PropertyInvesting.com | rob-wa | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/rob-wa/activity/ Activity feed for rob-wa. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:37:17 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ae5b027c25fab18f562fb47d62f5caad rob-wa replied to the topic Australian Mentoring Guru promotiing Florida USA (no longer) in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5046728-australian-mentoring-guru-promotiing-florida-usa-no-longer/#post-5048278 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:35:02 +0000 Hi Peter
As you have read my post then you can see I have supplied his initials. Do they align with the person you are referring too

]]> c867fe6cc3687f8457b25fc49b8163c7 rob-wa replied to the topic Looking for a Mentor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5042450-looking-for-a-mentor-8/#post-5046766 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 08:15:16 +0000 Hi Mack
How is your search going for a reliable mentor.
Be very careful when researching. There Are plenty of sharks out there willing to take your hard earned cash of your hands.
Richard speaks from a place of experience and is the type of mentor to look for.
I was unlucky to meet a shark, who promised to lead me to financial freedom but within 2…[Read more]

]]> 8fd4f6ffdcc05a5581823160c1719c86 rob-wa replied to the topic Alliancecorp or Investors Prime Real Estate in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034307-alliancecorp-or-investors-prime-real-estate/#post-5046756 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 05:46:30 +0000 Merv,
Nigel is right, there is always somebody wanting a piece of the action. Even if they’re a self-promoting mentoring guru ,who you pay highly for their service. They are also on the receiving end of commissions from the deals you do.
Watch out for the Sharks that used to promote Florida. They will bled you dry and you won’t see your money…[Read more]

]]> c9b8532862663276eabc15e9be99e0ca rob-wa replied to the topic Alliancecorp or Investors Prime Real Estate in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034307-alliancecorp-or-investors-prime-real-estate/#post-5046756 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 05:46:30 +0000 Merv,
Nigel is right, there is always somebody wanting a piece of the action. Even if they’re a self-promoting mentoring guru ,who you pay highly for their service. They are also on the receiving end of commissions from the deals you do.
Watch out for the Sharks that used to promote Florida. They will bled you dry and you won’t see your money…[Read more]

]]> 2e7c1795838ae7b8e30219c2b6b6dd05 rob-wa started the topic Australian Mentoring Guru promotiing Florida USA (no longer) in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5046728-australian-mentoring-guru-promotiing-florida-usa-no-longer/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 05:22:31 +0000 I just want to tell you a story of what happened to me.
I took a big lost with the GFC and needed an alternative to investing in Oz. In 2015 ,I noticed a participant on this site talking up the benefits of Florida and having contacts on the ground in Orlando. As he was quite active here, I decided to sign up for his lifetime mentoring at a cost of…[Read more]

]]> 2e7c1795838ae7b8e30219c2b6b6dd05 rob-wa started the topic Australian Mentoring Guru promotiing Florida USA (no longer) in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5046728-australian-mentoring-guru-promotiing-florida-usa-no-longer/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 05:22:31 +0000 I just want to tell you a story of what happened to me.
I took a big lost with the GFC and needed an alternative to investing in Oz. In 2015 ,I noticed a participant on this site talking up the benefits of Florida and having contacts on the ground in Orlando. As he was quite active here, I decided to sign up for his lifetime mentoring at a cost of…[Read more]

]]> 59c5261409111507702db5ce7b302463 rob-wa replied to the topic New Zealand mortgage broker in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014987-new-zealand-mortgage-broker/#post-5015114 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 05:04:55 +0000 David, Contact Mark Honeybone at http://propertyventures.co.nz/.
Hes a great guy with plenty of NZ knowledge.
Caught up and had lunch with him a couple of years ago.

