Hi Anna, I am formerly a real estate agent but more interested in investing. I dare say at $200 a week, your unit would be very small. It would be a large jump to go into a $500k-$600k property. What is clearly needed here is some thought as to what it is YOU want to achieve. The feedback and responses here are great and true. But it sounds to me…[Read more]

I am not sure what you should be confused about: Ana Stankovic runs coaching sessions on renovating for profit. I run monthly meetings for women (and men attend?? go figure!) interested in property investing. We meet monthly I am interested in the free wealth4women.  I am about to do something- I am over courses- I aim to get out there and do…[Read more]

Hi Grant, I run meetings in Melbourne for people interested in property investing. I have not undertaken Ana's course but I have had her speak at my meetings. She is incredible. While free on-line courses are great (Phillip I WILL check out your courses)- there is great benefit of having peers to meet with regularly. I undertook a course last year…[Read more]

Hi There, I have lived in the west and in the north.  I have been telling people for some time, invest in Craigieburn. There is so much going on in terms of development and building- roads- town centre- its all there and affordable. I love Point Cook but I would not invest there as I think it is at the top of the market price- Craigieburn is…[Read more]

Hi, Now what a great idea. In what area are you looking? I can help you find a buyers agent if you are in Melbourne. Call me soon Christine

Hi Matthew, as a real estate agent it is always a good idea to knock on doors that seem over grown- cos they might sell. I went into real estate to help people and I really am more interested in investing. But what I have found in the main, (NOT ALL BUT MANY)  is that vendors over value their property so its not always true that it is cheaper if…[Read more]

I am not sure where you are located but I am holding a Free meeting to talk about property and network with like minded people in Melbourne Dec 7. You can ask all your home loan questions there! A broker will be on hand.  Come chat with me and others who are liked minded and LOVE property. Speak with Ana Stankovic Winning Formulas for Success.…[Read more]

Wow! Duckster, that does look profound! I am on my property investing journey and cant wait to see Steve this Thursday night in Melbourne! Wamest………..

Yes, please try Mark Ault at CP Partners in Balwyn and Epping at Mark AultExecutive – Business & TaxC P PARTNERSAccountantsEmail:       mark_ault@cppartners.com.auWebsite:  www.cppartners.com.auPhone:     (03)  9408-6555Fax:         (03)  9408-6660Tell him Christine referred you.

Hi TLC, while the numbers stack up, do take into consideration the body corporate and management fees that might be payable. Many times these look like a great investment but really not due to all the controls and outgoings. Having said that there is a REAL shortage of accomodation for students. Cheers

I dont have an accountant in NSW but you can call CP Partners and have a chat on the phone. I also know a good solicitor. Let me know if you want a solicitor in Sydney. Cheers Christine

Hi Delltone, I am looking at a couple of properties currently around $160K to $180K. One I am looking at would bring about $250K when renovated and there is a possibility to subdividing the back block off and selling it. I am about to do some feasibilities on this. I have access to a planner who I am about to talk to to see if it can be divided…[Read more]

Hi Delltone, I am looking at a couple of places today. My husband and I picked up the place we are now renovating for $150K. They are out there. I was working as an agents representative until recently. I thought like you that there are not many places out there but what I did find is that people will not touch homes if they need work or are…[Read more]

I do have an accountant I can recommend but they are in Melbourne: Tell him Christine from Women in Property sent you:Mark AultExecutive – Business & TaxC P PARTNERSAccountantsEmail:       mark_ault@cppartners.com.au Website:  http://www.cppartners.com.auPhone:     (03)  9408-6555Fax:         (03)  9408-6660Mail:         733-735 High Street EPPING…[Read more]

Here Here Steve McKnight! You are totally correct not to promote any sort of denigration of any person……..even if this person does not give others the same respect. We are ALL entitled to our opinions. Cheers

Hi Kacha, yes Dan is correct, your accountant has outlined options to you. I would go asset protection. You also need to consider the long term objective. Are you doing this for long term gain or short term tax benefits. Map out a plan for your longer term and see where that takes you. Your accountant has done the right thing in outlining options.…[Read more]

Hi Vucko, I work in real estate. The fees that you post are about right, it depends where you are selling and what the local rate is. If it is closer to the city, say Melbourne, the fees are down to around 1 to 1.5% but in rural areas it is around 3%. it should be negotiable. The advertising depends on what the local papers are charging, we can…[Read more]

Hi Delltone, Your strategy is sound. You can build a portfolio this way. My own building strategy is to buy- renovate and sell. We are currently doing a renovation in a large regional town in Victoria. We bought a property in 98, renovated for around $50K and sold it for a total profit of over $200K. I plan to do this again and again in this large…[Read more]

Hi, I have a planning person who can help you for the plans, she might also have access to developers. I also have the names of some. The planning person is Lorraine Stupak: LS Planning 93991236. She is great and will give you an idea. I also have access to planners who can get through if the going gets tough but that is for another chapter. Go…[Read more]