PropertyInvesting.com | robo | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/robo/activity/ Activity feed for robo. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:55:46 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 c680980ea27daa9da83abc30e61aa112 robo replied to the topic What is your business? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386457-what-is-your-business/#post-4552868 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:34:32 +0000 http://www.bestclad.com.au
robo

]]> dbc31d4ac2e598a63f92b6783a9b3a29 robo replied to the topic building a house - sudden variation $$ required? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386244-building-a-house-sudden-variation-required/#post-4551962 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:17:40 +0000 A variation is something that has occured after you have signed the contract, if it is in the contract it should be already listed and priced in the contract. Say you wanted the driveway done in the price, it would be in the contract when you sign it, including the builders % charge. If you want the driveway done after you sign the contract it…[Read more]

]]> 5c6e1710f26dde3a7f4bfda29101f200 robo replied to the topic Home Owners Warranty / Retired Builder options in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385331-home-owners-warranty-retired-builder-options/#post-4546700 Thu, 04 May 2006 05:54:17 +0000 The whole idea of HWI is if the builder dies, goes broke, retires that the insurance company will have the problem fixed. Thats what I thought, if not what is the point in having it.
I could be wrong though?
Robo
It is a good question? Are you a retiring builder?

]]> 0c911ff7dfe6824877fab9ec21ef6241 robo replied to the topic Is anyone doing it tough? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385170-is-anyone-doing-it-tough/#post-4545916 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:27:56 +0000 Hi Bruham,
Could you go into a bit more detail about your thoughts on using equity in PPOR to buy more IP’S.
What should you do if you have equity but no deposit?
Doesn’t the bank own your PPOR if you have a mortgage anyway?
thanks
Robo

]]> 027b6fa05aa107a5f645b642d75cfa0b robo replied to the topic Is anyone doing it tough? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385170-is-anyone-doing-it-tough/#post-4545911 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:45:15 +0000 Won’t all it take is a interest rate rise next week or next month to slow the spending down. Interesting to hear that in the retail secta the first business to slow down are the mens clothing shops, maybe we should be asking them how things are going?
If rates do go up and there is is the big R won’t those with the most debt be hit hardest good…[Read more]

]]> 4d6768a13bdc1d4c26e5256e4c770895 robo replied to the topic Is anyone doing it tough? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385170-is-anyone-doing-it-tough/#post-4545910 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:21:29 +0000 1. Love my plasma and austar box especially during football season. Cheaper than eating out and going to the movies can’t do it anyway with 2 little kids.
2. Why pay upfront when you can get 4 yrs interest free, i know you pay more but over 4yrs? Especially when self employed money can be used in other areas.
3. Nothing wrong with a car lease if…[Read more]

]]> a3fba9b668e70ffd1a5afd0018caeb48 robo replied to the topic Should I sell our family house and realise 750k? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385104-should-i-sell-our-family-house-and-realise-750k/#post-4545532 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 06:10:12 +0000 I would hang in there until the kids finish school, tighten the purse strings pay down the PPOR, maybe another IP, then see how things look. Then again i am not you. All said and done i would do what is right for my immediate family. The rest of my family and friends can all take a running jump. As far as Private schools go i was not keen when…[Read more]

]]> 92d6f0edbea443ed31564ce871bb7db9 robo replied to the topic When Does CGT Cut In? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385195-when-does-cgt-cut-in/#post-4546025 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:00:02 +0000 Option E. I thought 12mths and 1 day from the exchange date.
Robo

]]> 2727d04fc051435a1c3b498d774cbf74 robo replied to the topic Second toilet or bathtub? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385079-second-toilet-or-bathtub/#post-4545426 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:50:37 +0000 We have IP with 2 showers , 2 toilets and no bath. Never a problem with getting tenants, have always been familys with kids.
Robo

]]> 90acde8f3f1ef473c5070c3729dc1a6e robo replied to the topic Cash Offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384804-cash-offer/#post-4544013 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 02:32:49 +0000 This is what happenened with the last IP we sold, had it on at 245k, 2 weeks in 2 offers 1 from people buying PPOR for 241k, 1 from investor 240k, silly me takes the 241k, the agent lets them fiddle around with inspections/finance for over 3 weeks. When i gave them a dead line to exchange they pulled out on that day. In the mean time the tenants…[Read more]

