PropertyInvesting.com | Tara30 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/tara30/activity/ Activity feed for Tara30. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 414bede93121d1ac7e39e11d997850b7 Tara30 replied to the topic List with 2 Property Managers - Would you do it? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395929-list-with-2-property-managers-would-you-do-it/#post-4602075 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:59:20 +0000 Hi Scott,

So are you saying – sign a one month agency agreement with one PM & if there is no action then move to another?

I will be looking for a new tenant as the current one is definitely moving out when his lease expires.

Leaving the house vacant for a month seems a long time to me.

Thanks

]]> ed5b90919efe3830ec453605b247161b Tara30 replied to the topic Should I pay for pest control treatment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389239-should-i-pay-for-pest-control-treatment/#post-4566009 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:19:44 +0000 Thats a great idea. THX

]]> aa118e862925596c9bb80f935006e2eb Tara30 replied to the topic Should I pay for pest control treatment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389239-should-i-pay-for-pest-control-treatment/#post-4566007 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:56:34 +0000 Hi Francis & Everyone

I know this is a really old post but I have just been asked by the Tenants in my IP for Pest Control Spraying. The Property was last sprayed 15 months ago. The Tenants have a six month Lease left that will not be renewed.

Francis what did you decide to do?

Do other Landlords spray for Spiders every year?

Regards
Tara

]]> 5e7d95866a0660bdbdbc423f7e5d0fda Tara30 replied to the topic what's a good business to buy? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394722-whats-a-good-business-to-buy/#post-4595626 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:18:45 +0000 I heard the ABC’s are going cheap………….;)
We have a severe Child Care shortage here in Sth East Suburbs of Melb.

Cheers
Tara

]]> 301272c48b371592cb9af839d9673538 Tara30 replied to the topic Rent Rise? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393020-rent-rise/#post-4586143 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:33:17 +0000 For a start I would look on realestate.com.au and see what other properties similar to yours are being rented out for. Also ask your Property Manager – they will be able to tell you what everyone else is doing.Tara.

]]> f7153c2da8a90d038414e359af0a8f5c Tara30 replied to the topic Pets in a Rental Property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391037-pets-in-a-rental-property/#post-4575373 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:57:38 +0000 Hi Everyone,It has been a while since I first made this post, but it had taken this long to sort it out. So this is what happened.It turned out the Tenants did advise our PM they had a pet from day one. Our PM changed our Lease to include a pet after we signed it and didn't tell us. Our PM has since left this particular office and we have been…[Read more]

]]> 0f6f54e6704e7abd258fb97a01e71c62 Tara30 replied to the topic Pets in a Rental Property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391037-pets-in-a-rental-property/#post-4575363 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:31:27 +0000 Thanks for the reply's.Nicole – as our Tenancy Agreement still has about six months left, can you add a Pet Clause/increase Rent without notice mid Lease or do we have to wait until this Agreement Expires?8.8% is the lower negotiated price – it is normally 9.3% ThanksTara

]]> 4343daf804160b70fb2c2608f2416a9e Tara30 replied to the topic sick of greedy plumbers & electricians in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390704-sick-of-greedy-plumbers-electricians/page/4/#post-4573553 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:20:05 +0000 Hi All,Firstly I would like to say I have nothing against Tradesman, I have them in my family and would be using them If they lived in same State as me. Before we moved into our house in Melbourne we decided to get it painted. Having only just moved to VIC & not knowing anyone local we rang one of those "Trademan you can Trust" in SE Suburbs…[Read more]

]]> 273bb48f1c93cbf42081cdaecd3a677a Tara30 replied to the topic Why is Western Melbourne so bad? in the forum Hi All,  About the West.  https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390116-why-is-western-melbourne-so-bad/page/2/#post-4570260 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:54:09 +0000 Hi All,  About the West.   There was a segment on TV last night about the new TAFE property investing course and they listed Footscray as one of the Boom suburbs of VIC.

]]> 3864ccc549082711ba26043a77bd064f Tara30 replied to the topic Lock up stage in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390581-lock-up-stage/#post-4572802 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:19:39 +0000 Hi Geoff,Lock up stage is when the house is secure. Ie. Doors are on & locked. Windows In. Roof On. Ie. No-one can get in without a key. The painters won't start till after lockup.Tara.

]]> 4439a895883cf5d3014dbbbb4763c6b3 Tara30 replied to the topic Anyone with experience with Cashflow Capital? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390561-anyone-with-experience-with-cashflow-capital/#post-4572722 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:56:16 +0000 Hi NightHawk,     When I first heard about their website I called and left a message wanting to know about properties in a particlar area and never got a return call.  If you do a search on this website I think their are others that also got no response from them.  Tara.

