Mine never are Brenda; although I support negative gearing, my IPs are strictly positive!!! [biggrin]

Jo

Hey Domo,

I understand what you mean (well, sort of). That is, okay I understand you are trying to get a fair comparison between yours and other 2 bedder units with a LUG, and I would assume others do exist as you have mentioned. But what do you mean “that looks similar”??? I mean, is yours an architecturally designed facade, or what EXACTLY…[Read more]

Hey Brenda,

Can I have your autograph??? [biggrin]
Well done!!!! Not only 20 IP in 18 months, but celebrity status to boot!!!! [medieval]

In the words of Sister Sledge: Go sister, Go sister, Go…..!!!!! [biggrin]

Just one question for you Brenda, if I may, will you be buying another 20 in the next 18 months???

All the best,

Jo

Originally posted by MortgageHunter:
P.S. Give your wife a pat on the back and a HUGE [kiss] kiss; why??? Because her pushing is evidence that behind every great man and his success story there is a woman!!!! [tongue]

A PUSHY woman [biggrin]

Hey, whatever works; go with it!!!! [winking]

Swampy you’re a legend!!!! [specool]

Telling your story is priceless, and I am sure so many reluctant investors may read it and feel inspired enough to take the plunge (provided the numbers add up of course)!!! [whistle]

There was a fantastic quote I stumbled on in this month API (Australian Property Investors) magazine, where a couple did as…[Read more]

Hey Swampy,

Property investing is cyclical by nature, and like you I too have seen these changes; having watched four of them since I was a teenager!!! I remember buying one property in a cool market for $175K and selling it a decade later for $925K.

I personally don’t like that four letter word SELL [wacko] and I agree one should only do this…[Read more]

Hi Caleb,

Your enthusiasm is inspiring, and as I said in my reply PM to you, study hard and do the best you can with your schooling for now.

Read as much about, and talk to as many property investors as you can. Forums such as this, and Somersoft will always make accessible to you willing people who will share of their knowledge and experiences…[Read more]

Marc,

If you are wondering where my post (to Wez) and to which you replied, stating your disappoint in my missing your point, has gone. I deleted it. I felt that perhaps it may have been read (as you obviously did) badly.

You’re an educated man Marc, and as such I know that you will agree, that every person is entitled to his or her opinion,…[Read more]

Hi Milly,

Properties within close proximity to public transport services have always fetched a better price simply because of such convenient access. Smart investors will always look to buy close to nearby tram/train/bus routes, not so much because of rising petrol prices (although that may well influence them even moreso thesedays) but because…[Read more]

Hi Seano,

Not sure about the legalities of bringing in a third party (ie. another builder) therefore I suggest you approach your current builder and discuss how they intend to compensate you for the delay in works, (ie. dollar value per day) or X amount off the final payment. If after discussions, you are still not satisfied then maybe you could…[Read more]

IT is disappointing that you miss the point by so much, even more disappointing from you Monopoly.

And what point is that EXACTLY Marc???

No actually spare me, I am not interested in the speed of light, the force from within or the powers that be; all I am concerned with is healthy debate. However, as it currently stands, it appears that this…[Read more]

Kay,

If you friend needs refuge shelter (very safe/max security) I can help with details of several places in various states.

Jo

Hey Trish:

http://www.somersoft.com/forums/

Hope to catch up on night!!!

Cheers,

Jo

Hi Seano,

Welcome to the forum!!!

Sorry to cut in; [blush2] I know your question was aimed at Peter.

I am assuming if it was written into the contract that any time lapse would incur costs, penalities whatever, then the answer is yes!!!

Cheers,

Jo

Hey Geo,

Sounds great; my only problem is weekends are tough for me as I spend time with my kids. During the week is better, but even that can be difficult depending on whether I have been called out in the middle of the night, and am more interested in catching a few [sleepyanim][sleepyanim]

But if you decide to organise a time and date, post…[Read more]

Hey Trish,

There is a Melbourne social gathering that is organised through Somersoft’s website; they meet monthly.

Cheers,

Jo

Originally posted by kay henry:
remember, some people still LIKE their work, and choose to keep doing it. Why do you think all those High Court judges are in their 60’s?

The money???
To get away from their wives/husbands???
The money???
Don’t know anything other than work???
The money???
Like the “power trip” associated with the job???
Oh and…[Read more]

Hi mdpearce,

People aren’t “sitting on the fence” in backing +CF properties at all; they are being realistic and understand that these properties are hard to come by ATM especially in Australia. You will still do ok in NZ, but again, +CF properties are becoming scarcer!!! If your focuss is ONLY +CF positive you will IMO risk becoming very…[Read more]

Yorker,

I have already told you that the likelihood of attracting customers through the methods you employ on this site will not be very helpful to you.

As you may have noticed, people tend to rely on data provided for free, and second to this, if they do agree to pay for a service, they will often do so with a company who has a legitimate…[Read more]

Originally posted by Domo:
I have thought of approaching Agents & looking through properties they have for rent but I still may not come across one that is comparable.

Hi Domo,

Is this your FIRST rental property???

You seem to be focussed on the fact there is nothing “comparable”; are you allowing bias to cloud your practical judgement??? Of…[Read more]