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Hi all, I'm looking at purchasing a very interesting property in Brisbane. It is a double story house that each floor was built as a self containing unit (i.e. bedrooms, kitchen, bath and laundry) including both an external separate access and an internal shared access with a lockable door...

What suburbs are you looking at if I may ask? I assume it's exhausting but I just don't have the time to do the search myself. For me it make more financial sense to work and use a BA, although it's frustrating not being on the ground to "feel" the suburbs.

Mate, thanks for taking the time and responding, but please don't assume that I don't have a strategy. I do have one that encompasses more then property investment and is based on a 15 years timeframe. At this stage, I'm in the property accumulation stage looking to acquire high growth...

Thanks Hugh, that's helpful if not more confusing ;). It's frustrating not knowing the suburbs. Maybe a Brissie weekend is in the cards for me... Can you elaborate about the "Mansfield SHS catchment which is a drawcard"?

Hi Nathan, that's a great question. I guess it's down to your investment approach in general, not necessarily property. I'm always in the mind that as long as you minimise the risk you will reap the rewards. That goes both for property and shares. That means that instead of maximising the...

Fair enough. Any thoughts on the difference between Mt G., Mt G east and Upper Mt G? Do you think one is superior to the other?

Thanks Bran, excellent info to help me out and will definitely take you up on your offer once I have something in my sights.

Thanks Rixter, always value your input. I know a "how long is a piece of string" kind of question, but how do you an investment in Upper Mt Gravatt compared to Greenslopes? Do you feel the UMG has better potential the GS? I have almost no knowledge of Brisbane and the area, and it's a bit...

Sounds like a good buy, I also think Greenslopes has a good CG potential. Was it easy to find a tenant? Thanks, will take a look at Morningside. Haven't heard about that suburb before. Agree, but yield is not the most important parameter. Free standing, CG and closeness to the cbd are...

Hi all, I know that there were quite a few "where in Brissie" threads, but my question is a bit different. I'm currently looking for IP #2 and the target in Brisbane with the budget of 650k. Parameters are: - Free standing house with a comfortable plot size - Excellent GC potential -...

Thanks all for the recommendations. Agree. I also don't like this term and think it's a bit silly (as why I put it in quotes), however I see this term is used all over SS. I guess what I meant to say is that I'm looking for an ongoing relationship (i.e. team) rather then a transactional...

Hi all, Just recently started my property investment journey (bought my first IP last week :eek:) and am looking to build up my "team". Would highly appreciate any recommendation for a "property investment oriented" accountant in the Sydney area (preferably CBD, but not too fussed). On the...

Thanks Nick, will look into these. How about Cunninghams? They seem to be all over the place in Manly.

Oops, should have mentioned that it's Manly, NSW ;). Thanks for the advise, though.

Hi all, I recently purchased a 1 bedder in Manly (eastern hill) and am looking for a property manager. Any recommendation? How much should it cost? Although price is a factor, I am happy to pay more for better service. Appreciate any recommendations/advise/comments. Cheers,