PropertyInvesting.com | RussH | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/russh/activity/ Activity feed for RussH. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:45:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 7106975fdd66497ad0b666fcd4b4952f RussH replied to the topic Giving up Smoking! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374216-giving-up-smoking/page/3/#post-4477399 Mon, 05 Jul 2004 22:24:59 +0000 Hi Guys and Gals.
I am now in my 8th month and have noticed I no longer think about smokes.As I am feeling so good about not smoking I figured it was time to lose the weight I gained during the withdrawal period.So 2 weeks ago I embarked on a new eating program and I have shed 10 kgs already.
Life just gets better and better without the fags.
I am…[Read more]

]]> 8055456a876cfba5f9f920c10cdacd05 RussH replied to the topic Giving up Smoking! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374216-giving-up-smoking/page/2/#post-4477381 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 01:34:08 +0000 So how about an update guys.Are you winning the battle? I hope so.You will feel so good for it.
Russ.[biggrin]

]]> 094eb9e90ff3d8d5bedeefce0257acf3 RussH replied to the topic Giving up Smoking! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374216-giving-up-smoking/page/2/#post-4477380 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:27:48 +0000 Hey Guys, One of the things I found to be helpful was to imagine some one telling you what you can and cant do day in and day out.Someone totally domineering.Well most of us would say no way.
No one is going to tell me how to live my life,when to eat ,what to eat etc etc etc.

But that is exactly what nicotine is doing.
It has the power to dictate…[Read more]

]]> d6963756de5f6b7ed93a8ee0ba2cc85c RussH replied to the topic Giving up Smoking! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374216-giving-up-smoking/page/2/#post-4477373 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 23:59:54 +0000 Keep at it guys.Once you do it you realise it wasnt all that hard after all.And dont forget to reward yourself for your effort.I still have a cooked breakfast from time to time but I now have porridge instead of bacon and eggs.Once you start getting the smell and taste features back in your life you know how good it feels.I went for a walk this…[Read more]

]]> 6dab230c9460a544ba20e7875d95a9f5 RussH replied to the topic Giving up Smoking! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374216-giving-up-smoking/page/2/#post-4477368 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:41:47 +0000 I smoked for 26 years.One day I had a pain in my chest and went to the doctor.He sent me for an exercise test.To test the heart under stress.Man I was so stuffed after riding that bike that I knew I had to do something.When I went back to the quack he said I had high blood pressure and to cut back the smoking.To zero.I walked out of there and…[Read more]

]]> 2839081c03114baaadc7ccd280276264 RussH replied to the topic Geraldton WA in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374198-geraldton-wa/page/2/#post-4477259 Mon, 14 Jun 2004 09:16:50 +0000 Scremin,
I,m not totally against Gero.I just dont like the thought of people getting ripped off by real estate agents who sell them properties in Rangewayand the likes.
If I was going to buy in Geraldton and wanted something cheap I would look at Beachlands first and then Beresford then maybe Spalding.Beachlands is the closest to the ocean and…[Read more]

]]> 5f367036efe01f11be6c041aec65d8ff RussH replied to the topic Geraldton WA in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374198-geraldton-wa/page/2/#post-4477258 Mon, 14 Jun 2004 09:04:15 +0000 I would have to agree with Peter on this one.
Go for the nicer areas and sleep easy.I dont hate Geraldton but I think there are better places to put your money than Rangeway and Utakarra etc.
I myself am investing in smaller towns with no PM,s but I can manage the IP,s myself.
I am putting an offer on a place tonight for 27k which will return…[Read more]

]]> 9cfe38ceed4daaf4341a25c318104210 RussH replied to the topic Today Tonight 10/6 in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374388-today-tonight-106/#post-4478677 Sun, 13 Jun 2004 09:48:06 +0000 Gee i,m in the shit cause the bank lent me too much.
Gee i,m in the shit cause the pub let me drink too much.
Gee i,m in the shit cause …………………

When are people going to wake up and start blaming themselves for their own wrong doings.

You do have a BRAIN in your head.

So start using it.

