PropertyInvesting.com | PropertyGuts | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/propertyguts/activity/ Activity feed for PropertyGuts. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:39:52 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 b3b1d02fc12f27b67e67fcc82f319ade PropertyGuts replied to the topic Rental Guarantees? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5043464-rental-guarantees/#post-5043467 Sat, 10 Mar 2018 01:54:02 +0000 yes, negotiated a commercial property with a rent guarantee, took 3 weeks of back and forth, finally agreed on a PPSR arrangement. Didn’t have to enforce it though, so… who knows

]]> 943b24c3a545bbac56b39a3abc517f0c PropertyGuts replied to the topic Chris Lang Mentor Program?? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031814-chris-lang-mentor-program/#post-5043466 Sat, 10 Mar 2018 01:50:11 +0000 or this course?

]]> 1ddbba02a861c2b345b0c15bfec23408 PropertyGuts started the topic Helen Tarrant in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5043465-helen-tarrant/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 01:48:37 +0000 Helen Tarrant presented a seminar on Commercial Property in Sydney this week. She is a lovely woman with a warm genuine character and has done very well with commercial property over the years. She also sells a commercial property mentoring course, 12 months. Does anybody have experience with Helen or her course?

]]> 3e88707bb641bf8c32e58f1074202582 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Commercial property Lawyers and Accountants - Brisbane/Gold Coast in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5028754-commercial-property-lawyers-and-accountants-brisbanegold-coast/#post-5031818 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:09:04 +0000 yes, can anybody recommend a qld solicitor for commercial purchase/sales?

]]> f4d4a85a5640a112033e8d46e724b60a PropertyGuts replied to the topic Charter Hall long WALE REIT ? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5029898-charter-hall-long-wale-reit/#post-5031817 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:50:28 +0000 Err, I think they were once called, Macquarie Office Trust. Listed on the ASX punching along at $1.20 per share, then in 2006 they started purchasing high quality offices in the USA with only 5% yields. GFC hit. Refinancing become a challenge. Properties sold off at way below purchase price. Share price tanked to $0.30. Name change required…[Read more]

]]> d9b863f9ec66684f18bac486c582e6a7 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Slef Managed Super and Commercial Real Estate in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030854-slef-managed-super-and-commercial-real-estate/#post-5031815 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:40:08 +0000 Thanks Corey. Sounds like a deal breaker for long term hold I reckon.
hey Pitty, are you the guy that surfs?

]]> fd86705b7228758a4077df4cfa20a17c PropertyGuts started the topic Chris Lang Mentor Program?? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5031814-chris-lang-mentor-program/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:37:53 +0000 Has anybody done the Chris Lang Mentor Program? He’s a commercial property legend, guru and crusty old bloke. I have his book, saw him speak at Steve McKnight conference, and I have been listening to his audio’s, plus there are a few posts on this site about Chris. But the mentor program? Costs? duration? Fellow participants? Value? How old is Chris?

]]> 172a20473b52b8ccd2db53b20664a3ca PropertyGuts replied to the topic The Property Mentors Australia in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5018602-the-property-mentors-australia/#post-5023739 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:38:38 +0000 Hey Bjoern – was there an update on the mentors?

]]> 7b121e4a9b4280449299e709a724dc7d PropertyGuts replied to the topic What do people think of Steve's the US Passive Income Fund? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407441-what-do-people-think-of-steves-the-us-passive-income-fund/page/2/#post-5014476 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:40:18 +0000 Just heard the fund has a delivered a 45% return (apologies if that is not correct) since inception, and this month, those that want to, can cash in their units.
Ahoy, Freckle. You were full of trash talk words in 2012 and 2014, where are you now you keyboard hero?

]]> c3db77bd3507e2f50bfe0773c833451a PropertyGuts replied to the topic Investing In A Declining Market in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5013376-investing-in-a-declining-market/#post-5014475 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:33:54 +0000 I just heard a Hot Tip from a bloke who described himself as a “Nobody, From NO Place, Going Nowhere’.
– buy a unit, in 18 months time, between Sydney City and airport.
As there will be a temporary oversupply (bargains) in what will always be a good market

]]> dfb3bd1bbc8629702db580499c3d505c PropertyGuts started the topic Commercial Property Group for Sydney in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014474-commercial-property-group-for-sydney/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:09:32 +0000 Surely it is time?
Who is keen?
Open to suggestions on the format.
It could be listed on http://www.meetup.com

]]> 3ce6c95403601f34caf3f6592bd0164a PropertyGuts replied to the topic Question for anyone who has gone through the MAP program :) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014147-question-for-anyone-who-has-gone-through-the-map-program/#post-5014470 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:02:24 +0000 Steve McKnight = honest, transparent, not a speculators approach so he tell you how it is warts and all.
I have talked with a few people, who have actually done the MAP course, they all say – great value $$ spent on property education.
If you want a get rich quick scheme from A to Z, try someone else.

