PropertyInvesting.com | pinknic20 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/pinknic20/activity/ Activity feed for pinknic20. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:13:23 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 157269e88d629a92340d4388223d3616 pinknic20 replied to the topic To sell or rent out property - Sunshine Coast Qld in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392701-to-sell-or-rent-out-property-sunshine-coast-qld/#post-4584572 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:07:46 +0000 Hey,I am from the Sunshine Coast as well i have a highset 12 year old IP in Caloundra it's a basic 3 bedroom 1 bathroom double garage home that rents for $350 and will increase at the next lease renewal.  i work in a real estate in Caloundra and we don't have anything on the books for under $360 at the moment. Being 5 years old i am assuming its i…[Read more]

]]> 1cbed25fd2bda374b31c3ae859f8542e pinknic20 replied to the topic Building inspection first or contract first in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392705-building-inspection-first-or-contract-first/#post-4584589 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:00:23 +0000 Basically if you decide you would like to purchase the property you tell the agent you want to put a contract on it.you give your details and include your clauses which are building and pest which can be any amount of time you like as long as the vendor agrees to it an average time is 7, 10 or 14 days you also put your finance clause in which is a…[Read more]

]]> a170e4c7fcd5686681eb34a3be9645c2 pinknic20 replied to the topic PM signed up at tenant at incorrect rent!!! in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392551-pm-signed-up-at-tenant-at-incorrect-rent/#post-4583844 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:18:45 +0000 ring and ask to speak to the principle of the business  and also get the other real estate to follow it up for you.Sign up with the other agent (if you think they sound ok) and ask them to go out and do an inspection and sort out the rent in arrears i don't believe that your verbal agreement would hold up if you pursed it through small claims c…[Read more]

]]> 68a6fe1b5f0730dc927540d1cf1ed9fd pinknic20 replied to the topic subject to visa? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392443-subject-to-visa/#post-4583361 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:40:35 +0000 Sounds a bit dodge, how does the agent know there will be no problems with the immigration department?working in Real estate i have not come across it before, but you would be suprised with all the different clause people put on contracts.

]]> 155f276eab6090e867c267630162e252 pinknic20 replied to the topic Ethical question in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392339-ethical-question/#post-4582865 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:53:00 +0000 Keep it

]]> 392c49ce9a8eb19572cdf8c73e902481 pinknic20 replied to the topic how much did you spend renovating your bathroom? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391754-how-much-did-you-spend-renovating-your-bathroom/#post-4579155 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:01:35 +0000 twowheels_001 wrote:
wow!… i've only budgeted $2000 for mine! my intention is to:1. remove the existing bathroom on my own, 2. knockdown the wall between the bathroom and toilet —  probably do it on my own as well.3. buy the new toilet, bathtub  and shower stall from  auction 4. removing tiles and re-tiling on my own5. pay plumber to do th…[Read more]

]]> 677cd115dcf65832e3063481f5f2fe94 pinknic20 replied to the topic finding the owner of a particular property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392195-finding-the-owner-of-a-particular-property/#post-4582172 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:50:47 +0000 go into a real estate and explain your situation they will look it up for you on rp data

]]> 7147454c3bb2d85f9a83a560a17ca01e pinknic20 replied to the topic CANT SELL MY PROPERTY, PLEASE HELP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392249-cant-sell-my-property-please-help/#post-4582456 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:10:50 +0000 As silly as this may seem sometimes changing the wording and pictures in your advertisingmakes the a difference

]]> 8ebe32efc96d7c241f76b796f74ce07f pinknic20 replied to the topic rockhampton?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392043-rockhampton-3/#post-4581291 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:35:05 +0000 Wait till the flood waters gone. lol

]]> 1518a08b489ff627d4ffcd737f4a9661 pinknic20 replied to the topic Worst Property Mistake ....Ever!!!! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392094-worst-property-mistake-ever/#post-4581586 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:18:30 +0000 Being told by my parents to buy an investment property when i was 16 and living at home and earning good money.i was too scared to try and thought people would laugh me out of the bank. so i never tried. stupid move…

]]> aff4fc110d3035ab300ab08af37b6417 pinknic20 replied to the topic Is there a way to view our own posts in "my subscriptions" in order of date? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392096-is-there-a-way-to-view-our-own-posts-in-my-subscriptions-in-order-of-date/#post-4581614 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:14:27 +0000 Go into my account then view all posts this brings it up in date order.

