Thanks for the replies really appreciate your comments.Just to answer some of your queries – Kent, they will pay 50% of the agents fees and I will be based in the Northern subs so anywhere around Joondalup will good.  I agree with your don't sell advice but this might be one that I sell if they are paying, however I will watch the market…[Read more]

Congrats Terry on 10,000 posts (must admit the 'Bloody hell' bit made me laugh thanks) I am off to see another broker (wed) after what has been said on this post thanks.  Terry you mentioned paying of my personal debt with my 30k would there be a problem, with this if I intend to rent out my ppor in a couple of years?Nick

Nick – Australind 180k south of PerthLooking to learn as much as poss on IP so I can start building my own portfolio.Nick

Thanks for the replies guys.In short I have not felt entirely comfortable with the risk and yes Terry the broker was recommended to me buy the seller!  Admitted I asked for some recommendations.Not sure about using my current PPOR as a rental but I am having the house assessed for rental and valued independently so will look at what they say.  I a…[Read more]

Thanks Richard hadn't noticed the income/turnover bit and no it does not look good if are advising someone.  I like the thought of starting it part time but is it realistic to be able to build up business selling one mortgage a week and live on the retainer?

Hello allI am another one looking to take the plunge into mortgage broking and just wanted to know if anyone has heard of http://www.brokersite.com.au/ They will mentor and you can start part time which suits me but never heard of them. Any news good or bad would be very much appreciated.Nic