PropertyInvesting.com | techhowse | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/techhowse/activity/ Activity feed for techhowse. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:37:17 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 9401fb724989c6b1b29a59c45b2fd6bd techhowse replied to the topic Renting out your very own PPoR? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383354-renting-out-your-very-own-ppor/#post-4536270 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 06:59:26 +0000 thanks to all for the contribution,

I forgot to add one, (almost crucial) thing: Whilst the tenants are renting, the house will remain my PPoR. So in other words, the tenants and I will be living in the same house.
I’m guessing the tax and legal structures would be different? Would it be possible to buy landlord’s insurance for this…[Read more]

]]> e588e91e90a55f5ad8a3ed28298baf15 techhowse replied to the topic Starbucks = nobucks in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382647-starbucks-nobucks/#post-4532289 Tue, 18 Oct 2005 03:30:02 +0000 a seafood buffet for the price of a coffee that takes 5-minutes to down? is it really that bad? and this is in Beijing?

]]> ede8b524f9d0547e33589954c17504d6 techhowse replied to the topic Is Your Privacy Being Compromised? in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382670-is-your-privacy-being-compromised/#post-4532462 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 04:46:00 +0000 nup, not a question.

]]> 3a384a99488a8409babf9ab0e1509654 techhowse replied to the topic Annoying Phone Calls in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382669-annoying-phone-calls/#post-4532451 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 04:42:28 +0000 Thanks for contributing calvin and Dr. X

the other day a company called to ask for my pop. I told them that he wasn’t available and asked if they wanted to leave a message.
they then asked me a question which was totally irrelavant to what they were trying to market, which somehow, made me answered yes.
This is a bit like that game where someone…[Read more]

]]> dae14c4655aeb88722dc433587837305 techhowse replied to the topic Has Anyone considered this? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381260-has-anyone-considered-this/page/2/#post-4523360 Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:45:22 +0000 As Kiyosaki mentioned, all the info he provides is only a guide and no guarantees are made just like his father did likewise to him.

]]> 280d2d4696e03f75561cc1bb5d43a585 techhowse replied to the topic Helped needed with buying a Business in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381337-helped-needed-with-buying-a-business/#post-4523855 Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:19:48 +0000 Hi Jason,

Sorry can’t help with the advice ur looking for but I would recommend that you check if it is suitable for you to put a ezy dvd where you are located.

For example, I chatted with an employee/manager of a ezy dvd store in a fairly busy shopping centre and asked him if it usually is busy, he replied that it usually is busy in christmas…[Read more]

]]> fd462d950c216165d519b2464d026cf4 techhowse replied to the topic Tax Deductions for employees in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380753-tax-deductions-for-employees/#post-4520063 Wed, 15 Jun 2005 05:24:34 +0000 Simon, What is meant when you mentioned the following:

Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:
I think that the major taxation deductions fall to those with businesses and companies.

Also, When I do look for an accountant what sort of qualifications/attributes should I look for in an accountant?

Possibly the following?
– Don’t like paying tax…[Read more]

]]> cdc865a0095980f03138331f9f7537b3 techhowse replied to the topic Everybody has one big money-making idea. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380746-everybody-has-one-big-money-making-idea/#post-4520018 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 04:13:57 +0000 my big money making idea is to be:

a smart and rich businessman who buys mutual funds [tongue]

]]> 11d54b811b70b53fb28ba55a0f74eef9 techhowse replied to the topic BuYing My FirSt ProperTy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380694-buying-my-first-property/#post-4519631 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 01:55:49 +0000 ah yes.. some exit clauses

you could use this one: “Subject to business partner’s approval” the business partner can be anyone including your pet dog or pet fish. Just don’t tell them who the business partner is though[tongue]

]]> b19a831030ea2ddd477079070dc628f8 techhowse replied to the topic SE QLD investors? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380672-se-qld-investors/#post-4519420 Thu, 09 Jun 2005 06:08:43 +0000 hi wallace,
Welcome.

A few questions:

Which part of SE Qld are you looking at in particular?
Are you based in that area as well?
just curious, how did u find propertyinvesting.com?

Techhowse

]]> 0b7093fa955cc0ca2141d10da01684bb techhowse replied to the topic Internet Cafe Ideas in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380523-internet-cafe-ideas/page/2/#post-4518342 Tue, 31 May 2005 06:37:00 +0000 Adding on the competition idea,
you could get customers to spend a set amount on internet usage (maybe $30 – $50) by a certain date, to enter a competition for something like a movie pass or even a dinner for two.. it doesn’t have to stop there; dvd rental vouchers, gift cards, cologne, mobile credit etc etc..
the more coveted the better!

