John, being a former Property Manager I can strongly recommend having the property managed by someone else as it frees up your time and is TAX DEDUCTABLE. The key points are: do you have the time to learn the RTA Act and manage the property professionally? If you decide to have the property managed, MAKE SURE YOU SHOP AROUND AND INTERVIEW…[Read more]

Linda, having been a property manager for 5 years I can probably help you out a bit. Firstly, on what grounds were you not successful at court??? Secondly, you say they won’t sign a contract, did they sign one in the beginning and if not, why not? [email protected] if you want further help instead of airing the details publicly.

So far we haven’t Tony but it’s a good idea. Any Brisbane people interested in catching up?

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Yes i am an investor in both brisbane and sydney,but due to my heavy involvement in my business,i am not spending enough time on property investments and i guess i would like to know of a network of investors or individuals that are in the same boat.

How bout a jv with someone who isn’t cashed up at present but has plenty of time to do…[Read more]

Sooshie, his books are more inspirational I think rather than educational but I have only read RDPD which is probably more of an introduction anyway. I think reading anything that is relevent to your current subject of study is good for a wider view but don’t expect to learn specifics.

Thanks for the accommodation info, very useful. All booked and ready to go, see you there.

Well, my eyes are hurting and I’ve only gotten half way through the analysis. I think he has some valid points, Kiyosaki’s books are about everything and nothing at the same time but on the upside, reading Kiyosaki’s book has got me thinking that there is more to life than my husband travelling four hours a day to get to and from work, to be…[Read more]

Thanks for the advice guys, I might just see you’ll in Sydney, will sort out the details tomorrow. If so, be warned, I will be picking everyones brains while I’m there. Anyone got any recommendations on accommodation. I haven’t been to Sydney since I was 7 and have no idea, coming from Brisbane if it pans out.

Jassep, my suspicians are always…[Read more]