]]> c08bfef8e2cfb6bf14fa8c9809d2e37b pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568714 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:27:54 +0000 so what's next for you two???

]]> c7e0530f264b64ddacc2edc28d17113b pinknic20 replied to the topic Capital gains tax??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391818-capital-gains-tax-35/#post-4579553 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:16:40 +0000 hellocan i throw a question in if i own an investment property and wish to sell it after 12 months of owning it (it has been tenanted since day dot) what capital gains tax will i pay?

]]> 150b2ec9a2b5cda3b0ed876fb2890f4b pinknic20 replied to the topic how much did you spend renovating your bathroom? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391754-how-much-did-you-spend-renovating-your-bathroom/#post-4579150 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:50:02 +0000 Thank you for your input, my husband is a cabinet maker so the vanity is covered wasn't to sure where to start with removing the old bath/ shower etc. do you believe renovating the bathroom adds value?

]]> e4ce49aaac464fa25d74c3018dce35b6 pinknic20 replied to the topic Notice required to remove dodgy tenants? in the forum I don't believe it is 60 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391699-notice-required-to-remove-dodgy-tenants/#post-4578855 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:40:31 +0000 I don't believe it is 60 days i am sure you need to give 4 weeks notice if you don't have a lease in place and they have to give you 2 weeks. i would take the letter you recieved to a new property (whom has been recommended) manager explain what has happened and ask for their opinion they can usually take over the property fairly quickly. what…[Read more]

]]> c3717577ac2aa35e56b7a12c7ec76027 pinknic20 replied to the topic Property Manager Rates in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391460-property-manager-rates/#post-4577329 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:21:19 +0000 alot of agencies are different 8.5% + GST is common also 7% plus postage and petties + GSTlook around at every agency and play them off each other you should be able to get a better deal

]]> 45e947d8ae03d81d0fca0f8f581376f6 pinknic20 replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/13/#post-4524888 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:58:29 +0000 GlobalMark wrote:
1) 1996 Holden Barina2) 1985 Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo3) 1976 MG Sports CarCars Depreciate & Houses Appreciate so I have never bought a new car or anything over $20,000.Kind Regards,Mark LeithProperty AdvocateGlobal Buyers Agenthttp://www.buyersagent.com.au

Houses don't Appreciate, you claim depreciation every year at tax time, the l…[Read more]

]]> 9e288389b486e9fe633bc06ac53d9ee4 pinknic20 replied to the topic Pets in a Rental Property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391037-pets-in-a-rental-property/#post-4575362 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:47:46 +0000 Hi,I work in a real estate agency and all tenants must notify of there intention to obtain a pet then it is up to the owner to say yay or nay, the person who does the inspections ( not necessarily the property manager)  should know if there is an animal unless they took it else where while the inspection was being done. also 8.8% is a little on…[Read more]

]]> eb55b10023385bc2dfc099883c1f58ab pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568711 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:39:14 +0000 Why does everyone always comment on Crashy's comments? surely we can all have an opinion.

]]> 918890b8f8a98881c243701950542c5e pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/12/#post-4568673 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:21:01 +0000 Hi Jase and Flic,Well done, you have done an amazing job the house looks great your hard work and determination has really paid off.i wish you well with the sale and i am sure you will have people lined up to give you money haha here's hoping….Good Luck 

]]> 6b74203e28d8e5a8065f92b5ec948edf pinknic20 replied to the topic who do you use 4 landlord's insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390808-who-do-you-use-4-landlords-insurance/#post-4574212 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:42:42 +0000 Thanks for all the info

]]> 3a0e88aa3e88c14623111953dd88dcd9 pinknic20 replied to the topic who do you use 4 landlord's insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390808-who-do-you-use-4-landlords-insurance/#post-4574210 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:33:10 +0000 lol no no worries thanks for the help are they reasonable in price?