]]> 7377286a6f9abc6267f148faa9b3a055 Tara30 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/11/#post-4524860 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:33:21 +0000 Me – Honda Civic 2 door Hatch 1997.            My Husband – Subaru Libery Wagon 2006.

]]> 422704bdf879daf297ac69d6c3447eaa Tara30 replied to the topic Confused! principal and interest or interest only loan, Whats the best for IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390483-confused-principal-and-interest-or-interest-only-loan-whats-the-best-for-ip/#post-4572280 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:10:00 +0000 Great question.         If you had a loan of $300,000 (with today's interest rates) how long would it take approx to pay down the interest before you started paying principal?         Tara.

]]> 52da192976958845896643c02cb96178 Tara30 replied to the topic How much is enough for deposit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390365-how-much-is-enough-for-deposit/#post-4571566 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:39:54 +0000 Hi Swifteagle, I had saved 10g for my First purchase (2 bed unit – just over 100g) & 4 years later 40g for my next (3 bed unit – just over 200g). So yes I think you have enough to get started. I agree with the others, make it easy for yourself and start small.Tara

]]> 6c7fbca8eab09b0c748f2f93bc39f700 Tara30 replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/6/#post-4568547 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:09:48 +0000 Enjoying reading this Topic very much.Might be a bit late now but I read back a few posts that you were putting in black windows. Few friends of mine have put in black windows. Looks good on the outside. Found it was not so practical on the inside. Shows up dust etc and hard to match decor, especially if you are using neutral tones. Would be great…[Read more]

]]> 224fc7e10feac715687221ac03c7f394 Tara30 replied to the topic Property Manager Renting our Property for Price Less than Discussed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389442-property-manager-renting-our-property-for-price-less-than-discussed/#post-4567048 Tue, 01 May 2007 01:54:56 +0000 Also Terry, before this happened my PM had also talked me into dropping the price $15 per week & then told me later the Tenants had been watching the house for ages and waiting till finished until they applied. I wonder how much they REALLY would have paid. hhhhmmmmmmm

]]> 507c63c9965251a76d32cfa4c8ffc3bb Tara30 replied to the topic Property Manager Renting our Property for Price Less than Discussed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389442-property-manager-renting-our-property-for-price-less-than-discussed/#post-4567047 Tue, 01 May 2007 01:51:13 +0000 Thanks guys for your comments – I have calmed down now.I do realise that it is only $5.00 but that is not the point. I had a great experience using this PM on my last IP and wanted to continue to use this person & trust them. I was advised yesterday that the Tenant that applied was not going to sign & pay until almost 4 weeks time (Last week I was…[Read more]

]]> 93ca1eea7631f10a90ad160f131b5382 Tara30 replied to the topic a double murder house cheap??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389439-a-double-murder-house-cheap/#post-4567007 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:39:55 +0000 A person committed suicide in a magnificant old home across from where I work (also suburb of Melbourne). The tradies have been in painting, tiling etc for a few weeks now. Just waiting for the "Auction" sign to go up any day now. Have seen a few people that look like agents hanging around. 

]]> f7caac90b6fd4fa4a32deef523952441 Tara30 replied to the topic Building at the Back in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389250-building-at-the-back/#post-4566057 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:33:24 +0000 Yes. Thank you. Something to think about.

]]> 6c28d845f8b67fa65c33f22c84b22da0 Tara30 replied to the topic Forums in the forum I have not been able to https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389106-forums/#post-4565236 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:02:40 +0000 I have not been able to connect to the Somersoft  Forum for a few days. Does anyone know why?Tara30

]]> 2ef201757380470cca175ca59c21a4ea Tara30 replied to the topic Residential Agency Agreement in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388898-residential-agency-agreement/#post-4564272 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:18:53 +0000 Thanks Nigel,

What would you be prepared to pay?
(I used the same PM in 2005 and was happy with the service)

]]> 738b34767cd03a8f223584d8870be511 Tara30 replied to the topic Residential Agency Agreement in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388898-residential-agency-agreement/#post-4564270 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 05:30:15 +0000 Am I the only person on this forum that uses a Property Manager to manage their investment property?

