PropertyInvesting.com | susie_langmaid_2 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/susie_langmaid_2/activity/ Activity feed for susie_langmaid_2. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:15:05 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 d49f10a7e2a32bb2f178d61399f7d655 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Buying in Wanganui - NZ in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370098-buying-in-wanganui-nz/page/2/#post-4445304 Sun, 04 Jan 2004 10:05:45 +0000 [:I] Hey everyone. Susie Langmaid & partner Aaron here – the one’s who left our beautiful Gold Coast region to come & try our reno expertise in Wanganui.
Well, we must say we absolutely love it here. Wanganui is full of really nice people, there’s heaps of industry, great schools & uni’s and fabulous houses.
Aaron & I did really well on our first…[Read more]

]]> 22c936ee729fb0cbdc8c294a54987391 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Reno kings seminar in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368344-reno-kings-seminar/#post-4431101 Thu, 02 Oct 2003 05:31:32 +0000 Hi all,
Yes, go, it’s truely worthwhile. There is a range of topics for everyone, a huge manual that is yours to keep and overall a very rewarding seminar.

Cheers big Ears!!! now moved from Gold Coast to renovate,sell!hold!! houses in N.Z.

Susie.

]]> 3af66125fe77e562074fca0ecdec59d3 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Rates in QLD in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368204-rates-in-qld/#post-4430266 Sun, 28 Sep 2003 02:06:16 +0000 Hi there,
Rocky rates are $1460.00pa

Cheers big Ears!!!
Suss.

]]> df7bae9e8d05d8225ad7893d7eccac9e susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Rates in QLD in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368204-rates-in-qld/#post-4430263 Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:31:09 +0000 We live on the Gold Coast. I can give you a run down of rates on the Coast, Brisbane inner & outer suburbs, some rural areas or the far north coast (Rocky, Mackay etc…)

Cheers big Ears!!! Suss

]]> 15c7208cec6bf250c5b8a0d346a73ce4 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Real Deals ? - 11 second rule in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368150-real-deals-11-second-rule/page/2/#post-4429886 Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:19:42 +0000 [:)] Hey Cookster,

Sorry, lips are sealed, but “think outside the square”

3 x I.P.’s in QLD, 2 x I.P.’s in N.Z.

Remember, if it’s cashflow you’re after it doesn’t really matter what state, country you invest in.
Cheers big Ears!!! Susie.

]]> f1f08cc9aae6bf3c9cdb7fb09713fe69 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Real Deals ? - 11 second rule in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368150-real-deals-11-second-rule/page/2/#post-4429878 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 04:12:02 +0000 Take note of Hula Queen. It’s so so true.
Use your search engine. Type in “real estate agents Ballarat” or the town you want. Grab their e-mail addresses, send mass e-mails, you will get replies. We did!!!

Recent purchases only:
$50k rent $150.00pw
$52k rent $150.00pw
$53k rent $110.00pw

I know how time consuming it is but just don’t give…[Read more]

]]> 5e49f246b26c7df0e67ca6b76b4d2c29 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Help, sick of negative NZ loan institutions in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368187-help-sick-of-negative-nz-loan-institutions/#post-4430092 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 04:02:42 +0000 [8D]
Lifestyle,
Yep, just recently the N.Z. banks have changed their criteria to 20% deposit.
You might want to contact Wizard(in N.Z. though) they are very helpfull.

Cheers big Ears!!! Susie.

]]> 6f0e27c121fff07df8c21dc6ef8ce5ac susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Rent, use an agent? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368174-rent-use-an-agent/#post-4430009 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 03:58:19 +0000 Hi Doogs,
No, not at all. Insurance is insurance no matter who the manager is.

