https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/seriousnovice/activity/ Activity feed for seriousnovice. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:20:58 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 371016d38052182ce32edeba6aa71ab4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597140 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:59:47 +0000 Hi Dr. House,I WISH I was in cash, and could reduce my debts!  I spent practically nothing & have learned to live on air.  If I cashed in my funds now they have almost hit rock bottom, I think I would cement in my losses, and I would never be able to recover them.  No doubt you guys are managing your own funds.  Unfortunately I relied on an &qu…[Read more]

]]> 933eb6c707afe93983174b1dbc59a217 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597139 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:54:51 +0000 Dear Crashy,I just wrote my financial adviser yesterday wanting answers.  It was my idea I should be in cash a year ago when the market trouble was looming, but he talked a lot and convinced me to stay in funds.  I know it's a conflict of interest, as he always gets fees & commissions even if I lose my life's savings, and they are not held l…[Read more]

]]> d0a6c8da32de3744b74b20714687da6c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597138 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:47:29 +0000 Dear Vidy,I'm sure there are opportunities overseas, but certainly I wouldn't be able to advise.  I have a friend in North Carolina who is buying up props cheaply & doing the renos himself.  I'm sure he'll make out very well, but I doubt he could sell them now.  No doubt he'll rent & hold till the market is good again.  He's doing it there bec…[Read more]

]]> d6a7a29d92ea83bba0a4ff0bdba3232f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394527-sydney-investors-finally-a-casual-meeting-with-other-positively-charged-people-like-yourselves-come-and-mingle-with-us/#post-4594656 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:31:05 +0000 Dear Anna,I was just kindly pointed to your post , as a friend knew that I am very desirous of finding a property investor's group for moral support & advice.  I would love to attend your next meeting if that is OK.  I am an investor who would like to start doing some renos – yes even in this market & inexperienced at renos.  I live in St…[Read more]

]]> 74c67dea84ca5cc6e343317f55e5ef20 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597134 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:01:01 +0000 Dear T,Thank you for taking the time out to try and help me with my question.  I guess the bottom line is when the economy blows, it pretty much is across the line, and there isn't much you can do to help yourself until that changes.  Very depressing – and frustrating – indeed.I guess we have to head for the casino then…..who knows, Lady Luck j…[Read more]

]]> b5c0f2edeb8ee9a6f28e71340e91bbaa https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597133 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:56:23 +0000 Dear Crashy,I really do appreciate where you're coming from, and am grateful for shoot-from-the-hip advice.  Obviously anyone with half a brain would prefer some harsh comments to losing big $.Clarifying that you are a professional renovator who found it unprofitable enough now to have to pull out, certainly underlines your point big time.  T…[Read more]

]]> 38ff19ba87c0ae9ae6fd7c08647b7327 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597130 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:07:11 +0000 Dear Jaffasoft,Thank you for being a little kinder about my enthusiasm, & wish to succeed in the face of challenges.Unfortunately I am based in Sydney suburbs, and it would not be feasible for me to move closer to Victoria.  I really appreciate your offer to help very much indeed!Happy holidays,Janet

]]> 81c4bdf807a847fe0aefec890dbc4b57 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597129 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:04:52 +0000 Dear Crashy,Thank you for your comments & view of current prop reality.There have been people who have proven others wrong when they said what they wanted to do couldn't be done.  However, I will take on board your comments.CheersSN

]]> 8eb1a22aa9d7438c1106d6735b669da3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597128 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:02:53 +0000 Dear Tony B,I appreciate your honesty (& humor).  I guess when you start getting desperate you want to believe there is a way.The truest thing you reminded me about is that at least I'm not losing more than I already am!Happy holidays,serious novice (actually my name is Janet)

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