hmmm thanks qlds007… Sounds a lot harder than first thought…I do know people who have "contacts" re prop dev, I might jsut settle for something a little easier for my first? Thanks for the help.

Network….. I became good friends with a Solicitor and he does a fantastic job in looking after the legal process. I have heard some horror stories from when i was working in RE using conveyencers… But then there would be the same for Solicitors i am sure? Just ahven;t heard them.My solicitor friend deals with all my property transaction at a…[Read more]

In response to Tysonboss1 A good tenant wont whinge, they will just put their notice in to leave and find another property if the rent gets increased by a money hungry landlord. As i said previously… I believe you shouldn't over price your property, however, annual CPI increases are fine, just keep in mind turnover for finding a tenant. When i…[Read more]

Phorsha – I am unsure as to whether or not the laws are different in WA as to NSW, but i was a property manager for a few years in NSW and can tell you that here, you can not up the rent in a lease period unless it is agreed to by the tenant and put in the lease and signed by all parties.I wouldn't suggest following market value. Unless you have…[Read more]

This is my first post here, and hopefully first of many as I look at developing an investment strategy for my self and wife…. So hello everyone….On topic, I have had the unpleasant experience of working within the real estate industry as a property manager for 3 years, (thank god that part of y life is over!) and I can't leave without sharing…[Read more]

Well actuall this Real Estate Salesperson is only new (as am i) and been in the industry only 6 months and is very mucha pressure salesperson (woman) and is very stubborn in her ways. shes 40 and because thats the only thing she knows she laughs at my ideas.

I would have to say that after living and working in the heart of Melbourne for 2 years and moved back home to NSW, Melbourne is awesome! I moved there when i was 18 and don’t think i will stpo missing it. The only downfall is i was raised on the beach in Nelson Bay just past Newcastle and from melbourne a descent beach is ours away! But much…[Read more]