Hi Warren,

Tenants are THE MOST important factor for ANY investment property, CF+ or otherwise!!! Without them you have no cash!!!

As for DD; it should be IMO a do-it-yourself, learn as you go thing, although a little informed knowledge from those who have been there is always going to make things a bit easier. So please, feel free to ask…[Read more]

The RP data link is:

http://www.reports.rpdata.com.au

Another “suburb snapshot” site can be found through http://www.domain.com.au which is also worthwhile looking at.

There are others, but I can’t think of them off the top of my head ATM.

Cheers,

Jo

JetD,

It appears my reply post was deemed inappropriate, and consequently so too my thoughts on your rhetorical question. Part of the answer to your question was contained in my response but I guess it ‘s wording was not to your (or another moderator’s/admins) liking.[blink]

Hence, as my thoughts on this matter were silenced, I have no…[Read more]

Originally posted by Jaffasoft:
In terms of a Positive Cash Flow property I know that a house 100,000 and rent of $100 would be way in the negative of around -18% CoCR or -$80 a week in expenses – lose.

The yield tells you what you have just described, whether it is going to be negative, neutral or positive geared. How much you get in the form…[Read more]

Yes I have to agree emc,

I got this emailed to me yesterday too!!!

It is definitely the BEST blonde joke of them all!!![laugh4][laugh4]

Cheers,

Jo

Hey emc,

My list is long…….but predominantly I work voluntarily in a women’s refuge because I feel strongly about the prevention of domestic violence against women.

Aside from that, I am probably like most people, in that I believe in and try to support/donate to most worthy charities such Red Cross, Children’s Hospital Appeals, Worldvision,…[Read more]

Oh dear!!![blush2]

Thanks Aussie/Simon,

I only got emailed it yesterday, oh well….it was worth a giggle!!!

Cheers,

Jo

I never said it was incorrect, I said it shouldn’t have been any more “interesting” (surprising) than….

I was grammatically showing the difference due to your emphasis on my use of the word “abolish”; that’s all!!!

Cheers,

Jo

Fair enough Kay, but your comment (previous page) didn’t convey your message in this regard. In fact it came across as somewhat sarcastic, strange that???!!![blink]
As for the use of the word abolition (actually I used the term “to abolish” but hey, now I’m splitting hairs)!!! Grammatically speaking, it’s no more interesting than Celivia’s use…[Read more]

Eewwww !!!! shocked2]shocked2]shocked2]

Heavens I only just noticed Madcat said 40K with 150 p/w rent, I read it as 80K with a 150 p/w, giving you 9.8% gross return!!!

Certainly, these kinds of returns are NOWHERE to be found ANYWHERE in Oz!!! Well not to my knowledge anyway!!!

Jo

Ditto Trish,

I too can help with Vic REAs, although +CF properties in Victoria (not too sure how you’ll fare on that note) maybe Westan can shed a bit more “positive” light some country Vic regions!!!! [thumbsupanim]

Cheers,

Jo

Hey Diclem,

That’s great; congrats on the anniversary!!!

Don’t be so modest though, apart from learning, you also taught and inspired many others along the way!!! [medieval]

Well done!!! [thumbsupanim]

Cheers,

Jo

Firstly Kay, unlike some who when corrected for their inaccurate statements, I am woman enough to admit my error!!!

And on this occasion, you are quite correct, John Howard did in fact attend Sydney University (it was the other PM whose surname also starts with a H (Hawke), that I later remembered going to Oxford).

Secondly, in light of your…[Read more]

Oh look it’s little Johnny Howard, the man who “dislikes” private schools, but he himself was an Oxford/Harvard graduate (must look that up)!!!!

Anibus,

I think this is where the problem lies in your debate with Kay.

From what I have read, you are referring to public vs private schools generally (or at least not exclusively targetting universities) whereas Kay is referring to private schools vs public universities funding. University funding is a different ball game, as it is funded by…[Read more]

Madcat,

Yes these kind of yields are possible, although mostly in remote rural areas throughout Australia (in Victoria almost impossible) and growth potential for same can be very risky (at best).

On the other hand, there is always New Zealand, returns are still very good, house prices still very affordable, and your chances of high returns (and…[Read more]

Hi Piper,

From personal dealings, I have found Nelson Alexander (Fitzroy branch) exceptionally good property managers, and even better sales people!!!

PM fees generally around 7% + GST however if more than one property, you can often negotiate down to between 5-6% Aside from that there is the usual re-letting fee (normally one week’s rent) and…[Read more]

Hi emc,

I have no problem with yours (or anyone else’s) personal view of private schools. However, I do object to people making unfair judgements on same purely based on a narrow-minded view that one is better than the other!!! To me, that is complete nonsense!!! There are pros and cons on both sides of the fence, and I think it is would be…[Read more]

Originally posted by Celivia:

Quote:
Well, the overall amount of students requiring education won’t change after abolition/redundancy of private schools (not sure of the right term for this), so the funds will still be needed for education.
I’m not disputing this in the slightest!!!

And don’t forget that demands for good public education of…[Read more]

Originally posted by kay henry:
Abolition? Yes, we are certainly a product of our environment and schooling :o) Ouch, that sparks; sarcasm or jealousy Kay, either way not pretty!!! [blush2]

As for “abolition” Kay, I was continuing from Celivia’s remark who said she would like to see private schools made redundant!!! But then, that’s different is…[Read more]