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    SA Adelaide CBD catch up

    Hi guys, I've recently just moved back from Melbourne and would be keen to come along and meet you all. I'm also free (at this stage) for 23rd
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 11th Mar, 2016 in forum: Networking & Meetups
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    VIC Is positive cash flow possible in wider Melbourne or only regional Victoria?

    This property in Ballarat looks like it would be a good pick up if you are after a 'buy and hold' CF+ IP ...there are plenty of options around...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 18th Aug, 2015 in forum: Where to Buy
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    Yield calculations

    Everyone seems to calculate it slightly differently so there is no golden rule. But as @spludgey says it is about consistency and ensuring...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 17th Aug, 2015 in forum: Loans & Mortgage Brokers
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    What are your due diligence checks?

    This. You can access reports from various agencies to check easements, power lines and even broadband supply. If possible, I use as part of my...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 12th Aug, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Working a deal from beginning to end

    Hi Leo I guess the variable to consider is the area that you're buying in and whether you would look to also achieve organic CG over the...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 4th Aug, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Working a deal from beginning to end

    I really don't mean to sound negative but is it just me or does spending $70k on a renovation to unlock an extra $45-50k in equity seem...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 4th Aug, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Whats your prefered strategy?

    1, 2 and 4 for me too!
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 4th Aug, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Your Latest Purchase

    Thanks Hugh. It featured in the Advertiser property section the day after we exchanged contracts headlining a piece about the south being unlocked...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 20th Jul, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Your Latest Purchase

    3 bedroom house in Hackham, SA, just settled on Friday. We paid $260k for it and it comes with tenant in place paying $310 a week. It will need...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 20th Jul, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    What are your contract conditions?

    Some states have cooling off periods (such as SA). I have bought without B&P condition because I can get it done within the cooling off period -...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 16th Jul, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Don't confuse brains and a bull market ...

    Steven Bradbury is considered by many to be the "luckiest" gold medalist in Olympic history. Throughout his career, he adopted a racing strategy...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 15th Jul, 2015 in forum: Investor Psychology & Mindset
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    Buying IP's for the sake of it

    Real estate agents will deal with anyone who they believe will actually put their money where their mouth is....regardless of what comes out of...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 15th Jul, 2015 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    VIC Warrnambool v Ballarat

    That is a return of 5.7%, you can easily obtain same/better in Ballarat believe me. I bought a place late last year for $212,500 that rents for...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 15th Jul, 2015 in forum: Where to Buy
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    How long will foreign investment in Aus property continue?

    A major factor is the low value of the Australian dollar. Whilst it is so low, purchases are "cheaper" when converting from certain foreign...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 8th Jul, 2015 in forum: Property Market Economics
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    Do you tell a selling agent they won't be your PM?

    We're awaiting settlement of our next IP whilst is tenanted until later this year and is currently managed by the selling agency. When I discussed...
    Post by: Jamie_Monkey, 6th Jul, 2015 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process