Techhowse

]]> 7cc61a1f52197cd2da84cc1776565e40 techhowse replied to the topic Internet Cafe Ideas in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380523-internet-cafe-ideas/#post-4518322 Mon, 30 May 2005 10:45:59 +0000 Hmm… I too want to set up a similar venture.
How much capital is involved in setting up such a cafe?

Some suggestions

– Don’t set up wireless networks for customers laptops, since cost p/hr usage can’t be calculated.

– Find an internet software that uses both; with and without an account, ie. customers can prepay hours on their account for…[Read more]

]]> 3b5b7453dd73ba92ff705fe679520d54 techhowse replied to the topic Tax Deductions on Steve's Seminars in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380301-tax-deductions-on-steves-seminars/#post-4516790 Fri, 20 May 2005 01:32:56 +0000 I admit i did omit some information.

Whilst being a student, I am working casually down at the local supermarket.

So would I still be able to claim all, if not part of the seminar?

]]> ce71efaca7d840842eea340cd99dd07f techhowse replied to the topic Happy Birthday Steve in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380134-happy-birthday-steve/#post-4515325 Mon, 09 May 2005 05:07:57 +0000 Happy 33rd Birthday Steve!

TEchhowse

]]> 16e126d31edee8cf6392ebd2bd2bf746 techhowse replied to the topic Who do you bank with? Any Recommendations? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379279-who-do-you-bank-with-any-recommendations/#post-4509921 Wed, 04 May 2005 06:52:41 +0000 Thanks to all who replied.

I’m currently with “which bank?” and I fully concur, the service is terrible. One day I needed to organise my accounts and they mentioned that I needed to reprint my account details on the special card, I was told to sign the card, for the bank’s reference. Before doing anything, I read what was below on the card.…[Read more]

]]> a09c7ed584a9511e54c861af1984a78a techhowse replied to the topic Anyone watched TV lately? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379892-anyone-watched-tv-lately/#post-4513404 Tue, 26 Apr 2005 07:39:06 +0000 thanks Mortgage hunter! :)

After setting up an account there should be virtually no problem with security then.

]]> 8f64efe6a7abf27ee32082f9e5997c33 techhowse replied to the topic Name or Trust? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379803-name-or-trust/#post-4512964 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 05:40:04 +0000 as quoted from a solicitor: Trust laws will change and it will come hard on those who have trusts. or words to that effect, correct me if im wrong.

]]> 401355cbdeae39416b62196966c83ee9 techhowse replied to the topic Alarm bells ringing in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379759-alarm-bells-ringing/page/2/#post-4512714 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 02:06:47 +0000 so Nobleone, does that mean that investing now in the US will lead to great losses? what about investing during the collapse?

sorry if my Q’s sound really silly, but i’d rather be a fool for 5 mins than forever.

]]> 25eb9a65aea59daebd97448e1afa557a techhowse replied to the topic Alarm bells ringing in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/alarm-bells-ringing/#post-4512711 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 01:42:22 +0000 I don’t understand how the economy is structured and how it works. what is this about oil prices in euros?

Anyway although a bit off topic,
theorically speaking, how would the oil crisis respond to a introduction of an alternate method of fuel?

In other words, what if someone came up with a very reliable electric/solar/renewable energy…[Read more]

]]> a47c92bda15ea756b0d41267e0dfc0d5 techhowse replied to the topic Should I be worried? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379752-should-i-be-worried-2/#post-4512672 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:02:50 +0000 Thank you to all who replied.

Actually the company hosting the “free investment seminar is a financial planning group, does that indicate anything I should steer clear from?

Techhowse

]]> 96b194852fc86bfe32337340fccf8bce techhowse replied to the topic Initial Steps (18 yrs) in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379540-initial-steps-18-yrs/#post-4511619 Wed, 06 Apr 2005 06:32:16 +0000 Hello Steve,

I will take all this into consideration.
Also, would I have to take a Uni business based course to assist me with my investing?
or should an accountant, experience, and learnt knowledge from books and seminars be better off?

Thank you very much,
Techhowse

]]> fc5b66a20e026a5aa0caaae2136e2540 techhowse replied to the topic Investment Seminars in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379286-investment-seminars/#post-4509943 Tue, 05 Apr 2005 07:49:40 +0000 thanks to all for your contributions.

I would also like to find out how are people notified of free investment seminars?

]]> c61dc89ada03bf649979e5533ed6d3e6 techhowse replied to the topic Don't follow the flock !! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379398-dont-follow-the-flock/#post-4510736 Tue, 05 Apr 2005 07:42:33 +0000 so are you saying there are more opportunities to make money now? if so, how long will this last for (approx?)

Also, would anyone know if i am exempt from stamp duty if my income is so low?