]]> 5d6ee7fb6cccad81a0240c5c6d0f5a14 pinknic20 replied to the topic who do you use 4 landlord's insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390808-who-do-you-use-4-landlords-insurance/#post-4574208 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:12:08 +0000 Thanks for that, are they good or average?

]]> 69e514b8e0cff24c20281fe38c467a17 pinknic20 replied to the topic Do we need a second IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390807-do-we-need-a-second-ip/#post-4574205 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:05:11 +0000 Hi,I am not an experienced investor have just brought our first IP, my advise would be to buy as many as you can while you are living up there i assume you would not earn the same amount of money working in a city school. My brother inlaw and his wife were teaching on Thursday Island, they brought one house and rented it out they are kicking…[Read more]

]]> f15c05e08dc201393169f14d0015901b pinknic20 replied to the topic Sale of House 'As Is' in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390785-sale-of-house-as-is/#post-4574124 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:33:36 +0000 Hi, I am in queensland not sure of other states, if your contract is subject to building and pest and anything is wrong you can negotiate within your said amount of days what the seller will fix and won't fix, after your said  B & P time is up usually 7/14/21 days and you haven't had your solicitor raise any issues, it becomes unconditional for…[Read more]

]]> b488a7dd9181d53b488c01f389b7d5b3 pinknic20 replied to the topic your favourite lender and why in the forum ING- not for any particular https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390666-your-favourite-lender-and-why/#post-4573324 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:12:32 +0000 ING- not for any particular reason other than when we were first home buyers they offered the best deal and they are also looking after us with our first IP where we go next i am not sure. We also have used a broker both times and for a car loan he comes to our home talks in simply english answers the same questions that i put to him over and…[Read more]

]]> 10a1c119c6e65bda955522543c904fe3 pinknic20 replied to the topic What to Fix up on an IP to achieve more rent in the forum Thanks for your reply, I https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390733-what-to-fix-up-on-an-ip-to-achieve-more-rent/#post-4573889 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:01:16 +0000 Thanks for your reply, I actually work in real estate so i will be renting it with my company. it has a new s/stell stove and cook top, as for the rest my husband is a cabinet maker so it is definatley do-able, Thanks for your tips we were not sure where to start.

]]> 7723b6556c3117d9c223933677107a19 pinknic20 replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/12/#post-4524879 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:16:54 +0000 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero exceed for me and my husband drives my first new car i brought a 2001 Nissan pulsarwe go through about $100 a week in fuel together.

]]> c2f7f03cb6f20af78fd3f0cbf82a2425 pinknic20 replied to the topic Getting the ball rolling on a purchse in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390727-getting-the-ball-rolling-on-a-purchse/#post-4573864 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:10:46 +0000 I am in queensland and work in real estate and trust me the agent works until all hours to have that contract signed by all parties. until that contract is signed you have nothing someone else can put an offer in and you would have to compete for it, chase him up and hound him till it's done don't sit back if you think you will kick your self…[Read more]

]]> 8df050a5a1083fc01d822b9098faab35 pinknic20 replied to the topic What is everyones issue with Jenman? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390535-what-is-everyones-issue-with-jenman/#post-4572595 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:10:50 +0000 thanks for the insight

]]> d03def7845d5692ff1ee32692edb2c68 pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/9/#post-4568620 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:07:14 +0000 the house looks fantastic. i think definatley paint the fascia to match

]]> fd0d30cbccba9766693bf662300deb04 pinknic20 replied to the topic How to start in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390513-how-to-start-2/page/2/#post-4572444 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:59:04 +0000 you may be suprised on what your father's property is worth. check out Realestate.com to compare it.

]]> e208c536663ae9f448b40b4273dc04b6 pinknic20 replied to the topic Lots of questions! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390395-lots-of-questions/#post-4571749 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:15:12 +0000 what sort of questions do you ask your accountant?