Cheers big Ears!!! Suss

]]> 40e9811912f9fb8db2687f4c13f8a84e susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Rent, use an agent? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368174-rent-use-an-agent/#post-4430007 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 00:57:12 +0000 OOOPS!!! Having a blonde day. Only answered half your question.
We find it pretty easy managing them ourselves.
You can download a lease from http://www.rta.qld.gov.au
We have all the rents directly deposited into our account. I ring our tenants once a month, ask how they are & if they need anything (maybe not for everyone but we find they love us for…[Read more]

]]> c920a4ff6a1fd5b9602e5cae5fa4828c susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Rent, use an agent? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368174-rent-use-an-agent/#post-4430006 Thu, 25 Sep 2003 00:50:02 +0000 Dannads,
I notice you are in Qld. Me too(Gold Coast). Aaron & I have 5 I.P.’s, four of which are managed by ourselves.
Seriously, it depends on the property(low maint.etc…) and on the type of tenants.
I can tell you ‘the worst’ horror story about LJ Hooker Southport Property Management dept.
If you do use someone to manage your investment for…[Read more]

]]> b1ca0440776b8fd8db6d1e28a583f122 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic urgent advice please in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368163-urgent-advice-please-2/#post-4429962 Wed, 24 Sep 2003 22:55:08 +0000 Morning, Simon the man,

Try going through an “Insurance Broker” as I’m sure they’d have come across others in your situation. I agree with the previous post, you will probably have to pay more but unfortunately that’s the way it will be. Just keep trying, someone will say ‘yes’.
Cheers big Ears!!! Susie.

]]> f921ea214bd811e5d660a3303ae44cc6 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Property Investing Bloopers in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367437-property-investing-bloopers/#post-4425944 Wed, 24 Sep 2003 03:51:55 +0000 Aaron & I were on holidays recently in N.Z.& looking for a property to purchase which needed renovating.
Lovely agent said “yes, I have a great one for you, currently owner occupied & they’ve started the renovations but can’t finish them”.

No wonder they can’t finish the renovating!! They obviously didn’t know where a new hot water service should…[Read more]

]]> 7b6091b67c93694ccb935ddeef28f385 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic will sign on the dotted line but in need of advice in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367894-will-sign-on-the-dotted-line-but-in-need-of-advice/#post-4428542 Wed, 17 Sep 2003 03:03:40 +0000 Steve, cash flow pos. plus a ‘win-win’ situation, go for it. We have two houses on the North Isl and you can only obtain finance from N.Z.
It’s pretty easy to do it from Aust. Someone suggested Kiwi Bank – you must already have a current account for them to help you. Wizard (in N.Z.) are very helpful or I have a really good mortgage broker over…[Read more]

]]> a90266a1e1cd191cda579e3d43d011a8 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic FREE Bonus Chapter in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4367917-free-bonus-chapter/#post-4428640 Wed, 17 Sep 2003 02:49:31 +0000 [8D] A very good read. H.K. would charge $15 grand for this info!!!

Cheers big Ears!!!

]]> 1996e017cab45fca08456789b001b67e susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Run, It's A Herd stampede !! in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366390-run-its-a-herd-stampede/page/2/#post-4419167 Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:42:05 +0000 [:P]
Hey Bruce G
You must have a brother called Paul right?
If not, he maybe your cousin, right?

It’s usually Cheers big Ears!!!
But in your case it’s
Cheers big Mouth!!!

]]> 3b09b3ce7337f0b91fefea3f024494bf susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic buying direct from vendor? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366258-buying-direct-from-vendor/#post-4418413 Wed, 02 Jul 2003 05:53:38 +0000 Hi Kirby,
We’ve just sold privately ie; no agent.
As a purchaser make sure you take the contract to your solicitor for review first. Why not add your own clause into the contract, make sure your deposit is by bank cheque but filled out to the vendors solicitors trust account.
Hope this helps. Regards, Susie.