]]> 4df86025cfb1b42992bde4ad55fb3f7b RussH replied to the topic Geraldton WA in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374198-geraldton-wa/#post-4477252 Sun, 13 Jun 2004 09:31:01 +0000 Well guys all I can say is go for it.
I have lived here for over 40 years and I would be putting my money elsewhere.But hey if you like the bargains why not try Mullewa.You can get a lovely 3 bed there for 25k less than an hours drive from Geraldton.And a great return of $120 p/w.You just have to find someone to insure it for you.This is one of…[Read more]

]]> 7206cd1dd6bdfc1797c7b553f21b20cf RussH replied to the topic Geraldton WA in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374198-geraldton-wa/#post-4477249 Sat, 12 Jun 2004 22:27:49 +0000 Like Mortgage Advisor said these areas get sold on to low income families and never really improve.
I live 65 km,s south of Geraldton and go there every fortnight to do my shopping.
I have looked at buying investments there but could not find anything that I would be happy with.
There are better areas if you have a few more dollars to spend.
As…[Read more]

]]> b601882e4ef9fc3629b43623a1cc3966 RussH replied to the topic Geraldton WA in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374198-geraldton-wa/#post-4477246 Sat, 12 Jun 2004 08:17:25 +0000 Wow.9 homes in those areas.I hope you looked at them first.I toured through there a while ago and reckon I was lucky to get out alive.Some of those streets were like a war zone.I read the local police report for Geraldton each week and I wouldnt live there for the fear of being broken into on a weekly basis.I go shopping there once a fortnight and…[Read more]

]]> 276684cf71d3288ffe374fbc5e8e090d RussH replied to the topic Costs of maintaining a Trust and assoc company? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374335-costs-of-maintaining-a-trust-and-assoc-company/#post-4478329 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:00:52 +0000 I am looking at setting up same and spoke to an accountant yesterday.
Cost to set up was about $2000 and consisted mainly government and lawyers fees.
Ongoing costs include a $450 asic fee per year and then your accounting fees so all up about $1500 per year.
I was told to hold off till July 1 as it would cost $450 in Asic for this month and then…[Read more]

]]> 3780265210feb39cd725ae1dfe1f6d75 RussH replied to the topic Asbestos: Legal Issues in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374262-asbestos-legal-issues/#post-4477751 Wed, 09 Jun 2004 07:01:15 +0000 If we were to eliminate the asbestos on all these properties we would have another building boom.There are literally thousands of state built homes from the 50,s onwards that were built from asbestos.The government still owns a great deal of these homes but I dont see anything being said about the dangers to their tenants.
If someone is able to…[Read more]

]]> 15785bdb58f488defc1a0698aef32970 RussH replied to the topic Finance Approval: How Long? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373878-finance-approval-how-long/#post-4474866 Sat, 22 May 2004 05:32:58 +0000 Thanks for the feedback once again guys/gals.
I would much rather be out there buying than selling.I find buying interesting as it is a lot of fun seeking out good deals.Selling though has always left a bad taste in my mouth.And whenever I try to analyze the reason it always comes back to the fact that I have been burnt so many times by…[Read more]

]]> a72a9692dd282f59caa3f99a8cf22698 RussH replied to the topic Finance Approval: How Long? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373878-finance-approval-how-long/#post-4474864 Sat, 22 May 2004 02:04:15 +0000 Mortgage Advisor,
If it wasnt for the blatant low offer that this woman put forward I may have been a bit more flexible.I also dislike RE agents so I tend to get my back up when I deal with them.
I know at times this doesnt help my cause.
Thanks to all of you for your input.
I get very annoyed when I look at all the work we have done here and it…[Read more]

]]> 1478a6375341ca041bb0519ddfa9f946 RussH replied to the topic Members Pic Page in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368935-members-pic-page/page/9/#post-4435567 Fri, 21 May 2004 09:56:58 +0000 Geo.
Where,s your pic.??????
Russ.

]]> 1d65b9f450455a2a0c728368a52b8080 RussH replied to the topic Questions, questions!!!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373879-questions-questions/#post-4474869 Fri, 21 May 2004 09:52:27 +0000 Um!!! It would help if you asked a question.
Russ.

]]> b0792fd4a16ba250444697f789431dd6 RussH replied to the topic Finance Approval: How Long? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373878-finance-approval-how-long/#post-4474860 Fri, 21 May 2004 09:44:03 +0000 Kay,
The RE agent said he wanted to write it for 30 days so he didnt have to come back for an extension.I said that people should be able to arrange finance within 14 days.He wasnt happy and neither was I as I dont want to tie the place up as I,m starting to get a bit of interest happening now.
Russ.