]]> 4fe5dfb6d917a468a27bd71167a421b4 robo replied to the topic WHAT TO DO?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384725-what-to-do-28/#post-4543636 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:59:02 +0000 Hi.,
There is a lot for sale around Coffs at the moment, prices have definately dropped. I wouldn’t be rushing in. There is always plenty of units around. A house for 220k though is harder to find.
Robo

]]> 85ade78c05faeb5c0b8c601669e89e34 robo replied to the topic I'm about to slash my wrists... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384661-im-about-to-slash-my-wrists/#post-4543291 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 03:24:17 +0000 Hi Andy,
Sorry to hear about your predicament, although you will only lose 75k if you sell, can you afford to neg gear it and maybe rent something cheaper? Most people that bought a PPOR in 04 would be in the same boat if they were to sell now. We are building a new PPOR and for sure the valuation would be less than what is has cost us but we are…[Read more]

]]> 4079b5a7dfabc562f6b46cd7463ee4b1 robo replied to the topic Perth Pricing just Stupid! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384291-perth-pricing-just-stupid/page/2/#post-4541152 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:36:06 +0000 Where is Perth?

]]> 728f0a55175a5f35417352e39c2459d2 robo replied to the topic Claiming Interest on PPOR? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384186-claiming-interest-on-ppor/#post-4540698 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 10:52:58 +0000 Thanks Simon, that’s what i thought.
Robo

]]> 1b1b7c65f8b0a562f405280559272f2f robo replied to the topic Martin Ayles in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383464-martin-ayles/page/2/#post-4536885 Sun, 08 Jan 2006 23:33:15 +0000 Try au on the end.

]]> 2ae6ccaa37f79f2ab89d3c4a9d28deda robo replied to the topic Martin Ayles in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383464-martin-ayles/page/2/#post-4536882 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 10:20:44 +0000 Hi Martin,
I would like to know when starting out any tips about how do you compete with builders and developers in the area that can build alot cheaper.
thanks
Brett

]]> 8ffb4a2233e51e693fc049d62597445c robo replied to the topic Re-build, renovate or do something else? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383659-re-build-renovate-or-do-something-else/#post-4538011 Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:54:38 +0000 If the old place is not worth a reno, i would live in it while you build a new one at rear, then move into it ,then move or knock down old one, build another new one at front, sell new one at rear and move into new front one.
robo

]]> fed3a25eaab636fef89b270728dcde55 robo replied to the topic Martin Ayles in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383464-martin-ayles/#post-4536857 Tue, 06 Dec 2005 11:20:03 +0000 He has a great little book called You need a Rocket, i sent him a email asking where i could buy it and he sent it to me for free which was pretty impressive, not so much about property but taking action, well worth the read.
Robo

]]> 70cab5c3383417e3e41a1cee68f27a10 robo replied to the topic Vinyl Cladding in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383402-vinyl-cladding/#post-4536613 Tue, 06 Dec 2005 07:03:53 +0000 Hi Shawn,
We prefer to use Aussy made, if you give the customer the option they usually choose the Aussy unless their is a colour they like better in the canadian. the vinyl is thicker and the trims are stronger plus if you have a problem you can go direct to the manufacturer in sydney, canadian is imported by a distributer and could be a drama if…[Read more]

]]> 19de1b359ad4fb1d85ddb08738f7884b robo replied to the topic Vinyl Cladding in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383402-vinyl-cladding/#post-4536607 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:59:28 +0000 There is a couple of better quality Australian made vinyl claddings available.
Most people clad their home because they don’t want to keep painting it. Depends on the condition of the w/boards but i have clad w/board homes for not much more than the cost to paint. everyone has their opinion, we have clad over 1300 homes in the last 13 years and…[Read more]

]]> 9a578727b273f41a241b4a5cde7f3d96 robo replied to the topic Positive Geared USA Investment Opportunities in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383348-positive-geared-usa-investment-opportunities/page/2/#post-4536220 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:07:09 +0000 Is it a concern that all the homes for sale on the net i saw under 100k in Buffalo were between 75 to over 100 years old?
Robo