Surely not.
[ohno]

]]> 8dee79443d1b1fb95f8f57059537dbed Tara30 replied to the topic Reverse Real Estate - Mark Evans DM in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388770-reverse-real-estate-mark-evans-dm/#post-4563732 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:32:38 +0000 http://www.markevansdm.com/

]]> 62528e9ee63bba8df1cc5cc5380e44d1 Tara30 replied to the topic TRAPS FOR BUYING LAND in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388701-traps-for-buying-land/#post-4563475 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:26:15 +0000 Originally posted by CSI 1:
I am looking at purchasing land in queensland, which will be my first time buying land, i live in nsw, what are the things to look out for when buying land and what checks whould you get done ?

cheers
CSI 1

Is it in a brand new subdivision or an established area?
I got stuck last year when buying land in a new…[Read more]

]]> ff43c90ec318957056faaa452bdb58a1 Tara30 replied to the topic Advice on how to get two properties rented out in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388759-advice-on-how-to-get-two-properties-rented-out/#post-4563696 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:07:21 +0000 Hi Angelinvest,

Do you have a “For Lease” Sign out front of your properties?
Isn’t Morwell/Traralgan known for its Medical Training? – hopefully the hospital can help you out or the Training Company that looks after/places the Medical Registrars? (not sure of the name).
Also maybe if you are really getting desparate, offer to pay part removalist…[Read more]

]]> 5fe4473c935a20f36676cf039fdbd0c5 Tara30 replied to the topic Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384472-answers-to-where-to-find-cf-deals/page/8/#post-4542003 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:39:46 +0000 Originally posted by Bradleyvonx:
Just am purchasing another cash flow positive deal, they are still out there. This is a six bedroom house, three bathrooms cost is $250,000 rental return will be approximately $800 per week so a pretty good deal.

Hi Bradley,
Can I just ask how can you can earn $800 per week on a house you paid $250,000 for. It…[Read more]

]]> 32e559201c342d6626246e4419bfcbda Tara30 replied to the topic Canberra market in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388433-canberra-market/#post-4562225 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:52:06 +0000 Hi Everyone,
My ears pricked up when I saw Wagga mentioned.
I used to live there. My property (a house) is soon to be finished which I plan to rent out. I have had other IP’s also and probably plan on Investing again on units. I only have good things to report.

The Contrarian, why do you say “Don’t worry about Wagga”???
[hmmm]

]]> 3d58eed9e91463275e42a48748a5d675 Tara30 replied to the topic WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388378-what-are-your-favorite-books/#post-4561905 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:41:30 +0000 Hi Guys,
Buying all these books gets really expensive. What I did was sign up to the Borders Bookstores website. http://www.bordersstores.com (I am in VIC) and you get an email each month with a discount voucher. Varies from 10% to 30% or buy one get one free.

Thats how I buy my books anyway.

Tara[biggrin]

]]> b72337e25bc22b9d21bb0a6a16ebb910 Tara30 replied to the topic Making an offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388426-making-an-offer-5/#post-4562199 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:28:47 +0000 Hi Marc,

What exactly is the Homesellers Protection Guarantee?

T.[blush2]

]]> e944c6194c3daf67505f5abc3aa61fbf Tara30 replied to the topic useless bodycorporate what do i do?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388435-useless-bodycorporate-what-do-i-do/#post-4562233 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:57:47 +0000 Thanks for the info guys. My situation is not as bad as yours Vyaw. Well not as yet anyway. It’s just a heap of small stuff that doesn’t involve any legal action or $$$. As most of the owners agree on looking for a new BC Management I was thinking maybe all we needed to do was send a Termination letter (stating we no longer require their services)…[Read more]

]]> c9bb721562e2712d43da69e9ee7f29a1 Tara30 replied to the topic useless bodycorporate what do i do?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388435-useless-bodycorporate-what-do-i-do/#post-4562230 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:20:15 +0000 Hi All,

We recently sat our yearly Body Corporate Meeting and afterward talked about Sacking our Current Body Corporate Manager and Employing a new one. There has been general chit chat between the owners that they have been dissatisfied with the service for over a year.

What is the correct way to appoint a New Body Corporate Manager.

Anyone…[Read more]

]]> 4ba480f4b12c6089ebd2a59d9adb4c57 Tara30 replied to the topic Want to sell privately in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380136-want-to-sell-privately/#post-4515344 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:32:57 +0000 Another site I found is zeroagents.com.au. I think this is a QLD based company but has listings in other states aswell.

I haven’t used it but might be worth a look.

Tara.

]]> 44456e15e7d85998badef4b2caaba396 Tara30 replied to the topic To those of you who have more than one IP in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386041-to-those-of-you-who-have-more-than-one-ip/page/2/#post-4551133 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 11:30:28 +0000 Hi Don

Can you please explain to me how you buy tree’s to offset capital gains tax?

Is this something you do at the time of building for the property you are selling??

Thanks
Tara
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]]> 1e79c8c28d83bb61d004862d577876c6 Tara30 replied to the topic YOUNG PROPERTY INVESTORS club?? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386082-young-property-investors-club/page/2/#post-4551302 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 10:36:07 +0000 Hi Everyone

I am 30 & also live in SE Melbourne. Have experience in investing in Country NSW and would like to know more about the Melbourne property Market.
I have been watching closely since moving here almost 4 years ago but have not purchased anything here as yet. Still investing in Country NSW – about to start building soon.

A young…[Read more]

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