Okay… I see your point.

Do you have a preference for the post to run in sequential time order (with newer posts at the end), or for it to be a 'real time' conversation?

It's probably more logical for it to be sequential so if you want to check for the latest replies you just go to the end of the post, right?

– Steve

SteveMcKnight wrote:
Cheers Glen.

I must say I'm hooked on the rewards myself!

If you go into your profile you can see how close you are to achieving your next 'level'.

We need to outline the missions and badges, and it is on the development list.

Let me know of any changes you would like to see done if the design. For instance, I don't like…[Read more]

JacM wrote:
If you quote someone in your post, your comment goes immediately under the original post that you quoted.  This means it doesn't appear at the end of the thread where new comments would be anticipated.  Not sure if this is good or bad, just unexpected.

Doing a test to see!

– Steve

Hi,

Equity is the difference between a property's value and the debt owing on it.

Equity can be created by two factors:

1. Increase in value (with debt not rising by more); and / or
2. A decrease in debt (without property values falling by more)

Subject to you being able to prove you can afford the loan, most lenders will be willing to allow…[Read more]

Hi,

If you are interested in developing then Troy's information can be a great help.

It's hands on, practical and well worth it.

– Steve

Hi,

I'm not sure of specific areas or streets, but a free tool you can use to gather info on sales for the area is the past history of sold properties on realestate.com.au

You can look at them on this map.

An assumption would be that higher sales prices equate to better areas. Also look at the current properties for lease for ideas about…[Read more]

No, but it is on the way! It's one of the wish list items.

We also want a standard way of displaying forum signatures.

And there is a stack of other ideas on the list.

– Steve

Thanks for the great ideas RyanJD.

– Steve

Thanks for the comments so far. Don’t be afraid to put in your wish list either because it will be easier to include them as we make the changes for the current roll out.

– Steve

Cheers Glen.

I must say I'm hooked on the rewards myself!

If you go into your profile you can see how close you are to achieving your next 'level'.

We need to outline the missions and badges, and it is on the development list.

Let me know of any changes you would like to see done if the design. For instance, I don't like the chunky sub menus…[Read more]

Hi,

First of all, well done on completing your pre-purchase due diligence.

Now that something has been flagged, the next step is to weigh up its significance. In this case, given that it relates to the title and may impact potential use, I would rate it as worthy enough to get some formal legal help.

I suggest you make a preliminary phone call…[Read more]

Hi Anne-Marie,

I would get the get the plans and permits prepared and lodged as soon as possible because it can take quite some time to get approval. 

As you do your due diligence, be sure to ask the local council how long you have (once the plans are approved) before you have to start building.

That way you can add value before committing, and…[Read more]

Hey Connor,

Welcome to the forums and thanks for making your post.

A little tip… you'll get more replies if you write shorter posts 

Geez, your accountant wasn't much help, was he?

I think you are on the right track weighing up your options. The investing mantra is: make the most money, in the quickest time, for the least effort.

You also…[Read more]

Hi,

There are a number of options. Lots of organisations run 'free' seminars, but these are usually fronts to sell property.

Other organisations, including PropertyInvesting.com, offer paid seminars that cover a variety of topics.

Then you can acquire books and how-to products (which might be recordings of seminars) that you can study at…[Read more]

Hi,

I think the process is three- fold:

First is identifying the product you desire. This means you need to scope out the size, layout, position, construction material, etc.

Second is the cost. No doubt there will be various options, and it is up to you to decide which is best for form (value) and function (use and quality). 

Third, you need…[Read more]

Hi Brendon,You could do this, but just be aware of the following issues:a) I'm assuming that you would be borrowing in AUS and AUD?b) I'm also assuming you would be using the rent in the US to repay your AUD loan?If that's the case I'm a little worried you may be hit with transaction fees bringing the money back every month, plus maybe at the…[Read more]

Hi there,Here's a couple of suggestions:1. Play Monopoly and Kiyosaki's Cashflow games. Play for fun, but also look at various strategies.2. Attend property networking events. Check out http://www.propertymeeting.com.au to see if there is one near you.3. Try to make my next live get together in March next year, if you can.In regards to a strategy, I…[Read more]

Down she goes… 25 basis points.

“Over the past year, the Board has maintained a mildly restrictive stance of monetary policy, in view of its concerns about inflation. With overall growth moderate, inflation now likely to be close to target and confidence subdued outside the resources sector, the Board concluded that a more neutral stance of…[Read more]

Gee whiz, no one wants to be controversial?

I guess I can delete this post if I’m wrong!

– Steve

Hi,

The fund concept is moving ahead. At the moment I am sorting out the ASIC licensing requirements.

Stay tuned though as hopefully this will be sorted soon, at which point I’ll move on to preparing the Product Disclosure Statement.

If you’re coming to the market updates then you’ll find out a little more information. Otherwise I will make an…[Read more]