PropertyInvesting.com | zorrohd | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/zorrohd/activity/ Activity feed for zorrohd. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:37:41 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 43dcc6949adbf3f8bf7549e31c9cffb3 zorrohd replied to the topic Tell me I'm not unreasonable in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409803-tell-me-im-not-unreasonable/#post-4693773 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 10:20:52 +0000 When you move out and do the final clean, take A LOT of photos to verify condition, cleanliness standards, etc.  Because once you move out and back to your PPOR, photos will be your only evidence of the standard you went to to clean the pretty on exit.  Unfortunately, there are some landlords and PA's out there who make it their business to…[Read more]

]]> 22cfa93079256991f7eaa685dcafbdcb zorrohd replied to the topic Leasing car thru property investing in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409638-leasing-car-thru-property-investing/#post-4692927 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:39:03 +0000 You might have more luck with a commercial vehicle, like a ute or a van. That's what we use at work so we get a full deduction, rather than have to use log books to justify usage percentages for sedans, and possible FBT consequences.    Depending on the size and cash flow of you portfolio, your property investments could certainly pay for the car,…[Read more]

]]> f5a1872d04cd13fbd005f27c25873b4d zorrohd replied to the topic Bargain can be found in overpriced properties: Patrick Bright in the forum Hi Ryan, goodness me you are https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409778-bargain-can-be-found-in-overpriced-properties-patrick-bright/#post-4693612 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 02:23:44 +0000 Hi Ryan, goodness me you are an early riser on a Sunday!!!  Lol

I agree completely with your comment.  I will often filter my RE searches by 'oldest first'.  What initially may have seemed out of the question can come within the radar after a few months.  Although I am now finding (in my town, anyway) that whereas 6 months ago, the 'old' listings…[Read more]

]]> 6732d50107c18da7ee16363d296e24d1 zorrohd replied to the topic Ironfish in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409296-ironfish/#post-4690404 Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:00 +0000 Hi Sebastian,

No experience with Ironfish, but certainly had a few others try to get their sticky fingers in my purse.  Anyway, at our early stage of the property journey, any knowledge is handy, even if its what not to do, or who not to listen to. <moderator: delete language>

Maybe if a seminar is 'free'' there is an ulterior motive?  Like…[Read more]

]]> d119bf0f3779cda2248f5a6a5c8e16d2 zorrohd replied to the topic How to pretty up a bathroom in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409295-how-to-pretty-up-a-bathroom/#post-4690398 Mon, 06 May 2013 12:15:16 +0000 Thanks for your words of warning, Jacqui. I have forwarded your comments on to my accountant for his expert advice.  Assuming you are right, I'll just defer the works. Problem solved. 

Practical suggestions for bathroom Reno, anyone?

]]> 6389fcf3610c2e1add251fbf36d7b0f5 zorrohd replied to the topic Ironfish in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409296-ironfish/#post-4690399 Mon, 06 May 2013 10:49:40 +0000 DON'T SIGN UP FOR ANYTHING!!!!!

even if you have to go with the lame excuse that you need to talk to your partner first and they are currently on safari in deepest darkest Africa and therefore not contactable by phone. 

]]> 3abb412c01b6319dc729559fc40e0176 zorrohd replied to the topic Decisions! Decisions! So many choices! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409262-decisions-decisions-so-many-choices/#post-4690250 Sat, 04 May 2013 04:41:11 +0000 Hi Jacqui & Matt, 

thanks for your thoughts on there options. Perhaps I didn't explain option 1 well enough – I don't mean I wish to buy the property and subdivide it in my super fund, as I'm now aware that is not possible if there is a loan against the property. The whole point for being subdividable is that once the property has run its useful…[Read more]

]]> 90dc065f75ae987e5f3ba02590d3b94f zorrohd replied to the topic Property Inspection Template? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398474-property-inspection-template/#post-4615347 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:14:55 +0000 Sorry – just re read my post and checked the website – the button you are looking for is bottom RIGHT – not left.

let us know how you go. 

