

]]> 01089969f666936857769005ff63cc35 N@than replied to the topic Urgent issue in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408916-urgent-issue/#post-4687993 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:55:45 +0000 sam2011 wrote:
the contract the lawyer wrote had no conditions such as "finance, building, pest"

very very frustrating.

So you are saying there is NO subject to finance etc in the contract at all? 

]]> 6027014680118a20bd7854ef41c2e8b8 N@than replied to the topic Leaderboard Competition? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408841-leaderboard-competition/#post-4687378 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:26:50 +0000 Thanks for clearing that up dgirl! Good luck to the top 10!

]]> fc5abf103f4c0827bdbbaa6a7ce6b9b7 N@than replied to the topic Renting versus buying in australia in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408832-renting-versus-buying-in-australia/#post-4687296 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:03:43 +0000 Personally I would rather buy first (obviously not going to be your dream house!), and then renovate and add value, then use the equity to invest.
I think I would go nuts if I couldn't improve the house that I lived in. I have never rented though so probably a little biased.
Just seems like wasted money to me.

]]> 818330c0c554d312cfd765aaaffe549a N@than replied to the topic Old house interior - Help with Gyprock and wooden wall boards in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408824-old-house-interior-help-with-gyprock-and-wooden-wall-boards/#post-4687254 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:54:53 +0000 Hi James,

I know exactly what you're talking about! My house has the exact same walls and strips.
Originally I did just rip of the strips in one of the bedrooms (my trial renovation room) and plastered the gap.
After a couple of weeks it all started to crack. I was then later told that because the walls are some sort of timber board that it…[Read more]

]]> 6e8dc9ee20ca541180a295b86be8802d N@than replied to the topic your opinion please i cant make up my mind in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408782-your-opinion-please-i-cant-make-up-my-mind/#post-4686914 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:27:22 +0000 I am no legal guru so hopefully Terry or someone can answer my question…
If the landlord is aware of overpopulation of the house (as above), but turns a blind eye, could he then be legally liable if something happened? Say a fire or something and someone got hurt?
More so just interested for my own knowledge, just one of the previous posts made…[Read more]

]]> db502cebc2a4dfcec2596e77b7d6c8d9 N@than replied to the topic Where to invest? - First time investor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408666-where-to-invest-first-time-investor/#post-4686023 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:33:59 +0000 Emil,
At first I couldn't understand why you would recommend a certain type of unit, in a certain price range, in a certain city? Seemed like very narrow minded advice to be giving to a newbie.
Than I seen your signature and it all made sense!
Generally it's a good idea to contribute to the forum before you try offload one of your developments :) 

J…[Read more]

]]> 1cd5dd4804a69459868786b7ff065c7b N@than replied to the topic What proportion of PPQR must be paid down before equity can be used? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408644-what-proportion-of-ppqr-must-be-paid-down-before-equity-can-be-used/#post-4685832 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:59:32 +0000 Hi Firewater,

There is no required timeframe for being able to use your equity. How quickly you can unlock it will depend on both how quickly you can pay down your loan and how quickly you see capital growth on your property.

If you are intending on turning your now PPOR into an investment later on down the track, it would be advisable set up an…[Read more]

]]> 842cf3a841b9268c0d676e79c5e32459 N@than replied to the topic Using personal loans to secure studio apartments in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408549-using-personal-loans-to-secure-studio-apartments/#post-4684993 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:34:08 +0000 Could be wrong but I am pretty sure the apartment is only $40k and using 20k of his own money?

]]> 78c0c85cb87c1d903df4f7e24939631d N@than replied to the topic Using personal loans to secure studio apartments in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408549-using-personal-loans-to-secure-studio-apartments/#post-4684986 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:52:21 +0000 Agree with Terry on the return after expenses, especially with properties with such a low cost base and low rents. A couple of hundred dollars in unexpected expenses could eat away a couple of weeks rent and turn it from positive to negative cashflow.
I am guessing the unit may be in Cairns? Just be careful up North, the insurance's seem to be…[Read more]

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