PropertyInvesting.com | Tzaki | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/tzaki/activity/ Activity feed for Tzaki. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:43:41 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 550190312547fea3022e9a4739822efa Tzaki replied to the topic Landlord Insurance Cover in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381659-landlord-insurance-cover/#post-4526087 Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:48:08 +0000 Nope, no advice, you are doing the right thing having landlords insurance!!

A coupls of my wife’s friends have had IP without landlords insurance and it has bitten them on the b-m big time.

While we have yet to see an occasion that sees us claim landlords insurance in a significant way (a couple of windows replaced etc.) it would probably seem…[Read more]

]]> 2471c90138326edbba4f88296a0297d0 Tzaki replied to the topic CRIN Property vs shares debate Saturday 14 May in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380224-crin-property-vs-shares-debate-saturday-14-may/#post-4516033 Fri, 13 May 2005 08:01:38 +0000 CRIN – Canberra Region Investor’s Network

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> 0a0aad56c28d4cddb85cf5aa7e073920 Tzaki replied to the topic Real estate agent games in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379855-real-estate-agent-games/#post-4513213 Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:53:47 +0000 What a load of B******t!

ALWAYS have a subject to building and pest inspection as well as a sunbject to finance clause in the contract! And they should aways specify that the conditions must be acceptable to you – otherwise if you just say “subject to finance” then they could provide you the finance… at like 30%pa and you could be bound by it.…[Read more]

]]> 6e9565e346537fc01cf0179258928299 Tzaki replied to the topic Name the BACKPACKERS in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378720-name-the-backpackers/page/2/#post-4506418 Sat, 09 Apr 2005 00:19:57 +0000 Hmmm, how about a play one the place name, like “The rota-Rooter Inn” [blink][blush2]

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> cfa6d4e80650ff5142676c9231e15079 Tzaki replied to the topic Glbn Groups, Clubs, Mentors, Seminars in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379017-glbn-groups-clubs-mentors-seminars/#post-4508350 Fri, 11 Mar 2005 13:51:15 +0000 Dear Golburnites,

In Canberra we have recently formalised a social group called the Canberra Region Investor’s Network. We get together and talk about investing etc. We are mainly from a property base, but also look at other forms of investing as well. If you want to keep up to date please email Ed Nixon (Loans Approved) on…[Read more]

]]> 4b160028403671e62a564ee16e2238bd Tzaki replied to the topic classification of duplex/villas in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379047-classification-of-duplexvillas/#post-4508521 Tue, 08 Mar 2005 01:01:24 +0000 Villas & Townhouses(on strata title) are generally classified as “Units” for statistical purposes and are reported as such in API etc. Duplexes can be more tricky depending on wheather they have seperate title or not.

This has been my experience to date, please feel free to advise if your experience is otherwise.

[cap]

Steve Kerr

Opportunity…[Read more]

]]> a0cb52e7cc79510413f2331d95948226 Tzaki replied to the topic Unusual circumstances in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377595-unusual-circumstances/#post-4499400 Sun, 26 Dec 2004 03:50:33 +0000 I recently got a 6.99% rate for no doc loan through RAMS, but my circumstances are a little different from yours, ask your mortgage broker to investigate options for you.

There is a JV wrapper in Newcastle who has an associated financier who does a fully disclosed wrap finance deal, I got to him from this saite omewhere… I forget where now, do…[Read more]

]]> a1f5ac0df487615797bb7c49b64ce742 Tzaki replied to the topic Confession time in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376344-confession-time/page/3/#post-4492219 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 02:11:02 +0000 Hmm well I just bought a new Honda Jazz (through the company.. of course!) for $22k as the Lantra was making expesive smells… like head gasket/broken head smells! (NEVER liked it much anyways…). Can’t really justify the expense but we keep cars untill they die so will probably have this one until some alternate fuel systems come on the market…[Read more]

]]> 3de920792d9c08023adf26d003a8454c Tzaki replied to the topic Deals of late. in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376673-deals-of-late/page/2/#post-4494003 Sun, 31 Oct 2004 13:06:55 +0000 About to echange on my first JV wrap. Bought for $137k, onsold for $179k with a 2% interest rate margin. Cashflow to offset other properties!!!!!

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> 4a7e56fb6c591ac5381bb4995d70e53a Tzaki replied to the topic ATTITUDE in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373197-attitude/#post-4469498 Sun, 25 Apr 2004 11:39:07 +0000 I think that you have tapped into a source of some angst for folks, the adjustment to sucess and the changes it produces.. in attitude of self and others. This is why many of the “gurus” have life coaches as part of the support services that they can offer. Part of it is change management and part is accepting the changes that it produces in…[Read more]

]]> a862a96ace30ec67dd1c3c01c2adf784 Tzaki replied to the topic When to take out insurance on IP ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373208-when-to-take-out-insurance-on-ip/#post-4469601 Sun, 25 Apr 2004 10:55:37 +0000 Insure from the date of settlement. You will need different insurance depending on the type of property, consult an insurance agent. Generally you will need landlord’s insurance as a minimum, then if it is a single house, property insurance as well, in addition; if you furnish the property then isure that too. If it is in a body corp, then the…[Read more]

]]> 8c23c8a7f8d1e84e888ab582536e22a4 Tzaki replied to the topic Canberra property investors in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372973-canberra-property-investors/#post-4468137 Wed, 21 Apr 2004 04:16:40 +0000 Originally posted by Aceyducey:
Note this is a group organised by volunteers (who are investors) for property investors – it’s not like Wise or other groups organised to sell you something.