]]> f6738d953dabb9ccbe3615c87f37cff2 robo replied to the topic Thumbs up! PI is nice on a PDA in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383191-thumbs-up-pi-is-nice-on-a-pda/#post-4535316 Tue, 15 Nov 2005 06:14:00 +0000 I have been looking at the new Palmone lifedrive mobile manager. Anyone got one or have any info?
robo

]]> 3d3c4ba7fa9ead2bc828ec9b6d08e6a9 robo replied to the topic How far have you spread your investing net? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383160-how-far-have-you-spread-your-investing-net/#post-4535139 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 04:30:21 +0000 PPOR in Coffs Hbr, just sold 1 12 metres away, have another 1/2 km away and are building a new PPOR 1km away. i figure if you can’t have a go in your own backyard how are you going to do it in someone elses, of course there is always exceptions.
robo

]]> a0bbe4e2c268df03a394439f889ecc18 robo replied to the topic Are YOU buying or selling in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383153-are-you-buying-or-selling/#post-4535083 Sat, 12 Nov 2005 06:56:56 +0000 Sold 1, Selling 1, Building 1.
robo

]]> a234728b3826e115fd89681ce1e8129f robo replied to the topic A post about us in the R.E.S.U.L.T.S forum in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383105-a-post-about-us-in-the-r-e-s-u-l-t-s-forum/#post-4534859 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 10:16:35 +0000 Hi Scott,
This is what was posted.
I was lucky enough to hear Scott the Depreciator talk in Hobart on Thursday night. It really opened my eyes to the benifits of depreciation. Scott said that after intrest on IPs, depreciation is usually the next biggest tax deduction.

The website is worth a look http://www.depreciator.com.au

Cheers,

Pete

Robo

]]> c2519fc60bf1d1d9920f0fb0b90782af robo replied to the topic subdividing 2 existing houses on one title in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382933-subdividing-2-existing-houses-on-one-title/#post-4534018 Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:37:32 +0000 I just strata titled a dual occ that i did 3 years ago, we built a new home behind a old one, 2 houses. I would try and get plans of the block with the houses on it if possible and take them to a local surveyor, if not get the surveyor to go and have a look with you. They know all about what council will want regarding access, open spaces,…[Read more]

]]> 4285a822418fb577f1bd7659cda7c579 robo replied to the topic If I gave you 1 mil were invest and what return in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382917-if-i-gave-you-1-mil-were-invest-and-what-return/#post-4533918 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 22:36:25 +0000 I would drop it in a BANK and go to Fiji, Maldives and Hawaii for 3 months surfing and worry about it when i got back.
Robo

]]> f0aaeef181acf10899ba31ffbe30d304 robo replied to the topic Duplex Developers advice welcomed! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382857-duplex-developers-advice-welcomed/#post-4533548 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 03:05:43 +0000 Sure am Simon, i am going down the same path, difference is i am looking for land i can subdivide into 2 blocks and build 2 homes, sell 1 keep 1.
My 2 concerns are,
1. Like resi said buying the land at the right price. And finding it.
2. Competing with builders in the area that do house and land packages, their costs have got to be less. Then if i…[Read more]

]]> e13670f9bef5c29e118eafaa0a7300db robo replied to the topic Dodgey electrician.. what to do? :( in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382796-dodgey-electrician-what-to-do/#post-4533182 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 05:56:07 +0000 I would get the tiler back and get him to quote you to replace the tiles, then ring the sparky and tell him you are taking it out of his price and if it is more you will be sending him the bill. if he doesn’t like it tell him you can just go straight to consumer affairs. Some tradesman especially selfemployed ones seem to think they don’t have to…[Read more]

]]> 33873809ec7244f70ecc1b2abcaf0a0d robo replied to the topic Whats it take to be a developer? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381714-whats-it-take-to-be-a-developer/page/2/#post-4526432 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 01:04:58 +0000 Hi Gross,
What about if you are doing house and land package, ie you own land and contract a builder, can they impose those fines on you or builder.
good old work cover guess you just paid someones wage for the year. No wonder building costs keep goig up won’t be long you won’t be able to get a builder to build you a dog kennel.
Rob
ps if you put…[Read more]