PS I've used the property inspection. Template many times now and it's fantastic when combined with a good set of photos when you are inspecting multiple properties. 

]]> 8a707e6b5a8b6c018b1acdaa1390a1de zorrohd replied to the topic Property Inspection Template? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398474-property-inspection-template/#post-4615346 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:11:25 +0000 Hi all, I might be able to help.  

1.  Go to the propertyinvesting.com website, and on the home page bottom left, you will see a box called 'register my copy'
2.  Clock on this, enter your details, and an email will be sent to you.
3.  Check your inbox, open the email, and viola! There will be the link to the page with the bonus downloads. They…[Read more]

]]> b3f980605971a1971e3e501e39d4b4db zorrohd replied to the topic My little girl :-) in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409163-my-little-girl/#post-4689659 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:43:56 +0000 Congratulations to you and your wife.  I know Charlotte will bring such joy and pleasure to your life.  

]]> 14c5772526537e81aaa8bd73f1230537 zorrohd replied to the topic Negotiating an offer on IP in the forum Sorry Shahin - that was very https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409124-negotiating-an-offer-on-ip/#post-4689372 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:07:49 +0000 Sorry Shahin – that was very rude of me to so quickly dismiss your feedback. 

 Given my previous comment about the market here, I would be most appreciative if you could point me in the right direction with maybe some more specifics in this situation. 

Thank you for your input and have a great weekend. 

]]> 8ae4ba346600d78b1305fa66a6e36f0d zorrohd replied to the topic Negotiating an offer on IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409124-negotiating-an-offer-on-ip/#post-4689371 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:54:08 +0000 Yes but it would probably negotiate the price up. It's under market. The only houses worth less are really crappy weatherboard or hardiplank that are probably riddled with asbestos. 

]]> 99c97836c81f954827287206fc5801a6 zorrohd replied to the topic Negotiating an offer on IP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409124-negotiating-an-offer-on-ip/#post-4689369 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:44:21 +0000 Thanks for your advice, Claire. Building and Pest inspections will be scheduled for next week, so I definitely have further opportunity – love this suggestion. Also, vendors have agreed to access, but I will make sure it's in the contract as well. 

And will be looking at more properties shortly, so any advice is still welcome and valid.

From one…[Read more]

]]> b81b35c03690df3fb2df5d458718d3e1 zorrohd replied to the topic Positive or Negative? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408561-positive-or-negative/page/2/#post-4685080 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:06:42 +0000 Hi Jotham,

Lots of good advice here from all these wise, generous and no doubt wealthy people.

You don't mention your age, but I assume you are in your 20's, given that you mention living with family, and don't appear to have any kids.  So you've got a lot of time on your side.

for what it's worth (and its probably not much given I'm only a…[Read more]

]]> 58f48a169c8e7ddd250db3039d6d853c zorrohd replied to the topic Advice needed - Can I get finance to buy 1st IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409155-advice-needed-can-i-get-finance-to-buy-1st-ip/#post-4689613 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:22:29 +0000 Hi Andrew, welcome to the forum.  I'm just a newbie, but will get the ball rolling for you.

Firstly, my condolences to your partner and you on the loss of your Aunt.  <Bouquet>

Secondly, what is the decision criteria being used to assess the property as investment?  Is it just emotional at this stage?  Although it sounds like you are running…[Read more]

]]> 8cacbf3b94c5217fe528e00bed511f51 zorrohd replied to the topic Property Investing Course in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409141-property-investing-course/#post-4689466 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:06:00 +0000 Doh! Stupid auto correct!  I meant 'the harder you work……'

]]> b6878cc39c9748d16e9a29dedbf645f5 zorrohd replied to the topic Property Investing Course in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409141-property-investing-course/#post-4689465 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:04:44 +0000 Hi Daniel and Jason, it's great to see some youth and enthusiasm here. I went down the education course,I have a BBus Commerce, worked for 3 years in banking (residential and commercial lending) also in accounting for 3 years. And farm financial consulting. I can analyse  a P&L and Balance sheet in my sleep, work with lvrs, budgets, the whole lot.…[Read more]