We’re a very social group & always welcome new people.

If you want to be on the mailing list for events contact Ed Nixon (ed@loansapproved.com.au).

Either…[Read more]

]]> 5c93f2bb1927757915032a3cab987aae Tzaki replied to the topic Canberra property investors in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372973-canberra-property-investors/#post-4468128 Mon, 19 Apr 2004 05:43:30 +0000 OK we got some goers!

Now.. where to meet? Suggestions anyone?

Time and date as well? Suggestions please.

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> 0a0d8ec792aa31c8a6b6c6b59d21cf24 Tzaki replied to the topic What I Didnt Learn at School, But Wished i Had? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372370-what-i-didnt-learn-at-school-but-wished-i-had/page/2/#post-4463928 Mon, 19 Apr 2004 05:41:22 +0000 Welcome Matt, have fun in the forum!

I believe that the oportunity to learn investing skills should be offered, not a compulsory subject which I hated doing and generally forgot as they had little practical everyday application.. I have never used calculus in real life!

That way those who had an interest could learn about the subject and meet…[Read more]

]]> 0edb4bb532742dbb2eb8328ca271e9b3 Tzaki replied to the topic What I Didnt Learn at School, But Wished i Had? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372370-what-i-didnt-learn-at-school-but-wished-i-had/page/2/#post-4463923 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 13:47:28 +0000 Definately something on how to nivest/analyse deals etc.. even if it was just playing casflow 101

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> d4a5daf323b239a7589f58f7f80cf811 Tzaki replied to the topic Universal truths in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372905-universal-truths/#post-4467573 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:57:59 +0000 Originally posted by Shushar:
[
26) No one knows the origins of their metal coat hangers.

Nu-Uh Garfield knows this one! Scene one Garfield and empty cubboard. Scene 2 Garfield trows 2 coathangers into cupboard, closes door. Scene 3 Garfield opens cuboard to reveal… a cupboard full of coathangers!!

Yep they BREED!

Steve Kerr

Opportunity…[Read more]

]]> dfec343459ef2a6c63e3a7835e20081d Tzaki replied to the topic Who likes spiders? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372920-who-likes-spiders/page/2/#post-4467711 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:41:29 +0000 Originally posted by Rugbyfan:
I think there are a few that are more deadly than the Red Belly.

The King Brown gives about 15 minutes before your heart stops, then there is the Death Adder, Taipan, Copperhead. I think they are all worse that the Red Belly.

There is one snake though which is not deadly to humans because I think it is either too…[Read more]

]]> 0229ee737c4288c2aed0128783f61049 Tzaki replied to the topic English - Hey Scremin in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372955-english-hey-scremin/#post-4468018 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:12:49 +0000 LOL!

add in the fact that some words have different meaning but are spelled or sound the same.. such as “well” as in “are you well?” (state of health), “well??” (inquiry meaning get on with it, finnish what you were saying) and “drawing water from the well” (a hole in the ground full of water).

Blue and blew!

No wonder English is a second…[Read more]

]]> cb7531575b96c006427edcb1b45644a9 Tzaki replied to the topic Statistics Geo & Chan$! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372944-statistics-geo-chan/#post-4467938 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 11:57:22 +0000 Originally posted by geo:
nah not 400…theres not that many things to reply to…hehhehe…need new tactics…any ideas???[blink]

“If You never never ask, you’ll never never know”

Hmmm, Start frivolous threads?? [confused2][evil4]

Reply to your own posts!!![grad] Oh.. wait that would mean you were talking to yourself.. the first sign of…[Read more]

]]> 32cf91dcbaadfc8928f9177f7a060dab Tzaki replied to the topic Stary Eyed in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372928-stary-eyed/page/2/#post-4467823 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 11:50:16 +0000 Hmmm Chan$,

$5million for 3 stars… you got a JV development in mind???

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> c4592a8c5a47ff444f9febe4d61c9057 Tzaki replied to the topic Help help i can't log out !!!! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372962-help-help-i-cant-log-out/#post-4468058 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 11:34:16 +0000 Originally posted by muppet:
Hi Guys

Westan said
will be back on lime in a couple of weeks.

Please tell me, what have you been on up till now Westan?

Regards

Obviosly the Tequilla!! pass the salt![biggrin]

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> 1f9c800204ccf148ed267c9b13415663 Tzaki replied to the topic negative gearing in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372897-negative-gearing-4/#post-4467500 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 11:16:36 +0000 Wow! Thanks Redwing good informative post.. sorta indicates that there are a lot of viewpoints out there in the government circles!!

Bracket creep has meant that more folks are on the top tax rate than ever before – making it more attractive to -ve gear..

