I still use the internet property sites such as Real Estate.com.au, as a starting point, then I do the research via Australian Bureau of Statistics, local council web sites with their future plans for the town/city. I also do a search function on various forums including the Somersoft forum which has some valuable information (such as soil…[Read more]

I have bought 3 properties in Cairns and myself and many of my investor buddies use Sue Williams from Lee Williams and Associates. Reasonable fees and good service. Phone 07 40544366. Fax 07 40547637. Regards, Scotty.

I purchased Hans Jakobis cash flow property course ‘super secrets to wealth’ after reading his book ‘How to be rich and happy’. I met Hans at the October 2002 Melbourne property investment expo (that expo is on again this October 17-19). After listening to his tapes several times, My wife and I flew to Cairns last November, bought 3 properties,…[Read more]

Whats up with you guys? You got a problem helping others? I thought this forum was here so we could share info. Sure I did heaps of hours searching the net, (many times until 3am in the morning)the ABS suburb snapshots, many phone calls to local agents etc and then took my wife and 2 kids to W.A Cost me heaps, but I got some good deals. Its my…[Read more]

Just back two weeks ago from an interstate trip to Collie, Bunbury and then Kalgoorlie. No positive cashflow in Bunbury although potentioal for capital growth and I liked the large town. Looked at about 6 properties (houses and units) in Collie. Unfortunately the rents didnt match the 10.4% returns in relation to the asking prices. For example…[Read more]

Sure, my email is [email protected] Regards, Scotty.

Try Kalgoorlie. Just got back to Melbourne 2 weeks ago from a trip to Bunbury, Collie and Kalgoorlie. Forget Bunbury, the most you will get there is about 7-8%, but might be good for capital growth. Collie didnt do much for me and again returns were about 8%. Found heaps of 9 to 10.5% yields in Kalgoorlie (population approx 30000. Wages are high.…[Read more]