Hi Benny
Thanks for the welcome and yes Im glad Ive joined this site. So much information and the response to my 1st thread has been awesome. Going to look at the “Rent or Buy” link now as this is still a major contention for me. All very exciting I think, looking forward to see how it all pans out.

cheers MM

Thanks Richard for your input. So much valuable advice on this forum. Ive taken it all on board and am going to start talking to some people about getting started. Talk soon.

Thanks Kinetic, reverse engineering is exactly what I need to do.

Breathing a little easier now.. Yep have depreciation report for IP. As to CG….hmmm after I built it probably lost about 30k over 3 years but is on the up slowly, been reading its going to go up again very soon (Sunshine Coast). As to buy or rent Im still in 2 minds (this is where I have to make a decision) guess Im used to having my own place…[Read more]

Thanks Jamie..re retirement see above reply. I’m looking to do something in about 6 months as I am about to start a new job and of course will have 3 months probation before I can go for any sort of loan. Just looking to set myself up so when the time comes I know (I hope) what I’m doing. With so many brokers and advisors out there is it just a…[Read more]

Thanks Kinetic phew… breathing…. thanks for your advice, much appreciated. My renter which was PPOR is valued at about $440k and I get $420 pw rent @ the moment, hopefully $10 more from Oct. I pay $410pw rent in Bris. Ive always believed rent money is dead money so have aimed to have a PPOR but the more I read maybe not?… Breathe…[Read more]