Hi Anastasia…

I rang two “Mortgage Choice” brokers today (ok, technically yesterday), one at 1pm, the other at 3 as i am desperate to refinance my PPOR as a couple of exceptional investment opportunities have come up. As of 1 am neither has returned my call like they promised…

Needless to say when they do return my calls (both secretaries…[Read more]

32 years old… (God that hurt !! [] )
Male last time i checked…
Sydney…
6′ nothing…
Size 11 hoofs…
Halfway between athletic and fat… solid ?? []
Non smoker, social drinker…
2 year old Maltese cross shiitzu (spelt wrong due to rude name !!)that thinks she owns the place…(Chloe)
Single – Never been drunk enough to get…[Read more]

You think you’re traumatised ??
Try going out with a hairdresser for 3 years, then breaking up… I went and paid for my first haircut in years last week and got slugged $31 !!

I’d pulled out and $20 and thought i’d probably get a few dollars change… [:0)]

And to top it off, they did a crap job !!
I think i better say sorry and make up……[Read more]

Mark, what the hell are you asking about septic systems for ?? []

A mate of mine is getting a house built down past Bargo that needs one, give me a call and i’ll give you his number…

Cheers,
Paul…

I think Kewl Dude nailed it but i like Lucky Phils idea even more !! []

Paul…

How bad do you want it ??

Cash in long service or annual leave, sell your car / boat / whatever, or beg borrow steal from family and friends…

Credit cards are a pain in the butt, too easy to buy things you don’t really need with one so stay away from a card unless you have to… []

Cheers,
Paul…

I’ve heard of a “dutch oven”, is that similar ?? []

wilandel: Interesting you don’t use re.com.au, i use it as my main first port of call. If i find an area with suitable properties then i look for local agents in that area etc… []

Pinky: I’ve rang a couple of agents in Qld and told them i used to live in the area, transferred to Sydney and am…[Read more]

“Times have continually changed from focusing on owning your own quarter acre block.”

Spot on Phil, i couldn’t agree more… []
I recently had a look at a new development at Greystanes (close to Parramatta NSW) on the old Boral site. The largest block was 540sq.m and if you bought it you had to build a duplex !!
The largest block for a stand…[Read more]

Historically has there ever been a period where house prices have dropped ?? I’ve just hit my 30’s and until now wasn’t too interested in real estate – i had a house so i didn’t worry too much.

I can’t help but think interest rates will rise, in fact i’ve got a strong feeling we may see things up by maybe 1.5 to 2% by Dec 2004…

Smart investors…[Read more]

Hey Jessica, do you live in Sydney ??
I’m almost finished renovating my place and wouldn’t mind getting the floorboards polished – Maybe you can practice on yours then do mine ?? []

Good luck, sounds like you are doing well !!

Cheers,
Paul…

Told you i suck at the Internet !! []

Thanks Josh – i can have a look there now… []

Cheers,
Paul…

I’ve been meaning to subscribe after buying the last 3 or 4 issues – i wonder how long until it’s in the newsagents ?? [?]

Cheers,
Paul…

Hmmm, i got “page cannot be found”…

But, i suck at the Internet… [:0)]

Paul…

Kate: I don’t have a lot of time to research properties (12-14 hr working days are nothing unusual lately… [!] ) and would actually be interested in paying a finders fee for sure…

You can email me at: pbartolo@staterail.nsw.gov.au

Cheers,
Paul…

Hi all, frequent reader but not so frequent poster…

I’ve just hit my early 30’s, have almost paid off my PPOR in Sydney and am looking at investing in property, probably around Mackay / Townsville in the near future. (Have family up there and like the area)

The plan is to retire somewhere between 45 and 50 with 10 – 12 IP’s providing a passive…[Read more]

Geez Mark, you’re doing all the hard work for me !! I was thinking of asking a similar question.

I’ll give you a buzz during the week, i have found a couple of properties you might be interested in…

Paul…

Sorry to “jump in” on your topic, but i’m in a similar position… ie. looking to invest in Brisbane.

I would like to move to Qld in 5 to 10 years time and figure if i buy now whatever i purchase will more than likely be worth double that when i do actually get up there.

I “missed the boat” so to speak in Sydney, i’ve just hit my 30’s and only…[Read more]

Wow, i thought most people would be concentrating on making an income “after” they had payed off their investments… Now i have to rethink my strategy even more !! []

Cheers,
Paul…