Hi Ben,

Why don't you put your ad on here and we can all have a squiz and give you some feedback.

There are really 3 things that you need to nail on the ad, the pictures (best short for the list pic), the blurb (tell a story) and the price. If all those things are right, you can get hits on the ad and can sell the property.

Cheers

D

LOL!

I chose to overlook that Catalyst and hope that others (especially newbies) may just take on board some advice. I was quite taken with the 12 properties part. As if you would even contemplate managing it yourself with 12! lol.

Whether he's a fake or not, the advice remains the same, DIY = More work!

Cheers

D

Hi Terry,

I guess the question is also about your life. So by having those properties managed by someone else you pretty much only have the occasional call or email.

With 12 tenants, how many calls or emails or issues will you have to or really want to deal with. I think my tenants are all lovely. I've never met any of them, or spoken to them,…[Read more]

Hi all,

Just one thing about tiles and Vic – they are FREEZING! so in a living area, I would consider lino. You can get great lino now that looks like floorboards, sorry I have no idea how to get the picture in or I would put one of our rental up that we did, using the lino.

Bunnings is great for cheap vanities, and kitchens. You can cheap on…[Read more]

Great submission Tyron.

Thanks for posting the link.

Cheers

D

Miaow Freckle,

Why don't you bit the hand that funds this website……..

People write books because they think they have something to say that is of value to others, and I think many people got started because of some of the "books and seminars" that are available.

Personally I'm getting a bit tired of hearing the same (unsubtle) Steve bashing…[Read more]

It's tonight everyone!!

Cheers

D

Hey only 2 days to go!!!!!

This is going to be huge

D

Paullie,

I rented for about 10 years (finally got tired of it), while at the same time being a landlord. I make sure that I am fair, I work with the tenants and pm's as best I can. Not all landlords are the same or work the same wat, and I think your comment just adds to the myth that landlords all suck.

I think some of the comments here are…[Read more]

No worries Intrigue, I only have my opinions however, as I don't own any metal.

Personally, I think if you are not using cash to buy silver/gold, shares etc that you may be put behind the 8 ball as these investments turn on a dime. At least with a cash investment you can get out at the drop of a hat, without any 'margin calls' from a lender etc…[Read more]

Hi Intrigue and xdrew

Great post, just had to say that silver is used in digital photo processing, such as when you get your photos printed in a shop, they do however save the processing liquid and reclaim the silver from the liquid. May still have some value….

Just a point there

Cheers

D

Great points here crew.

My 2 cents? I'd pay for the power point, $300 is high for a power point but maybe approach a sparky directly and get a better price. As JacM said power and plumbing, just go with it.

As for the heat pump, will it add value via rent, better value for sale, and depreciation? Sure. I do pay for things, I have added a new…[Read more]

That's really great Freckle, good on you for getting into it and making some good (great) money. Hopefully you continue to rake it in.

Thanks for sharing….

Cheers

D

Hi Alexia,

I'm sure one of the legal eagles here can give you their thoughts.

My suggestion would be to get everything in writing, including copies of the invoices for the actual fan and the installation. It must be installed by a licensed electrician so get the invoice so you are covered. IF you get a copy of the docket for the fan as well if…[Read more]

Everytime the 'economists' make a prediction I just think of this quote “If all the economists in the world were laid end to end, they would still not reach a conclusion.” (George Bernard Shaw)

I say we get a pool going next month! Maybe get one of the dolphins at sea world to make a prediction next time.

Cheers

D

Hi Patch,

Do a search on this site for book list/ book suggestions, you should get heaps.

Maybe start by writing down some goals, sounds a bit flakey but really helps clarify where you want to go, how fast you want to gt there, then you can start thinking about how to get there.

Maybe start going to open houses in areas you think you might like…[Read more]

Haha,

How amusing, Freckle, that is exactly the image I had in my head of you, but with a financial review in one hand and your fist shaking at those 'devils in the Eastern States'.

Thanks for posting your investing strategy, so no property? Mainly silver mines? What field is the business in that you make great cash flow from? You can still be…[Read more]

Hi cristy,

HAve you done a search on the institution on this forum? You may find some more information. Or you can put the name up and someone may have already done that course and be able to provide more info.

Cheers

D

That wasn't Terry accepting the fish as a prize?

Mrs Dubs?