]]> e9a93621bae3197fcd2326525b3d81d1 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic IP-Brisbane mkt in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366273-ip-brisbane-mkt/#post-4418494 Wed, 02 Jul 2003 02:35:35 +0000 Welcome Vindaman,
If this is a deal flying into Queensland, I’d urge you to please look into this further as it sounds like 2 tier marketing to me, this is where the developer hires agents to sell their own developments & offers the agents BIG commissions so they’d sell anything to anyone even their own grannies!!!
Cheers big Ears!!! Susie. (Gold…

]]> 432ca2437237abcab83fb39da593c777 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic PI.com Roll Call in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366097-pi-com-roll-call/page/2/#post-4417526 Thu, 19 Jun 2003 05:07:08 +0000 [8D]O.K. My turn. Yep – Name Susie & partner Aaron.I’m a ‘very young’ 43 but doing “REALLY” well as Aaron is only 31!!! Was doing well for myself working my u no wot off in Sydney and had lots of $$$ & my own ppor, unfortunately for me got burned by an addict, no didn’t see it coming but very lucky to come home to the Gold Coast with only $40k to…[Read more]

]]> 7f43a0c9d3d6861e324034abb945abeb susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic ozzie investing in NZ..Question? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366065-ozzie-investing-in-nz-question/#post-4417313 Fri, 13 Jun 2003 02:50:37 +0000 Afternoon Heidic,
1. Yes, you must have 20% deposit & re drawing on your equity is o.k.
2. You need to find a really good mortgage broker and need to buy on a “stand alone” basis.
3. Don’t forget that rental attracts 12.5% G.S.T.
4. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL – you must know your areas. Do lots & lots of homework.

Cheers big Ears!!! Susie.

]]> 2385a2c87017f751046611d24d8c42fd susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Message for minimogul in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365959-message-for-minimogul/#post-4416698 Thu, 12 Jun 2003 01:02:19 +0000 [:D]
Well done Mini, I’m really impressed and can say that I know “that” feeling as well. My partner is a Kiwi & we are investing in N.Z. as well.
Have a fab holiday & lots of R&R & C’s (cocktails!!!)
Can u please get in touch with me when you get back from your well deserved rest.
susie_langmaid@hotmail.com

Ta. Susie

]]> 81974fd7d18f9f0d40b8fea60a825dbd susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic The first step in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365939-the-first-step/#post-4416559 Wed, 04 Jun 2003 01:03:12 +0000 From one Sunnigirl (I live on the Gold Coast) to another!!!
Welcome. Try logging onto the Mackay Council site, don’t know the link, but they usually have town planning, historical data, etc… which may help you.

Cheers big Ears!!! Susie.

]]> c027d5dee78729bb06d08af52199c55b susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic anyone heard of realestatefortunes.com in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365948-anyone-heard-of-realestatefortunes-com/#post-4416614 Wed, 04 Jun 2003 00:55:46 +0000 [8D]Hi Lilli & welcome.
Haven’t heard of them but hope this info will help you. There’s a great book called “Nothing Down For The 90’s” by Robert Allen. A very good read, either ask for it at your Library or any good book shop should have it. As it’s also U.S. based, I’d say it would be very similar to the course you mentioned.
Also, Steve…[Read more]

]]> 4dd0e5072abd32c8a296e86e7938294a susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic IDEAS FOR FINDING PROSPECTIVE PROPERTIES in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365957-ideas-for-finding-prospective-properties/#post-4416669 Tue, 03 Jun 2003 23:45:54 +0000 Hi Tiffany – you’ve created a ‘monster’. I would love one too.
susie_langmaid@hotmail.com

Cheers big Ears!!!

]]> d2a393e15e36209356e6cef3c5531203 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Missing Money! LMI & Loan Stamp Duty in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365828-missing-money-lmi-loan-stamp-duty/#post-4416088 Fri, 23 May 2003 00:08:41 +0000 Hi Michael & Kaye,
“This is me from ING”, we refinanced with St.Geo
about a week ago.This included 1 x I.P. which was only purchased last Nov. but with no LMI.
However our refinancing charges included paying full stamp duty ‘again’ on that property. We also filled out a Doc. which was a claim for reimbursement of such. I am definitely keeping an…[Read more]

