Hey Guys

I’m In the IT game as well, debating weather to go contractor or not.
Money seems really good, through the company my chargeout rate is around $160-180 p/h
If I left 3 customers have already said they would follow me.
Bear/Pat what you guys think, i’m 28yo and about to settle on first property.

Your’re on the Money now
The key is not to over extend yourself!

Hi Anon

All I can Say is that if you stretch yourself, you may put yourself in a position where you have to sell in a bad market.
You need to take into consideration the fee’s and unexpected problems that can arise.
Also you cut out alot off first home buyers when you buy at that level, this can effect resale value.
At the moment some people are…[Read more]

Finally found the one I use.Hope someone finds this useful.http://fyels.com.au/wpgLink Looks dodgy but its legit Denis

I noticed the same thing when looking for property around Brisbane, however when I attended the property it was a different story, agents and sellers can’t seem to get their head around the “not a great market for sellers”
Properties around the 460 mark are selling for around for around 360-70.
With a LVR of 90% some minor work and self managed I…[Read more]

Nice work.
I made one up for our hunting, but was a bit too lazy to put it up.
Ours included things like aircon,stove type etc all those little things that can be forgotten about when visiting 10+ places in 1 day

Correct me if I an wrong, but I was under the understanding that Stamp Duty concessions require the property to be Owner Occupied for at least 1 year?
Is this different for OTP properties?

Have you considered Body Corporate Fee’s in the CBD, some are around 6k a year.
I’ve heard a good saying on the forum here ” Hope is not an investment strategy”
We’ve just been looking at properties in the cbd and found there was limited haggle room, properties in the sub 500k seem to be doing well and selling fairly quickly for pretty much on…[Read more]

HI AllenThanks Heaps for your reply.I've always wondered, you must get " Can you find me a CF+ property" alot.I'd also be interested to know the answer to this CheersDenis

I second Talking to Richard.
He’s Helped put me on the right track
Just be careful with that much money you’ll be getting lots of free advice and new friends

Is your primary focus on cashflow or Capital?

Hi Andrew

I’m in the exact situation as your’s
I’ve been looking around for about 2 months now, A friend has just finished building in Springfield lakes cost him about 380k (the house I personally think is worth around 350k) also they have just started Development behind his property so there is lots of dust/heavy machinery.
There seems to be a…[Read more]

Thanks WaySolid

I was beginning to lose hope in my post!
I couldn’t believe the difference in body corporate fee’s same street, similar size buildings with 4k per year difference.
Going to visit some open houses this weekend to get a feel.

Cheers

Denis

Richard Gets a thumbs up from me !

135, oh well could be worse

No worries, Glad I can finally give something back to this forum

I don’t think they will succeed, the internet is a global entity.
As we all know countries don’t play nice with each other.

Is this the Site?

http://www.refindhouseprices.com/

Cheers

Denis

Hi crj

As yet the only expense for my education has been Steve’s book!
I’ve acquired the rest via free methods ( Yea I know, not good )
Does anyone know any accountants who need IT support
Not sure what the Boss would say about funding an economics course, I don’t think it wise to ask.
I’ll definitely look for the tax book you…[Read more]

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