PropertyInvesting.com | vagirl2012 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/vagirl2012/activity/ Activity feed for vagirl2012. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:24:50 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 051666304bfcb39d7f5fa131d054b074 vagirl2012 replied to the topic What would you do with an inheritance? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4997629-what-would-you-do-with-an-inheritance/#post-4997725 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:54:26 +0000 Def get some advise from a financial planner / lawyer. Paying off your PPOR would be the most sensible option IMHO but you really need to get some proper advice. Good luck!

]]> 9868d13aba535bc4ce65608d132cde92 vagirl2012 replied to the topic I want to bid at an auction but I can't make it? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4995572-i-want-to-bid-at-an-auction-but-i-cant-make-it/#post-4995625 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 23:23:02 +0000 Yep either a buyer’s agent or register to bid yourself via phone. Most auctioneers will let you do either.

]]> 4167c56f6813de6c9db3d6225e63727c vagirl2012 replied to the topic What would getting rid of penalty reates for overtime really achieve? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4994813-what-would-getting-rid-of-penalty-reates-for-overtime-really-achieve/#post-4994923 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:54:43 +0000 TBH I’m probably in the “keep the penalty rates” camp, but I can certainly see the argument for abolishing. The current rates are very high and simply out of the question for some smaller operators, who can’t afford to pay staff outside of “normal” operating hours. However, people working these shifts need to receive some sort of compensation.…[Read more]

]]> 0315b770c603e9710b8fa5757ae6d313 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Be VERY careful who you listen to for advice on structuring/tax. in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993377-be-very-careful-who-you-listen-to-for-advice-on-structuringtax/#post-4993418 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:37:12 +0000 That’s just incredible. How can a supposed finance “professional” give such ridiculous advice?

]]> 234223567913fecb3f62253f788acda4 vagirl2012 replied to the topic New Motel Leasehold Owners in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410440-new-motel-leasehold-owners/#post-4993136 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:18:48 +0000 Sounds like you’re living the dream guys! Good work!

]]> 843c958281dea17c821faebd90f046e5 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Convert my garage in granny flat and build on top of the garage another in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4992365-convert-my-garage-in-granny-flat-and-build-on-top-of-the-garage-another/#post-4992370 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:12:13 +0000 Before you do anything else you should check with the council in your area to see if you are actually able to do this (ie if the zoning allows you to do this).

]]> 880b759fbe5e194e10b18362002d8994 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Copyright of development plans in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4989975-copyright-of-development-plans/#post-4990375 Sun, 11 May 2014 23:58:05 +0000 I’m sure TerryW would have a fairly good idea on this one. You out there Terry?

]]> cb0dab612ca2e1441c0d473a6ac4fe55 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Caravan park investment in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410094-caravan-park-investment/?view=all#post-4911584 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:22:27 +0000 Holiday parks seem to be the holy grail of semi-retirement but def pay attention to what the other posters have said in regards to how much hands-on work is involved.

]]> d4085e56b82125f39615cf0bc09b9b63 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Is my granny flat too small for two bedrooms? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410771-is-my-granny-flat-too-small-for-two-bedrooms/#post-4699669 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 03:01:37 +0000 2br would make is pretty cozy, but it would depend on the area as to whether you can get a 2 br renter.

]]> 2f7d7ac906349a4e04a51fc56871fc7b vagirl2012 replied to the topic "We want your house" etc query in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410784-we-want-your-house-etc-query/#post-4699747 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 01:25:25 +0000 I've always though they looked a bit dodgy, thanks for confirming it Qlds007!

]]> ddaa5aa73eea100cd7acd79e842fa48f vagirl2012 replied to the topic Help in accessing my equity in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410665-help-in-accessing-my-equity/#post-4699188 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:57:53 +0000 Some great advise from some experts here!  Thanks for sharing guys, you often save me from asking the same questions.

]]> b86cc69a5ef1537d3b945becba8981a8 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Motel Investment in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396914-motel-investment/page/10/#post-4607474 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 06:34:48 +0000 Congrats crest!  Now I know who to come to if I ever want to realise that long-held dream of mine of owning and running my own motel ;-)

]]> 167496a70113c84231aa58fde62033d2 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Aircon replacement in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410257-aircon-replacement/#post-4696222 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:17:25 +0000 Split system is definitely the way to go.  You are only obliged to provide heat and cooling, and this will do both, whilst potentially halving your maintenance costs as it's now only the one unit.

]]> ec64ae2d1e6d6dcd1921578320362890 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Investing for the first time in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410480-investing-for-the-first-time/#post-4697867 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:12:07 +0000 Welcome and good luck in your investing adventure!

]]> 62e992e936d5fb72236b0968e9d6bc12 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Bad property mananger ! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410383-bad-property-mananger/#post-4697091 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 06:22:33 +0000 Yep unfortunately it happens all the time.  Best to find yourself a dedicated property manager as opposed to a real estate agent (which is what you're trying to do obviously).