]]> 902cae4f02b22c73ce878479dbed875c RussH replied to the topic Members Pic Page in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368935-members-pic-page/page/9/#post-4435561 Thu, 20 May 2004 08:43:04 +0000 Thanks for adding my pic
Russ.

]]> 130c6d46f678d463571083ad70283c67 RussH replied to the topic Forum visitors in decline in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373800-forum-visitors-in-decline/#post-4474305 Tue, 18 May 2004 21:55:32 +0000 I think they become moderators and stop posting.I used to enjoy Chan$ posts but never see them since he got promoted.

]]> 8b6bcde2fe8f042b623ce367a508b9bb RussH replied to the topic Holiday House WA -- good/bad idea ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373788-holiday-house-wa-goodbad-idea/#post-4474207 Tue, 18 May 2004 08:20:11 +0000 I,d be guessing that this is going to be a rather expensive house.Especially if it is in a good holiday area.If you live in the area and know the type of monies to be expected then it may work but if you have to pay an agent to manage you will find that cleaning and management costs will take a big chunk out of the equation.You also have to factor…[Read more]

]]> 0ceb4f089f758e235e80063f6a3d193b RussH replied to the topic I have a HUGE problem.... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373745-i-have-a-huge-problem/#post-4473999 Tue, 18 May 2004 00:07:31 +0000 I think I should invest in a new seat too.And a pair of glasses.
[biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

]]> c08570f52373c27fb871db3e8cf1ce08 RussH replied to the topic Norseman in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373761-norseman/#post-4474104 Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:48 +0000 I met a couple not long ago who said they bought a place in Norseman.Strange thing is they choose to live in their bus travelling as far from the place as they can.
Russ.

]]> 2984153e28a1aa32c6c8a138e38f1042 RussH replied to the topic Reno's WA - Purchasing Power in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373738-renos-wa-purchasing-power/#post-4473960 Mon, 17 May 2004 23:46:36 +0000 My advice is to let your fingers do the walking first.I rang about five different places for a shower base and the difference in prices(new)was over a hundred dollars.I now buy a lot through the person who looked after me with this deal.
And when I went back to that big company that says they can beat it by 10%.You all know the one.They said they…[Read more]

]]> 005347a3fae642d38563632dca239bde RussH replied to the topic Annual Rental Yield Formula in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373746-annual-rental-yield-formula/#post-4474013 Mon, 17 May 2004 00:38:13 +0000 Monopoly,
Hello my friend.
You have used a different price to Greg so the calculation can not be the same.
His price was 100 000
so 10 400 divided by 100 000 = 10.4%
Russ.

]]> a744a189287038fa311e57011469ed73 RussH replied to the topic Looking for suggestions in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373714-looking-for-suggestions/#post-4473751 Sun, 16 May 2004 02:49:30 +0000 Brad,
If the problem lies in the fact that you are making a capital gain and therefore increasing your income for the year then you will be assessed on that income and you may have to pay more child support.If this is the case you need to ask yourself a the question.
1.Am I avoiding my responsibility to pay maintenance and depriving myself of…[Read more]

]]> 9880832014798c33a75ab45a6427bb50 RussH replied to the topic Advice please! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373680-advice-please-3/#post-4473400 Fri, 14 May 2004 03:49:55 +0000 Kylie,
Why is it you feel pretty confident with the share market.Is it because you think you can find a broker to manage your funds and therefore distance yourself from the whole event and not have to worry about making the wrong decisions?
Or do you like the idea of being able to start your investing with a small amount of money and therefore if…[Read more]

]]> 4f7d8c6dfe6e0fa7e2fb89e8debc8a9e RussH replied to the topic What are your occupations? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373610-what-are-your-occupations/page/2/#post-4472835 Fri, 14 May 2004 03:39:50 +0000 Retired fisherman.I spend my days looking for interesting investments and reading some interesting posts on an interesting investment forum.
Russ.

]]> 7bd76e6229e8b7a2c176b6114b8fc5cf RussH replied to the topic Darwin real estate 'boom'? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372835-darwin-real-estate-boom/#post-4467220 Wed, 12 May 2004 06:32:29 +0000 Greg
Looks like you got it mate.Happy posting.
Russ.