Cheers

]]> 8a4dc3173907f3b9e46fc72158687b4a rob-wa replied to the topic Looking for a partner in Perth! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014985-looking-for-a-partner-in-perth/#post-5015111 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:52:22 +0000 Great to hear from you David, I agree with your Buy and Hold strategy , with a view to develop in a couple of years. Have done a couple of these with the same success. I got the impression CovelliOO was talking about flipping them quickly and repeating the process.But holding costs ,closing costs ,sales commission , stamp duty. They eat into a…[Read more]

]]> a76028dc5ddf5cce2dd9295b824010aa rob-wa replied to the topic Looking for a partner in Perth! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014985-looking-for-a-partner-in-perth/#post-5015019 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 03:08:27 +0000 Hi, I have done many renovations in Perth in the past and now not entirely convinced that the current Perth market is a good “reno market”. Two weeks ago, the Saturday west newspaper printed an article from Macquarie . Which compared 6 houses on the market now to when they were bought in 2007 [the peak of the perth market]. The worst was a house…[Read more]

]]> 3d002752a5a3ca2f243ec08864a5e7d2 rob-wa replied to the topic Buying off the plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408833-buying-off-the-plan-12/#post-4687307 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:11:41 +0000 That's fine , Jamie.

But if you get your own valuation, you will discover if the developer has jacked the valuation up.
And you can use yours to negotiate a better deal, if you want to continue with the purchase.

]]> 957da3ae9f790ecdd62c236c4f213885 rob-wa replied to the topic Buying off the plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408833-buying-off-the-plan-12/#post-4687305 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:44:43 +0000 Not for me either.

Same reasons as above;

With finance committed for 1 or 2 years, to settlement date, doesn't allow for other projects to be considered.
Also, I would insist on getting my own valuation OTP  done, before signing the COS.

]]> 1f92a95618c2300f7d7c2a2b16dafc44 rob-wa replied to the topic Should i just buy somthing allready in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408834-should-i-just-buy-somthing-allready/#post-4687327 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:21:10 +0000 Have you thought about using a "Buyers Agent"

I've used them for development blocks and easily made their commission plus profit back..

]]> 8ac7dce138a9364e45d37d73d9776e72 rob-wa replied to the topic cabinet maker recomendation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408831-cabinet-maker-recomendation/#post-4687288 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 07:16:21 +0000 Hi Lisa,

At the mention of cabinet makers, I see $$$$$$$$$$$$$.

Before going to the expense, draw up a scale plan, with taps, drain on it and take it to IKEA.
They have designers that may be able to help you.

]]> a82b1b4a070e269c4fb0f3197ecb845d rob-wa replied to the topic Attractiveness of 7.5m Wide 300m2 Lots in Brisbane? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408826-attractiveness-of-7-5m-wide-300m2-lots-in-brisbane/#post-4687262 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:29:22 +0000 You can trade in the lawn mower for a tennis club membership

]]> d3353ea36257b18358d0a708e30b472c rob-wa replied to the topic When things go wrong in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408828-when-things-go-wrong/#post-4687273 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:18:56 +0000 Buddy, it sounds like you have dug a massive hole.

Google; "Dominique Grubisa"
Think she has a company called "Aussie Debt Rescue" .
May be able to help.

]]> 24262c2f3532df21e080d4aad75d23fe rob-wa replied to the topic Attractiveness of 7.5m Wide 300m2 Lots in Brisbane? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408826-attractiveness-of-7-5m-wide-300m2-lots-in-brisbane/#post-4687260 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:39:30 +0000 D

Friends of mine bought a contemporary  style 3 x 2  house on a 6 metre wide block in Subiaco , Perth.
It was separate and a mirror image of the house next door , with a difference looking exterior.
As you know Subi , is close to the city and prices are quite high. They doubled their money in 6 years
There is a demand for this size, if its close…[Read more]

]]> d1e0511cd13571276501cf836fc8a707 rob-wa replied to the topic suburbs to looks for advice in western australia in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408811-suburbs-to-looks-for-advice-in-western-australia/#post-4687149 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:08:08 +0000 Hi Dan,

I personally wouldn't build in Baldivis or Wellard, too far south, unless it's about affordability .
Armadale has a train service to the city and great for investors as prices are low compared to the Perth medium .
Ellenbrook  has been popular for a couple of years now, not sure of the values, there was talk of a light rail link with…[Read more]

]]> b0a819242a97913d7b291ee3decefe6e rob-wa replied to the topic Old house interior - Help with Gyprock and wooden wall boards in the forum Hi James, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408824-old-house-interior-help-with-gyprock-and-wooden-wall-boards/#post-4687246 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:17:39 +0000 Hi James,

For your first question, Don't rip the boards off you will open a can of worms. I'm guessing they are vertical ship-lap boards or panels. Best to make sure they are firmly nailed on  then clad over the top with gyprock .