]]> 80f6f6326d6c0a2594cea0a5ff07ef00 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Is selling ppr the right idea at seperation? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410302-is-selling-ppr-the-right-idea-at-seperation/#post-4696528 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 01:24:14 +0000 Yes, without a bit more info it's a bit hard to offer anything sorry.  They all have their good points and bad points and it's really going to come down to what you want out the other end.

]]> 717ab392756d098e5bce0559643966de vagirl2012 replied to the topic Getting a loan whilst self employed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410232-getting-a-loan-whilst-self-employed/#post-4696064 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 03:22:56 +0000 I agree with Jamie.  You'd be best to talk to a decent broker who should be able to help you out with some viable options.

]]> f8d28c3eb1b5c1f7cc8fcf9df335c3db vagirl2012 replied to the topic Purchasing a property that is in a lawsuit in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409990-purchasing-a-property-that-is-in-a-lawsuit/#post-4694625 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:06:11 +0000 Sounds like you've made the right decision to walk away.  Plenty more fish in the sea as they say…

]]> 1fb91bc78f340b3758394ade7a1d8afa vagirl2012 replied to the topic Tamworth in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410028-tamworth/#post-4694795 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:15:10 +0000 Good luck on your first IP purchase!

From what I know of the area, yes steer clear of Coledale and South Tamworth is your best bet.  What sort of property are you looking at?

]]> 41ffe424158a1f85c3c474ebbabfeed9 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Staying in my own Investment property: What are the pros and cons? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409917-staying-in-my-own-investment-property-what-are-the-pros-and-cons/#post-4694249 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 07:27:09 +0000 Yeah no tax deductions available if you live in it, but CGT down the track is an option.

]]> 0a48c5c406b4ad83a0a83fa715f8b5d7 vagirl2012 replied to the topic geting out of a property deal in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409683-geting-out-of-a-property-deal/#post-4693133 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:24:27 +0000 Def see your lawyer as soon as possible.  You will need someone to go through the contract with a fine tooth comb.  Good luck.

]]> 70e8ddb2911db353b19214a0986a1469 vagirl2012 replied to the topic What do lenders regard as self employed in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409575-what-do-lenders-regard-as-self-employed/#post-4692456 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:20 +0000 Almost certainly self employed, but if you give more info it may be a bit easier to discuss.

]]> aa4f32a079e94de58333181e76a04ea7 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Harm in making an offer via email BEFORE an official offer? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409439-harm-in-making-an-offer-via-email-before-an-official-offer/#post-4691384 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:09:58 +0000 Excuse the probably dumb question, but why isn't an email viewed as a written offer?

]]> fc756fec4da2032714134105443baf7f vagirl2012 replied to the topic Are you serious? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409159-are-you-serious-2/#post-4689636 Fri, 10 May 2013 07:03:47 +0000 Pick me!  Pick me!!  I wanna million for free too!!!!

]]> 5a440770412fe359d7c6fc7635976723 vagirl2012 replied to the topic My little girl :-) in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409163-my-little-girl/#post-4689660 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:50:46 +0000 Congratulations!  You'll learn to function on 4 hours of broken sleep a night in no time ;-)

]]> 43bd19ea1d19075fe381096e5f7c4ff6 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Real estate directors charged over marijuana crop. in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408936-real-estate-directors-charged-over-marijuana-crop/#post-4688199 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:08:06 +0000 It's creative, I'll give it that. 

]]> db646d1062226463acc0b1df5176b761 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Negligent property manager in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408800-negligent-property-manager/#post-4687069 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:14:01 +0000 Sounds like you've got a pretty clear cut case against them for negligence as well as professional incompetence!  Def see a solicitor – maybe one of those "no fee if we lose" places first and see what they say.

]]> 864fa8a3fef9f6ebf0e58a3ee15b6403 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Cold calling vendors? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408629-cold-calling-vendors/#post-4685673 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:31:56 +0000 That’s great MosicLandscapes! Always pays to take a bit of an educated risk sometimes!

]]> 0ed8a51ca23886eb5eef1afe524fb175 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Big trouble in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408584-big-trouble/#post-4685271 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:55:47 +0000 Good luck Andy.  Certainly not a nice position to be in but definitely just be open and frank with the builder – I'm sure they want to settle just as much as you do.

]]> 14caf560cd76e3a00f0280f4b6e7261b vagirl2012 replied to the topic Roof Restoration in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407519-roof-restoration-3/#post-4676732 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:21:26 +0000 Probably best to go with someone who has previous experience.  I don't necessarily think it has to be a 'roof restoration' company as there are plenty of good tilers and painters who will be able to do just as good a job for less.

]]> 005b2eb26e0af38bfac319506c25d7b9 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Default Rental in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408426-default-rental/#post-4683808 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:22:27 +0000 Note to self MUST have landlord insurance :)

]]> 8cafd45c7cc56de8611b0e92f323dec3 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Have you been naughty or nice in 2012? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408290-have-you-been-naughty-or-nice-in-2012/#post-4682630 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:27:52 +0000 Dear Santa,

Please make 2013 a much better year for everyone.  The last few years the world has learnt to be less Gordon Gecko and more Mother Teresa.

