PropertyInvesting.com | Tech4u | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/tech4u/activity/ Activity feed for Tech4u. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:54:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 23bcfe2206f46d81b06a23994510e3b8 Tech4u replied to the topic Renting out my Primary Place of Residence for a few years - Assitance required :) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402796-renting-out-my-primary-place-of-residence-for-a-few-years-assitance-required/#post-4641957 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:07:51 +0000  

]]> f12ec11dd91ab54814e96bb16ecfd1c7 Tech4u replied to the topic Where to get Depreciation report? in the forum Thank you everyone. I've https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404020-where-to-get-depreciation-report/#post-4650423 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:11:06 +0000 .

]]> 2f557173399c7c7cc03b093a5ca1ee3e Tech4u replied to the topic Where to get Depreciation report? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404020-where-to-get-depreciation-report/#post-4650422 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:10:55 +0000 .

]]> 77c3890c794c32bdacbdd0778f94cb78 Tech4u replied to the topic Tax Agent ? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403649-tax-agent/#post-4647862 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:08:51 +0000 .

]]> 12c6a37783cf04cf0da035eafe98d44a Tech4u replied to the topic Tax advise -> first home to IP. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403534-tax-advise-first-home-to-ip/#post-4647096 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:08:33 +0000 [

]]> 30687c19ca29c5ec1b209fbdf8b6f1a5 Tech4u replied to the topic Tax advise -> first home to IP. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403534-tax-advise-first-home-to-ip/#post-4647095 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:08:10 +0000 21cad6634f732ee3fbaf93aa2e20882d Tech4u replied to the topic Where to get Depreciation report? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404020-where-to-get-depreciation-report/#post-4650417 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:46:12 +0000 have to be continuous or accumulative?

]]> 08f7857afd2a48e66ef0584e9e0d8f97 Tech4u replied to the topic Where to get Depreciation report? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404020-where-to-get-depreciation-report/#post-4650415 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:00:11 +0000 I was told only 6 months.

]]> b534bf578d77a37b046964ba5e68959c Tech4u replied to the topic Bank wants to change the loan rate when I am going from Princ. + Interest to Interest only. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403791-bank-wants-to-change-the-loan-rate-when-i-am-going-from-princ-interest-to-interest-only/#post-4648925 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:33:58 +0000 my loan amount is 500+ and that is why I was given a special discount that is .10 Normally they were giving me 6.92%

]]> 4e8714d1b5bae10ae2d89c90be34dcfe Tech4u replied to the topic Good Realestate Agent for Sydney City Apartment.? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403750-good-realestate-agent-for-sydney-city-apartment/#post-4648617 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:26:10 +0000 Anyone please?

]]> b71359e1a64acca297661f7bb3328948 Tech4u replied to the topic Negative gearing and Interest only loans questions??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403602-negative-gearing-and-interest-only-loans-questions/page/2/#post-4647508 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:57:47 +0000 If I am not wrong, it will work fair when there is a capital gain from the house; what if the there is decline in the property value that we have actually paid.

]]> 79478dd4d1a72f8aeb6dcbe166a9f9c4 Tech4u replied to the topic What would you prefer house or the unit? in the forum Andrew_A wrote: (all https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403617-what-would-you-prefer-house-or-the-unit/page/2/#post-4647615 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:42:10 +0000 Andrew_A wrote:
(all retirees and wealthy and see the high strata as a nice way to keep investors away)

so at last I am not alone that is facing the problem with the strata for sure. That said; these strata companies are good for nothing. All they are doing is taking money for granted and do nothing back. There was a electricity fault few days…[Read more]

]]> bd39ca0c6a59912f7060127a185491b3 Tech4u replied to the topic Steve - any chance of getting an iPhone compatible version of pi.com? in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403619-steve-any-chance-of-getting-an-iphone-compatible-version-of-pi-com/#post-4647631 Mon, 16 May 2011 13:59:58 +0000 We You don't need any special version. As long as you have Firefox you can access this website. I access this everyday.Open Firefox in your IPOD, IPAD or even windows mobile.Type like propertyinvesting.com and here you go.thanks,amit

]]> 5129063be0610e397e73238b39d76996 Tech4u replied to the topic Tax Agent ? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403649-tax-agent/#post-4647856 Mon, 16 May 2011 11:58:43 +0000 Sydney – city around is good

]]> 5441c68ab1295d84790dcba5c4dd9181 Tech4u replied to the topic What would you prefer house or the unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403617-what-would-you-prefer-house-or-the-unit/#post-4647611 Sun, 15 May 2011 13:05:14 +0000 Jac – "You need building, contents, landlord plus tenant protection insurance.  Try AAMI." Even though it is body corporate building, should I go for building insurance?Jamie – Indeed, you are right. I really started hating these money sucking machine and govt./ council has no control on where the money is going and so forth. Through proxies they…[Read more]