]]> 84dc5a5ac5cc7b95c3b69c1a757dd653 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Question for anyone who has gone through the MAP program :) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014147-question-for-anyone-who-has-gone-through-the-map-program/#post-5014470 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:02:24 +0000 Steve McKnight = honest, transparent, not a speculators approach so he tell you how it is warts and all.
I have talked with a few people, who have actually done the MAP course, they all say – great value $$ spent on property education.
If you want a get rich quick scheme from A to Z, try someone where else.

]]> b2f585b77e015b2280f6e9709d9f4786 PropertyGuts replied to the topic commercial loans - best rates? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408223-commercial-loans-best-rates/page/2/#post-5014468 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:57:29 +0000 $1.1milll @ 5.395% interest only x 15years
NSW regional retail, LVR 50%
We should be getter better according to mates

]]> a1f5f73e16bda7498391f2f8ae9cad4f PropertyGuts started the topic Scammers! Australian Telephone Directory in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014467-scammers-australian-telephpone-directory/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:53:11 +0000 You know those Nigerian Scams? Here is another one, from the lovely Madeline Parker at Australian Telephone Directory, see http://www.directoryau.com They send you a fax, ask you to confirm your business details for listing purposes via fax, then send you an invoice for $2500 3 days later. Then they call and bully and bluff. Don’t pay them. This…[Read more]

]]> 49ca854e5e5eddbd1fde03a7bd48653b PropertyGuts started the topic Scammers! Australian Telephpone Directory in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014467-scammers-australian-telephpone-directory/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:53:11 +0000 You know those Nigerian Scams? Here is another one, from the lovely Madeline Parker at Australian Telephone Directory, http://www.directoryau.com They send you a fax, ask you to confirm your business details for listing purposes via fax, then send you an invoice for $2500 3 days later. Then they call and bully and bluff. Don’t pay them. This is…[Read more]

]]> c359e47c6f24e2ee08f4e974209ef904 PropertyGuts started the topic James Dawson - Commercial Property Cash Flow System package in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5006657-james-dawson-commercial-property-cash-flow-system-package/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:31:59 +0000 Has anybody taken up the Commercial Property Cash Flow System by James Dawson. There is a link to him on facebook, though no website. there was a webinar last week, he sells the package for $3000 (Manual, DVDs, CD,s reports, checklists etc). I value education and networking with experienced operators – so I am wondering what the package is like?

]]> 89b5fc054d9c980a62101e51a502c3ed PropertyGuts replied to the topic Help on my commercial investment strategy in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4999615-help-on-my-commercial-investment-strategy/#post-5003368 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:55:22 +0000 yes, I would agree – do Steve’s Property Apprenticeship course and get his mentoring too. Then – write yourself a 10 page business plan for what you are going to do – If you have a Uni education this should make perfect sense for you. And… plenty of dud commercial property out there… take care and best wishes. Guts

]]> 6955f294b93e0cd38fcf8c39a21f6dcc PropertyGuts replied to the topic MACKAY: General thoughts and experiences on as an area to invest in property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409089-mackay-general-thoughts-and-experiences-on-as-an-area-to-invest-in-property/#post-4999642 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:39:35 +0000 anybody care to update us with their thoughts about Mackay – have prices and rents stabilised – or are they still sinking…

I agree with Kingyj – “Mackay is well established, has a growing population, is supported by several different industries (mining, sugar, tourism, marine, retail etc), and has strong forecast growth. ”

]]> 0c57784f8db99b44b31f40d1d6606b07 PropertyGuts started the topic Bob Andersen - Positive Property Strategies , Brisbane in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4998254-bob-andersen-positive-property-strategies-brisbane/ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:08:54 +0000 Anybody care to provide a testimonial about Bob Andersen. Good and the bad. I read he is now offering buy-in to a property development project in Brisbane, new apartments close to city. Punters put up the cash, Bob take a set fee (beauty Bob, no risk for you) and everybody sails off into the sunset rich and happy. Though – his numbers look enticing.

]]> 0a5446b2efa3026c5811a63e9881d493 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Views on investing in Cairns in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407394-views-on-investing-in-cairns/#post-4675724 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 23:27:55 +0000 Anybody care to share their thoughts on Cairns?   Capital growth has been absent for many years, though if, ok big IF, the tourism industry kicks off again – there is sure to be growth there.

]]> 799e68a9eb9ff0942e8a75bff669fa8b PropertyGuts replied to the topic Investing in Bali, good step or? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403681-investing-in-bali-good-step-or/page/2/#post-4648106 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:59:08 +0000 it was the brother!

