Here's a bit of a history of cyclones in the area: http://www.windworker.com.au/qldcyclones.htm

Gladstone was high and dry through the this January flood, Rockhampton was underwater. Gladstone was just cut off from transport thats all and supermarkets started to get a little low but no real issue, roads opened and supplies back on the shelves. No one starved.

I have been saying for the last 12 months that Gladstone Real Estate is an excellent investment, don't leave it too late getting into this market. Here's today's news article – "Gladstone House Prices to Soar"http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/story/2011/01/13/gladstone-gas-raises-house-prices/

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Thanks for an excellent post euro.

Hi Mark I need to know your income details before I can give you accurate feedback as this will determine your borrowing capacity, rather not speculate with the limited info. <edited – admin>

Hi Leo

I have sent you an email .. have a great New Year.

Re renovating for profit NEVER spend money on structural if you can avoid it as no one sees the value added. New paint is one of the best ways to add value, as is fencing, and any other facelift type of reno.. bathrooms and kitchens can be touched up superficially as well ie bench tops, cupboard doors, tiles etc.

Theres good books at the back of…[Read more]

You can always access the equity from your NZ property and use it toward a deposit and costs buying an Aussie property. If the NZ location is looking like increasing in value you may not want to loose the goose thats laying your golden eggs (appreciating in value). I only sell property if its a non performer.

Wattoette wrote:
Hi there,I am looking into purchasing our first Investment Property and have been looking at both negative gearing and positive cash flow. I am keen to go with negative gearing instead of cash flow positive due to high incomes earned by both myself and my partner.I have started to read your book and am a little confused why y…[Read more]

Rents are currently near 0 vacancy. They have gone up recently and look like continuing in an upward direction. 4Bdm houses are getting min $380 for an old house, averaging $420 to $450 a week now. Some companies will include added rental yes. Gladstone is a main regional area so all lenders are going max LVR.

I would definitely increase the rent but up to you if you want to go all the way to current market as your email suggests. If you want the cash-flow then put it up, you will get plenty of offers from well paid reliable tenants. If you have a moral issue regarding keeping your tenant and not hurting their pocket too much then raise the rent…[Read more]

Hi Austy, I have an office in Gladstone however I travel a lot and come and go regularly. I do have someone there on a permanent basis doing the groundwork with the Buyers Agent service.

Regarding the type of property you buy, I guess its up to you and your particular investing preferences as theres good value in both established and new. At the…[Read more]

Interesting articles Austy

squidgie wrote:
Hello fellow property investors!!I am often reading this site as a budding property investor, although I havent actually posted many questions.  I find it harder to type my thoughts/questions out  rather than actually speaking to someone!!! But anyway here goes.Ok, I have two investment properties in Victoria both units. One w…[Read more]

RobbieP wrote:
Hi,Is anyone on the forum using RP Data or any similar companies to do their property valuations?Regards, Robbie

I use Residex CMA and happy to send you a report if you shoot me an email with the property address.

Hi, havent bought there myself but heres a Suburb report with some useful stats
http://www.mediafire.com/?o812a2a1cpyvb2m

propertyjockey wrote:
Hi all,It has been an intersting few months reading and asking questions about property investing.Now it's time to speak to someone specifically about the correct strategy I will need to employ for the goals I have set and the best way forward to achieve them from my particular starting point.Are there any property i…[Read more]

Hi, to answer your question accurately I would need financial information related to your situation. You are welcome to email me if you would like me to crunch the numbers.

lucigoosey wrote:
Ok now that I have paid more attention I can see exactly what you do and what you offer. I guess on my initial visit to your site I was short on time and only had a brief look. It is a very busy front page with links and diagrams that I was unsure if they were advertising or not. Now that I have spent some time reading I may…[Read more]