Hi Aaron. Don’t be in too much of a hurry. Try to learn everything you can by all means, but believe me, the learning never stops (bit like life). Try to work out what strategy applies to you and how you can get there. In the meantime, keep talking to likewise minded people and hang around this forum where you will pick up heaps of info.

All the best

Marty

Hi ya Sooshie. I think it’s a great idea and also agree on the goodwill part of the scenario too. Like many others on this forum you sound to be very good natured so I’m sure that you will have many successes (is that a word)[]

All the best

Marty

Hi Cremin. Is this property to be your PPOR or for investment purposes? To me the most obvious question would be why are you selling? Also, a problem to one person may not be to someone else, for example, when I bought my PPOR the vendor told me that he avoided the next door neighbour because he talked too much. That was a problem for him but I don’t mind a chat so it is not a problem to me. Probably a frivilous example to use but what I’m trying to say is no matter where you buy, there is going to be good and not so good aspects to consider. If this is for an investment the “worry factor” is even further reduced.

Take care

Marty

Hi again 1×6. Just another thought. If you’re considering the Marsden area, dont write off Beenleigh. A little unit I bought there 18 months ago has doubled in value which suggests that Beenleigh has had its run but I was talking to an agent the other day from Beenleigh and he said that the area was still going ahead, and with a picture cinema complex coming soon that things will only better. I still prefer the Redland Shire but am just trying to throw some options your way.

Regards

Marty

Hi again Adam, reading 224013’s post reminded me of a book also that you may be interested in. It’s called “The millionaire next door” by Thomas J Stanley & William D Danko. Once again, good luck and keep us all posted, hopefully one day you can interview me for your site.

Regards

Marty

Hi Teylu and welcome. Don’t forget that with an interest only loan you can also make additional payments over the term of the I/O time frame, thus reducing the repaymets along the way and when it converts to P&I. Check with your mortgage originator or broker.

Cheers

Marty

I’m in total agreeance with the above, and believe in karma in as much that if we a little (in this case, advice, wisdom or experience) it comes back to us. A heartfelt thanks to everyone out there.

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Marty

Hi again 1×6. Have you tried looking for an I/P in the Redland Shire that you could do a reno on? Reno’s are definately not my specialty but if you’re handy (both physically and to the Redlands), it may be an option for you to get something there for the amount of money you wish to spend. Just a thought.

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Marty

Hi again Maggie. Obviously you have told the agent that you not happy with his service, which is a good start. My next step would be to put pen to paper and advise the principal of the agency how dissatisfied you are about the agent, also send a copy to Real Estate Institute in your state and ask for a reply. Don’t be surprised if it does fall on deaf ears but it is worth a go.

Regards

Marty

Hey HG. There is already a thread on this forum with your request. Check it out through the search function.

All the best

Marty