I use Adam and Ann from Housesmart Realestate. They manage 3 of my rentals. Haven’t had any problems and always seem to get good tenants from their screening process. Other management agents manage 150 homes per person whereas they manage a fair bit less than that.

I’m with EBM insurance brokers with their Platinum policy. Home and contents…[Read more]

Ladies and gents,My name is Stephen living in Perth (north of the river).  Been investing since late 2008 and hope to continue until I reach financial independence.  I hope to learn off other forumers and pass on a few things I have picked up on my investing journey.RegardsStephen

Im interested in how these spreadsheets are set up since the way I track my costs could use improvement.I use what I call a net debt graph where I track my overall account balance against time.  Generally it trends down which is a good thing….  Im sure there is a better way though.  Just havent worked it out yet…Another spreadsheet I keep se…[Read more]

Emma,Just PMd you. Not sure if it went through.  Let me know if it didnt since I am keen to get my hands on your list! RegardsStephen

I believe there is money to be made if you are building however if you are buying off a developer then there will be little space to create equity as you and Jamie has suggested.By living in the house upfront you will be losing out on a fair bit of depreciation in the early years of the property.  Of course the tax advantages shouldnt be…[Read more]

I use Depwest in WA.  $495 or $499 off the top of my head.  Pretty quick turnaround.  I have used them twice.I have also used Washington Brown.  They cost $550.Pretty much the same outcome however Washington Brown took a few tries to get it right.  They didnt pick everything the first time around.