Not sure what you mean by wooden strips, if they are running horizontal about 1 metre above the floor then that is a…[Read more]

]]> 33338563ecb30e9bc0fd665ce0365503 rob-wa 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-4687246 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:17:39 +0000 Hi James,

For your first question, Don't rip the boards off you will open a can of worms. I'm guessing they are vertical ship-lap boards or panels. Best to make sure they are firmly nailed on  then clad over the top with gyprock .

Not sure what you mean by wooden strips, if they are running horizontal about 1 metre above the floor then that is a…[Read more]

]]> 3af4ae47b4fa8dea9129cb9158d0be69 rob-wa replied to the topic Hey, I'm new here. in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408722-hey-im-new-here/#post-4686453 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:32:12 +0000 Hi Sambo,

My question would be .
Where is your weekender ?
How much time do you spend there ?
How much is it costing you to hold on too ?
Are you emotionally attached to it.
Why not start your investing now by renting it out, you can always use it as a weekender a few years down the track after you have built up your portfolio.

Just my two cents worth

]]> 784afb5cdc3e81baf329fdf45ea94d5a rob-wa replied to the topic EOS Property Group - North Perth? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408779-eos-property-group-north-perth/#post-4686891 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:53:59 +0000 DM

Just checked their website, the East Perth apartments are in Windsor st, now "Sold Out"
Its not North Perth   The area can be defined as "Perth" / "East Perth", its right on the border .
This is the one I would of chosen, as its a quiet st, East Perth train station at the end of the st.
Two stops to the city and its the end of the line for the…[Read more]

]]> fe7d6eaa5015c11daac6812dfbe03c45 rob-wa replied to the topic Buyers agent development site perth in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408783-buyers-agent-development-site-perth/#post-4686915 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:31:02 +0000 Hi Janice,

I have used "Property Wizards", 3 times for development blocks and have made great money from doing them.
Thats why I keep going back to them, My projects have featured in API .
Liz is always contributing her knowledge to  the media.
They have won many awards for their services, over the years.
Check out their website;…[Read more]

]]> 451b8b776cee7bc2bd1834d0fc9bad4f rob-wa replied to the topic EOS Property Group - North Perth? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408779-eos-property-group-north-perth/#post-4686889 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:09:38 +0000 Hi DM,

As far as "Armchair investing" goes, they have a good project in East Perth on offer.
Either a block of apartments or townhouses  [ can't remember ]
Where you pay for your share of the land and balance after the project is finished and been re-valued.
You get the property for wholesale.

Make sure the builder, is reputable and check out…[Read more]

]]> 8d49f1b03c65ebb37f2429a572216f6f rob-wa replied to the topic Property Staging in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408723-property-staging/#post-4686467 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:24:24 +0000 Thanks ,Freckle.

The agent did follow up without success.
One potential buyer [ a local Hotel Manager ] was interested for his mother inlaw , said ring me Monday morning,
The agent did  phone him many times over the following weeks but  the guy refused to take his calls. "What was that all about"

Anyway, have changed agents, lowered the price…[Read more]

]]> b4db1b5bf669a88ec0270086aad74332 rob-wa replied to the topic Property Staging in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408723-property-staging/#post-4686465 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:04:01 +0000 Hi Freckle

2 of the units have been on the market for 6 months.
A 3rd not quite finished, told the agent, I'm not giving them the contract to sell until one of the others sell first.
I know he's had some positive people thru, even had a verbal offer on the unfinished one, [ $10 k less than asking price] during a home open one saturday . Was away…[Read more]

]]> 093d2a3b313ba104c2b9aa0193bcf691 rob-wa replied to the topic Property Staging in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408723-property-staging/#post-4686462 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:30:07 +0000 Hi D,
 Looks great, it make a big difference, rather seeing a cold empty house.