]]> 3aa14a25e095e5629b26c04e5830c7c0 Tech4u replied to the topic What would you prefer house or the unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403617-what-would-you-prefer-house-or-the-unit/#post-4647606 Sun, 15 May 2011 08:31:48 +0000 The main reason I'd started this thread was that I am paying around 600$ per month as a strata. for IP UNIT that fetch 800-900$ per week rent . However, the big benefit is that it handles everything, starting from insurance to cleaning, or whatsoever. Indeed it is high as compare to any outcity . but Since it is in Sydney, Townhall, it is worth to…[Read more]

]]> 08f1658af20932fa701ca1023c597fd7 Tech4u replied to the topic What would you prefer house or the unit? in the forum That is what exactly I have https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403617-what-would-you-prefer-house-or-the-unit/#post-4647603 Thu, 12 May 2011 13:31:16 +0000 That is what exactly I have been thinking quite a while when I see a line of unit and one in between is the house. That means rest of those who used to be houses are converted into units, so by mean, after approval one can create 6 / 8 block units and then can run the Strata too… so more money!!! umm like it the way it works… 

]]> b62298607e84c0cd4af5c5db1ab0f9d1 Tech4u replied to the topic What would you prefer house or the unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403617-what-would-you-prefer-house-or-the-unit/#post-4647601 Thu, 12 May 2011 13:25:12 +0000 JacM wrote:
Here's a thought for you:Get a house, and whack another house in the back yard.  Call them both units then if it makes you happy.Here's another thought:Get a large house, wall it off in the middle somewhere and add another external entry door.  One house has become two units.  Ta da!!!  Add in a cost-efficient kitchen and bath…[Read more]

]]> dfadeea3b89db35e1d50887f041952b9 Tech4u replied to the topic Tax advise -> first home to IP. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403534-tax-advise-first-home-to-ip/#post-4647094 Thu, 12 May 2011 13:05:11 +0000 Gotcha!

]]> 86280543519deb110c4d650f334ea83f Tech4u replied to the topic What would you prefer house or the unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403617-what-would-you-prefer-house-or-the-unit/#post-4647597 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:29:18 +0000 Your points are valid to consider but when I compare both I get this:House maintenance = Strata cost for the UNIT such as garden, council, insurancesHouse = less rental growth and less tenant.You are right with the point on duplex + freedom but both will come with its cost  …

]]> 951a6da902e8e874f5f8f3401d75b713 Tech4u replied to the topic What would you prefer house or the unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403617-what-would-you-prefer-house-or-the-unit/#post-4647595 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:52:12 +0000 umm I must not be searching when beer in my hands  thanks Jamie.

]]> 6063b060974f39fad9197ef312d864d2 Tech4u replied to the topic Free Wrap Kit (part of) in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403616-free-wrap-kit-part-of/#post-4647587 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:07:23 +0000 Me Me Me!thanks,Amit

]]> 31b4862d58970830b5d344c921f196ed Tech4u replied to the topic Tax advise -> first home to IP. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403534-tax-advise-first-home-to-ip/#post-4647091 Wed, 04 May 2011 05:30:25 +0000 Terryw wrote:
If you pay PI you are tying up your cash in an investment property. If you later want to use the cash you will be stuck. eg your loan is $100,000 and you pay it down to $90,000. Later you want to buy a $10,000 personal item. You need to reborrow the money but the interest on the $10,000 won't be deductible. If you had used a…[Read more]

]]> 3ba27ba5aa125b8e953095b5565b4db9 Tech4u replied to the topic Furniture cost goes to IP after living as first home owner? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403415-furniture-cost-goes-to-ip-after-living-as-first-home-owner/#post-4646355 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:23:13 +0000 Thank you Richard, much appreciated.

]]> 43d5fe9044b0cb98f3d71e56ac98cd37 Tech4u replied to the topic Positive geared properties in 2011? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403314-positive-geared-properties-in-2011/#post-4645664 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:08:35 +0000 You probably would like to review the calc. formula that whoever have given to you 300/2 x 1000 = 150,000 You will never get such property; oh well if you are lucky then probably you wil have to fight one for it. The way you are thinking, I believe, many think in this way too.Some rental properties in City, Sydney, pays 900-1000$ a week rent that…[Read more]

]]> 1e4a636721355570385d7e9af65ffcbe Tech4u replied to the topic Need cashflow properties to reign in excessive losses per month in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403318-need-cashflow-properties-to-reign-in-excessive-losses-per-month/#post-4645692 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:01:27 +0000 Be_Rich_By_2012 wrote:
Hey fword, sorry your right, Im earning $270 a month at 6.51% How is an offset advantagous? Is it because I am saving on 7.16% (which the homeloan is set to) instead of 6.51%?