]]> e81b80947f4c7377584a5e11f5bf6004 RussH replied to the topic Spotters in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373642-spotters-2/#post-4473073 Wed, 12 May 2004 03:28:08 +0000 Hey Watchful,
How many properties would you like.Lets see
2% + 2% + 2% + 2% gee I could retire in no time.
But I guess 2% aint bad compared to some.One particular mob charges 10%.
Russ.[king]

]]> a26bbf7ea8235418e9d7812bf5d33b17 RussH replied to the topic Advice on whether to buy apartments 4 student rent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373651-advice-on-whether-to-buy-apartments-4-student-rent/#post-4473150 Wed, 12 May 2004 03:03:19 +0000 Daaussie,
Obviously you have your doubts about this company and it sounds to me like gut feeling saying something isnt right here.Sometimes it pays to listen to your intuition.
When in doubt leave it out.
There,s probably a much better opportunity waiting around the corner.
Russ.

]]> 45e1249ad8a40d559c3d648d1613db30 RussH replied to the topic Darwin real estate 'boom'? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372835-darwin-real-estate-boom/#post-4467217 Tue, 11 May 2004 09:02:25 +0000 Greg,
I think you use the quote tab at the bottom of the post.I aint sure tho as i,ve never tried it.But seeing as no one else would answer I thought i,d at least try.

]]> 935536e0d83396bc56e4fd8da2431d89 RussH replied to the topic Which City/Suburb you live? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369744-which-citysuburb-you-live/page/8/#post-4442357 Tue, 11 May 2004 01:13:14 +0000 Hey Scremin.I can just about hear you in Dongara.
Great place,great beaches,great people.Shit wind.
Russ.[king]

]]> 38c01ad30ddbb8b496f0917400801f36 RussH replied to the topic Darwin real estate 'boom'? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372835-darwin-real-estate-boom/#post-4467214 Tue, 11 May 2004 00:21:32 +0000 Hey Greg.
I like the avatar!!!!
Russ.[biggrin]

]]> 6769ce166fe7926aa2cde6ad17d87e7a RussH replied to the topic Name the ranking in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373323-name-the-ranking/page/2/#post-4470670 Mon, 10 May 2004 05:41:10 +0000 Lets not end up with a braggers forum.It doesnt matter how much you own or how you got it.What matters is whether you enjoy being here to help out or not.You may not be brainy or rich but you may be able to cheer someone up with a witty comment or motivate someone who needs a lift.Everyone has something different to offer so dont compare stars or…[Read more]

]]> 5db67515a9bd3a0004a9da6f2510c551 RussH replied to the topic Best Books in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373593-best-books/#post-4472663 Mon, 10 May 2004 05:27:44 +0000 If you go to “Heads Up” you will find a good list with some reviews.
Russ

]]> 91737d21fee8a66f848b26d8634270e9 RussH replied to the topic Deal or no deal? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373595-deal-or-no-deal/#post-4472674 Mon, 10 May 2004 05:16:35 +0000 Sue.
Have a good look at the building and make sure it doesnt need to much money spent on it.See what you could do to add value to each unit to warrant a rent hike.Do your sums and make a low offer to start as the figures are still a bit low at 9.3%gr.There are better deals out there so dont go with it unless it absolutely measures up.
Russ.

]]> 08171f66ff411466c00da69aa1341bcc RussH replied to the topic How do i get a avatar in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373522-how-do-i-get-a-avatar/page/2/#post-4472048 Mon, 10 May 2004 01:27:29 +0000 What a change Westan I didnt recognize you.Have you dyed your hair?[biggrin]

]]> 8a1dcbe6b64114173559490164eea740 RussH replied to the topic Land Cheap!!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373555-land-cheap-2/#post-4472325 Mon, 10 May 2004 00:57:21 +0000 Nathan.
The thing you have to watch is the cost of building.These areas offer cheap land because to a certain extent they are isolated.But if you look at the price of building you will find that it is cheaper by half to buy an established house in the same area.
For example;I live in Dongara WA.It is on the coast and land starts at $60 000 It…[Read more]

]]> 029ba46fd5b1acd2b2072cd8c58b8a3f RussH replied to the topic Does anyone have any advice? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373542-does-anyone-have-any-advice/#post-4472232 Sun, 09 May 2004 07:23:06 +0000 Rebecca
Are there alternatives such as park homes.Here in WA a lot of retirees live in park homes and pay a minimal rent.There are also council funded retirement units at very low rents.The retirement units in our town are on the beach front and the retirees have the best and cheapest housing in the area.LOL.
Russ.

