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    Help, Termite Report from REA

    That's amazing. Talk about pro-active! So these were Elvis Termites, "Elvis has left the building" I'd love to know the story behind this purchase and the outcome.
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    Living off Equity

    I choose not to take income on this IP for various reasons. I agree this is not the norm but the locked in equity keeps me safe. Its like having a safe deposit box with a stack of cash in it only it keeps on growing and gives me a SANF. In the meantime my other properties can be mortgaged to the...
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    Living off Equity

    LOE is just a capital raising exercise once you get past buying property for income. I have a property that I do not rent and do not borrow against. Some say it's dead money but it has grown in value by some 34% compounded per year. It's current value is 25% of my net worth and that frees me...
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    Vendor Finance Option

    Banks are only interested in income. Vendor finance could be an option. But a broker would give you more options especially if you have a company?
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    Pro's and Con's of owning a whole duplex block.

    Our 2nd IP was a duplex block of 4. Years later we added a fire wall between each duplex. Then we strataed and sold each duplex for twice the original price of the whole block. It was a great deal and the vendor who had built the block left in 70% on 1st mortgage. Mind you we had to borrow money...
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    nsw budget 50% off nsw stamp duty

    The cost of new housing just got more expensive. Add in housing shortage, cost inflation, lack of infrastructure and now built in demand from new home buyers. Thank you Mr Reese.:)
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    recession proof commercial property types

    I am sure all commercial property types will survive long after any economic downturn. In fact I have not known of a single building that has not survived any recession. Sure some tenants may go bust and vacate a building but the reason may or may not be related to a slowing economy. I think...
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    recession proof commercial property types

    Agents waffle for floor area. Like "key drivers"," hi tech" and all that nonsense.
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    Commercial property research and statistics

    I forgot to suggest The Property Concil of Australia.
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    Commercial property research and statistics

    What LPTs do you suggest? No not buying just looking thanks.
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    Commercial Construction Ideas & Costs

    Why is that? Will your 3 storey be the only one?
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    Yardney's 'How & Where To Invest in Property in 2008'

    In the words of Dr. Phil "Well what did you expect was going to happen?"
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    Buying now, would you fix rates?

    I fix every time that way Im dealing with certainties.
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    Due dilligence on market rate?

    You could ring off sign boards in the area or try the good old fashioned newspaper. The last time I looked agents were still advertising commercial space to lease. I find commercial agents very professional and helpful. cheers
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    First property investment in Epping, Sydney.

    Epping is a buzzing location. I would buy there.
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