Yes it will be saving on loan %.That is what the benefit through offset account. However, you might have to pay for this service, yearly. I pay…[Read more]

]]> ad68b43848155d469b771ffd138daf0f Tech4u replied to the topic The steps to watch for in the coming Australian housing correction in the forum Althought I am quite new to https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403251-the-steps-to-watch-for-in-the-coming-australian-housing-correction/#post-4645039 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:38:12 +0000 Althought I am quite new to the property world but I will put some words to extend my knowledge indeed.I will not compare everything with US  because we don't run in the same way as they do. The way our eco. works does not matches with them at all. We don't have 10-15 % unemployment problems; the $$ incomes are not same as Australian gets paid.…[Read more]

]]> c92113f2ee5b4b3605a6054f8de41130 Tech4u replied to the topic Mistake I made... hopefully you can learn from it in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403238-mistake-i-made-hopefully-you-can-learn-from-it/#post-4644816 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:34:18 +0000 Very touchy and indeed gives a way through to fight for bad times.I also believe in pay less and no to -ve gearing; there is no point to pay 100$ and get 30$ back from the -ve gearing; of course, in the limit is fine but I will not be getting IP just for -ve gearing if I cannot pay 80% of morgage from rental.

]]> 5b3828c64d5f3ecf81b10a100e087fbd Tech4u replied to the topic Any good Land load insurance suggestion? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403217-any-good-land-load-insurance-suggestion/#post-4644723 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:35:41 +0000 Jamie Hi, It is managed through Property Management. They'd also approached me with REST or Real that I don't remember but I did not took their thoughts as I want to find my own stats who is best when actually I claim.I've my personal insurances with ING and also I used to have car insurance with them. But I'd never claimed with them. However,…[Read more]

]]> def7ac07cb4c91d82049482412513b47 Tech4u replied to the topic Any good Land load insurance suggestion? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403217-any-good-land-load-insurance-suggestion/#post-4644721 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:27:38 +0000 Hello Angelina,Thank you for that.I've dual key apartment and have been going through around with different insurance company. They are asking to take it separately, as one for studio + one for 1 bedroom.  So overall I need two insurances.I just need to know someone who is really good at not only taking money for insurance policy but also giving…[Read more]

]]> fa371e695aa5babc64e1c028a537c723 Tech4u replied to the topic Pest Inspection in the forum quick question: we don't https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402912-pest-inspection-3/#post-4642851 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:42:01 +0000 quick question: we don't need this inspection if it is an strata apartment? of course in that case review of building/ strata report is important.

]]> 97cda1801d0e20c7947bd001c088a553 Tech4u replied to the topic House for under $300,00 - Where would you buy in NSW? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402285-house-for-under-30000-where-would-you-buy-in-nsw/page/3/#post-4638712 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:49:42 +0000 I'd rather prefer the city sydney if one can affort to pay 400k for 1 bed and you get back 450 pw.if you have parking you can rent it separately for 40-50$500 * 4 = 2000$.

]]> ad65df6d558b171c692ecd2cca3e59aa Tech4u replied to the topic Mortgage Brokers verses doing it yourself in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402891-mortgage-brokers-verses-doing-it-yourself/page/2/#post-4642718 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:28:12 +0000 As someone above has just said that I dont think that going through broker is required if there is an easy application – You are a PAYG – You have liquidity- You have enough other assets to increase the loan amount.thats it!Although I will be interested to know how brokers can give the benefit in regards to giving commiission to borrower. Then of…[Read more]

]]> 7ec1b2846c919c15cccdc1a598c8da9d Tech4u replied to the topic New Property Investement guy - Facing problem with the building management/ and realestate management. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402632-new-property-investement-guy-facing-problem-with-the-building-management-and-realestate-management/#post-4640790 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:55:54 +0000 luke86 wrote:
I believe that the Strata decide on who operates the building management. What probably happened is that before they sold the apartments, the developer decided that they would grant the property management company exclusive rights to the managemnet of the building. They could do this as at that time they owned all of the units and…[Read more]

]]> 399b7905f39ab37c7147e044890b8a65 Tech4u replied to the topic New Property Investement guy - Facing problem with the building management/ and realestate management. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402632-new-property-investement-guy-facing-problem-with-the-building-management-and-realestate-management/#post-4640788 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:24:08 +0000 JacM wrote:
I'm confused… you are unhappy with living in a building that provides you with security against the undesirable types that roam around Sydney?  Mate, these matters would definitely not be on my radar as "property management issues"

Main issue , as an investor, is the Strata Management + Property Management (Realestate) by them. I…[Read more]

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