We have learnt our lessons, so please make the economy a bit stronger :)

Thanks….

]]> 4f3a7138868120f3ca56c2898e7a3c31 vagirl2012 replied to the topic RBA meeting Tom. What r they gonna do?? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408205-rba-meeting-tom-what-r-they-gonna-do/#post-4681956 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:41:55 +0000 YEAH! we got the rate cut, be interesting to see how much the big 4 pass on.

]]> a6f7e0a7a1b72f16eda95de478430bdf vagirl2012 replied to the topic Depreciation Schedule + Positive Cashflow Property??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408093-depreciation-schedule-positive-cashflow-property/#post-4680959 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:19:19 +0000 Todd Giles, good question.  I would assume it is amortised but best to check with your accountant. Putting all you ducks in a row ALWAYS pays off :)

]]> 2f1a9cf784190cf235d8f72b5dcd39eb vagirl2012 replied to the topic Is this cheap or what? in the forum AussieKiwi, I would be https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408117-is-this-cheap-or-what/#post-4681158 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:53:38 +0000 AussieKiwi, I would be checking the rental occupancy as well.  Uni's have long holiday breaks and I assume everyone 'goes home' in that time….just a thought.

]]> fe965d8d55b81c77633c40d2088f370e vagirl2012 replied to the topic Saving tax through a trust in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407963-saving-tax-through-a-trust/page/2/#post-4679938 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:19:04 +0000 Just wanting to put it out there….. 
In this forum there are some seriously smart people.  It's like getting paid advice for free.  Thanks I have learnt heaps…since not sure which way to jump…time will tell.

]]> e2c8674f665d3d34310edaafccc72413 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Is it possible to get banned from a Real estate agency? in the forum Wow, this is really an https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407872-is-it-possible-to-get-banned-from-a-real-estate-agency/#post-4679284 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:44:52 +0000 Wow, this is really an interesting thread….an unbelievable story…..is customer service still alive?

]]> 670b23f905752c0ead3b1f379de0d6dc vagirl2012 replied to the topic Advice regarding real estate investment? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406985-advice-regarding-real-estate-investment-3/#post-4672691 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:04:15 +0000 I've always looked for cheaper houses in good growth suburbs which we can, with little expense, smarten up…even add a 3rd bedroom under the existing roof (i.e. not requiring DAs etc)… and thus enable a slightly higher return on investment in relation to rent prices.  It's worked for me…

Seriously though, do your research, because whatever…[Read more]

]]> ab864492bf157727d465abce69def8c6 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Buying 2nd IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407330-buying-2nd-ip/#post-4675194 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:11:10 +0000 Awesome! Congrats on buying another investment property. You are on a roll !

]]> 3a540a90fedf60f60d0bb0fa7318a0a7 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Tennants with pets in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407386-tennants-with-pets/#post-4675697 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:08:59 +0000 As a pet owner I think its awesome if you let the renter have a pet.

]]> 8b8eac5e98b9e6b30501874727d9f464 vagirl2012 replied to the topic If I were a millionaire.... in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401254-if-i-were-a-millionaire/page/2/#post-4632193 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:36:57 +0000 If I were a millionaire I would travel the world!

]]> fa18df0811c1e57ed933ad98edc84140 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Whats happening in Queensland? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406506-whats-happening-in-queensland/#post-4669130 Sat, 05 May 2012 02:24:04 +0000 Yes, this is clearly 'crystal ball' territory… so many have predicted and got it wrong lately… wondering will there be any changes given the recent election – plus interest rate cuts…?

]]> d226c71b60d9aa5552de9d77e58c2b41 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Will adding landscape to property make it worth more in the long run? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406495-will-adding-landscape-to-property-make-it-worth-more-in-the-long-run/#post-4669030 Sat, 05 May 2012 02:21:54 +0000 Agree that landscaping is a low cost way to easily achieve more $$, whether seeking better rent return or higher sale price… Makes sense and doesn't mean you're overcapitalising!

]]> 7881c4892a78369b76db1edf9c88db12 vagirl2012 replied to the topic New to investing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406157-new-to-investing-8/#post-4665999 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:22:12 +0000 Hi – the advice on here is great… so I reckon you're in the right place!  Definitely shop around because there are many great deals out there, but also many that are a bit on the nose!  Be interested to hear how you go!

]]> c9c3572408afefec8011c77326cd3af7 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Urgent help / advise needed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405869-urgent-help-advise-needed/#post-4663789 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:00:46 +0000 Hi Nath,I've enjoyed reading this post – also look forward to hearing how you go on Sunday!Definitely a good idea to keep your hands in your pockets – but you've got to check it out… you never know!

]]> af4022fb4bcdbb6f4ea7eab1b574de38 vagirl2012 replied to the topic Getting Educated before buying IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405653-getting-educated-before-buying-ip/#post-4662279 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:12:46 +0000 It's great that you're actively seeking info on what's out there… There is a lot but it's important to investigate all sources etc so that what you're getting is accurate…Happy learning!

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