Hi there,

I’ve forgotten to mention that on request, there was a new thread/post created, called “useful links 2”.
Should you wish to visit the post, just click on the link here…
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1644

I will also put a link at that post, making it easier to link to this post… Confused yet… No…[Read more]

Hi Stu,

I always enjoy reading your articles. Keep up the good work.

Cheers
Sooshie []

“small steps make the journey” (SAS)

Hi there,

Congratulations Andrew! I thought your suggested title was excellent.
Well Steve, now that you are an author, we hope the books keep coming. We know how hard you worked on the book. Congratulations on acheiving your goal! WEll DONE !!! []

Cheers
Sooshie []

“small steps make the journey” (SAS)

Hi PB,

Dave is right, the new forum should be coming very soon. In the mean time, It shouldn’t be a problem making a post on abbreviations etc.
Stay tuned.

Cheers
Sooshie []

“small steps make the journey” (SAS)

Hi Bruce,

In truth, your post made my skin crawl. [] Yet in fairness to you, I can’t begin to imagine what you went through in your “tour of duty”.
Still I must caution and warn you that many people access this forum, including at least one 13 year old boy that I know of (my friend’s son ) and your last post can’t be construed as a positive…[Read more]

Hi David,

Thank you for your explination on GV and CV. I think it’s important to know the risks involved in purchasing in another country. I appreciate your helpful advice. [^] Your post on risk mitigation is well thought out and makes sense, I’m sure it will keep you in good stead, should the need arise. [8D]
Mini, as usual your posts are…[Read more]

Hi there,

I was given a free intro ticket, when I was at Southland last week. They had a free magazine with Rene Rivkin on the front, the catch was I had to put my name down on their books for the free info session.
I didn’t go to the session of course. Luckily, reading the posts at this forum helped me see the wolf in sheeps disguise (so to…[Read more]

Hi Dianne,

Like Steve, I also attended his intro. I found a couple of things interesting, which PF didn’t expand on.
I’d also be interested in what you thought of his seminar.
If you are happy to, the varnished truth is okay with me, when you have time to post.

Cheers
Sooshie []

“small steps make the journey” (SAS)

Hi Dosser,

If he’s been recommended to you, try him out. Our accountant is expensive, but you pay for what you get. Our last accountant was happy for us to pay a small fortune in tax, when we couldn’t even make ends meet [!]
What’s good advice worth to you?
Cheers
Sooshie []

“small steps make the journey” (SAS)

Hi there,

$40 a month!!! That’s $10 a week. There’s not much you can buy for that nowadays which will give you peace of mind and let someone else take care of the hassles. Besides, it’s a tax deduction.
If the property manager does his job well, then isn’t he worth $40 per month? If you spoke to the agent, I’m sure you could negotiate that…[Read more]

Hi there,

What about the tax implications investing overseas? Do you have to fill out 2 tax returns, one for NZ and one for Australia (excuse the ignorance but I know virtually nothing about taxes, except that you have to pay them [])
How do you bring back the money from the offshore account back into Australia (ie. income from rentals or income…[Read more]

Hi Mark,

Welcome to PI forum! []
Have you asked a bank how much they will give you towards the property (how much they will loan you)? I think when we tried to get a serviced apartment, they would only lend 70% LVR as the banks are not so keen on serviced apartments. They are not as easy to sell and they don’t experience the same capital growth…[Read more]

Hi there,

Which of the areas around Melbourne are experiencing high vacancy levels from your experiences? I do see many ‘for lease’ signs up, but in Bentleigh areas and surrounds, they haven’t stayed up for very long.
I believe renters are also becoming more savvy with negotiating their rent.
What have your experiences been like?
Cheers
Sooshie…[Read more]

Hi Mini,

Oops! I bet you had a giggle! I did. Laughter is the best medicine… I’ll have more thanks! []
Louise is right about different words for different places! Why can’t New Zealander’s just call them stumps!!! [:0)] Well I’m glad I didn’t need to talk to a builder, I’d probably blush [] if I had to ask about ‘piles’. []

Actually this…[Read more]

Hi there Bob,

Welcome to the forum! [] I thought whilst I’m still up (just mind you!) I’ll just say hello.
Where have you built? Can you give us some more details?
Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi there,

I’ve just got to agree with Scott, there’s nothing like jumping in at the deep end and trying to swim against the current to safety! The good thing is that you can survive to tell the story…(this could be a little premature in my scenario, but I’m cautiously optimistic [])
Maybe the lessons I’ve learnt, couldn’t have been learnt in…[Read more]

Hi there,

I actually ordered my book last year. It’s very good on basic information and is geared at the investor who wants to learn (predominantly about shares) as the company (from memory) is Safety in the Market. They will follow up on their letter with their sales pitch. I can’t say whether it’s effective or not, because I’ve not done the…[Read more]

Hi there,

Found this link and thought it may come in handy, considering the questions on this topic.

http://www.reinz.org.nz/

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi there,

I’m really impressed with the posts I’ve read. I found this and thought I’d share it with you … it was written by Hybrid property consulting group.

quote:Building your property portfolio is just like building a bridge. To build any bridge you first need to work out exactly what your foundation consists of and then crystalise exactly…

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Hi there,

Mini, forgive the nurse in me, but I just couldn’t stop laughing at this typo

quote: ‘new roof, new wiring, new piles‘

.[][][] I know I’m just being juvinile and I know my spelling is atrocious, but that has got to be the funniest typo yet!!! [][][]
You Go Girl!!! [:0)] You made my day!!!

Big Hugs from
Sooshie [:X]

“Giving is a…[Read more]