interestingits funny how you get all defensive when anyone questions your posting style. you are so busy telling everyone else they are wrong you have not stopped to consider the possibility that you are wrong, or that the way you are going about it is wrong. perhaps you should also consider that wasting 10 hrs a day researching something you…[Read more]

hbbehrendorff wrote:
The real facts are that economic conditions are MUCH MUCH MUCH worse then they where before the great depression,  I KNOW because I have studied them ! I'VE studied the facts,  My epicentre of economic knowledge does not derive from Sandra Sally's economic segment,  Everything I know does not come from Channel 10 or the 7:…[Read more]

stablethere are 5000 people a week moving to QLD

I agree mostly.I would also add that rents are still rising and rates are falling so fast that many people will decide to stop renting & buy.but I think a recovery by Jan is way too soon. the share market is still hitting new lows every day (despite many forum members declaring it was time to buy months ago) and until this stops investors will be…[Read more]

we are in much worse shape than the previous 'recession' at the start of the decade, so rates will most likely go much lower than they did then.Im hearing a 1% drop in Dec.

ha!

foundation wrote:
You clearly haven't been keeping your eye on the inflation figures that are coming through.

it's this kind of arrogant, aggressive, argumentative know-it-all attitude that really pisses people off.give it a rest

be careful not to burn out………dont work every day, take some time out.keep us posted. good luck.

depends if its going to be reno & sell or reno & rented out.Ive used the cheapest bunnings paint ($14 for 4 litre) & its good as long as its not a dark colour. it looks good but isnt hard wearing at all.there are plenty of professional painters on here & they will probably suggest trade paints, also available at Bunnings. 

foundation wrote:
Hint: Name-calling is childish.

foundation wrote:
You really are making yourself look like a bit of a dill…

foundation wrote:
Flash, I bought a few dozen bullion-grade fine silver one ounce coins over 2004 & 2005. Also some Unc Australian Mint silver coins ranging from an ounce up to a couple of 10oz'ers. All bought…[Read more]

"Other investments include gold and silver purchased in 2004-2006"again, said nothing at the time.Im curious though, if you are such an investing expert, why is it you hold precious metals in a period where you expect massive deflation? It does not matter what shares you bought, none of them are remotely immune from deflation.As the DOW has…[Read more]

well spotted harb.F seems to a "multiple property owner" who "expects prices to fall hard", yet instead of selling he has "structured my investments to deal with this" (deflation) while simultaneously being "liquid" without being in cash. Obviously this means he is in shares but instead of simply saying that, he implies that he has designed some…[Read more]

ok, no more drugs for you

the only thing that excites (F)wit is "oooo goody, another opportunity to make crashy look stoopid"ok folks……….where are all the opportunities now?self funded instalment warrants lookin good…..must be a lot more positively geared property around now?

rates down another 75 bp.ka-ching

pointless to pay an engineer unless you have PERMISSION from the body corp!their decision may then pivot on the engineers report, putting you back at square one, but if you get a "not a snowballs chance in hell" then dont waste your money. as I said, if you are on the top floor, it may not be structural. if you are NOT, then it IS structural.

Tonyvery sus!totally illegal I think. but then……who can we complain to? REI is on their side.maybe this could help:http://australianrealestateblog.com.au/blogs/australian_real_estate_blog/default.aspx

firstly, ignore anything the agent says. its usually the same old B.Swhy are you concerned with how much the owner paid and when?if they are selling at a loss, its probably because they HAVE TO SELL.either you are buying with emotion, or logic. which is it?you CANNOT afford to be swayed by the sellers circumstances or the agents tactics.you need…[Read more]

as its an I.P your valuation may be dependant on the revised rental income, and a roof restoration wont help to get a better rent.kitchen & bathroom is quite important for rentals. bear in mind though, spending $7k on a kitchen is unlikely to add $7k to valuation……..unless its absolutely repulsive like avacado green 1960's.gardens are a waste…[Read more]

leebee, thats awesome increases in rent. can you tell us more?