]]> cd0b72f1723864c9acebbac68f84b804 pinknic20 replied to the topic Very honest Real Estate Agent!!!!!! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390532-very-honest-real-estate-agent/#post-4572581 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:10:00 +0000 No way you would have to know you where going to get caught fair enough if it was a small amount but 11mil come on who wouldn't notice that eventually.

]]> 8124ebfaa377ac44edbf36dbd065645a pinknic20 replied to the topic Value add returns?? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390404-value-add-returns/#post-4571794 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:38:56 +0000 i have always been told kitchens and bathrooms add the most value??? is this true??

]]> 74ce933066a0616afa7f6472ac0ba76c pinknic20 replied to the topic Strata Title Value in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390295-strata-title-value/#post-4571100 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:14:04 +0000 sorry i am a little unsure my self  why does a strata title add value? i am looking at buying 2x duplex with a partner is it wise to get it strata titled and what would you estimate the cost to be in QLD

]]> 00f5bcad4e92184fa2becbeb5033ebdb pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/8/#post-4568592 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:10:41 +0000 sorry just re read your reply the top coat is coloured derrr….. lol

]]> 504bc52924a099fa1fda86f0532aac75 pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/8/#post-4568591 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:09:42 +0000 hey Jase,Thanks for that i just got a quote for my whole house and it came it at 5,000 and then 1,500 for two coats of paint. i was told that if you just tint the render it fades quickly??? have you heard that??? or are you just going to leave it the grey colour?

]]> e4b19332482e1b815f4965141f3ea594 pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum i can't believe how much of https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/8/#post-4568589 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 02:29:45 +0000 i can't believe how much of a difference that one coat of render makes it will look fantastic when it's done any chance you could give me an average cost for it including painting?

]]> b671f9beffb1b00cce4ea271ae6c67cf pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/7/#post-4568582 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:54:40 +0000 why doesn't Steve sell the wrap pack any more?

]]> 0eef99ae2845b82915156cd0730fce06 pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/6/#post-4568564 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:17:12 +0000 Hi again,I am addicted to your thread personally i think the same as the bbq fence it would create a border as such against the cream house and bring it all together. it looks fantastic we are taking the first steps to buy our first investment property but i have a question for you how do you balance your work load between your job the house and y…[Read more]

]]> 1889672ccc6db25592827460afd1bda0 pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/6/#post-4568562 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:14:12 +0000 the house looks great i agree with Else the fence painted would complete the look how long have you been working on the house for now? 

]]> 5ad4189c469e38a48ea2f36c1611631c pinknic20 replied to the topic what are the first steps to buying a IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390370-what-are-the-first-steps-to-buying-a-ip/#post-4571613 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:38:04 +0000 would it be worth while setting up business with a partner/ friend and buying renovating and selling? has any one got a spread sheet to work out associated costs?

]]> 2c15db607792bc463f8d091f851750ed pinknic20 replied to the topic what are the first steps to buying a IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390370-what-are-the-first-steps-to-buying-a-ip/#post-4571611 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:22:27 +0000 Does any one know of an accountant on the Sunsine Coast who knows the in's and out'd of property investing?

]]> 394079a9a874eaa3fcf05f5e6879ee5f pinknic20 replied to the topic what are the first steps to buying a IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390370-what-are-the-first-steps-to-buying-a-ip/#post-4571610 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:50:16 +0000 ok thanks for your help, we are at the stage where we have about 120k equity in the house and we don't have any other debt so i will continue to keep researching.. thanks again. any other tips would be appreciated.

]]> 80cf4cb6454195b3efc8a406d8e1a716 pinknic20 replied to the topic Redcliffe's smiling in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390368-redcliffes-smiling/#post-4571596 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:54:24 +0000 hi Crashy,i am really new to property investing and i am trying to research as much as i can before i make the leap have you any heads up on things we should or should not do?

]]> 42fe23aa44b7bd58726889d90477eb2d pinknic20 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/6/#post-4568558 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:51:26 +0000 hi,am new to this site and have loved reading all of this, if you have any time left lol can we see some more pictures please.Nicole

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