Hey Caston
When you go to those interviews, do you tend to tell the interviewer about the Asperger’s? It seems that if you get so many interviews, your quals and expience must be good, which should be the most important thing with IT work.

Also, why not use centrelink and other resources that could help you get into work? I’ve found CRS to be…[Read more]

Oh what??? Is the sky falling in again? [glum2]

Hi Redwing
I think it comes down to setting clear goals and having set timeframes. There are occasions where I will choose to live like a miser for a certain period of time, but I wouldn’t let myself get into a habit of it. It’s all about balance. Just making sure I have everything I want now and will have everything I want in the future too…[Read more]

I’d be worried if the kids didn’t want to move out as soon as they finished school. Surely parents want their kids to become independant adults and take on adult responsibilties? You’ve got 18 years to educate them, then maybe help them financially with Uni if they go that way. But kick em out I say. Dazzling, did your folks put you in one of…[Read more]

When I went o/s in the middle of selling a property, I gave some kind of power of attorny to a friend but it was only for the purpose of signing the sell contract. He couldn’t use it for anything else. That doesn’t really help though does it? I think asking a solicitor would be the way to go.

Sounds like you’re interested in the stockmarket. There’s no quicker way to learn than by buying some shares. If I were in your situation, I would bank all my cash in a high yeilding account immediately and when I had say $4000 or so, invest it in a very low risk blue chip stock (like a bank for example). I’d then repeat that exercise maybe…[Read more]

Yep, it’s as simple as that [suave2]

Well, that’s one option anyway. You might want to do a forum search on buying an IP first v’s buying a PPOR. There are plenty of other threads devoted to the steps involved and all that.

Hi Landgrabber

Sounds like an awkward situation. Your “friend” has spent a lot of money on the place expecting to be there a long time. That sounds like his main argument.

I think what I would do in that situation is this: tell him that since you value his friendship, you are willing to continue his tenancy at a 15% discount to the current…[Read more]

Thanks Jim

Originally posted by DD:
fhog will be there when you buy your first “to live in’residence. It is not affected by owning an IP.

Is that really true? I was sure you could only claim the FHOG if you hadn’t owned a house before.

Megapass, bear in mind that any capital gains on your PPOR are not taxable. Sounds like a good opportunity to buy a…[Read more]

And you want to get a 2nd job. Tut tut tut
*shakes her head*

What he said.

Very aptly named thread Nathan. Let us know how it goes.

Hmmm.. Well, if you’re in a relationship, the answer is “check with your partner”. If not, and your only concern is whether the extra cash will be eaten up by tax or not, just do the math. Remember to take into account the other costs as Steve mentioned.

How are you situated in terms of equity? If the money is to renovate an IP, perhaps an…[Read more]

Yes, it sounds reasonable to me. However, you can check with the other owners if you’re concerned. There is an annual meeting that you as an owner can attend and you can bring it up there if you all think the fees are too high.

I agree. Being soft and too generous is not fair on yourself. It’s also not fair on the other person because you are creating the opportunity for them to do the wrong thing. That’s why I say I don’t care about how much people complain, as long as I know that what I’m doing is right. Which of course it isn’t always, but it is what I aim for.

Hi 1winner
Interesting take on the situation. To answer your question, fairness comes into every decision I make whether it be a buisiness or a personal decision. It’s simply a question of my own ethics and morality. Fairness, to me is very objective and has nothing to do with how much the person on the other end of my decision complains. Is…[Read more]

Well, yes TMA. You know “small things…” and all that.

Lol. Thanks surrey, that just made my day.

Originally posted by kerwyn:

So the moral of this little story is, don’t procrastinate?

Kerwyn.

Or is the moral of the story that if the insurers don’t like the tenants to the degree that they won’t give you insurance, you should find new tenants because those ones might burn down the house?

Hi Jenny

I live on the Sunny Coast and that sounds very unusual to me. Check the cost of similar rentals and if it’s in line, definitely get another agent, or if you have the time and energy, put an ad in the local paper yourself.

PM me if I can be of any help. Hope your hubby is feeling better soon.