]]> 113f0447c04d3421f6faeba1ed86207a zorrohd replied to the topic Selling to a current tenant in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409123-selling-to-a-current-tenant/#post-4689367 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:06:27 +0000 Hi kesiera, Have you read Steve McKnights books? They detail a strategy similar to what you are planning, and in a very profitable way. It's called vendor financing, and there's at least one forum member who is experienced in these sorts of deals. No doubt they will pop their heads  in at some stage. 

Cheers. 

]]> c9427c806adbebf2f0f8e961e5004f0f zorrohd replied to the topic Subdivision easement in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409077-subdivision-easement/#post-4689107 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:09:06 +0000 Hi guys, thanks for the feedback. I will check with my surveyor as to why its so wide. I've checked the council website (rural city of Wangaratta) but can't seem to find anything helpful, so will need to go back to the source. 

Good suggestion to go down driveway side – that might help a lot. 

]]> c00278c960b0917a15cca2f209b4bb93 zorrohd replied to the topic Happy Easter in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409073-happy-easter-6/#post-4689093 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:55:42 +0000 Thank you for your beautiful post, Nigel. Your daughter has a lovely voice, and there is clearly time and effort spent with the setting, too.  Not being particularly religious, I did not know the origin of this hymn I have sung many times, so your brief rundown of its origin was enough to prompt me to google the lyrics to gain a better…[Read more]

]]> 39a170a7433ff10744ba5b0d5109489c zorrohd replied to the topic Positive real estate team? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407219-positive-real-estate-team/#post-4674353 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:54:53 +0000 Mattsta – could you please pm me this info too?  Thanks so much 

]]> f499d3d3148889018203fd8b98745ff7 zorrohd replied to the topic Starting portfolio with next to nothing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408979-starting-portfolio-with-next-to-nothing/#post-4688411 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:33:09 +0000 This is a very interesting post! 

Richard, I would be most grateful if you could email me your API interview too – you have my address. I would be particularly I tested in the high LVR options, as my partner and I have pretty good serviceability, just not a lot of spare cash.  A case of mi$-$pent youth! 

]]> d0994d0dd3728469ebc306f2f2eff0b8 zorrohd replied to the topic Good Buyers agent in Sydney in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404836-good-buyers-agent-in-sydney/#post-4656591 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:02:27 +0000 Hi samuraisento, I've just got some info from metropole too, and I'd love to hear what you have to say, cos my brother also not their biggest fan.  If you could include me on the PM, much appreciated. 

Cheers, Claire

]]> 8088909ce6cfd27b6b7654661c79e1da zorrohd replied to the topic SMSF property investment borrowing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408887-smsf-property-investment-borrowing/#post-4687811 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:53:45 +0000 Thanks for the Ebook, Richard.  I have already read it once, and think I have a few structural issues to deal with. – like the fact my SMSF is currently set up with individual trustees, and maybe a corporate trustee would be more appropriate??.  Especially as I'd like to include my (employed) son in the fund????

ive also watched with interest the…[Read more]

]]> 8a8649ec84e726e52e533dc7c6cd4542 zorrohd replied to the topic SMSF property investment borrowing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408887-smsf-property-investment-borrowing/#post-4687808 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:19:18 +0000 Thanks Richard, I'd be very interested. My email address is zorro86@bigpond.com. I look forward to reading your book! 

Cheers 

]]> ff57626193f80bf1f3c046f202e177c5 zorrohd replied to the topic SMSF property investment borrowing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408887-smsf-property-investment-borrowing/#post-4687806 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:09:32 +0000 Hi all, your feedback is much appreciated.  please keep it coming as I'm just a newbie and like a big sponge with info!!!!

Cheers, Claire

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