]]> a6e916f6167f50b21ec6e31b22760a1b robo replied to the topic Negotiations with builder in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382737-negotiations-with-builder/#post-4532840 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 01:43:19 +0000 What does it matter what the builders margin is, if you don’t like his quote go and get another one. he is the one that takes all the risks re insurances work cover etc, would you tell people how much you make. Look at this way he is doing you a favour by building the home for you. simple really if you are not happy don’t sign.
Robo

]]> 69458197db651884b36399377c1051c0 robo replied to the topic Any positive cash flow properties in NSW in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382733-any-positive-cash-flow-properties-in-nsw/#post-4532806 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:42:19 +0000 I am sure if you keep going west you will find one sooner or later, maybe the back of bourke.
Robo
sorry couldn’t help myself

]]> 4e66ef460c436ff8b2236463a6dd604f robo replied to the topic Building New Home? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382703-building-new-home/#post-4532645 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 06:10:49 +0000 Hi Jet,
We are building our 4th POR the moment and found even though you pay extra some things are better in the contract to make easier and for warrantys. We included ducted air although i got a quote myself and it went in at that price and the builder gets a kick back from air con people, and best put in during construction, Floor boards we…[Read more]

]]> b809584ce4b9431f802a0f8a3421a6ef robo replied to the topic Ever Lost Your Cool in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382600-ever-lost-your-cool/#post-4532031 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 07:52:26 +0000 If you have a caller id phone the calls from India come up as unavailable. I usually have a bit of fun with them ask them about where they live, family etc. At first they say from Australia but after a while they tell you. The other night a guy rings you know the real indian english voice, after a while he put me onto another guy and fairdinkum he…[Read more]

]]> cc26fdea1cdac6a27dca4c9eb014a138 robo replied to the topic is it worth it to keep the first home grant? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382333-is-it-worth-it-to-keep-the-first-home-grant/#post-4530312 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 01:02:46 +0000 Like Simon said you have 12 months within to occupy the home, so you could rent it for 6 mnths then move in for 6 mths or move in first for 6mths and then rent it out.
Robo

]]> 286fca2de6ce82cff45263131713cd59 robo replied to the topic Finding the courage in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382446-finding-the-courage/#post-4531093 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 23:11:18 +0000 Krs,
I don’t know what your background is, for me i would have a look at some sort of commission only work, sales/marketing that pays big dollars for less hours maybe 3 days a week that will give you 2 days for investing. A lot of people get turned off by that word commission but if you have belief in yourself and can do it you will never go…[Read more]

]]> c142a8c7dd6aa7e83642168b97ad01fc robo replied to the topic Take the offer or not? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382493-take-the-offer-or-not/#post-4531380 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 22:20:46 +0000 Thanks Paul, when the exclusive agency runs out, having no current agreement is that the same as a non exclusive agency or do i need to sign a new one.
thanks
Robo

]]> 287435f8e6030719299b33c59e25137f robo replied to the topic Take the offer or not? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382493-take-the-offer-or-not/#post-4531378 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 10:52:36 +0000 Thanks Guys we decided to take the offer after the agent extracted another 2.5k. See what happens if it goes to exchange if not there is always the PM. I did ask him if he would buy it without looking inside and he said he would never do that, but has sold plenty to people sight unseen: interesting. I asked our agent how he feels now after wanting…[Read more]

]]> c99d0f3ed1918428cadf20732869ad6e robo replied to the topic Melbourne Suburbs/Property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382497-melbourne-suburbsproperty/#post-4531389 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 08:27:22 +0000 What can you buy in Melbourne for $250,000?
Robo

]]> a27df54eec7b19992f1ace3c898bb3f3 robo replied to the topic Take the offer or not? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382493-take-the-offer-or-not/#post-4531375 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 07:20:25 +0000 Brc,
I live 10m away, he won’t look at it until the other agents agreement finishes, he said if they find out i will have to pay comission anyway and i suppose he has a reputation to uphold.
The pm lives in same town. If you sell it to someone who looks at it while the agents agreement is current don’t you have to pay then their comission?
Robo