]]> 7750f8d18e081c7020b3b42f1e8a5dce techhowse replied to the topic New to this ( Trust Fund Ideas) in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378919-new-to-this-trust-fund-ideas/#post-4507698 Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:59:05 +0000 what is meant when the lender forcloses?

and what is the purpose of a personal guarantee?

]]> 793ff484aa330f7bccc33219beb44503 techhowse replied to the topic TENNANT PROBLEM in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379271-tennant-problem/#post-4509862 Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:39:38 +0000 Originally posted by kay henry:
Crusader,

You might think about getting a Property Manager to manage the property next time- the few bucks you have “saved” in managing the property yourself, seems to have costed you greatly. You might also think about getting some landlord protection insurance in the future, so you can still earn from your IP…[Read more]

]]> 35cf71d57305ded5f89b0dc4cdf95da1 techhowse replied to the topic Help needed for Assignment in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379202-help-needed-for-assignment/#post-4509433 Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:04:48 +0000 ah!… now that’s what I didn’t think of… thanks too for that!

]]> 95e9be794a07d0cbe0957bea0e303ab4 techhowse replied to the topic Cheap 2 Day Seminar $97 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379169-cheap-2-day-seminar-97/#post-4509200 Sun, 20 Mar 2005 05:25:33 +0000 Adding on, there is more than one way to skin a cat (to do something).

]]> fe64e45ca8da0feecda5b7e8c57df52a techhowse replied to the topic Help needed for Assignment in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379202-help-needed-for-assignment/#post-4509431 Fri, 18 Mar 2005 08:03:41 +0000 just want to say thanks for the info!! i would be absolutely stuck on what topic to do for days!

]]> dcfddc97dd1d8e4f92b0d18142d2ae45 techhowse replied to the topic Seminars or Expos? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379106-seminars-or-expos/#post-4508913 Tue, 15 Mar 2005 04:16:00 +0000 its alright Guy. Would u be able to keep me posted of future events? thanks.

techhowse

]]> 98295be80696229383bd407f6278e0bd techhowse replied to the topic Advice needed in looking for a legal adviser in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379105-advice-needed-in-looking-for-a-legal-adviser/#post-4508910 Tue, 15 Mar 2005 04:11:44 +0000 oh yes, thats right. I want to get into +CF property investing and utilise tax avoidance not evasion. A young chap that is unsure if he needs a solicitor.

]]> 233d48797ec658f16f472dee3a468997 techhowse replied to the topic Compound Interest - The most powerful thing? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379104-compound-interest-the-most-powerful-thing/#post-4508905 Tue, 15 Mar 2005 04:05:00 +0000 I’m looking for a compound interest bank account so I add a % of my savings in there to generate alot of money in the future.

]]> aa3165acc6738ceccad11346119ef040 techhowse replied to the topic Raising the rent in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379132-raising-the-rent-2/#post-4509044 Tue, 15 Mar 2005 03:58:47 +0000 i think 50 pounds equates to about AU$121.427… now that seems a bit hefty

]]> 4730ed4a555853dee1b4db1a3b9afe36 techhowse replied to the topic Buyer Beware - Rental Return in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379108-buyer-beware-rental-return/#post-4508926 Mon, 14 Mar 2005 03:47:12 +0000 I do fully concur with buyer beware. I asked a real estate agent for a +CF property and they gave me a 1 bedrm 1 bthrm resort type apartment… the thing was it was designed for tourists that have a short stay and rent return was really good; approx AU$500 for 3days but was based on best case scenario.

]]> 1c737702d0f68d06fef2b768c6ef172e techhowse replied to the topic ANZ Online Saver account in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378611-anz-online-saver-account/#post-4505756 Fri, 11 Mar 2005 04:44:39 +0000 so all in all what’s the best interest saver account?

I’m thinking of opening one with DragonDirect Direct Saver Account from St George… anyone have more info on it?

]]> 79823f6ead295e4da8b616e48d6b5794 techhowse replied to the topic A mate of mine needs some help in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378728-a-mate-of-mine-needs-some-help/#post-4506538 Wed, 16 Feb 2005 07:51:18 +0000 Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:
Well a Real eEstate Agent cannot evict any tenants against the landlords wishes so ease your mates mind over that one.

I don’t really understand the problem, are you saying they promised $300 pw rent and are now getting less?

Can you explain it better?

Simon Macks
Finance…[Read more]

]]> 76aa089529e11b96da36d20dfb14ae69 techhowse replied to the topic Investing in property with no Capital gains in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378729-investing-in-property-with-no-capital-gains/#post-4506541 Wed, 16 Feb 2005 07:19:18 +0000 hey there,

It might depend on your investing style. I heard that cashflow is more important…

but don’t take it from me, in other words, no one individual’s comment is gospel.

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