I have a block of units on the north coast, which I'm selling off 1 by 1.
They appeal to the retirees, small 2 beds and I have dressed it also.
Getting positive comments, even some potential buyers asking if I will go shopping with them,
Have said the furniture can be…[Read more]

]]> 700925d744f2cc1dddbb42fa685628bb rob-wa replied to the topic Solutions sought … catholic church vendor & my husband!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408732-solutions-sought-catholic-church-vendor-my-husband/#post-4686530 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:03:38 +0000 Hold your position, you're almost over the line.
Ask them , like Joe says above "Why they won't allow early access"
Explain to them, that is your best offer and can only work for you if you have early access to complete the work need doing and get a tenant, otherwise it will cost you more money in lost time

The best ones are worth the…[Read more]

]]> c53155039758bc64e153d4e1f25bb1ca rob-wa 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-4670410 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:46:13 +0000 Hi Guys,

Looking for an update from those of you, who did Dominique Grubisa,  real estate rescue course.
Can't find any details about it.
Was it worth the money,
Are you still doing it and making money 12 months after , the course ???
Found Wayne on youtube, telling us about his success.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE1EzPYeiHw

Doing really…[Read more]

]]> 245c5c9c9ef5b6b2e3f2432764aa2d76 rob-wa replied to the topic What is the most profit you made from a Buy to Sell. in the forum SherJava , if you are https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408505-what-is-the-most-profit-you-made-from-a-buy-to-sell/#post-4684478 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:47:01 +0000 SherJava , if you are referring to Aust property, I would love to know how you go about purchasing it before it goes on the open market..
Cheers

]]> 5c1bbb8868a30409c22b79b4e9a3f554 rob-wa replied to the topic Buying residential land to put a free older property on in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408378-buying-residential-land-to-put-a-free-older-property-on/#post-4683467 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:56:14 +0000 Hi Matt, I am looking at the same thing, noticed the properties can be located easy. Not all council accept relocatable houses. So before buying the block, check with them to see .
Cheers

]]> f16340e5d1bff5ea613d074f099380d3 rob-wa replied to the topic What to do with $600,000 Cash in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407577-what-to-do-with-600000-cash/#post-4677119 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:05:42 +0000 Thanks Derek and Xdrew,
The subdividing I did in WA certainly was profitable and I found little resistance from councils.
In NSW at the moment doing a strata, so returning to Perth is not out of the question.

You are right Xdrew, I am eager to claw back to where I was and in doing so could possibly put me at greater risk, with an area that I'm…[Read more]

]]> 3591b9ae88f18e5ee608cb34298708d7 rob-wa replied to the topic I have purchased a sub dividable block in High Wycombe and need some advice! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407409-i-have-purchased-a-sub-dividable-block-in-high-wycombe-and-need-some-advice/#post-4675887 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:07:51 +0000 MetroStrata also have good designs for strata blocks

]]> 764e649ee36bd2d34d230fbf15dfd079 rob-wa replied to the topic Trusts for an Individual in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371631-trusts-for-an-individual/#post-4457533 Mon, 01 Mar 2004 11:48:02 +0000 Terry, if you want to get the profit into your own pocket, you once again have too pay tax on it again. so where is the advantage

]]> 2c49c21fa69791e664820a2dac7b1218 rob-wa replied to the topic To sell or not to sell in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371562-to-sell-or-not-to-sell-2/#post-4457060 Mon, 01 Mar 2004 11:32:36 +0000 I agree with aussierogue
I’m also in a similar situation, Just build a big house which cost more than expected and now a morgtage of $250,000 and equity of $400,000 tired up, due to servicability. Would have to wait years before able to borrow again.
I’m going to sell and rent, then take an aggressive approach in developing some units, to build up…[Read more]

]]> 4a38c94d5436bb12185badc04eb695f3 rob-wa replied to the topic Sell Home, Rent & Invest. in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367752-sell-home-rent-invest/page/2/#post-4427776 Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:34:10 +0000 congrats Andrew & Sally
sounds like you have done very well
By using the 900k as 20% deposit, you would end up with 4.5 million worth of properties. That would keep you busy just trying to spend it in the country areas. I would pay some of that
-geared property off to bring it back to +cf.

]]> 0fb3ef5c307786e86d45233f46c023e5 rob-wa replied to the topic Sell Home, Rent & Invest. in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367752-sell-home-rent-invest/#post-4427769 Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:35:27 +0000 Hi Guys, this is a first for me . I’ve been sitting on the sidelines for a couple of weeks now, I think this is a great topic. I’ve spent the last 3 years building my dream home, which put me deeper into debt and have been feeling the weight since the day I moved in. Since reading Steve’s book Im now thinking why not sell, grab the $400,000.00…[Read more]

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