]]> 761d1b751c743c8e166aebb7ec924464 robo replied to the topic Gas or Electric Hot Water in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382478-gas-or-electric-hot-water/#post-4531280 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 04:55:10 +0000 Hi PK, this is there web site http://www.quantumenergy.com.au
Got this below off their site.
The new gas systems heat the water as it goes through pipes they don’t have storage tanks, you are right gas is expensive for bottles.
robo

Listed below are just some of the differences between a QUANTUM Heat Pump and a conventional Flat Plate Solar system,…[Read more]

]]> eb84222ced8bd3451820d372adf633b9 robo replied to the topic Colourbond vs Tile roof in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382456-colourbond-vs-tile-roof/#post-4531167 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 23:17:25 +0000 Our new home is 40 sq on one level and c/bond was 4,500 more than cement tiles.
It depends on the style of the house some homes would not suit a tiled roof. One thing with c/bond if you get hail big enough it will pit the steel and it will rust. The last big hail storm in Armidale nearly every c/bond roof in town was replaced, then tiles will…[Read more]

]]> f330a20cb61fa7bdefe8f71186da719e robo replied to the topic Finding the courage in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382446-finding-the-courage/#post-4531088 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 07:37:07 +0000 Hi Guys,
Here is my story. I havn’t had a job for wages for 16 years i am 41 now. 16 years ago i was a general assistant in a primary school doing maintenance lawns etc. I could of stayed in that job forever. My father got a sales job selling electrolux vac cleaners and he was earning 1,000 a week i was earning 300. I quit moved to Coffs Hbr and…[Read more]

]]> bfd77d18c638530109ff6a85a5e98cf5 robo replied to the topic Squatters.. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382447-squatters/#post-4531106 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:21:17 +0000 Just out of interest KP if you don’t rent out R/E obviously you don’t own any IP’S? Why not?

]]> a6842f141e00cd4061974781297271aa robo replied to the topic Squatters.. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382447-squatters/#post-4531104 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 08:43:33 +0000 If its your home and they have no legal right to be there why can’t you just go around and grab them by the scruff of the neck and turf them out? As long as your isurance is up to date.

]]> 9f0fb44b79e716e8f821b0d97689f57b robo replied to the topic Colourbond vs Tile roof in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382456-colourbond-vs-tile-roof/#post-4531157 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 08:27:32 +0000 We are doing c/bond on our new ppor, for cost though on our home it was more than tiles, it will depend on the design of the home, c/bond is a better finish it is tied in to the structure of the home and not a dead weight like tiles, we will be having a foil blanket under the iron and R2 bats all through ceilings. Lighter colours are better for…[Read more]

]]> 550197d0af1b4e3a2c6e6155495f3795 robo replied to the topic BIS Predict 1% Increase in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382430-bis-predict-1-increase/#post-4530987 Tue, 27 Sep 2005 03:58:05 +0000 The Today show is on nine not 7?

]]> 0e9369fb851435be18b958a11bb3b9b3 robo replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/6/#post-4524745 Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:21:09 +0000 Point taken C2, personally i wouldn’t want my wife to drive an old bomb to do the shopping with the kids in it.
Life is too short to be a tight a@#$.
Robo

]]> 2fa5e313bc19635c4ac0d60c94ddf165 robo replied to the topic Fibro Renos in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375115-fibro-renos/#post-4483764 Fri, 23 Sep 2005 10:27:04 +0000 Hi Operator,
What do you do if the cover strips are fibro?
Robo

]]> f8c0068ff07628d4a2862b16088a94c9 robo 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/6/#post-4524743 Fri, 23 Sep 2005 05:39:27 +0000 Hi Nat,
It wouldn’t matter how much money some people have they wouldn’t spend it, scared of losing it. I wonder when i hear stories of millionares who drive around in old bombs and dress like ferrils. Life is too short not too enjoy the fruits of your labour. some people think they will live forever. I used to work with a guy who used to boast…[Read more]

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