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    Game changer - self driving cars....

    Uber will change the way cities work. Think about during school holidays, only 10% of the cars are off the road, yet your car trips to and from...
    Post by: hathro, 2nd Jun, 2017 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    WA Where and when to buy

    You'll need debt to fund your property or business. Use an offset account to manage your cash flow should you need money for your business.
    Post by: hathro, 29th Mar, 2017 in forum: Where to Buy
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    WA Perth is entering Boom cycle

    I completely agree with what you are saying but be careful when using "all houses". Development went nuts in these two areas and as those smaller...
    Post by: hathro, 27th Jan, 2017 in forum: Where to Buy
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    WA Perth is entering Boom cycle

    Hi MTR, where are you getting your population data from? I'd love a good data source as the ABS data seems dated?
    Post by: hathro, 1st Dec, 2016 in forum: Where to Buy
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    Investing $200k. Where?

    @flossompossum do you currently have somewhere to live? Are you paying rent? Are you currently working or plan to start working? Are your children...
    Post by: hathro, 4th Nov, 2016 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Investing $200k. Where?

    Speak to a broker, there are plenty of good ones on here. Use as little cash as possible for your property (your broker will advise the sweet...
    Post by: hathro, 3rd Nov, 2016 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    How to find a good building inspector WA

    Max did my PPOR. Awesome PDF'd report with photos, what the building code states and how it was not up to standard and what needed to be done to...
    Post by: hathro, 29th Oct, 2016 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Pimping Perth already....

    It's quite scary that half our population in WA work for the government.
    Post by: hathro, 19th Oct, 2016 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Pimping Perth already....

    WA Health employs over 43,000 people. Then you have the private hospitals/GP's etc on top of that.Latest WA Health budget was $8.2B.
    Post by: hathro, 18th Oct, 2016 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    WA Doubleview - First IP

    For $560k build cost, what will the end value be? Make sure you factor in holding costs. Buying "off the plan" generally isn't a great idea - end...
    Post by: hathro, 25th Sep, 2016 in forum: Where to Buy
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    Opting to be uninsured

    5k/year is nothing. Also consider that when a property is damaged (fire etc) it will not be generating income. $13.70 per day (before deductions)...
    Post by: hathro, 25th Sep, 2016 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Technology & Social Media What anti virus software do you use?

    Trend is great - cheap and lightweight. It will depend on your network setup - post this question on the whirlpool or OCAU forums.
    Post by: hathro, 21st Sep, 2016 in forum: Living Room
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    Tiles vs Vinyl planks

    My understanding of lose lay was that only the outer planks are glued down and all the other planks are not. This makes for quicker installation...
    Post by: hathro, 5th Sep, 2016 in forum: Renovation & Home Improvement
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    Tiles vs Vinyl planks

    I have Karndean spring oak throughout my whole home and wouldn't change it for the world. Everyone keeps mistaking it for timber including the...
    Post by: hathro, 24th Aug, 2016 in forum: Renovation & Home Improvement
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    Well said Mr Stevens

    We need to use the appropriate language. Stop calling it debt and start calling it leverage - it instantly shifts thought from negative to positive.
    Post by: hathro, 15th Aug, 2016 in forum: Property Market Economics