I -ve geared my first 3 properties (well.. after tax they gave me money.. but I needed…[Read more]

]]> f143404c73f5d31b0b0e072ed7c3151e Tzaki replied to the topic Equity in Australia and NZ incompatible in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372990-equity-in-australia-and-nz-incompatible/#post-4468239 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 10:59:54 +0000 You could try asking westan or minimogul they should be able to tell you

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> 9848f66f68ffe38eb436b1c92220bdd7 Tzaki replied to the topic Defense Properties ( D Housing Australia) in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372989-defense-properties-d-housing-australia/#post-4468235 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 10:56:18 +0000 DHA houses have good long term security of tenancy, however thay are (in my opinion) overpriced for what they are… you need to do the figures on the deals… but most DHA are strongly negatively geared… so it depends what you want, cash flow or secure leases.

If you are a first time investor who pays lots of tax and wants a secure rental…[Read more]

]]> b8ae3764eb9274041c0bd712f1070cd9 Tzaki replied to the topic Canberra property investors in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372973-canberra-property-investors/#post-4468125 Sun, 18 Apr 2004 10:40:37 +0000 I know that Prime Property have info nights/seminars, as does Wize Investments.

I think a Canberra get together by forunites would be a good idea as well…

Ant ideas on venue and date?[suave2]

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> bbc5115e44342b62d811c222a48645fc Tzaki replied to the topic Your First IP !! - Post here ! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372272-your-first-ip-post-here/page/2/#post-4462902 Mon, 12 Apr 2004 02:08:24 +0000 1st IP bought 2000 in Aspley Brisbane for $157k rent $210p/w now worth #275k and rent $230 p/week.

2nd IP 2000 in Wynnum West $154k rent $195p/week now valued at $240k and rent $210 p/week

3rd IP 2003 $160k Mt Gravatt East rent $210 p/week, now cvalued at $240k and rent $230p/week

NOW i gotta find some cashflow +ve properties![biggrin]

Steve…[Read more]

]]> fbc0e72c5d6b4d61ee1284049d58fa81 Tzaki replied to the topic Happy Easter in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372730-happy-easter-2/#post-4466627 Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:51:37 +0000 Happy Easter everyone,

Drive safe and enjoy the time off… remember that is what we are all working towards.. more time off to hunt for good deals!!![cap]

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> a7f7bebac613d63641bd5352ad9fbfc6 Tzaki replied to the topic Investors Club in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371436-investors-club-2/#post-4455573 Sat, 28 Feb 2004 09:53:56 +0000 The Investors Club (TIC) are mainly -ve geared investments, there has been some bad press about some of thier practices. I bought 2 properties in 2000 through them before the issues came to a head.

A number of groups splintered from TIC soon after these practices were introduced, mainly on ethical differences.

That said, my 2 properties have…[Read more]

]]> ff52010612b02cda9ec7ee954a2a9b6e Tzaki replied to the topic who plans to buy in the next 12 months in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371268-who-plans-to-buy-in-the-next-12-months/#post-4454512 Mon, 16 Feb 2004 04:29:22 +0000 If I come across a good +ve deal, I will buy. Also looking at other business ventres!

Steve Kerr

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> 3e721dca3d95bd39db8162dc6ef7f772 Tzaki replied to the topic Park Heath - Canberra in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370911-park-heath-canberra/#post-4452182 Mon, 16 Feb 2004 03:03:27 +0000 Melbear is correct, info mine the Wise Investment and Investors club seminars, especially the Wise ones they are GREAT[^]. I can vouch for Jeanette & Phil Kelly, I bough my 3 IP’s through them, 2 when they were with TIC and one after they split from TIC. Bought em for $150k to $160k and they are now worth $230k to $250k[:D] (one only after 1…[Read more]

]]> be392845d28f4debb681173b7dd981c3 Tzaki replied to the topic Sample and partners in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371183-sample-and-partners/#post-4454007 Sun, 15 Feb 2004 13:17:51 +0000 Morgagehunter has it right, I had these folks (S&P)come to my place and tell me basically to do what I was already doing, and they would come visit me every so often to make sure I was “keeping up the program” etc. I told them that I was already doing what they suggested, and could not see why they should charge the fee they were asking……[Read more]

]]> 094e258869694844c6f46ed962d7c09c Tzaki replied to the topic Money Partner Forms or Info Wanted in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370803-money-partner-forms-or-info-wanted/#post-4451012 Sun, 15 Feb 2004 02:40:11 +0000 Looks like an opportunity knocking… .. .

[:D]

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

]]> a3d1b4d5fb02073340c512ed51d1b8a5 Tzaki replied to the topic Where does the market go from here? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370828-where-does-the-market-go-from-here/page/4/#post-4451371 Sun, 15 Feb 2004 02:21:29 +0000 Originally posted by Shushar:
In addition, this is the year of the feral election and rising interest rates make very bad press. Shushar

hehehe Feral election [}:)] well..comming from Canberra I can assure you that once in the Parliment the pollies DO turn ferral!

Opportunity knocks softly, listen carefully!

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