]]> 5c75175d0f0859b18076751ea9b9da0d PropertyGuts replied to the topic Investing in Bali, good step or? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403681-investing-in-bali-good-step-or/#post-4648104 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:50:08 +0000 yep, i have done a few trips to Bali too. Like Glaucus, i was offered an opportunity 15 years ago to 'get in' – land on Bukit Peninsula with fantastic ocean/mountain views.  I didn't at the time because of concerns about the land tenure system (James would be able to clarify, though to my understanding non-Indonesians can not own land, but only…[Read more]

]]> 1b80169b388f77028729429414466fa9 PropertyGuts replied to the topic seeking an insurance broker for commercial property and business in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410695-seeking-an-insurance-broker-for-commercial-property-and-business/#post-4699293 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:28:13 +0000 thanks Scott i need more mates like you

]]> 13dbdd10f19dff2f97deb832e79a7738 PropertyGuts replied to the topic commercial loans - best rates? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408223-commercial-loans-best-rates/page/2/#post-4682070 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:03:14 +0000 Context is everything. Are we comparing apples with oranges?
It would be useful if commentators could also include with the interest rate; fixed/flexible/IO? type sort of security offered (resi, units, retail, office etc)? LVR? and broker/bank fees?  

]]> f3ffea1543da8febe37d94b407698660 PropertyGuts replied to the topic How do you handle criticism? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408115-how-do-you-handle-criticism/page/2/#post-4681142 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:53:25 +0000 In property, as in business, it's hard to identify all and every risk.  The viewpoints of other people can help identifying risk, so their critique should be welcomed. Every critique, from all of them – the fools, the experts, the brokers on this site, your paid advisors and your loved ones.  You don't need to win arguments, you only need to…[Read more]

]]> 14ba921aa62ea5f895f4f1b0d4381a7c PropertyGuts replied to the topic Land tax & trusts in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408262-land-tax-trusts/#post-4682398 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:34:26 +0000 Land tax and trusts.   Are other states (Qld, TAS, Vic, WA, SA) the same as NSW?    
With respect to TerryW's comments
""in NSW most trusts don't get any land tax free threshold.
Exceptions for fixed trusts, SMSFs and deceased estates"".

Please some comments from trustee's with property in quennie, tassie…

]]> 36a9d5ef23905fe81925c6281acd95bb PropertyGuts replied to the topic seeking referal for Queensland based property lawyer in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409566-seeking-referal-for-queensland-based-property-lawyer/#post-4692398 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:24:31 +0000 thank you

]]> ee304044ae612373233ed173fed9a1f9 PropertyGuts replied to the topic commercial loans - best rates? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408223-commercial-loans-best-rates/#post-4682060 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:56:08 +0000 oops

]]> 1405153867b7dc7e6bb6396014033ec6 PropertyGuts replied to the topic commercial loans - best rates? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408223-commercial-loans-best-rates/#post-4682061 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:55:15 +0000 Bankwest is offering low 5's, with commercial property as security and personal guarantees from directors, with a big IFS, if the leases are longer than the length of the loan

]]> cb4c6f3841b86addf7d09847fab4f420 PropertyGuts replied to the topic commercial loans - best rates? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408223-commercial-loans-best-rates/#post-4682057 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:11:57 +0000 Commercial loans starting with a 4 and a 5? really? 

]]> acfccc3a7752418eca521f733a952b27 PropertyGuts replied to the topic What do people think of Steve's the US Passive Income Fund? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/what-do-people-think-of-steves-the-us-passive-income-fund/#post-4676209 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:07:21 +0000 Thanks Freckle, i am OK with all your stuff, plus  i read the PDS, bought in, going to Melbourne next week,  Steve's management has been very transparent, but yes, i would like to hear some from other management.& drectors 

]]> fed2198bc84fbfd4b88130e9d45ef86a PropertyGuts replied to the topic Advertising on realestate.com.au if we self-manage? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399352-advertising-on-realestate-com-au-if-we-self-manage/#post-4620948 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:43:20 +0000 hi andrew – what about realcommercial.com.au   – do you have a similar system for that website.  As i self manage commercial property, but use an agent to secure a tenant, at a cost of first months rent.

]]> d9f795d055976d2c2b13c6b52e7c2b61 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Cairns Council Rates - are they mad? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408594-cairns-council-rates-are-they-mad/page/2/#post-4685365 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:48:47 +0000 i viewed a commercial property in Wollongong where 20% of rent was needed to pay the rates.

]]> f445537e1cc1216692f27fc47e99367d PropertyGuts replied to the topic Cairns Council Rates - are they mad? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408594-cairns-council-rates-are-they-mad/#post-4685364 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:47:16 +0000 Yes, i reckon local Councils are totally out of control with their spending, in NSW as well.   Interesting that people from Vict reckon their Councils are OK, and that was the state that merged/consolidated Councils to achieve economies of scale, as mentioned above. 