]]> 149ba45bc261fec5188b8b5e48e342b0 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Southport(QLD) area IP in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365785-southportqld-area-ip/#post-4415861 Thu, 22 May 2003 02:27:16 +0000 [8D]
O.K. Andrew, I live on the Northern end of the Gold Coast. You can still get really good deals on duplex’s,etc… try Southport, Labrador, Biggera Waters which are all running hot at the moment but please stay away from this type of investing in big complexes. Rents are still a little too low on some places but agents are crying out for more…[Read more]

]]> 7e216c2fa4ecb2e343bb7f9c97febcbf susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic adding a 3rd bedroom strategy in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365751-adding-a-3rd-bedroom-strategy/#post-4415724 Thu, 15 May 2003 02:32:40 +0000 Hey Banner,
We do reno’s, if it’s large enough and you don’t have to go moving lots of plumbing, just remember this saying “every wall is a door”.
Cheers big ears. Susie.

]]> d6805309320f613c261b8c9022e6ba0b susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic "Q" for MiniMogul in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365743-q-for-minimogul/#post-4415640 Thu, 15 May 2003 02:28:21 +0000 Thanks for your info MM. I mentioned all this to my partner Aaron last night as he is a Kiwi and boy did this all make his heart race,at least he knows the areas well. I am now going to enquire about how to go about it all.
Cheers big ears. Susie.[:X]

]]> 261f3d55573d8be42bcae1e14c78325c susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic A never before investor seeking guidance... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365736-a-never-before-investor-seeking-guidance/#post-4415607 Wed, 14 May 2003 05:18:38 +0000 [:D]
Hi Nelutha & welcome.
Try your local library. Just go straight to the Info counter & ask away, if they don’t have it there they’ll order it in for you and you can read all you like ‘for free’.
Cheers big ears!!!
Sue.

]]> 737d3dfe4a2cec035f5a78ec8b8ce05b susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic upper coomera SE QLD...good ? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365718-upper-coomera-se-qld-good/#post-4415543 Tue, 13 May 2003 02:34:53 +0000 [8D]
Hi Ricky H,
I live at the northern end of the Gold Coast. My advice – don’t touch a unit,duplex or t/house in the ‘Upper Coomera’ area, overpriced to the hilt (I work for builders & developers). You can still buy a reasonable 3-4 bed house in that suburb for around $210-$230k, unfortunately there’s a bit of riff-raff in the rental market…[Read more]

]]> 101ad95370cdd7ab684916b626bf9cf2 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic +CF in SE QLD in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365692-cf-in-se-qld/#post-4415412 Thu, 08 May 2003 03:16:11 +0000 Afternoon Andrew ‘Newbie” from the sunny Gold Coast. I give myself brain drain for at least a couple of hours ‘every day’ looking for +CF near the beach and I hunt hard, but unfortunately nothing yet, but hey!!! you never know. You may want to think outside the square & maybe try the Capricorn Coast where good research shows it has great potential…[Read more]

]]> 96f5116e292f2edda544cb1f76f1e46e susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic bogus offers? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365640-bogus-offers/#post-4415225 Fri, 02 May 2003 02:10:14 +0000 [^] To Darryn with a ‘y’

Then on the other hand you have real estate agents like where I go shopping in my own backyard. They have seriously worked overtime to help me out especially on my latest purchase, they are really really busy but still find the time to help. Don’t get me wrong, I have come across a few bad eggs in my time but you know…[Read more]

]]> f99f24aa0bc3047d28aaccb30b632da3 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic What can I expect to learn at THE SEMINAR ? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365594-what-can-i-expect-to-learn-at-the-seminar/#post-4415030 Wed, 23 Apr 2003 02:44:31 +0000 Hey Nicks,
Go to http://www.financialsuccesssystems.com and click on the ‘good reads’ for some great books.
Try your local library, maybe a good basic and easy to read book to start with is “Streets Ahead” by Monique & Richard Wakelin.

Happy reading

Sue L.[:D]

]]> dbb9f7b1a41b8a1bcb8991ebfecbb44c susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Portfolio Loan or Standard Alone Loan? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365512-portfolio-loan-or-standard-alone-loan/#post-4414611 Wed, 09 Apr 2003 02:19:39 +0000 [;)]
Cheers big ears for everyone’s replies.

