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    Property in a crap area

    Pros: Big block of land - Australia is full of land. Size of land is only relevant proportionally to the surrounding land. Affordable price -...
    Post by: Investing101, 16th Dec, 2015 in forum: Property Analysis
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    Shared laundry for investment property

    [ATTACH][ATTACH]
    Post by: Investing101, 6th Dec, 2015 in forum: What to buy
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    I'm a little confused working out borrowing power

    Don't forget APRA will change how the bank looks at you. @ 5% Interest rate right now, they will work out your serviceability on about 7.5%...
    Post by: Investing101, 4th Dec, 2015 in forum: Loans & Mortgage Brokers
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    Slow sale?

    property sold to someone else today.. Apparently a direct sale and he has not seen a commission. Could be suss.. But also could explain his...
    Post by: Investing101, 27th Nov, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Slow sale?

    I have seen it, Might consider doing this is if dont hear back today thanks. Already sent words to this effect. I was ready to dob him in to...
    Post by: Investing101, 27th Nov, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Slow sale?

    I am trying to buy a property and I have never had such a delayed experience. Something doesn't add up here. It took the agent 2 weeks to arrange...
    Thread by: Investing101, 26th Nov, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Granny Flat Tenant wants AC !!!

    Lost many remote's in past. Only buy ceiling fans with fixed controls now.
    Post by: Investing101, 26th Nov, 2015 in forum: Property Management
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    Granny Flat Tenant wants AC !!!

    Not all things evolve around money. :eek: I paid to put ceiling fans into a property with no rent hike, believing it was a resonable request...
    Post by: Investing101, 26th Nov, 2015 in forum: Property Management
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    Expense v Reward

    ha i'm in a similar predicament. I haven't got an answer for you Terry just a couple questions: How long do you intend for that PPOR to remain...
    Post by: Investing101, 24th Nov, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Using buyer's agent as a FHB

    Its true there are incentives for agents working harder for higher priced sale. I have used them myself, i.e setting a price to achieve in...
    Post by: Investing101, 19th Nov, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Defining a strategy

    64 million dollar question. "Is this property the best choice I could make right now?". Don't be afraid of a question no one has the answer to....
    Post by: Investing101, 18th Nov, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Defining a strategy

    Well said @BuyersAgent and @Rixter. Mix and match until you find your preferred method. First time I reno'd a house, i thought everyday i hope i...
    Post by: Investing101, 17th Nov, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Using buyer's agent as a FHB

    lets say 2% on a 500,000 sale. they make 10000. or get the seller another 20000 for 520000 for another few weeks work = 10400 negligible.
    Post by: Investing101, 16th Nov, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Using buyer's agent as a FHB

    An agent makes money from the sale, not the sale price.:eek:
    Post by: Investing101, 15th Nov, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process