Hi,
favourite shows: The Apprentice. Law and Order (the original), Law and Order SVU, CSI (Las Vegas). The last three are well researched, written and provide some education to boot!!

Regards
Helen[biggrin]

Go Sooshie

looking forward to any information you can provide.[biggrin] Also interested in your comment that some investors may have been burned and are now rethinking their property decisions. Is there any data to support this view.

Regards,
Helen

Hi everyone,[cap]
I’ve read this thread with interest — but could you clarify a point for me.[blush2]

At what price range are you purchasing your properties. I guess this question is aimed at those of you buying a property every month or so.[specool] It seems to me that unless your properties are cash flow positive or at least cash flow…[Read more]

Thanks Derek,
clarity, finally.[biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

Regards

Hi everyone,
I posted this message some time ago and apart from some discussion of cyclones, the list seems to have been very quiet in terms of the pros and cons of buying a holiday unit versus a residential unit. Now having read the discussion posts over the last few months I know that this list is anything but shy and certainly very…[Read more]

Hi,
putting in an air conditioner or dishwasher is Ok but don’t forget these items depreciate over time, may require repair or replacement.[thumbsdownanim Adding up to additional cost for you without necessarily adding any value to the property. The one exception – air conditioning in Qld is a definite must do. Basically you should be…[Read more]

Hello Mortgage Advisor,

I agree with your post — cyclones may be a problem. That’s why my projections are based on 65% occupancy. Also cyclones tend to occur during the summer when school holidays usually mean high occupancy levels.

Secondly, could you explain your comment “difficult to use such properties to replicate”. Do you mean that…[Read more]

Hi,
one thing I should have mentioned in my post — the property in question will have full conference facilities — which should lead to an influx of large delegate groups (great for revenue). Oh yes, one other thing — Accor in managing the property will direct their marketing to overseas as well as local markets. Again a positive in terms of…[Read more]

Hey DD
I didn’t say cheap in my post. [argue] I am quite prepared to pay the going rate for quality work. Let me know if you want to come down to melbourne and do the job yourself!!!!![winking]