All points will be gratefully noted.

Sue’s.

]]> c73f300e78421563cd7dc15b37f4d5e5 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Book Title Contest... Win 'The Lot' in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365519-book-title-contest-win-the-lot/page/2/#post-4414673 Wed, 09 Apr 2003 02:12:24 +0000 Me again!!!

“Positive Vibes”

]]> 77e1c995f4b845d888fc27d959f1101e susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Book Title Contest... Win 'The Lot' in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365519-book-title-contest-win-the-lot/#post-4414655 Tue, 08 Apr 2003 00:48:53 +0000 Sorry, but mine’s just “different”

“McKnight In Shining Armour”

[:D]

]]> 0ba70f2a2c0ab3a62fd7d9117b60d5bc susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Pit stop in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365511-pit-stop/#post-4414590 Mon, 07 Apr 2003 03:22:08 +0000 Keep well & good luck. We will miss your smilie “Sooshie” face.
Sue

]]> 3ef5057e1dffd3b1b812995a306ec37d susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Book Intro... What Do You Think? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365486-book-intro-what-do-you-think/#post-4414433 Thu, 03 Apr 2003 03:39:21 +0000 It must make things easier to know that even though your book isn’t out yet, it is going to become an instant “best seller”. Your an exceptionally inspiring man.
So to sum it up “THANK YOU”.

Sue & Aaron.

]]> ca201dcd79cf89c866ff4ec67d6a6fad susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Deposit to play with in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365483-deposit-to-play-with/#post-4414408 Wed, 02 Apr 2003 03:26:20 +0000 Welcome newbie to the best site with the best advice to help you on your way. While you are waiting for a fabulous reply to your post, make sure you read this whole site as it’s a wealth of great info.
Happy Hunting.
Susie.

]]> 8329ebd078944f694b4740bcfb78ae54 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic RE: My Quick Question in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365477-re-my-quick-question/#post-4414382 Wed, 02 Apr 2003 00:29:56 +0000 Morning, & thanks Nathan. Here’s ING excuse in a nutshell.
ING knocked us back on a loan applic. last year as my partner used to be a Chef & they said they wouldn’t accept him as he is a “seasonal worker”.
Now he has only worked for my dad full time for 6months. Now they say-& I quote” we smell a fish” even though we have his letter of employ &…[Read more]

]]> b75ee80f6463743bd89131156c1abce9 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Need Advice in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365456-need-advice/#post-4414271 Mon, 31 Mar 2003 03:36:25 +0000 Hi C-Money,
Got your reply. Glad to be of any assistance.
Regards, Susie.

]]> b7a76f77d09a6c6690feba5a670b76e5 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Need Advice in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365456-need-advice/#post-4414269 Fri, 28 Mar 2003 04:15:58 +0000 Hi C-Money,
Good to see you have your head screwed on the right way at the young age of 21. As a first timer make sure you read & re-read this whole site over as it will give you a wealth of knowledge & borrow every book you can get your hands on from the library.
My partner & I are also Gold Coasters and have I.P.’s here so we really know our…[Read more]

]]> 8e342308f1994442a627584f7fd8a9c4 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic Advice needed for Property Inspection in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365449-advice-needed-for-property-inspection/#post-4414246 Wed, 26 Mar 2003 07:48:26 +0000 Hi Arnaldo,
Maybe you could name a State & a Suburb and some nice investor might offer to go & check it out for you.I know I would.

Happy Hunting. Sue.

]]> 4e3d3cbee817a5fd29fb0301295533e2 susie_langmaid_2 replied to the topic dodgy practise in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365432-dodgy-practise/#post-4414194 Mon, 24 Mar 2003 03:57:13 +0000 How dodgy!!!
I’d be very interested to know just which small town you were refering to as I live in S.E.Q. and have a couple of I.P.’s in small “out of the way” towns. When one town we were purchasing in was running hot we had a LOT of trouble with an agent who couldn’t give a R…,so I wonder if perhaps it was the same agent?
Curious.

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