]]> c97291440a6f51e878c2fa0306a34d3f PropertyGuts replied to the topic Communicating by txt msg with tenants in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408511-communicating-by-txt-msg-with-tenants/#post-4684533 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:16:20 +0000 same.  one tenant with a liking for text messages.

]]> 0e0e7b26e72990ca12fb5fed61ddaccd PropertyGuts replied to the topic Action required - What are my rights?! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408201-action-required-what-are-my-rights/#post-4681918 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:02:11 +0000 sample some his herbs and chill out?  Perhaps not!

]]> 0e4fb15352411ac8566eabc6f8b62a57 PropertyGuts replied to the topic trusts - getting it right second time :) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408203-trusts-getting-it-right-second-time/#post-4681929 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:59:59 +0000 I would say he is
4.) recommended and reasonably priced
and nearby to CMoore

]]> b8af7e7c610ab143b468692552d368c2 PropertyGuts replied to the topic trusts - getting it right second time :) in the forum I would say he is https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408203-trusts-getting-it-right-second-time/#post-4681928 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:59:57 +0000 I would say he is
4.) recommended and reasonably priced
and nearby to CMoore

]]> 6040811a953389958e688eb07bccdf67 PropertyGuts replied to the topic trusts - getting it right second time :) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408203-trusts-getting-it-right-second-time/#post-4681926 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:48:31 +0000 Shukri is in Chatswood, he sets up trusts
http://www.propertytaxspecialists.com.au

]]> 60cd90413e7750f31f48d3579fd672cf PropertyGuts replied to the topic Commercial Property Seminars? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406266-commercial-property-seminars/#post-4667057 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:12:14 +0000 thanx folk
Chris Lang – yes, i heard him speak down in Melbourne at Steve's property conference

]]> 00f76b2726a94b7b28a8c63a42a7c332 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Subdivision Flowchart for Melbourne - Free Download in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406042-subdivision-flowchart-for-melbourne-free-download/#post-4665211 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:00:12 +0000 thanks Ashley –  good read

]]> 76a88aa31713969d3349b42638974546 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Subdivision Flowchart for Melbourne - Free Download in the forum Hi Ashley - thanks for https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406042-subdivision-flowchart-for-melbourne-free-download/#post-4665207 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 04:56:33 +0000 Hi Ashley – thanks for sharing the flow chart, excellent.    I am looking at subdivision/splitting a 1400sqm block into 2 blocks in NSW.  Just wondering – can you provide ballpark figures on length of time to complete the process you mention (minimum, average, maximum days) and ball park figures for surveyors costs.  Thanks

]]> 025e6593727867945d01cceeca18863d PropertyGuts replied to the topic GST quesions related to "reno and sale" strategy in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407135-gst-quesions-related-to-reno-and-sale-strategy/#post-4673881 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:05:34 +0000 i had a similar question… but found some good answers in Wrightbooks, The Taxpayer Guide, the 2008/9 edition included a whole section on gst and real property with many relevant case studies

]]> 780b5670dad91c4add271393a3901284 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Dominique Grubisa? Heard her speak? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406652-dominique-grubisa-heard-her-speak/page/2/#post-4670405 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:44:25 +0000 I final caught up with this seminar in Sydney on 13th November via Stuart Zadel.    I didn't buy the product and i won't be.   But to my understanding, in a liquidation situation, secured credits get paid first.  So her strategy is to set up another entity and put that entity into the line of secured creditors, with some round robin lending and a…[Read more]

]]> ddc0be1efde5f8f060005805543249a0 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Should a property be bought under a company name for investment? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390456-should-a-property-be-bought-under-a-company-name-for-investment/page/2/#post-4572065 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:43:11 +0000 With appologies to Terryw and co, i respect their opinion – but, sorry i buck the trend here.There are hundreds of thousands of people running business's in Australia – and most of them use a pty ltd structure (a company).Why?  Because they are simple, standard and flexable – perfect if you choose to 'trade' (buy/sell) in property.Whereas trus…[Read more]

]]> 8286d5164f6484483dcd201bfdc83331 PropertyGuts replied to the topic Best setup for brothers buying investment property together in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406348-best-setup-for-brothers-buying-investment-property-together/#post-4667714 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:17:48 +0000 Hi KMC
i have been buying property with my two brothers since 1989.
First up was a partnership.Partnerships suck.
Eg. If one partner wants out – this can create a trigger – from a minority owner – at a time that may not suit the other partners – so the whole thing can topple over, or force a refinance. Higher risk.
Set up a pty ltd – much more…[Read more]

]]> 219eb72cea1f2f6c55f933426763fa23 PropertyGuts replied to the topic 2012 Mega Conference in Melbourne in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406238-2012-mega-conference-in-melbourne/#post-4666748 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:23:04 +0000 Can anybody please suggest accommodation nearby?

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