]]> 95d7ce5f7b36cb37cc8247dfbb6068df RussH replied to the topic How do i get a avatar in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373522-how-do-i-get-a-avatar/#post-4472044 Sat, 08 May 2004 10:05:14 +0000 Forty sounds like a good age Weston.I,m with you on the age thing but no red BMW yet.I like the idea though.Two seater anything as we have got rid of the kids LOL.But my missus is also very realistic and probably wouldnt let me indulge either.
Russ.[biggrin]

]]> 1c6be6321d658261bf4f582d4cdff753 RussH replied to the topic Advice on a possible deal in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373552-advice-on-a-possible-deal/#post-4472280 Sat, 08 May 2004 09:16:11 +0000 Waz11.
Can you get out and have a look at them? I would never trust an agents figures when it comes to repair work.Are there tenants waiting to occupy once you do the work?
I always ask myself.
1.Why is it cheap?
2.Can I find tenants to fill these properties?
3.How much do I have to spend to get them tenantable?(Is there such a word?)
4.What are…[Read more]

]]> 476c5a3209a98ee7b5caaaea9cf4f601 RussH replied to the topic Quote??? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373029-quote/#post-4468483 Sat, 08 May 2004 03:06:13 +0000 Geo
Your good at getting those numbers up.You,ll have to buy a new computer soon so you can get the posts to go in faster.LOL.
I know you are only having fun so all the best and good luck with catching Chan$.
Russ.

]]> 787e382025d5b1e63e7221422304b78a RussH replied to the topic How do i get a avatar in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373522-how-do-i-get-a-avatar/#post-4472040 Sat, 08 May 2004 03:01:36 +0000 Westan
I picked my avatar because of the beard.Mine looks similar but is still relatively dark.Only a few grey hairs. As for the top I still have a bit more than the avatar but I dont think it will be long and I may need a hat like you LOL.
Russ.[king]

]]> 3f85357e05d10150a9810298fe392b25 RussH replied to the topic heck, look at this for a website: in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373532-heck-look-at-this-for-a-website/#post-4472154 Fri, 07 May 2004 09:44:48 +0000 I think i,ll stay where I am.Good old earth.Too cold elsewhere.And there,s still a few bucks to be made here.
Russ.[snitch]

]]> bc47678a1a6b5aa95c523abc73fb09b7 RussH replied to the topic How do i get a avatar in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373522-how-do-i-get-a-avatar/#post-4472029 Fri, 07 May 2004 09:36:11 +0000 Hey Westan.Weve both got grey beards.But your covering your head??????LOL.
Russ.[biggrin]

]]> 34ef017e4c1839fba4e9f0e8103e2c9d RussH replied to the topic How do i get a avatar in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373522-how-do-i-get-a-avatar/#post-4472026 Fri, 07 May 2004 04:59:37 +0000 Westan.
Go to Members,My profile,Edit profile,Scroll down till you find avatars,scroll thru avatars till you find one that suits you and click it and leave it.
Russ.[king]

]]> 50e7b144008fbc79c3f7c4fad7cc4569 RussH replied to the topic How much money is "too much" money? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373463-how-much-money-is-too-much-money/#post-4471687 Thu, 06 May 2004 11:18:34 +0000 I think I would look at an option here with the three wishes.Three wishes with the option of another three once the first three were used and so on and so on.
Russ[biggrin]

]]> 0659e89b92bce9257205f7fca979b168 RussH replied to the topic How much money is "too much" money? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373463-how-much-money-is-too-much-money/#post-4471673 Wed, 05 May 2004 05:35:46 +0000 I think the point is this.Unless you actually manifest the idea in your mind then you will have no way of achieving it.Once you imagine something and then start living it in your mind then you will be able to find ways of achieving it.
These people had never set their goals that high and so could not imagine what they would do if they got there.
Russ.

]]> 1abf652c4f9398945d6981ff27c57b2a RussH replied to the topic The easiest and safest way to make money in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373425-the-easiest-and-safest-way-to-make-money/#post-4471458 Wed, 05 May 2004 01:44:05 +0000 You could always look at having a self contained mobile home to live in on site whilst doing renos.
Thats my plan of attack.Our mobile home will be totally decked out for long term renos.This is especially handy if your properties are spread all over the state.You can be holidaying and maintaining your investments at the same time.
Russ

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