If you like study so much invest in a University degree in something that really interests you through a reputable University. It will probably see you commanding a higher salary ie. a fairly good rate of return – which is at the very basics what this whole discussion database is based upon – a high rate of return on investment!

Don’t get all wrapped up in the property investing hype. There are some people getting very rich from very much open source information!![]

I think it will be like anything. Know your expected outcome and know your area. Remember the deal of a lifetime comes around on average once a month (if you are looking right!) and that next deal is probably in your own neighbourhood.

As we are just starting we too could not afford the $15,000 for Henry Kaye’s course. We too, would too appreciate anyone who has notes from his course to share them.

Tedgalee I tried to see if we are in the same state and maybe if we were that you would be kind enough lend us the course notes for awhile please.

I sounds as though you did get something out of the course. A partner to invest with. We too would be interested in partnering with someone. How do we go about this. Do we have to attend one of these courses in order to find someone.

great day

rachel

Hi Steve,

The scenario you give here indicates that the bank was prepared to offer you 80% of the higher of valuation vs purchase price. Most of the lenders I have discussed this with will only take the lower of the two.

Do the rules change once the lenders get to know you? Or am I speaking to the wrong lenders?

Thanks for your advice.

Dave.

In my experience a good tennant is someone with a fulltime job and is renting though necessity but has a long term goal of one day owning their own residence.

Usually these tennants are quite upfront in terms of how long they expect to be tennants and respect the value of a good reference as a tennant when moving on.

I suppose I’m talking about people with clear. upfront personal goals.

Hi Leigh,

That is a great tool to use. I was always working them out using a mix of calculators and adding fees for others. But this does it all for you.

Cheers,

Matt. []

Count me in… Love to meet like minded people. Although a little older than most – 46 I’m a newbie to property investment and need all the help I can get.
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Hi Young Gun,

I spent 8 months in Real Estate a couple of years ago. Our fees were 3% plus GST plus $500 advertising contribution.

An agents fees are varied from agent to agent and are always negotiable. The problem here though is that any agent that will quickly negotiate away thier fee will probably not do much negotiating for your sale price.

If you choose an agent choose one that is reputable and has good negotiating skills. Ask them why their fee is what it is and see how they react. If they give solid reasons and even have testimonials, then go for it.

Always remember you are in charge and you have the say on the price you want.

Hope this helps.

Matt.

Hey there RC,

I am keen in sharing ideas and interests. I live in geelong, VIC where are u from?

I am kinda starting out but doing plenty of research b4 i take the plunge!!

Thanx again

Alex

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Hi Harry,

Welcome to the forum.

Have a look at this link relating to the FHOG in SA which should answer your questions.

http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au/fhog/faqoverview.html

Cheers,

Matt. []