jacy_m,

i completly agree with these other comments – get into it now. Start finding out what you need to buy your first place.

Your situation is better than mine – go for it!

Hey Gavalynn.

It’s a tough thing to know who is trustworthy and who is not and even where to begin the search.
While this may not help to give you a run down of my first purchase may.

I knew I could not afford to pay for the place each week which lead me to the gold coast about a year ago. Being from melb I didnt know what the real values were.…[Read more]

Well done Felicity.

One year down the track I plan to say the same.
I’m 25, live in doncaster vic and have 1 prop in qld. In the process now of refinancing to buy another to hang on to.
Up until a few months ago, I was heading overseas in nov for a year or two. I wanted to have 3 prop before I left. I will definatly have 3 b4 nov, but I cant…[Read more]

Hey Leigh.

Robert Musgrove and Associates.
5174 1999
0427 575 742

I was going to use this guy last week but the property was taken off the market, so I cant tell you what he’s like.
He’s based in Traralgon and does all surrounding areas.
I also heard the area is prone to termites. If you want a pest inspection, try:
A&C Pest Services
5176…[Read more]

Howdy folks.

I’m going to take the other side of this discussion. I have no benefit in sticking up for the investors club, but i’ll tell you about my experiences with them.

It’s true they have been to court about the ‘No Tenant, No Problem’ program which is a form of insurance in case your property is vacant. That program is no longer allowed to…[Read more]

I agree.
Not just from the point of renting again, but as you said yourself, your property will provide a good stepping stone.
From everyone I’ve spoken to along my way they always say the first property is the hardest one to get. I only have one myself (so far) and it does seem to get easier. By the end of the year I plan to have several…[Read more]

Hi all.

Steve thanks for taking the time yesterday.

Quasi and Leigh thanks for your thoughts. It’s good to know others have gone through what I’m struggling with at the moment. You’re right, it is going to be challenging – but it must be for a good reason.

I appreciate your comments, it gives me an extra confidence boost!

Thanks, Phil.